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Rain in Europe washes away river cruising's low-water worries

A view of the Rhine River in Rudesheim, Germany, in early August 2022. Water levels are lower than usual this season due to excessive heat and little to no snow and rainfall earlier in the year. read more

Europe’s drought could signal the death of river cruising | CNN

The unprecedented drought in Europe means that cruising on rivers like the Rhine and the Danube looks set to be “a thing of the past.” As water levels drop, more and more tourist destinations ... read more

Low Water Levels Disrupt European River Cruises, a Favorite of U.S ...

Low Water Levels Disrupt European River Cruises, a Favorite of U.S. Tourists. ... A view from above of the water level of the Rhine River near Düsseldorf, Germany, between 2021 and 2022. read more

Europe's Intense Drought Is Disrupting River Cruising

Portions of the Rhine and the Danube Rivers, both of which are popular for river cruising, are unnavigable, as their beds have partially dried up. With these two major channels experiencing ... read more

River cruise companies say drought problems in Europe are starting to ...

River cruising, once skyrocketing in popularity in Europe, ran into major problems in summer when heat and drought dried up rivers, particularly the Rhine and Danube in Central Europe. News Home Page ... read more

A Rhine River Cruise Is the Perfect Way to Discover Europe’s ... - Vogue

No visit to Basel is complete without a stay at Les Trois Rois, one of the finest grande dame hotels in Europe, situated on the banks of the Rhine. Founded in 1681, stepping through its historic ... read more

Europe’s drought could signal the death of river cruising | CNN

The 766-mile Rhine is one of Europe’s most important trade routes, with container ships plying their way around its looping bends. It’s also a classic cruise itinerary. read more

Rain in Europe washes away river cruising’s low-water worries

Rain has arrived in Europe, much to the relief of river cruise lines that had been forced to disrupt dozens of sailings in recent weeks due to low water levels. read more