Near-Record Low Water Levels Leave Cruise Vessels Stranded

gCaptain19 Jul 2026Macro
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The Danube's water level in Budapest fell to within eight centimeters of its record low on July 16, stranding several cruise vessels at ports in Gonyu, Komarom, Budapest, and Mohacs. MAHART-PassNave reported an 18% drop in July bookings from cancellations and suspended sightseeing trips to cities north of Budapest.