Originally Posted by
gretchendz
In general, in recent years, low water levels seem to a bigger concern than high.
It's why I usually recommend (and sail myself) with AMAWaterways. Their ships are designed with a shallower draft so that they can manage in lower water than other companies. Of course, there is no guarantee ever--as with most travel.
Was on the Irrawaddy river in Mynamar/Burma a few years ago where water levels were low. Belmond has a luxury boat there that was tied up as it could not sail due to low levels. The little training cruise ship (just 4 cabins) we were one could still get from Bagan to Mandalay though.
Writing this on a very nice Ceske Drahy Railjet BC seat (inflight entertainment (music, books, movies, games and all through the onboard wifi internet).