Historic Drought Forces Danube River Cruise Changes and Ship Groundings
The Danube river hit a record low of 10 centimeters at Budapest on August 3, 2026, amid a historic drought. This led to major cruise cancellations, ship groundings including Viking Ullur near Vidin, and widespread itinerary disruptions on Europe's key river cruise routes.
Viking Opens 2028-29 Ocean Cruise Bookings with New Ships and Itineraries
Viking has opened bookings for its largest-ever 2028-2029 ocean deployment, featuring over 700 departure dates on 80 voyages. The deployment introduces two new ships and itineraries spanning 301 ports in 84 countries across six continents.
Princess Cruises Updates Booking Rules: Higher Deposits, 120-Day Final Payment
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European River Cruises Adjust Routes and Cancel Sailings Amid Low Water Levels
Severe drought in Europe during summer 2026 lowered Danube and Rhine river levels to historic lows near Budapest and Frankfurt. River cruise operators including Uniworld and Viking adjusted itineraries, canceled sailings, and implemented ship swaps to manage disruptions.
Princess Cruises Revises Booking Policies with Higher Deposits
Princess Cruises updated booking policies on August 5, 2026, requiring higher deposits and altered payment terms. Passengers have criticized the changes as a quick revenue grab.
Carnival Cancels Nine 2027 Cruises on Jubilee from Galveston
Carnival Cruise Line has canceled nine cruises on the Carnival Jubilee from Galveston for the 2027 season. The affected sailings primarily serve the Caribbean and Bahamas regions.
European River Cruises Alter Routes Due to 2026 Drought Impact
Record low water levels on the Danube and Rhine rivers in 2026 have forced multiple European river cruise lines to alter itineraries and swap ships. Passengers have faced missed stops, bus transfers, and alternative embarkation points amid ongoing drought and heatwave conditions.
2026 European River Cruises Altered by Historic Low Water Levels
Historic drought in 2026 led to near-record low water levels on the Danube and Rhine rivers, forcing European river cruise lines to adjust itineraries. Cruise companies like Uniworld, Viking, and Riviera Travel have canceled stops, swapped ships, and added bus transfers to maintain operations.
Norwegian Cruise Line Cancels Norwegian Sky Farewell Cruise to Muscat
Norwegian Cruise Line has cancelled the September 9, 2026, Norwegian Sky farewell cruise from Piraeus to Muscat over Middle East security concerns. Passengers will receive full refunds and future cruise credits.
Viking Opens 2028-2029 Ocean Cruise Bookings Featuring New Ships and Itineraries
Viking has opened bookings for its largest ocean cruise deployment in 2028-2029 featuring over 700 departures and two new ships. The schedule covers 80 voyages visiting 301 ports across 84 countries and six continents.
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