AmaWaterways Christens Its First Colombia-Based River Ship

AmaWaterways celebrated the christening of its first Colombia-based river ship, AmaMagdalena, this previous Tuesday.

The christening occasion occurred within the metropolis of Mompox, with the vessel changing into the primary luxurious river ship to sail on Colombia’s Magdalena River. It was attended by nationwide officers from the Ministries of Tourism, Transport, and Protection, in addition to native dignitaries and representatives from ProColombia, Fontur, and Cormagdalena. Serving as godmother of the vessel was inside designer and Colombian entrepreneur Marianna Schlegel Donado, who additionally performed a task within the ship’s design.

“Being named godmother of the AmaMagdalena is an unbelievable honor, each as a designer and as a proud Colombian,” stated Donado. “This ship carries the soul of our nation: its colours, its craftsmanship, its heat. Seeing it sail the Magdalena River fills me with delight, not only for what we’ve constructed collectively, however for the chance it creates to share the great thing about Colombia with the world.”

(Photograph through AmaWaterways)

Led by architect Camilo Restrepo, inspiration for the ship’s design was drawn from the pure fantastic thing about vibrant tradition of the area, that includes items by Cartagena-based Ocean Tasks and Casa Schlegel Donado. It was designed in collaboration with Colombian craftspeople and artisans.

AmaMagdalena options an higher deck pool, a foremost restaurant serving Latin American delicacies and western favorites, an al fresco specialty restaurant, and a health room.

amamagdalena interior amawaterways — (Photograph through AmaWaterways)

“The christening of the AmaMagdalena is the belief of a dream we’ve nurtured for a few years. Standing right here in the present day in Mompox, surrounded by our Colombian companions and the colourful group that helped carry this ship to life, is deeply significant,” stated Kristin Karst, co-founder and chief model ambassador of AmaWaterways. “This ceremony is greater than a celebration of a brand new ship — it’s a daring step ahead in river cruising and a celebration of cultural discovery and the unbelievable journeys that lie forward on this lovely river.”

AmaMagdalena will sail between Cartagena and Barranquilla, providing two completely different seven-night itineraries. Non-obligatory pre and post-cruise land packages can be found in Medellín, Cartagena, and Panama Metropolis.