Rhone river conditions Lyon to Arles

[harbormaster]

We are boarding AMA Kristina Dec. 21 for a cruise Lyon to Arles. Have just read that a cruise last week had to remain in Arles due to Rhone river levels. Is anyone on the river now, or does anyone have information on Rhone river levels. We are still planning to travel, just want to be prepared. Thanks much! Happy Holidays to everyone.

[notamermaid]

Hopefully someone sailing will be able to help. Meanwhile you could have look at the authorities' website. Right now part of the Rhone is showing elevated levels: https://www.vigicrues.gouv.fr/

 

Have a great cruise.

 

notamermaid

 

[Canal archive]

There is at least one bridge in Lyon that has been a challenge during high water levels in the past. In 2015 we had to wait for another river cruise vessel going upstream to clear the bridge the gap above the superstructure was minuscule.