AmaWaterways Adds New Sailing Dates for 2026 Latin Touch River Cruises

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Sarah Kuta
by Sarah Kuta
Last updated: 11:25 AM ET, Tue October 7, 2025

AmaWaterways is offering three new dates for its popular Latin Touch sailings in 2026, in an effort to meet the growing demand for river cruises among Spanish-speaking travelers.

The 2026 departures include “Melodies of the Danube” (June 21-28), “Wonders of Colombia” (October 21-28) and “Magic of Colombia” (October 31-November 7).

The voyages feature the line’s river cruise itineraries with a Spanish-language focus and programming that celebrates Latin culture.

Each sailing has a Spanish-speaking cruise director, guided tours in Spanish, daily programs and menus in Spanish, and select onboard entertainment and events that highlight Latin culture.

On “Melodies of the Danube,” for instance,guests can enjoy two nights of Latin-inspired performances. Meanwhile, the “Wonders of Columbia” and “Magic of Columbia” sailings include a special themed party. 

“Latin Touch is all about creating a truly personalized river cruise experience for our Spanish-speaking guests,” says Joao Miranda, director of business development for Latin America for AmaWaterways.

“Since launching the program in 2022, we’ve seen how much they enjoy these sailings and we’re committed to continuing and expanding the program to meet their preferences," Miranda continued. "With one sailing in the heart of Europe on one of our most popular itineraries and two in Colombia, where we’ve just begun cruising, the 2026 Latin Touch cruises promise to be unforgettable.” 


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Sarah Kuta is a writer and editor based in Longmont, Colorado. Her work has appeared in Travel+Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler, AFAR, Food&Wine, Smithsonian magazine, National Geographic, Lonely Planet, Robb Report, the Toronto Star, the Denver Post and many other publications. Sarah has a degree in journalism from Northwestern University. She can be reached at [email protected]  You can follow her on social media https://www.instagram.com/kutasarah/ and https://twitter.com/SarahKuta

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