Your holiday is our top priority! That's why our A-ROSA Care Team always keeps an eye on current developments that could influence our cruises. Since events often occur spontaneously – and can also change or settle at short notice – we always inform you as soon as possible about relevant topics on this page.
Current Travel Information for the Rhine and Danube
Good news for your travel plans: water levels on the Rhine and Danube have risen again. From 4 September 2026, all A-ROSA ships will be back in service. We look forward to welcoming you on board.
At the same time, we understand that many guests have questions about their upcoming cruise. Please be assured that our experienced team is regularly monitoring water levels, continuously assessing the situation and making decisions as early as possible.
The most important message is that our cruises can proceed, and we are doing everything we can to ensure your holiday takes place as intended. At the same time, conditions on the rivers can change at short notice. Often, just a few centimetres can determine whether a particular section can be navigated as planned. The safety of our guests and crew always remains our highest priority.
Thanks to our many years of experience in river cruising, we are well prepared for both high and low water situations. Our goal is always to operate planned itineraries as scheduled wherever possible. Should this not be possible, we will inform you or your travel agency directly and as early as possible about any changes to the itinerary and options to rebook. We are committed to ensure that you can enjoy your A-ROSA holiday regardless of the current circumstances.
Latest Information on Cruises on the Rhine, status: 02 September 2026, 13:30 am
At present, there may be changes to the itinerary on the Rhine. Depending on current conditions, adjustments may be required to the itinerary, the ports of embarkation and disembarkation, or the excursion programme.
We are thankful that we recently resumed embarkation and disembarkation on the German side of the Rhine, for example in Duisburg. It also continues to be possible to visit well-known cities such as Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Antwerp along the northern stretch of the river. And our A-ROSA SILVA has resumed her Moselle cruises.
Latest Information on Cruises on the Danube, status: 02 September 2026, 13:30 am
At present, there may be changes to the itinerary on the Danube. Depending on current conditions, adjustments may be required to the itinerary, the ports of embarkation and disembarkation, or the excursion programme.
Current water levels allow for regular embarkation and disembarkation in Passau. From there, our A-ROSA ships can travel as far as Vienna. Here, we are extending the time in port sufficiently to offer excursions and complimentary transfers to the capitals Bratislava and Budapest.
Additional Flexibility for Your Travel Plans, status: 02.09.2026 13:30
For new bookings on the Danube, southern Rhine and the Moselle in the 2026 season, a shortened rebooking period of up to 15 days before departure will apply, if water levels have not recovered considerably by that time.
How We Keep You Informed
As the situation can change daily, we kindly ask that you refrain from making individual enquiries regarding current water levels or your specific cruise if possible. Our team continuously monitors developments and will proactively contact affected guests as soon as relevant information becomes available.
Please ensure that your current email address and mobile phone number are included in your booking details so that we can reach you quickly if necessary.
Thank you for your trust. We look forward to welcoming you on board very soon.
City taxes in ports of call
Some of our ports of call impose additional city taxes, such as overnight taxes or tourism and cultural development fees, which are not included in the cruise total. As a tour operator, we are required to collect these fees on behalf of the cities and forward them. These charges are billed to our guests’ onboard accounts. You can find a current list of the affected cities and the respective fee rates here. Please note that this information is subject to change on short notice.
| HARBOUR | PER PERSON | MORE INFORMATION |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam - day tourist tax | € 15 | Amsterdam |
| Bonn - bed tax | € 7,00 | Bonn |
| Frankfurt - tourist tax | € 2,00 | Frankfurt |
| Hoorn - tourist tax (from 2026) | € 2,50 | Hoorn |
| Cologne - cultural tax (A-ROSA CLEA) | € 5,00 | Cologne |
| Rotterdam - tourist tax from 3 yrs | € 6,10 | Rotterdam |
| Last updated: 20 May 2026 |
Rail Replacement Service to Passau - Danube Cruises from/to Passau
Due to extensive renovation work being carried out by Deutsche Bahn on the Nuremberg–Passau railway line, there will be significant travel restrictions on the Nuremberg–Regensburg section from 6 February 2026.
The construction project will be carried out in two phases: 6 February to 10 July 2026 for the section between Nuremberg and Regensburg, and 14 June to 11 December 2026 for the section between Regensburg and Passau.
To ensure that you still have a comfortable and hassle-free journey to and from your Passau with Deutsche Bahn, we are offering an exclusive A-ROSA rail replacement service. This service runs without stops and takes you directly from Nuremberg to the ship in Passau and back. This way, we can ensure that your journey starts smoothly despite the restrictions.
The A-ROSA rail replacement service will be offered for all cruises departing from/arriving in Passau in 2026. Information on all other Danube cruises in 2026 will follow. The timetable has been adjusted so that the current daily departures are listed on bahn.de.
The global situation is also causing significant fluctuations in the energy costs of our cruises. For this reason, we are unfortunately obliged to charge an energy surcharge on all new bookings for the 2026 season in accordance with our terms and conditions (§5).
Strikes in the public sector or long-distance traffic can have an impact on our journeys. Currently, there are no restrictions due to strikes that we are aware of.
As water levels can fluctuate very quickly, it may be possible that itineraries and, if necessary, ports of embarkation and disembarkation will be adjusted. We are in constant dialogue with the port authorities and the respective water management offices along the itineraries. We check the conditions for each river stretch between the respective ports daily to ensure that the sailing can be carried out safely. In principle, a cruise can also operate at lower or higher water levels. Only from a certain point onwards is it not possible to operate a cruise as originally planned.
At A-ROSA, the safety and wellbeing of all guests and crewmembers is always our highest priority. We are following the developments in Ukraine very closely and are in contact with the foreign port authorities.
A-ROSA’s Danube cruises start and end in Passau, Germany, and the ships sail to impressive countries and cities. On the 18-night cruise "Danube City & Nature", the A-ROSA ships will not call at Tulcea on their way, but at the Romanian city of Fetești. From Fetești, guests also have the opportunity to explore the impressive Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve with its unique flora and fauna during a guided full-day excursion. Thus, the A-ROSA ships will bypass the Romanian-Ukrainian border zone and sail exclusively in Romania. All other Danube cruises will be operated as scheduled.
Due to long-term construction work on a bridge near Saint-Denis, ships longer than 125 metres are not permitted to pass through until further notice, in accordance with official guidelines. As a result, A-ROSA VIVA will not call at Saint-Denis during the 2026 season.
Boarding and disembarking for your Seine cruise will take place in the sophisticated town of Le Pecq, ensuring a pleasant and comfortable start and a relaxed end to your journey. The municipality of Le Pecq is very well connected to Paris by both rail and motorway, making it easy to go ashore individually or take planned excursions to the French capital.
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All information published on this website has been compiled to the best of our knowledge, but without claim to its completeness or correctness. Should individual formulations be misleadingly expressed, we apologise for this. We stand for national diversity and equal rights for our guests and employees as well as for international cooperation and equal rights for all nations and genders.
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