Antwerp ahoy! Cruise ships head for Flemish port as Rhine flows shallow

Many tourists who had booked a river cruise on the River Rhine are currently seeing the Antwerp skyline unexpectedly appear in front of them.

Due to the drought, the water level of the River Rhine is at an historic low, forcing shipping companies to adjust their routes.

For Antwerp, this means increased demand for berths for river cruises.

The city has already received 75 additional requests.

The good news is there is still a berth available for everyone. ...