Viking Cruise Ship With 200 Guests Runs Aground In Danube Due To Low Water Levels
A Viking Cruise Ship ran aground in the Danube River due to extremely low water levels. According to the cruise line, the Viking Ullur came into contact with a sandbank while sailing in extremely low waters on July 28, 2026, after which it ran aground.
The company also said that the passengers and crew members remained their highest priority and no injuries were reported during the incident.
Bulgaria’s Border Police stated that the incident happened close to the city of Vidin, where the ship had halted to take on supplies.
The police were able to rescue the ship’s 52 crew members and 186 passengers after a second vessel was dispatched to the scene…