We are taking a river cruise in late September from Budapest to Bucharest, and I’m worried about the water level. River cruises have been changed to part land cruises now. Hoping for lots of rain in the next month! Not much we can do probably ☹️ We have insurance. What are our options?
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23267 posts
You have no options. Your are booked. And your ticket contract contained a statement that low water was a risk. You insurance is only good if you have a "Cancel for any reason" policy but those policies are expensive and rare. You have to go with the flow.
Posted by
Pacific Northwest
882 posts
As I recall, there are only two locks between Budapest and the Black Sea, so you will know (almost immediately) if there is a water level problem. Typically, the northern Danube - those destinations up river from Budapest - are the areas where low water is a problem.
This is my favorite section of The Danube. Although not particularly scenic, every stop along the route is fascinating.
Enjoy your cruise.
Posted by
OP
Alexandria, MN, USA
175 posts
I appreciate your replies. I guess we cannot do much about it. It should be a good trip anyway. We have a post trip in Romania. We always take carry on only . Hoping for rain!
Posted by
Sioux Falls, SD, USA
3046 posts
"You have to go with the flow."
In this case, without the flow.
Posted by
OP
Alexandria, MN, USA
175 posts
It sounds like the Danube is up because of recent rain. The Viking website says the cruises should be going on the WATER now. Does anyone have any resent knowledge or feedback? Going east from Budapest should help too.