The morning note · Monday, September 14, 2026

Rhine keeps falling at Lobith in September

The Danube came up 2 centimeters at Pfelling, and this week's chance of a sailing day going as planned edged up to 10 percent. The Rhine went the other way, with flow at Lobith down from 728 to 696 and 1 percent of this week's sailing days going as planned. Low water usually means the ship loads lighter, or you switch to a sister vessel past the shallow stretch with a coach in between. October sits at 23 percent as planned for the Rhine, December at 63.

This was the picture on Monday, September 14, 2026. The water moves daily, so if you are planning a cruise, start with today's check for your own dates rather than an older note.