Colombia Cruises: Sailings, Embarkations & Ports of Call
63 ships from 25 cruise lines
Colombia cruises at a glance
Waterways Cruise lists 202 upcoming sailings on 63 ships from 25 cruise lines visiting Colombia, calling at 6 places. Cruises can start in Cartagena and Barranquilla and end in Cartagena and Barranquilla. Of 202 upcoming sailings, 10 start in Colombia and 12 end there.
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See every Colombia cruise line by ocean and river and by ultra-luxury, luxury, premium and contemporary style, with fares, cruise lengths, ships and ports.
About Colombia
Colombia is a country of staggering natural beauty, deep colonial history, and warm, layered culture. For the milestone traveler, the Magdalena River offers a rare, unhurried waterway through the nation’s historic heart—from the walled Caribbean city of Cartagena to the timeless streets of Mompox. Boutique river cruising here is still intimate and un-crowded, making it an ideal choice for travelers who want authentic encounters without feeling herded.
Typical routes
- Magdalena River Classic — Cartagena to Barranquilla via Calamar and Mompox.
- Caribbean Coast & Sierra Nevada extensions — Santa Marta, Tayrona, and Rosario Islands offered as pre/post or combined coastal packages.
Ports overview
River cruises on the Magdalena are intimate and slow. Ships sail from the Caribbean coast into the river’s delta, calling at working river towns and colonial gems. The focus is history, wildlife, and daily life along Colombia’s main waterway.
Cruise season
December through March (dry season); October–November and April are shoulder. River levels and rain can alter navigation, so expect flexibility.
Find your Colombia sailing
Upcoming sailings calling at Colombia, earliest departure first.
8 Days One-Way from Barranquilla Colombia to Cartagena Colombia
Starts and ends in Colombia
AmaMagdalena
8 Days Colon, Panama Round Trip
Visits Colombia. Also visits Panama, Aruba, Curaçao
Grandeur Of The Seas
8 Days One-Way from Panama City to Cartagena Colombia
Ends in Colombia. Also visits Panama
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15 Days One-Way from Bridgetown to Panama City
Visits Colombia. Also visits Barbados, Saint Lucia, St Vincent and Grenadines
Royal Clipper
8 Days Cartagena Colombia, Colombia Round Trip
Starts and ends in Colombia. Also visits Aruba, Curaçao, Panama
Grandeur Of The Seas
22 Days Miami, USA Round Trip
Visits Colombia. Also visits United States, Bonaire, Aruba
MSC Poesia
12 Days Miami, USA Round Trip
Visits Colombia. Also visits United States, Jamaica, Panama
MSC Poesia
7 Days One-Way from Cartagena Colombia to Colon
Starts in Colombia. Also visits Aruba, Curaçao, Panama
Grandeur Of The Seas
13 Days Fort Lauderdale, USA Round Trip
Visits Colombia. Also visits United States, Bahamas, Aruba
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
22 Days Fort Lauderdale, USA Round Trip
Visits Colombia. Also visits United States, Bahamas, Aruba
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
26 Days One-Way from Lisbon to Colon
Visits Colombia. Also visits Portugal, Barbados, St Vincent and Grenadines
Wind Star
8 Days One-Way from Barranquilla Colombia to Cartagena Colombia
Starts and ends in Colombia
AmaMelodia
Where Colombia cruises start and end
Ships by type: 59 ocean 2 river 5 expedition · a ship that visits several places here is counted once; an expedition ship that also sails as an ocean ship appears under both types.
Colombia is also in: Caribbean, South America
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Colombia cruise port guide
Cruise ports, what to see, history and practical advice.
Colombia cruise port guide →Frequently asked questions about Colombia cruises
How many places do cruises visit in Colombia?
6 Colombia places are visited by 63 ships from 25 cruise lines.
When is the best time to take a Colombia cruise?
December through March (dry season); October–November and April are shoulder. River levels and rain can alter navigation, so expect flexibility.
Sources and further reading
Background on Colombia draws on these references. Sailing, fare and port data come from cruise line itineraries and are refreshed regularly.
- Colombia Travel: Official tourism portal of Colombia
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Port, Fortresses and Group of Monuments, Cartagena
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Historic Centre of Santa Cruz de Mompox
- CIA World Factbook: Colombia
- U.S. Department of State: Colombia International Travel Information
- AmaWaterways: Colombia River Cruises
Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise.
Published September 9, 2026 · Last updated October 31, 2026
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