Inside AmaWaterways’ NEW Colombia River Cruise | Magdalena River Experience

AmaWaterways has launched one of the most unique river cruises in the world on Colombia’s Magdalena River. In this episode, we explore what the experience is really like onboard and ashore. Colombia is quickly becoming one of the most exciting new destinations in river cruising. In this episode of RTE-Travel Talk, Ken Lawrence sits down with Neil Dudley, Business Development Manager for AmaWaterways, who recently sailed the Magdalena River in Colombia himself, along with Barb Chamberlain of Direct Travel, a top-selling AmaWaterways travel advisor. Together they explore what makes this brand-new river cruise experience so unique. Topics covered in this episode include: • What it’s really like sailing the Magdalena River • The difference between Wonders of Colombia and Magic of Colombia itineraries • The new AmaWaterways ships built specifically for this river • What excursions and experiences guests can expect along the way • Wildlife, birdlife and cultural encounters • What surprised experienced river cruisers the most • Safety considerations for travelers visiting Colombia • The best time of year to take this cruise • Who this itinerary is best suited for AmaWaterways worked directly with local communities along the Magdalena River to develop ports, excursions and cultural experiences that give guests an authentic look at Colombian life. If you’ve already cruised the rivers of Europe and are looking for something truly different, this might be one of the most immersive river cruise destinations in the world today. Contact Barb Chamberlain – Direct Travel 📞 Phone: 519-670-4448 📧 Email: bchamberlain@dt.com Contact Real Travel Experts: questions@realtravelexperts.com https://realtravelexperts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RealTravelExperts/ https://www.instagram.com/realtravelexperts/ Image Credits: Video Clips & Images: Courtesy of AmaWaterways and Compass Media 00:00 Introduction 00:46 Special Guests, Barb & Neil 01:17 Overview of the experience 02:13 Different experience, built ground up 04:12 Two itineraries 04:49 Land stays 05:39 Exotic experiences 07:14 Purpose-built ships 08:02 Luxury experience; expedition vibe 09:22 Barb's client reactions 10:00 Daytime experiences 12:31 All Colombian Staff 13:37 Perfectly safe 14:54 Impact on the country 16:36 Best time to cruise 18:11 Who is this cruise suited for? 19:51 Christmas in Colombia 20:49 Paperwork required 21:53 Why Colombia over Europe vacation? 23:08 Contacting Barb 23:29 Barb & Neil's future travels