Viking European River Cruises issues with current water levels !!

[ols]

Any body on current above river cruises or any body traveling on one soon?
We are due to travel Budapest to Amsterdam this month and notice just starting to appear in the news dramatic reports on water levels, meaning bus trips, boat changes and missed excursions.
Any insight from AFF'ers would be greatly appreciated.

 

[anemone1296]

Not on a river cruise myself, but passed a few on the day trip Twin City Liner rivercat between Vienna and Bratislava today. The Danube river banks were very visibly low. Saw some Viking shore excursion groups leaving Vienna, but didn't see whether they were heading towards a ship or a coach... Fingers crossed for smooth sailing for your trip

 

[Gladstone Tim]

We are on an Emerald cruise on the same route at the end of September. Watching rainfall predictions closely which do have a few glimmers of hope. Even though we took the additional cancellation package, we are in the phase where it is a 100% loss if we cancel. We have accepted the fact that the cruise might not turn out to be as much of a cruise as our initial expectations encompassed but we’ll do our best to make the best of the situation.

 

[Pushka]

Any body on current above river cruises or any body traveling on one soon?
We are due to travel Budapest to Amsterdam this month and notice just starting to appear in the news dramatic reports on water levels, meaning bus trips, boat changes and missed excursions.
Any insight from AFF'ers would be greatly appreciated.

The weather reports aren't being alarmist. I know, first time ever. The beds are exposed and water levels insignificant.

Some are reporting being on the ship and being bussed everywhere. Others are reporting being put into hotels that aren't air conditioned. Remember it's hot. High '30s and into 40. Resources are completely stretched catering for everyone. Budapest is on reduced power because the nuclear plant is reduced because there's no water. Parliament House lights are off at nighttime.

Who are you with? If the river levels stay as is, then you won't be cruising much at all. Whichever cruise line it is, then do your research on Moore Vs Scenic and then if any enquiries to them are not to your satisfaction then start discussing this court case. Not to sue them of course, but this case in the High Court here sets the precedent for situations exactly like this for our consumer protection legislation. Some lines are offering full refunds, transfer of cruise at no cost, or a voucher for a future cruise. Or simply go ahead with the understanding that it will be very different. Choice is good. But not all cruise lines are giving choice.

You should also search Facebook groups for River Cruising because current travellers are quoting what the reality is and not what the cruise line may be telling you. This is one I use. It's Viking but it's all relevant. It's run by a TA and she has a habit of deleting reality but some of it is still there.

https://m.facebook.com/groups/1957796944764064/?ref=share

How do I know about all of this? Our river cruise was flooded. A few years ago. It's one of my pet peeves. And I have a cruise like yours booked for July next year . I never learn. But I'm not so invested in any of the ports and the ones I want to do are pre and post cruise anyway.