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AmaMelodia

Sails from Cartagena, Colombia · Fly into CTG

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About AmaMelodia

AmaMelodia is an AmaWaterways cruise ship, in service since 2025. She carries 64 guests. She sails South America itineraries. We rate her 4.2 out of 5.

AmaMelodia is AmaWaterways' second ship on Colombia's Magdalena River, joining AmaMagdalena when she entered service in October 2025. She carries 64 guests in 32 twin-balcony staterooms of 237 to 318 square feet, with Colombian-inspired interiors worked out with architect Camilo Restrepo, a Main Lounge for live music, and a pool on the Luna Deck. She was formally christened in Barranquilla in April 2026, with her future captain, Elisabeth Mercado Herrera, as godmother. Like her sister she sails week-long trips between Cartagena and Barranquilla.

Ship facts

Guests
64
Fewer guests than 97% of 600 ships
Entered service
2025
Length
68 m
Shorter than 96% of 575 ships
Decks
3
Cabins
5/5+0.7, fleet average 4.3
Dining
5/5, fleet average 5.0
Entertainment
3/5, fleet average 3.0
Service
5/5, fleet average 5.0
Pools & decks
3/5, fleet average 3.0
Value
4/5, fleet average 4.0

Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the AmaWaterways fleet average across 30 rated ships in service.

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Deck plans & cabin locations

Open dedicated deck-plan page

Published ship layout - reviewed October 2026 · Published edition. Confirm the edition for your departure with the cruise line.

Explore the deck plans

What’s above your ceiling matters as much as the view. Compare the decks around your cabin, then use the location notes to build your shortlist.

The operator does not supply an exact sailing-date window for these images. Confirm the final cabin category, layout, accessibility and any refit changes for your departure. Viewer numbers index the named diagrams; they do not replace official deck names or cabin-number prefixes. Cabin advice is inferred from labelled spaces and vertical relationships, not confirmed noise reports.

All decks

Published ship layout - reviewed October 2026 · bow to the right

Cabin-number search becomes available as verified cabins are mapped. All published deck diagrams are available below.

Compare Salsa Deck rooms beneath accommodation
Deck 3Deck plan

On this deck: Luna Deck

AmaMelodia, Deck 3: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 2Deck plan

On this deck: Cumbia Deck

AmaMelodia, Deck 2: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 1Deck plan

On this deck: Salsa Deck

AmaMelodia, Deck 1: official cabin and venue layout
Use Zoom plan to enlarge a diagram.Full ship PDF

Cabins to avoid & quieter candidates

  • Salsa Deck under the Cumbia cabin block

    Compare Salsa Deck rooms beneath accommodation

    A room under accommodation offers a starting point away from direct rooftop activity. Inspect the stair route and ask the operator about lower-deck machinery before making a final choice.

    Why we flag this

    The Salsa and Cumbia maps show vertically overlapping cabin blocks. This preference is based on the published guest layout; the plan does not establish machinery noise. Check the source plan.

  • Cumbia Deck below Luna Deck

    Check Cumbia cabins beneath the rooftop pool area

    Compare the exact cabin with the pool and open-deck footprint on Luna Deck. Furniture movement and public activity may matter to a light sleeper.

    Why we flag this

    The ship-specific Luna map places the pool forward above part of the Cumbia accommodation block. Other Luna facilities differ between the two Colombia ships. Check the source plan.

  • Aft end of Cumbia Deck accommodation

    Check the Cumbia reception and restaurant transition

    Rooms near reception, stairs and the route to Journeys Restaurant merit a passing-traffic check. Confirm connecting and occupancy symbols on this ship's own map.

    Why we flag this

    The Cumbia map labels reception immediately aft of the accommodation and Journeys Restaurant farther aft; the two ships have different cabin counts and category symbols. Check the source plan.

Location-based guidance, not measured noise or a guarantee of quiet. Flags identify areas to investigate, not every cabin on a deck. Check the exact room, connecting doors, accessibility and the plan for your sailing date. Official ship-specific interactive deck artwork captured 21 October 2026. Download compiled by Cruise Frog; it is not a separate operator-issued PDF brochure. Named decks use bottom-to-top viewer levels: 3 = Luna Deck, 2 = Cumbia Deck, 1 = Salsa Deck.. Reviewed 2026-10-21.

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Where she sails

Home port: Cartagena, Colombia.

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Quick answers

Which cruise line operates AmaMelodia?

AmaMelodia is operated by AmaWaterways.

How big is AmaMelodia?

AmaMelodia measures 68 metres in length, with 3 decks.

How many passengers does AmaMelodia carry?

AmaMelodia carries 64 guests at double occupancy.

When did AmaMelodia enter service?

AmaMelodia entered service in 2025.

Where does AmaMelodia sail?

AmaMelodia sails South America itineraries. Her home port is Cartagena, Colombia.

Which airport should I fly into for AmaMelodia?

AmaMelodia sails from Cartagena, Colombia. Fly into Cartagena Rafael Núñez International (CTG), which has 3 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.

Where can I find the deck plans for AmaMelodia?

AmaWaterways publishes the deck plans for AmaMelodia; this page links to Deck plans.

How is AmaMelodia rated?

Cruises Frog rates AmaMelodia 4.2 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on cabins (5/5) and lowest on pools & decks (3/5).

Which cabins are good choices on AmaMelodia?

For the “Published ship layout - reviewed October 2026” plan, start with these quieter-location candidates: Salsa Deck under the Cumbia cabin block: A room under accommodation offers a starting point away from direct rooftop activity. Inspect the stair route and ask the operator about lower-deck machinery before making a final choice. Compare the exact cabin with the decks above and below, nearby lifts and connecting doors. These are layout-based suggestions, not a guarantee of quiet.

Which cabins should I avoid or check carefully on AmaMelodia?

For the “Published ship layout - reviewed October 2026” plan, review these flagged locations before booking: Cumbia Deck below Luna Deck: Compare the exact cabin with the pool and open-deck footprint on Luna Deck. Furniture movement and public activity may matter to a light sleeper. Aft end of Cumbia Deck accommodation: Rooms near reception, stairs and the route to Journeys Restaurant merit a passing-traffic check. Confirm connecting and occupancy symbols on this ship's own map. These flags are not measured noise reports or a warning about every room on a deck. Read the sourced cabin advice for the evidence and any explicit operator warnings.

How can I check whether a cabin is under a pool, nightclub or theatre?

Find the cabin on the selected plan, then compare the same fore-and-aft position on the deck above and below. Check the full venue footprint, including outdoor seating, stages, service areas and entrances. Nearby activity can be a reason to investigate, but does not by itself prove a cabin is noisy. Use the cabin advice and its sources to distinguish layout cautions from operator warnings.

Where can I find AmaMelodia deck plans?

Use this guide’s deck selector to compare the decks around your cabin and open available diagrams in the zoom viewer. The full ship PDF and source links are listed for each plan edition.

Which deck-plan edition applies to my sailing?

Select your sailing date before comparing cabin locations. Editions can change after a refit. These answers use “Published ship layout - reviewed October 2026”, reviewed 2026-10-21. The operator does not supply an exact sailing-date window for these images. Confirm the final cabin category, layout, accessibility and any refit changes for your departure. Viewer numbers index the named diagrams; they do not replace official deck names or cabin-number prefixes. Cabin advice is inferred from labelled spaces and vertical relationships, not confirmed noise reports.

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