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Danube Discovery

Cruise down the Danube on a round-trip for the ages. This six-day escapade is packed full of exciting tours, tastings and on-board activities. Enjoy a highly cultivated itinerary, brought to you by the team at A-ROSA.

Make the most of this opportunity to speed-run the Danube’s highlights. Explore museums and galleries, marvel at unique architecture, enjoy scenic cruising through UNESCO-designated sites and much more on this ultimate adventure.

Climb aboard one of our luxurious Danube fleet, newly debuted and created with guests at the heart. Recline in style on our modern sundeck, complete with heated pool and a variety of staff-hosted activities.

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Danube Discovery Cruise Itinerary

Explore down the Danube on round trip through the highlights, hand-picked by our team at A-ROSA. Enjoy capital cities, local delicacies, museums, galleries, UNESCO-designated sites and much more on this six-day adventure.

Engelhartszell, Passau (EMBARK)

Arrive to Passau and climb aboard your ship for a scheduled departure at 5pm.

Explore the capital of Austria, its wealth of museums, galleries, palaces, castles and theaters.

• Vienna / Bratislava

We arrive at Bratislava at 8am. Wander the Old Town to view traces of the Austrian-Hungarian Empire. Enjoy baroque and rococo architecture, palaces and palisades and art and coffee houses.

• Krems / Melk

We sail through Krems, part of UNESCO-designated Wachau, between 1-2pm.

Arrive to Melk, the ‘Gateway to Wachau’, at 6pm. Marvel at the UNESCO-designated glorious landscapes and explore Melk Abbey, a Benedictine Monastery.

Explore this modern cosmopolitan city, visit a cafe to sample the famed Linder Torte and enjoy an exciting mix of cultural attractions and true works of art.

Engelhartszell (DISEMBARK)

Depart from your ship and begin your journey onwards.

Danube Discovery Cruise Ships

A-ROSA Bella

Bella by name, beautiful by nature, the A-ROSA Bella is a wonderful combination of welcoming and homely interiors blended with elegant and understated luxury. Enjoy solo time, special moments as a couple, or make unforgettable family memories.

A-ROSA Donna

Pamper mind and body aboard the A-ROSA Donna with a spa, gym, sauna, and heated swimming pool. Feed your curiosity and spirit with the stunning river views and satisfy your appetite with a choice of formal and informal gourmet dining options.

Whatever a river cruise means to you, you’ll find it on board the A-ROSA Mia. This vessel offers every option for activities, socialising, entertainment, pampering, or just relaxation, and always with a beautiful river view.

A-ROSA Riva

Elegant and luxurious interiors are the hallmark of the A-ROSA Riva, ensuring your journey is just as much of an experience as the port destinations. Stylishly appointed suites offer a haven of tranquillity with award-winning dining and a 24/7 river view.

A-ROSA Flora

A-ROSA Flora provides the ultimate selection of cabins and suites, with additional services for suite guests, including laundry and ironing, welcome champagne, and fresh flowers. Smell the fragrance of state-of-the-art river travel.

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“A lovely mini-adventure. This was the first cruise I’d ever taken alone at it really will hold a special place in my heart. The crew, wait staff, tour guides and room service were all really friendly and helpful; they made the experience for me.”

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Is there a featured return cruise?

This cruise is a round trip embarking from and ending in Passau. Therefore, no return cruise is necessary, you’ll embark and disembark from the same location.

Will I have the opportunity to explore Passau?

Although we don’t have any featured adventures for you to enjoy at Passau, feel free to explore before or after your cruise. We recommend travelling the day before and enjoying a night at one of our partnered hotels.

What will my room look like?

Although there’s a variety of ships and cabin categories to choose from, all suites from A-ROSA suites are standardised to inlcude; understatedly luxurious decor, en-suite bathrooms, complimentary toiletries, air conditioning, in-room safes, wardrobe storage and TV’s.

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Arosa Mia current position

Arosa Mia current location is at Europe Inland (coordinates 48.35294 N / 14.02169 E) cruising en route to ENGELHARTSZELL. The AIS position was reported 3 hours ago.

Current itinerary of Arosa Mia

Arosa Mia current cruise is 4 days, round-trip Danube , themed as "Easter". Prices start from USD 971 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 30 Mar, 2024 and ends on 03 Apr, 2024 .

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Arosa Mia Itineraries

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A-Rosa Mia ship cruises on Danube River leaving from Austria and Germany. Also offered are longer cruise tour itineraries (Danube and Black Sea cruises) departing roundtrip from Austria. The riverboat was launched on April 17, 2003. Sisterships are the fleet mates  Donna , Riva , and Bella .

Arosa Mia has a total number of 100 cabins (of which 48 French Balconies, 6 with Panoramic Windows, 46 with a non-opening window) in 4 grades. Highest category staterooms are "French Balcony" (no Suites on the Mia ship). Inside cabins, you'll find simple, but elegant furnishings, air conditioning, and television.

Shipboard facilities

Arosa Mia Restaurants, Lounges & Bars include Market Restaurant (main dining), Cafe Bar (casual, Afternoon tea), Mia Lounge & Bar (itinerary-based regional delicacies), Sun Deck (Mobile Bar & Grill, shaded relaxation area, giant chess, putting green), Mia Atrium.

A-Rosa Mia ship features a bio sauna, Finnish sauna, and resting area - plenty of space for relaxation, but also for well-being and fitness. Most popular onboard features are the distinct ship design, spa, and outdoor swimming pool. 

A-Rosa Mia cruise deals are inclusive of Wi-Fi Internet, all tours /excursions (including on bicycles), ground transfers, live onboard entertainment (performances, lectures, food, and wine tastings), 24-hour coffee/tea, alcohol (beer, wine, spirits), replenished daily bottled water.

A-Rosa Mia river cruise prices are per person and based on double occupancy. These are only indicative A-Rosa cruise rates. They might be different when you book your Arosa Mia cruise tour deals (all-inclusive), influenced by travel agency promotions, special offers, and discounts, group travel booking or last-minute deals rates.

River Cruise Itineraries

• "DANUBE CLASSICS" - 7-days river cruise from Passau to Budapest (round-trip, starting with the Vienna overnight stay). It visits Esztergom, Budapest (overnight stay), Bratislava, Krems, Melk, and Passau.
• "DANUBE HIGHLIGHTS" - 5-days round-trip cruise from Passau to Budapest, not stopping in Esztergom, Hungary. The shortest/cheapest Arosa deals are on 4-days "mini" offers on sailings from Passau to Austria alone.

The Arosa Mia itinerary program includes the following voyages leaving from Germany and Austria:

• 4-day (the Danube cruise Germany to Austria) round-trip from Passau to Melk, Vienna (overnight), Durnstein, ending in Passau
• 5-day (the Danube cruise Germany to Austria, Hungary, Slovakia) round-trip from Passau to Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, Krems, Melk, ending in Passau
• 7-day (the Danube cruise Germany to Austria, Slovakia, Hungary) round-trip from Passau to Durnstein, Bratislava, Budapest, Vienna (overnight), Melk, Linz, ending in Passau
• 3-day (Danube River cruise in Austria) round-trip from Engelhartszell to Wachau Valley, Vienna, Krems, Wachau Valley, Melk, ending in Engelhartszell
• 4-day (Danube cruise in Austria) round-trip from Engelhartszell to Wachau Valley, Vienna (overnight), Linz, ending in Engelhartszell
• 5-day (Danube cruise Austria and Slovakia) round-trip from Engelhartszell to Melk, Wachau Valley, Vienna (2 overnights), Bratislava, ending in Engelhartszell
• 5-day (Danube cruise Austria, Hungary, Slovakia) round-trip from Engelhartszell to Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, Krems, Wachau Valley, Melk, ending in Engelhartszell
• 7-day (Danube cruise Austria and Hungary) round-trip from Engelhartszell to Budapest, Vienna (overnight), Wachau Valley, Vienna, Durnstein, Linz, ending in Engelhartszell
• 7-day (Danube cruise Austria, Hungary, Slovakia) round-trip from Engelhartszell to Vienna (overnight), Esztergom, Budapest (overnight), Bratislava, Krems, Wachau Valley, Melk, ending in Engelhartszell
• 16-day (Danube river cruise to the Black Sea from Austria) round-trip from Engelhartszell to Vienna, Kalocsa, Mohacs, Belgrade, Rousse (overnight), Tulcea, Sulina, Giurgiu, Novi Sad, Mohacs, Budapest, Bratislava, Krems, Wachau Valley, Melk, ending in Engelhartszell

River cruise itinerary ports

Follows the list of Arosa Cruises itinerary ports of call and the visited countries by the Mia riverboat:

• Germany – Passau
• Austria – Vienna, Melk, Krems, Wachau Valley, Linz, Durnstein
• Hungary – Esztergom, Budapest, Kalocsa, Mohacs
• Slovakia – Bratislava
• Serbia - Belgrade, Novi Sad
• Bulgaria - Rousse
• Romania - Tulcea, Sulina, Giurgiu (to Bucharest)

ARosa Mia river cruise tours ashore are usually themed as "food and wine", culture and history excursions (visiting museums and architecture, old town touring and sightseeing), with optional sports and leisure activities.

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Arosa Mia Wiki

ARosa Mia cruises on Danube river. The vessel is in the same class with the A-Rosa cruise ships  Bella ,  Donna , and  Riva . Each of these ships is equipped each with two MTU / Maybach marine diesel engines (model "16V 2000 M60") with total power output 1600 kW / 2170 HP. The ship's electrical system consists of three MAN diesel generators (model D2842, output 380 kW each) and 1 emergency diesel generator (Deutz, power 37 kW). The ship's propulsion ("Schottel") includes 2 twin propellers (type "STP 550") and one Schottel Pump Jet (azimuth bow thruster, model "SPJ 57"). The wheelhouse/bridge and awnings can be lowered when passing under low bridges.

Because of size restrictions concerning the Main-Danube Canal (max vessel width is 11, 4 m), Arosa Mia was delivered not via the traditional route “North Sea-Baltic Canal-Wadden Sea-Rhine”, but via the Black Sea. The river ship was loaded on pontoons and towed to Constanta, Romania. In August 2014, A-Rosa Mia hit a bridge while she was passing through Jochenstein Locks along the Danube (Passau district, Germany). Her wheelhouse was sheared off and Mia became inoperable. The 192 passengers on board were required to disembark and some were transported to Passau, while others were transferred to A-Rosa Bella. The boat resumed sailings on August 25 after dock repairs in Linz, Austria. The Mia ship offers complimentary bicycles on land tours and excursions in each of the visited ports.

A-Rosa Mia was launched in 2003 on April 17. Due to its width of 14,4 m, the ship was not delivered via the usual route (North Sea-Baltic Canal-Wadden Sea-Rhine river). Because of the Main-Danube Canal's width restriction of 11, 4 m, the ship was loaded and transported on pontoons (towed via the Black Sea) to Danube Delta ( Constanta, Romania ). Then the riverboat was unloaded and moved under her own power to  Oltenita, Romania . The boat's transfer took a total of 22 days.

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Set sail from the charming Austrian market town of Engelhartszell, arriving in elegant Vienna the next day. You’ll sail overnight to Budapest for a wonderful afternoon of exploring. The next day you’ll have the chance to visit Meditteranean-like Pécs, before continuing to Belgrade, beneath the imposing Kalemegdan Fortress.

Continue your journey into the Danube Delta, stopping at Bulgarian Rousse and Romanian Tulcea, gateway to the Delta, where you can choose between several exciting optional excursions.

Head back up the Danube, where you’ll have the chance to visit the fascinating Romanian capital Bucharest and a unique archaeological site near the Serbian city of Donji Milanovac, near the stunning Iron Gates. Your next port of call is the picturesque Serbian city of Novi Sad, dominated by the looming Petrovaradin Fortress, before you continue to Croatian Vukovar, and then, the following day, to Bratislava, where you’ll moor for the afternoon. The next morning is spent cruising through the scenic Wachau Valley, tying up at the picturesque town of Melk in the afternoon for a final call.

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Come on board the A-ROSA cruise ships and discover the Rhine from Cologne. You can easily reach major capitals such as Amsterdam, Basel or Antwerp from the river.

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Calm waters through europe's stormy history..

From Engelhartszell (Passau) to Vienna, Esztergom, Budapest, Bratislava, Krems and Melk to Engelhartszell (Passau).

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Rhine Experience North 2024

New: on a-rosa alea & a-rosa clea.

From Cologne to Willemstad, Ghent, Antwerp, Amsterdam, Hoorn and Nijmegen to Cologne.

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Seine Experience the Normandy 2024

Wake up in the city you were just dreaming about..

From Paris to Rouen, Caudebec-en-Caux, Les Andelys and Vernon to Paris.

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Danube Classics Vienna 2024

A composition of culture and relaxation, history and indulgence..

From Vienna to Esztergom, Budapest, Bratislava, Krems, Melk and Engelhartszell (Passau) to Vienna.

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More beautiful images during a trip are not to be had. for the album and for the heart..

From Lyon to Chalon-sur-Saône, Mâcon, Trévoux, Lyon, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Avignon, Arles, Viviers and Le Pouzin to Lyon.

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Towards the ijsselmeer – the largest lake in the netherlands.

From Cologne to Willemstad, Huizen, Enkhuizen, Hoorn, Nijmegen and Wesel to Cologne.

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Chasing the sun.

From Porto to Régua, Pinhão, Barca d'Alva, Vega Terron, Pinhão, Régua and Leverinho to Porto.

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From Lyon to Mâcon, Chalon-sur-Saône, Tournus, Lyon, Arles, Avignon, Viviers and La Voulte to Lyon.

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Cast off for savoir vivre, art and life..

From Lyon to Viviers, Arles, Port St. Louis, Avignon and Tournon/ Tain-l´Hermitage to Lyon.

from  € 1,749  pp

Rhine Experience Amsterdam & Rotterdam 2024

Spend your time on deck dreaming – but don't miss the dream-like landscape..

From Cologne to Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Antwerp and Cruising Day to Cologne.

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Southern Rhine Experience 2024

From Cologne to Rüdesheim, Germersheim (Speyer), Breisach, Basel, Strasbourg (Kehl), Mainz and Koblenz to Cologne.

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From Lyon to Viviers, Avignon, Arles, Port St. Louis and Tournon/ Tain-l´Hermitage to Lyon.

Moselle Romance 2024

From Cologne to Treis-Karden, Bernkastel-Kues, Trier-Mehring, Treis-Karden, Zell, Cochem and Koblenz to Cologne.

Rhine Experience Netherlands & Belgium 2024

From Cologne to Willemstad, Ghent, Vlissingen, Brussels, Gorinchem and Emmerich to Cologne.

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There are trips especially for solo travelers

Finding alone time is increasingly easy on river cruise ships, many of which are going all out to cater to solo travelers. Take Riviera Travel River Cruises – every year the line operates a number of sailings designed specifically for solos. On these cruises, all cabins are single-occupancy only and there are no single supplement charges. In 2023, Riviera’s solo-friendly cruises include sailings along the Danube, Douro, Rhine, Rhône and Seine.

Ganga Vilas offers the world’s longest river cruise

Does disembarkation day always come too soon? Consider opting for one of the growing number of longer cruises. Ganga Vilas currently offers the world’s longest river cruise – a 51-day sailing along 27 rivers in India and Bangladesh onboard the luxurious 18-suite Ganga Vilas riverboat. The downside? These cruises don’t come cheap – prices start at around $32,000 per person.

CroisiEurope offers paddlewheel cruises on two European rivers

Paddlewheel ships aren’t just found on US rivers. CroisiEurope is the only cruise line to run paddlewheel cruises on two European rivers – the Elbe and the Loire. Other boats are few and far between – these rivers are notoriously shallow but the latest paddlewheel technology means CroisiEurope’s boats can sail these stretches of water year-round.

A-ROSA SENA is one of Europe’s most family-friendly ships

River cruises are often seen as the preserve of couples, but change is afoot. In 2022, A-ROSA River Cruises launched A-ROSA SENA , the only river cruise ship in Europe to have a dedicated kids’ club room. AmaWaterways’ AmaMagna has a theater area where children (and big kids) can watch movies and play games consoles, and Uniworld’s Generation Collection cruises offer kid-friendly activities and excursions.

Viking Cruises’ fleet has both ocean and river boats

If you’re a fan of cruising, what could be better than pairing a river cruise with an ocean one? For example, combine a sail along the Douro, which cuts across Spain and Portugal and finishes at the Atlantic coast, with an ocean-going cruise sailing out of Porto. Doing so is easy, especially if you sail with a line like Viking Cruises , which has a fleet including both ocean and river boats.

Viking holds the record for launching the most new ships in a single day

AmaWaterways’ Color of Provence cruise focuses on Black heritage in Paris

Europe’s rivers are lined with ancient cities and landmarks, but several cruise lines are delving deeper in Europe’s history by tackling a more diverse range of subjects. AmaWaterways is a great example – in 2023 its Color of Provence cruise includes a three-night visit to Paris which focuses on the city’s Black heritage, while another AmaWaterways cruise along the Rhône river includes a Black heritage tour of Marseille.

Excursions are varied, with smaller groups

Because river cruising ships are smaller, the chances of having to join tour groups the size of a Glastonbury crowd are slim, and excursions are more intimate. A case in point is European Waterways , known for their passion for slow travel. Excursions include a tour of the Château de la Motte led by the resident Baroness and visits to the Dalwhinnie whisky distillery, which you’ll travel to in an air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz minibus.

You can explore the Amazon Basin with Seabourn

More river cruise lines are heading to remote rivers. One example is Seabourn . In 2023 the line launches a 14-day Wild Guianas To The Amazon Basin cruise, which sails along Brazil’s Guajará River, a tributary of the Amazon. Excursions include a trip to meet local Indigenous groups – a reminder that Amazon river cruises are great options for getting off the beaten path.

Avalon Waterways has some of the largest windows on a river cruise

River cruise ships make excellent use of space, and we’re increasingly seeing this applied to windows. If you don’t manage to bag a balcony suite, don’t panic – it’s highly likely that you’ll have floor to ceiling windows. If you’re a stickler for a fantastic view, consider sailing with Avalon Waterways – their windows are some of the largest on a river cruise ship, and their Panorama Suites have the widest opening, wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows in river cruising.

American Queen Voyages has launched exciting new itineraries

American river cruises have become incredibly popular in recent years, and in 2023 the American Queen Voyages launches the longest itineraries offered by this historic cruise line. The 23-day itineraries (the first one departs in July) will sail along the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers and take in lesser-known destinations such as Maysville in Kentucky, Madison in Indiana, Point Pleasant in West Virginia and Marietta in Ohio.

You might meet your hero onboard an AmaWaterways ship

River cruising companies are going all out to provide deeper insights into the places their ships sail through. One example is National Geographic Expeditions, which recently announced that it will join forces with AmaWaterways and launch several National Geographic Expeditions-chartered departures in 2024. Onboard experts – all of whom will be familiar with itinerary destinations – will include photographers, authors and explorers.

You can sail along the Hudson River with American Cruise Lines

Fancy sailing past the Empire State Building? Now you can – kind of. American Cruise Lines is the only cruise line that offers sailings along the mighty Hudson, along with several other lesser-known rivers, including the Napa and San Joaquin Rivers in California.

You can combine rail and water with Uniworld

In 2022 Uniworld launched cruises combining Danube River sailings with trips on Golden Eagle Luxury Trains. These rail and river cruise packages offer guests the chance to take a five-day train journey through central Europe before boarding the ship. Expect more cruise lines to combine these modes of transport in the coming years.

Experts will join passengers onboard Ponant ships

Uniworld’s decision to combine sailing with luxury railway trips onboard Golden Eagle’s trains is a sign of the times – we’ll see more collaborations designed to enhance guests’ experience. In 2023 Ponant is collaborating with Smithsonian Journeys to offer sailings with onboard experts, such as world-renowned climate specialist Steve Paton, who will provide further insight into areas such as the San Blas archipelago.

Riverside Luxury Cruises is the new kid on the block

River cruising might sound like a crowded market, but the launch of Riverside Luxury Cruises in April 2023 proves that there’s always room for more. This new line launched with one ship – Riverside Mozart – and offers cruises starting in Vienna, Budapest and Passau. The ship’s rooftop bar looks pretty special, although we’re equally excited about the cuisine, inspired by regions the ship sails through.

Even the busiest rivers have quiet spots

The landscape is fabulously diverse

Some river cruise companies cover lakes too

CroisiEurope is the only river cruise line operating on Lake Kariba in Southern Africa. There are two cruise ships to choose from – African Dream and Zimbabwean Dream. Both ships accommodate 16 passengers in eight cabins, and there’s a rooftop bar and restaurant from which guests can soak up the views.

Most river cruises are truly all-inclusive

We’ve all come across cruise lines which claim to be all-inclusive but are actually anything but. These days, more cruise lines are going all out to offer passengers better value for money by including everything from premium drinks to excursions. Scenic River Cruises is a great example – cruise prices include flights from the UK, transfers, premium drinks, all meals (including fine dining ones) and excursions.

You’re unlikely to feel seasick on a river cruise

River cruises will take you to the end of the world (almost)

River cruises can take you to some of the world’s most remote places, as well as waterways which simply aren’t explored very often. CroisiEurope, for example, is the only operator to offer cruises on Spain’s Guadalquivir River (pictured at Seville), while the Heritage Line’s new Upper Mekong cruise, which sets sail in August 2023, will focus on remote areas of Laos.

You can cruise the world’s longest river

The views are better

There are no interior cabins on river cruise ships – all cabins face outwards and most have floor-to-ceiling windows. Cruise lines make the most of the space in innovative ways, too. On several Uniworld vessels, for example, mirrors are actually concealed televisions. The cabins at the rear of riverboats are often the cheapest – but if you’re a light sleeper, remember that this is because the engines are located here. 

Cruise lines are investing in air-filtering technology

One example is Amadeus River Cruises . In May 2023 the line launched Amadeus Riva, which has a hi-tech air filtration system with a two-stage purification system capable of removing aerosols – including any containing microscopic virus particles – from interior spaces.

The added extras are getting better

It's easier to avoid the crowds

There are no (or at least fewer) boring transfers

On ocean cruises, the excitement about seeing the local landmark/record-breaking attraction/ancient site quickly dissipates when there’s a one-hour bus journey between you and the site in question. Not so with river cruising, simply because of the increased accessibility. A great example is the iconic arch in St Louis, Missouri (pictured) –  this feat of engineering is just a 10-minute walk from the dock used by river boats.

Now check out the world's oldest man-made structures still in use today

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Danube river cruise ship crashed after it was 'suddenly no longer able to maneuver,' 17 passengers injured

A cruise ship crashed into a concrete wall along the Danube river in Austria on Friday.

A police statement said the ship "was suddenly no longer able to maneuver."

Eleven people were treated at the hospital and another six suffered less serious injuries.

A Bulgarian cruise ship carrying over 140 passengers crashed into a concrete wall along the Danube river in Austria.

The incident occurred late on Friday in the northern Austrian town of Aschach an der Donau, local police said Saturday.

Eleven people were injured and taken to hospital as a result of the crash. Six others suffered less serious injuries that did not require hospital treatment.

The ship had set off from Passau, a German city on the Austrian border. A police statement said that as the ship was leaving a lock chamber further down the river, "the ship was suddenly no longer able to maneuver," and its right bow and left aft crashed into the lock walls.

The second-in-command of the ship, who had been at the helm during the crash, "pressed the emergency switch, whereupon the electronics started up again." He was then able to steer the ship out of the lock.

The ship was later docked at the quay wall and emergency services were notified. The ship was able to continue its journey toward Linz, Austria.

Earlier this week, a container ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, collapsing a section of the 1.6-mile-long structure. The bodies of two construction workers were found after the collision, and four more workers are missing and presumed dead.

Citing the container ship's recovered data recorder, officials said the power went out on the Dali for just one minute and three seconds as it approached the bridge, Sky News reported, but that was enough for the collision to become unavoidable.

In 2019, a cruise boat hit and sank a smaller boat near Budapest, Hungary, killing 25 South Korean tourists and two crew members. The captain was sentenced to five years in prison for his role in the accident.

The Danube is the second-largest river in Europe, flowing from the Black Forest in Germany south into the Black Sea near Romania and Ukraine.

Correction: April 1, 2024 — An earlier version of this story misstated the year of the Danube ship crash in Hungary. It was in 2019, not 2023.

Read the original article on Business Insider

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17 reported hurt after river cruise ship hits a concrete passageway on the Danube in Austria

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Seventeen passengers were hurt when a Bulgarian river cruise ship lost steering and hit the sides of a lock on the Danube in Austria, the apa news agency reported Saturday. Eleven of the injured were taken to hospitals.

The ship with 142 passengers aboard, most of them from Germany, temporarily lost power to its electronics system and became unsteerable as it passed through narrow locks at 9:45 p.m. Friday, apa reported.

The ship’s power was restored but not before the bow and stern struck the concrete sides of the lock passage near the town of Aschach, a few miles upriver from Linz.

The ship sustained minor damage and continued to its next port. The cause of the loss of electrical power was under investigation.