Low water levels cause schedule adjustments in Vienna, the Wachau and towards Bratislava.
Current Service Disruptions
Due to the current low water levels on the Danube, an alternative schedule is in effect for the Grand Danube River Cruise until further notice.
The cruise continues to operate at the regular departure times and runs between Schwedenplatz and Reichsbrücke via the Nussdorf Lock and back.
Section B continues to operate as usual. Section A cannot currently be operated.
Due to the current low water levels on the Danube in the Wachau, not all scheduled cruises can currently be operated. The cruises currently available can still be selected as usual in the ticket booking window.
The following cruises are currently available:
10:30: Departure from Krems
Weißenkirchen Loop cruise
11:55: Arrival in Dürnstein
12:45: Departure from Dürnstein
13:45: Arrival in Krems
15:45–17:45: Krems – loop cruise via Weißenkirchen – Krems
11:00: Departure from Krems
Round trip via Weißenkirchen
14:00: Arrival in Krems
11:00: Departure from Melk
Loop cruise through the Nibelungengau
15:00: Arrival in Melk
On Saturday, 3 October 2026, we are offering an additional Daytrip to Dürnstein. As the route to Bratislava cannot be operated due to low water levels, the journey will instead take you to the beautiful Wachau Valley. Come aboard and discover picturesque Dürnstein in the UNESCO World Heritage Wachau.