Travel Entry Requirements
Travelers are responsible for ensuring they meet the travel entry
requirements of each country visited during the river cruise. Please
refer to the
Travel Entry Requirements
page for important details.
BASEL
Please be advised that Basel EuroAirport (BSL) has announced a scheduled refurbishment of its main runway, which will result in a complete closure from April 15, 2026 through May 21, 2026. Please note that the scheduled closure dates remain provisional and are subject to change.
To ensure a smooth start or end to your cruise experience, we kindly
ask you to consider the following options for your air travel
arrangements:
Option 1: Travel via Zurich Airport (ZRH)
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Arrival to Ship (Embarkation Day)
We are offering Timed
Airport Transfers from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to the ship in Basel on
embarkation day. These transfers are available for flights arriving
at Zurich (ZRH) no later than 3:00 PM, with specific departure times
to be announced at a later date.
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If your flight arrives after 3:00 PM, a private transfer will be
required and may be arranged through AmaWaterways.
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Please note that additional waiting time at the airport may be
necessary if you reserve a timed transfer.
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Departure from the ship (Disembarkation Day)
We are
offering Timed Airport Transfers from your ship in Basel to Zurich
Airport (ZRH) on disembarkation day. These transfers are available
for flights departing from Zurich (ZRH) between 6:30 AM and 1:30 PM,
with specific transfer times to be announced at a later date.
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If your flight departs outside of this window, additional
waiting time at the airport will be required. You may also opt
for a private transfer, which may be arranged through
AmaWaterways.
Option 2: Wait for Basel Airport (BSL) Availability
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Basel EuroAirport (BSL) may operate a limited flight schedule during
the refurbishment period on their secondary runway. If you prefer to
wait, you may choose to book a flight with an airline that confirms
operations via Basel (BSL) during the closure window.
Recommendation for Guests Who Have Not Yet Made Air Arrangements
If you have not yet booked your flights, we strongly recommend
purchasing air travel with AmaWaterways via Zurich Airport (ZRH).
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Your air reservation will also include one of our Timed Airport
Transfers between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and your ship in Basel on
embarkation/disembarkation day at no additional cost
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Should flights via Basel (BSL) become available, we will rebook your
flights via Basel (BSL) at no additional cost.
Guests with Existing Flights via Basel (BSL)
If you have
already reserved flights via Basel (BSL) during the affected dates, we
advise you to contact your airline directly to confirm your flight
details and/or discuss alternative arrangements.
IMPORTANT: COLOMBIA IMMIGRATION REGISTRATION FORM
All travelers entering Colombia are strongly encouraged to fill out the CheckMig immigration registration form. Filling out this form speeds up the immigration control process, ensuring a more seamless journey.
The CheckMig immigration registration form must be filled out between 72 hours prior to your arrival in Colombia and at least one hour prior to your arrival.
There is no cost associated with filling out this form. To access the CheckMig website and fill out your form for your Magdalena River cruise through Colombia, click here.
EGYPT, DUBAI AND JORDAN
AmaWaterways’ top priority is the safety and well-being of our guests and crew. Our experienced operations
team, supported by our local partners, is closely following the situation in Israel and surrounding countries.
Our 11-night Secrets of Egypt & the Nile river cruise and land itinerary is operating as scheduled.
ISRAEL
AmaWaterways has suspended its optional 4-night
post-cruise land package in Israel indefinitely. Guests with the post-cruise Israel
package scheduled to depart on Secrets of Egypt & the Nile itinerary
starting in Cairo will be refunded for the
Israel land portion as well as the Cairo to Tel Aviv airfare. Guests
on these impacted departures should contact their travel advisor or
airline (if flights were booked directly with the airline) to review
change fees that may be applicable to their return international
flights.
There are no other changes to any other Egypt river cruise or
associated land packages.
UKRAINE
Our experienced operations team is closely following the situation in
Ukraine. If any adjustments to our Eastern European itinerary are
necessary, we will advise our travel partners and guests.