Donau Chaos: Swiss Tourists Encounter Cruise Ship Standstill
Flooding Disrupts Travel on the Donau
Recent flood conditions in Eastern Europe have heavily impacted various river cruise ships, particularly affecting the Donau region.
Timelines of Disruption
In Vienna, multiple river cruise ships are currently stranded. The local shipping company DDSG announced on Friday the suspension of regular service from Saturday through Monday, with expected delays continuing in the upcoming days.
Stranded Passengers
- The ship Thurgau Prestige, which accommodates up to 140 passengers, is one of those affected.
- Passengers are unable to disembark as the docking jetty is submerged.
- Reports indicate a multi-day wait could be in store for these travelers.
Daniel Pauli-Kaufmann, managing director of Thurgau Travel, noted difficulties of foreseeing such major waterway disruptions, despite forecasts mentioning heavy rainfall.
Awaiting Rescues
As hopes for reaching the intended destination of Budapest seem distant, travelers can only wait for local authorities to decide when it is safe to disembark. More heavy rainfall is forecasted for Monday, potentially extending this situation even further.
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