Travel Advisory

Updated: September 11, 2025

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)

  • 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.
    • If your flight arrives after 3:00 PM, a private transfer will be required and may be arranged through AmaWaterways.
    • Please note that additional waiting time at the airport may be necessary if you reserve a timed transfer.
  • 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.
    • 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

  • 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).

  • 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
  • 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.

Contacts

Please make a note of these telephone numbers:

  • US and Canada AmaWaterways:
    1 800 626 0126 or +1 818 428 6198
  •  Outside of our operating hours, please call our emergency phone number:
    1 877 794 2911 (Calling from within USA or Canada)
    1 747 251 0911 (Calling from outside USA or Canada)

Our Hours of Operation are:
6am to 6pm PDT Monday through Friday
7am to 1pm PDT Saturday