11 am Budapest River Cruise on Duna Bella Panorama Boat

The 11 am river cruise in Budapest city is a relaxing sightseeing boat tour on the Danube in the 360 degrees panorama boat called Duna Bella. The boat is fully covered in glass on the sides and the top, and provides a great view of the riverside attractions on both the Buda side and the Pest side.

Duna Bella Cruise Ship Budapest Day Boat Tour

Duna Bella Cruise Ship Budapest Day Boat Tour

Hours : 11 am – 12:10 pm

Prices : €15 / Adult €13.20 / Student €11.25/ Adult with Budapest Card discount (2023 Cards) €9.90 /Child ( 10-14) €0 / Child (under 10)

Inclusions:

  • Day Cruise of 70 Minutes
  • Audio Guide with Ear phones
  • Commentary in 30 Languages
  • 1 Free Drink of your choice: Wine/ Beer/ Sparkling Wine / Juice
  • 1 Free Lemonade a la Duna Bella
  • Optional stopover on Margaret Island
  • Free entries and vouchers on Margaret Island
  • Fully Glass Covered Boat with 360 panoramic view
  • WiFi: free wireless Internet on the boat
  • Cruise Dates: every day from April 1 to September 30
  • Discounts for Children, Students, Groups
  • Free for Children under 10
  • E-Ticket via email (no printing needed)

Drinks on the 11 am Cruise & Guide:

The price of the cruise includes a Free Drink of your choice. You can choose a drink from the following Drink List:

Sparkling wine : BB semi-dry

Wines: Hilltop Irsai Oliver (white) Hilltop Merlot (red)

Beer: Bernard (draft)

Soft drinks: Pepsi products

Mineral Water

Also available: 2.5 hour evening cruise with dinner and drinks, live music: please check the  Budapest A La Carte Dinner Cruise ) Perfect to enjoy a comfortable sightseeing any time of the day.

Budapest Sightseeing Comfortably

Margaret Bridge

Daytime Sightseeing Cruises

Take a seat in the comfortable seats on Duna Bella panorama boat. Lean back, and enjoy the history of Budapest and the interesting details about the sights by the river Danube.

The day cruise in the city of Budapest is the most comfortable way to learn about Budapest and Hungary: an excellent option for tired feet in the morning or in the evening. No walking , biking, or climbing, just sit back and enjoy!

To make the boat trip even more comfortable, there is a free drink provided during the sightseeing tour, (you can choose a beer, a wine, a glass of champagne or some fruit juices – sorry, no cocktails or shorts).

Guided Budapest Boat Tour

Duna Bella Guided Boat Budapest

Duna Bella Guided Boat Budapest

There is a well-paced audio commentary on the attractions of Budapest the boat passes by. The guide is in 30 languages. The commentary is via earphones (you can bring yours too). As the commentary is about both sides of the river, there 1 one voice for Buda and another voice for Pest side (male and female), which make it easier to follow which attraction is being commented on. On some of the cruises, you can also

The river sightseeing is a 1 hour and 10-minute day cruise with audio guide, drinks and free WiFi.

Group Discount on Sightseeing Cruise

Budapest Cruise for Groups on Duna Bella Boat

Budapest Cruise for Groups on Duna Bella Boat

We offer a group discount for smaller and bigger groups too. Please contact us at info [at] budapestrivercruise.com for a personalized offer. Please note that our group discount is for reservations with a cheaper pre-paid cruise fee: you can pay for the cruise online, or 1-2 days before the cruise takes place at our cruise office. Groups over 15 or more guests will need to complete the payment 2 – 3 days in advance to make sure seats are guaranteed (especially in the summer season).

Family Friendly Cruise on Duna Bella Boat

Children on Budapest Cruise on Danube

Children on Budapest Cruise on Danube – Istvan Janvari Photography

As Duna Bella boat trip is free for children under 10 years of age, families with younger children can save a lot on this day cruise. Unfortunately, there is no babysitting service or child’s corner on the sightseeing boat, so you will have to keep a good eye on the children.

The cruise is 1 hour 10 minutes, which children enjoy: taking the pretty boat, looking through the window / terrace, climbing to the upper deck, spotting the ships on the Danube, trying the earphone, and getting some story of the river and the nearby attractions can keep them busy and entertained, enriching without feeling dry and educational.

Adults pay, children travel free: at least if they are under 10: we think the Duna Bella day cruises from 11 am to 5 pm are the perfect kid friendly river cruises in Budapest. Child tickets are only to be bought for children aged 10 – 14. We hope you agree that it is a very good cruise deal. If you want to have a  lunch cruise with your family, you may consider the affordable buffet style lunch cruise in Budapest (free for under 6 children)

Children Discount Cruise Fee (10 – 14): €8 Children Cruise Fee (0 – 10): Free!

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8 Responses to 11 am Budapest River Cruise on Duna Bella Panorama Boat

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I am seeking a river cruise on the morning of Friday, October 11, 2024. Do you have a service on this date? Thank you i anticipation John Eustace (Sydney)

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Dear John, Thank you for your inquiry. The guided cruises are already bookabe for October. Please find more details on the link below: https://budapestrivercruise.com/10-15am-sightseeing-cruise-in-budapest

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I am interested in your 11am guided cruise for when I visit in a few weeks time.

Do we have to book online or can we just turn up and pay on the day?

If so, where do we meet to get the boat and pay?

Thank you for your help!

Hello Amy, we recommend the online bookings as the cruises are normally booked up in advance. You can find the dock details on the confirmation email,every cruise has a city centre dock. Hope we can welcome you aboard!

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Essentially, the music of the Danube dinner cruise is salon music. But who is the live band playing on the Danube dinner cruise?

thank you for contacting us.

Could you please confirm which dinner cruise you meant in your comment?

We have wide ranges of dinner cruises with different music, such as Bar Piano, Gypsy Music, Operetta or salon music.

Waiting for your reply.

Hello Paul, the winter schedule is very limited compared to summer time cruises in Budapest. Tomorrow (Jan 29) the 2pm sightseeing cruise boat Duna Bella leaves from the 8th pier on Vigado Square, in the city center of Budapest. The other two options with the above fleet is at 6.30 pm (sightseeing boat) or 7 pm (dinner and music boat). In winter time if the weather is not sunny it is better to take the evening cruises as the sights are nicer.

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What time does the tour begin tomorrow 1/29/15? Where is it located. We are staying near the opera house

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Duna Bella daytime cruises

Budapest daytime sightseeing cruise on the river danube.

Duna Bella Daytime Cruise

  • Admire Budapest from the water on a 70-minute Duna Bella River Danube cruise.
  • Duration (min): 70
  • Type: Day Tours in Budapest
  • Departs from: Budapest
  • Meeting point: Vigado Dock, Dock Nr 7
  • Available languages: 30
  • Available: Daily from 10:15 - 18:30, more departures see Available

Board the panoramic Duna Bella boat, and sail by landmarks including the Hungarian Parliament and Chain Bridge as you sip a glass of Champagne, wine, beer, soda, or water - your choice. Finish by cruising around leafy Margaret Island, with the option to go ashore and explore the island's parks as you wish before catching the next Duna Bella boat back.

- 70-minute Budapest River Danube cruise by panoramic Duna Bella boat. - Learn about the landmarks from the onboard commentary (available in 30 languages), and enjoy the onboard WiFi and your choice of a glass of Champagne, wine, beer, soda, or mineral water, plus a glass of ‘Duna Bella’ lemonade. - Optional to stay aboard or disembark to explore the island before catching the next boat

- 70 min long daytime sightseeing cruise - 30-language film- and audio-guide - 1 glass of drink - choice of champagne, wine, beer, soft drinks, mineral water - Free wifi on board

- Meals - Tips and gratuities - Personal expenses - Optional activity costs

- Hotel pick-up NOT included.

  • Age 0-14 8€
  • Jan 1 - Febr 28: 11:00, 12:30, 14:00, 15:30
  • March 1 - Apr 9: 11:00, 12:30, 14:00, 15:30, 16:15, 17:00
  • Apr 10 - Sept 14: 11:00, 12:30, 14:00, 15:30, 16:15, 17:00, 17:45, 18:30
  • Sept 15 - Sept 30: 11:00, 12:30, 14:00, 15:30, 16:15, 17:00, 17:45
  • Oct 1 - Oct 28: 11:00, 12:30, 14:00, 15:30
  • Oct 29 - Dec 31: 11:00, 12:30, 14:00, 15:30

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Departures: vigado tér dock 7, contact informations.

Please enter your airport transfer reservation number to apply the discount.

You will pay in HUF. Total price: Ft.

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Everything was OK. I think it would more convenient if drinks were more. Additionally, we would be more happy if the waiting queue wasn't 1 hour despite the online reservation we had done.

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We appreciate your suggestions regarding the welcome drink size. We are constantly working on improving our services based on the feedback of our guests. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for an improved experience in the future.

We had a wonderful experience at this cruise. The duration was 1hour and we passed from all the monuments. In the price it was included a welcome drink .

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Lovely boat and for us an hour was a good length of time. A little commentary would have been nice but we it preferred to a cruise with non stop commentary in four languages! Hot chocolate can be recommended.

Thank you for your recommendation. We are delighted that you enjoyed our cruise despite the absence of the audio guide. We look forward to welcoming you on board again!

Boring, no guide, could scan for description and then read on phone, not good enough to have to sit looking at your phone while on a couples cruise. It was called a Prosecco cruise but half a glass of Prosecco was extremely disappointing. I would not recommend this cruise.

Thank you for sharing your feedback! We apologize for the disappointment with the small Prosecco portion, and we'll be addressing this concern to ensure a more satisfying experience for our guests. Regarding the absence of an audio guide, we clarify on our website that we don't offer one. Instead, we provide pleasant lounge music to create a serene atmosphere, allowing our guests to relax. Additionally, we offer an online readable tour guide via a QR code, providing insightful information about the surroundings. We value your insights, and we're continually working to enhance our offerings. We hope you may consider giving us another chance in the future.

Amazing view and organization. The cruise got slow and stayed a few minutes around the parliament building, allowing us to fully enjoy the scene and take as many pictures as we want. Make sure you arrive at the meeting point earlier (even earlier than 15 mins before) so that you will be the first few on board and have the chance to secure the best seats 😉

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We look forward to having you on board again!

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Duna Corso Budapest Sightseeing Boat: Explore the Beauty of Budapest from the Water

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Budapest, the breathtaking capital of Hungary, is famous for its stunning architecture, rich history, and vibrant culture. One of the best ways to experience the city’s beauty is by taking a sightseeing boat tour along the Danube River. Among the popular options available, the Duna Corso Budapest Sightseeing Boat stands out as an excellent choice for beginners.

1. Introduction to Duna Corso Budapest Sightseeing Boat

Duna Corso Budapest Sightseeing Boat is a premium cruise line operating in Budapest. It offers tourists an unforgettable experience to explore the city’s landmarks while enjoying a relaxing cruise along the Danube River. This sightseeing boat is designed to provide comfort and convenience, ensuring an enjoyable trip for visitors of all ages.

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As you embark on the Duna Corso Budapest Sightseeing Boat, be prepared to be awed by the picturesque views of Budapest’s skyline. The boat takes you along the Danube River, passing iconic landmarks such as the Parliament Building, Buda Castle, Chain Bridge, and Gellért Hill. Make sure to bring your camera to capture the stunning panoramic vistas.

2.2 Multilingual Audio Guide

To enhance your sightseeing experience, Duna Corso Budapest Sightseeing Boat provides multilingual audio guides. These guides offer insightful commentary on Budapest’s history, architecture, and the landmarks you’ll pass during your cruise. It’s an excellent way to learn more about the city while enjoying the beautiful scenery.

2.3 Flexible Cruise Options

Duna Corso Budapest Sightseeing Boat offers various cruise options to suit different preferences. Whether you want a day or evening sightseeing cruise, a short ride or a longer journey, they have options to accommodate your needs. Some cruises may even include additional amenities like live music or dinner options.

3. Tips for a Memorable Experience

3.1 Timing Matters

Consider taking the Duna Corso Budapest Sightseeing Boat during the golden hour, just before sunset. The soft golden light cast over the city’s landmarks adds a magical touch to your experience. Remember to check the tour schedules and plan accordingly.

3.2 Dress Comfortably

While the sightseeing boat is equipped with indoor and outdoor areas, it’s essential to dress comfortably for the weather during your visit. Wear suitable footwear, especially if you plan to explore the sights during stopovers.

3.3 Capture the Moment

Bring a good camera or use your smartphone to capture the breathtaking views along the Danube River. Be prepared to take stunning photos of the Parliament Building, Fisherman’s Bastion, Matthias Church, and other iconic landmarks. A tripod or stabilizer can be useful to avoid blurry photos if you’re sailing during the evening.

4. Important Information

4.1 Ticket Prices and Booking

Visit the official Duna Corso Budapest Sightseeing Boat website for up-to-date information on ticket prices and availability. It’s advisable to book your tickets in advance, especially during peak tourist seasons, to secure your spot on the cruise.

4.2 Departure and Arrival Points

The departure and arrival points for the Duna Corso Budapest Sightseeing Boat are conveniently located along the Danube River. The specific locations and directions can be found on their website or by contacting their customer service team.

4.3 Safety Measures

Rest assured that the Duna Corso Budapest Sightseeing Boat prioritizes passenger safety. Life jackets and safety instructions are provided onboard. Additionally, the boat is equipped with modern navigation and safety equipment to ensure a secure and worry-free journey.

5. Conclusion

The Duna Corso Budapest Sightseeing Boat offers a memorable and enjoyable way to explore the magnificent city of Budapest. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, architecture lover, or simply seeking a relaxing experience, this sightseeing boat is an excellent choice. Sit back, relax, and let the beauty of Budapest unfold before your eyes as you cruise along the enchanting Danube River.

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Six presumed dead after cargo ship crash levels Baltimore bridge

BALTIMORE — A major Baltimore bridge collapsed like a house of cards early Tuesday after it was struck by a container ship, sending six people to their deaths in the dark waters below and closing one of the country’s busiest ports.

By Tuesday evening, search-and-rescue efforts for six people who were working on the bridge when it collapsed had transitioned into a recovery mission, Coast Guard Rear Admiral Shannon N. Gilreath said.

“We do not believe that we’re going to find any of these individuals still alive,” he said.

They were presumed dead based on the water temperature and the time that had passed since the ship struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge and caused it to collapse around 1:30 a.m.

Jeffrey Pritzker, executive vice president of Brawner Builders, earlier said that one person had survived. Their names were not released.

Earlier Tuesday as an extensive search was ongoing, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore was holding out hope that the missing people might be found.

It was a crushing blow to the loved ones of the missing men, who had waited for hours at a Royal Farms convenience store near the entrance of the bridge for word of their fate. 

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The tragic chain of events began early Tuesday when the cargo ship Dali notified authorities that it had lost power and issued a mayday moments before the 984-foot vessel slammed into a bridge support at a speed of 8 knots, which is about 9 mph.

Moore declared a state of emergency while rescue crews using sonar detected at least five vehicles in the frigid 50-foot-deep water: three passenger cars, a cement truck and another vehicle of some kind. Authorities do not believe anyone was inside the vehicles.

Investigators quickly concluded that it was an accident and not an act of terrorism.

Ship was involved in another collision

Earlier, two people were rescued from the water, Baltimore Fire Chief James Wallace said. One was in good condition and refused treatment, he said. The other was seriously injured and was being treated in a trauma center.

Moore said other drivers might have been in the water had it not been for the “folks” who, upon hearing the mayday, blocked off the bridge and kept other vehicles from crossing.

“These people are heroes,” Moore said. “They saved lives. They saved lives.”

Nearly eight years ago, the Dali was involved in another collision. In July 2016, it collided with a quay at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges in Belgium, damaging the quay.

The nautical commission investigated the accident, but the details of the probe were not immediately clear Tuesday.

The Dali is operated and managed by a company called Synergy Group. In a statement, the company said that two port pilots were at the helm at the time of Tuesday's crash and that all 22 crew members onboard were accounted for.

The bridge, which is about a mile and a half long and carries Interstate 695 over the Patapsco River southeast of Baltimore, was "fully up to code," Moore said.

A 24-person team of National Transportation Safety Board investigators was already at the crash site.

NTSB Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy said her agency will lead the investigation. She said a data recorder on the ship could provide more information.

"But right now we're focusing on the people, on the families," she said. "The rest can wait."

President Joe Biden vowed to rebuild the bridge and send federal funds.

"This is going to take some time," Biden warned. "The people of Baltimore can count on us though to stick with them, at every step of the way, till the port is reopened and the bridge is rebuilt."

Speaking in Baltimore, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg echoed the president's promise.

"This is no ordinary bridge," he said. "This is one of the cathedrals of American infrastructure."

But Buttigieg warned that replacing the bridge and reopening the port will take time and cost money and that it could affect supply chains.

The Port of Baltimore, the 11th largest in the U.S., is the busiest port for car imports and exports, handling more than 750,000 vehicles in 2023 alone, according to data from the Maryland Port Administration.

Image: Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapses After Being Struck By Cargo Ship

The Dali was chartered by the Danish shipping giant Maersk, which said it will have no choice but to send its ships to other nearby ports with the Port of Baltimore closed.

Writer David Simon, a champion of Baltimore who set his TV crime drama "The Wire" on the streets of the city he once covered as a reporter, warned online that the people who will suffer the most are those whose livelihoods depend on the port.

"Thinking first of the people on the bridge," Simon posted on X . "But the mind wanders to a port city strangling. All the people who rely on ships in and out."

Timeline of crash

Dramatic video captured the moment at 1:28 a.m. Tuesday when the Dali struck a support and sent the bridge tumbling into the water. A livestream showed cars and trucks on the bridge just before the collision. The ship did not sink, and its lights remained on.

Investigators said in a timeline that the Dali's lights suddenly shut off four minutes earlier before they came back on and that then, at 1:25 a.m. dark black smoke began billowing from the ship's chimney.

A minute later, at 1:26 a.m., the ship appeared to turn. And in the minutes before it slammed into the support, the lights flicked off and on again.

Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld said the workers on the bridge were repairing concrete ducts when the ship crashed into the structure.

At least seven workers were pouring concrete to fix potholes on the roadway on the bridge directly above where the ship hit, said James Krutzfeldt, a foreman.

Krutzfeldt, who was not working on that job, said one is another foreman whom he considers his mentor and “work dad.”

"I'm still kind of in shock," he said.

Earlier, the Coast Guard said it had received a report that a “motor vessel made impact with the bridge” and confirmed it was the Dali, a containership sailing under a Singaporean flag that was heading for Sri Lanka.

Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapses After Being Struck By Cargo Ship

Bobby Haines, who lives in Dundalk in Baltimore County, said he felt the impact of the bridge collapse from his house nearby.

"I woke up at 1:30 this morning and my house shook, and I was freaking out," he said. "I thought it was an earthquake, and to find out it was a bridge is really, really scary."

Families of bridge workers wait for updates

Earlier in the day, relatives of the construction crew waited for updates on their missing loved ones.

Marian Del Carmen Castellon told Telemundo her husband, Miguel Luna, 49, was among those working on the bridge.

“They only tell us that we have to wait and that they can’t give us information,” she said.

Asked how she was holding up, Castellon said, "Devastated, devastated because our heart is broken, because we don’t know how they have been rescued yet. We are just waiting for the news."

Luna's co-worker Jesús Campos said he felt crushed, too.

“It hurts my heart to see what is happening. We are human beings, and they are my folks,” he said.

Campos told The Baltimore Banner that the missing men are from El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico.

Some of the construction workers who still have not been found had babies recently, said Earl Schneider, a structural foreman with the company. 

“I know everybody on that crew personally," Schneider told NBC News. "They’re all great people. It’s tough. It’s been a rough morning.”

Earlier, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott urged his constituents to pray for the workers — and the first responders struggling to locate them.

"This is an unthinkable tragedy," Scott said.

Active search and rescue ends

The Coast Guard said it was suspending the active search-and-rescue effort at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

"Coast Guard’s not going away, none of our partners are going away, but we’re just going to transition into a different phase," Gilreath said at a news conference.

Maryland State Police Superintendent Roland L. Butler, Jr., said it was moving to a recovery operation. Changing conditions have made it dangerous for divers, he said. 

'A long road in front of us'

Built in 1977 and referred to locally as the Key Bridge, the structure was later named after the author of the American national anthem.

The bridge is more than 8,500 feet long, or 1.6 miles. Its main section spans 1,200 feet, and it was one of the longest continuous truss bridges in the world upon its completion, according to the National Steel Bridge Alliance .

About 31,000 vehicles a day use the bridge, which equals 11.3 million vehicles per year, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority.

The river and the Port of Baltimore are both key to the shipping industry on the East Coast, generating more than $3.3 billion a year and directly employing more than 15,000 people.

Asked what people in Baltimore can expect going forward, the state's transportation secretary said it is too early to tell.

"Obviously we reached out to a number of engineering companies, so obviously we have a long road in front of us," Wiedefeld said.

Julia Jester reported from Baltimore, Patrick Smith from London and Corky Siemaszko from New York City.

Julia Jester is a producer for NBC News based in Washington, D.C.

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Budapest: 1-Hour Duna Corso Sightseeing Cruise

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  • See Budapest from the banks of the Danube River on this sightseeing cruise
  • Enjoy must-see sights from the water, like Margaret Bridge and Buda Castle
  • Cruise when it's most convenient—there are several departures offered daily
  • Get a great value with welcome drink, river cruise, and audio guide included
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Ship lights flickered and veered off course shortly before Baltimore bridge hit, CNN analysis shows   

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A view of the Dali cargo vessel which crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge causing it to collapse in Baltimore, Maryland, on March 26.

The Singaporean-flagged cargo ship that struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore Tuesday altered course and veered toward a pillar shortly before impact, a CNN analysis of MarineTraffic ship-tracking data confirms.  

It’s unclear what caused the ship to crash into the bridge or why its lights were flickering. CNN has reached out to the National Transportation Safety Board to inquire about a possible power failure. 

The container ship DALI, which was en route to Colombo, Sri Lanka, begins to change course toward the bridge’s pillar at 1:26 a.m. local time, striking the bridge at 1:28 a.m. ET, according to MarineTraffic data and video from the scene. Video from 1:25 a.m. ET shows a plume of dark smoke billowing from the ship. DALI's lights flicker at least twice before the incident.  

In video, as it navigates down the Patapsco River, the ship’s lights can be seen going out at 1:24 a.m. ET, before turning back on, and then flickering off and on again between 1:26 a.m. ET and 1.27 a.m. ET, just before it hits the bridge.  

Maryland transportation secretary says contractors were working on bridge at time of collapse

From CNN's Antoinette Radford

Maryland State Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld told reporters there were workers on the Francis Scott Key Bridge at the time of its collapse.

"We know there were individuals on the bridge at the time of the collapse, working on the bridge, contractors for us," he said at a news conference Tuesday morning.

Wiedefeld said the workers were "basically doing some concrete deck repair," but said they did not know how many vehicles were involved.

He added that the transport authority has set up a facility for family members of those who were believed to be on the bridge at the time of its collapse.

Baltimore fire chief: Sonar has detected the presence of vehicles submerged in the water

A helicopter flies over the scene of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, Maryland, on March 26.

Baltimore Fire Chief James Wallace says authorities have detected vehicles submerged in the water.

“Our sonar has detected the presence of vehicles submerged in the water,” said Wallace at a news conference on the collapse of Francis Scott Key Bridge. “I don't have a count of that yet.”

He said emergency services are using sonar, drones and infrared technology as a part of their search for people and vehicles who may have fallen from the Key Bridge into the Patapsco River.

No indication of "terrorism" or intent in Baltimore bridge collapse, police chief says

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Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley, with Mayor Brandon Scott, right, and Fire Department Chief James Wallace, left, speaks at a press conference on the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge Baltimore, Maryland, on March 26.

Baltimore Police said there was no evidence that the ship collision that caused the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge was intentional.

“There is absolutely no indication that there's any terrorism, that this was done on purpose,” Chief Richard Worley said at a news conference.

The FBI  said  that it was joining the investigation into the cause of the collision.

Rescue crews have determined there are vehicles in the Patapsco River following the bridge collapse.

“Our sonar has detected the presence of vehicles submerged in the water,” said Fire Chief James Wallace. “I don't have a count of that yet.”

Wallace said they are waiting to make sure that the ship is secure and stable before investigators board it.

“Never would you think that you would see, physically see, the Key Bridge tumble down like that,” Mayor Brandon M. Scott said.

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In this aerial image cargo containers are readied for transport at the Port of Baltimore in Baltimore, Maryland, on October 14, 2021.

The collapse of the   Francis Scott Key Bridge over the Patapsco River outside the Port of Baltimore threatens to disrupt shipping operations at a major US trade hub for autos, container traffic and commodities. Baltimore also has a cruise terminal.

Closer to the Midwest than any other port on the East Coast, Baltimore ranks first in the United States for autos and light trucks, handling a record 850,000 vehicles last year. It was also the leading port for farming and construction machinery, as well as imported sugar and gypsum. It was second in the country for exporting coal.

Overall, Baltimore ranks as the 9th biggest US port for international cargo, handling a record 52.3 million tons, valued at $80.8 billion in 2023.

“The immediate focus is the rescue operation, but there will clearly be a highly-complex recovery phase and investigation to follow and we don't know what impact this will have on operations at the Port of Baltimore," said Emily Stausbøll, market analyst at Norway-based shipping analytics company Xeneta.

“While Baltimore is not one of the largest US East Coast ports, it still imports and exports more than one million containers each year so there is the potential for this to cause significant disruption to supply chains," she added.

Baltimore's cruise terminal serves ships operated by Royal Caribbean, Carnival and Norwegian. Cruises carrying more than 444,000 passengers departed from the port last year.

According to the Maryland state government, the port supports 15,330 direct jobs and 139,180 jobs in related services.

Rescue crews looking for at least seven people in Baltimore bridge collapse

Rescue operations are underway near the wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, as crews look for people who fell into the Patapsco River.

“We are still very much in an active search and rescue posture at this point, and we will continue to be for some time,” Wallace added.

Baltimore Fire says two people have been rescued from the river – one who was uninjured, and another in hospitalized “very serious condition.”

“This is an unthinkable tragedy,” Mayor Brandon Scott said. “We have to first and foremost pray for all of those impacted.”

Ship that collided with Baltimore bridge was chartered by Danish shipping company Maersk 

From CNN's Alex Stambaugh in Hong Kong

The Dali container vessel after striking the Francis Scott Key Bridge that collapsed into the Patapsco River in Baltimore, Maryland, US, on March 26.

The container ship that collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on Tuesday was chartered by Maersk and carrying their customers' cargo, the Danish shipping company told CNN.

"We are horrified by what has happened in Baltimore, and our thoughts are with all of those affected," The company said in its statement.

The company, which has a full name of A.P. Moller - Maersk, said no company crew and personnel were onboard the vessel. It said the ship, DALI, is operated by charter vessel company Synergy Group. 

"We are closely following the investigations conducted by authorities and Synergy, and we will do our utmost to keep our customers informed," the statement said. 

CNN is attempting to contact the owner and managers of the ship, including Synergy.

FBI Baltimore on the scene at the Key Bridge

FBI Baltimore personnel are on the scene at the Francis Scott Key Bridge, they have said in a post on X.

The agency said it was working "side by side with our local, state and federal partners."

Baltimore fire emergency chief says 2 people saved from water after Key Bridge collapse

The Baltimore Fire Department Chief James Wallace says authorities rescued two people from the water this morning, one without injury and the other who has been transferred to hospital in a serious condition.

Authorities are continuing their search for upwards of seven people, Wallace says. But, he says that number could change as it is a "very large incident." Earlier on Tuesday, an official said as many as 20 people could be in the water.

Wallace added that the crew remains on board the ship, and are communicating with the US Coast Guard. He added that emergency services are looking into reports that there were workers on the bridge at the time of the incident.

Speaking at the press conference, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott also described the incident as an “unthinkable tragedy,” and offered his prayers for all those affected, as well as his thanks to first responders.

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Video shows Carnival Freedom on fire, again. Two upcoming cruises were canceled. Here's what to know

The Carnival Freedom 's next two sailings have been canceled after the cruise ship, based out of Florida, caught fire . Again.

Carnival initially said there were no expected changes in its schedule but on Sunday afternoon announced cancellations of the Monday and Friday cruises out of Port Canaveral, which come during a busy spring break period.

"Regrettably, the damage is more than we first thought, and will require an immediate repair to stabilize the funnel, resulting in the cancellation of the March 25 and March 29 cruises from Port Canaveral," according to a statement issued by Matt Lupoli, Carnival Cruise Line's senior manager of public relations. "The funnel has been stabilized for the ship’s return to Port Canaveral overnight to disembark guests, and then it will go to the Freeport shipyard on Monday afternoon to begin the required repairs."

This is the second time in less than two years this cruise ship's funnel has caught on fire and disrupted the schedule.

Carnival cruise fire: Carnival Freedom's next two cruises from Port Canaveral canceled after exhaust funnel fire

When did the Carnival Freedom catch on fire?

The fire broke out on the port side of the ship's exhaust funnel area at about 3:15 p.m. Saturday, Carnival said.

The ship was 20 miles off Eleuthera Island, Bahamas. It was intended to call on the Carnival private island of Princess Cay but had rerouted toward Freeport due to adverse weather.

"The ship’s fire response team was quickly activated, and the ship’s captain also turned the vessel towards the heavy rain in the area to maximize the efforts to put out the flames," an earlier Carnival statement said. The fire was put out by 5:20 p.m., the cruise line said.

Why did the Carnival Freedom cruise ship catch fire?

Unknown at this time.

"Eyewitnesses reported the possibility of a lightning strike, and that is being investigated," Carnival said, "but cannot yet be confirmed."

Was anyone hurt in the Carnival Freedom fire?

The cruise line said there were no reports of passenger injuries, although two firefighting crew members were treated for minor smoke inhalation and part of the funnel fell onto Deck 10, according to Carnival.

There were about 3.700 passengers aboard.

Which Carnival Freedom cruises have been canceled?

While initially the cruise line said the schedule would not be affected, further investigation found more damage than suspected. Scheduled cruises for Monday, March 25 and Friday, March 29 have been canceled.

Can I get a refund for my canceled Carnival Freedom cruise?

"We sincerely regret the impact to our embarking guests, as we know they have been looking forward to their spring break vacation<' Carnival Cruises said in a statement. "We are providing all guests on both canceled cruises a full refund and a 100% future cruise credit, so they can come back and enjoy a future cruise with us. We also greatly appreciate the terrific guests who are currently sailing with us, for their outstanding cooperation and support."

Where is Port Canaveral?

Port Canaveral, Florida is located on a barrier island between the Banana River and the Atlantic Ocean just north of Cape Canaveral. The port is 54 miles from Orlando and 75 miles from Daytona Beach.

What is the funnel on a cruise ship?

A cruise ship exhaust funnel works as a smokestack to lift emissions away from the deck and from passengers and crew. They're often called stacks.

The Carnival Freedom debuted a new stylized winged funnel in October last year after a 16-day dry-dock refurbishment in Cadiz, Spain. Carnival cruise funnels are referred to as the whale tail.

Has the Carnival Freedom cruise ship caught on fire before?

A fire broke out in the funnel area in May 2022 while it was docked in Grand Turk. Three scheduled sailings were canceled while the ship was repaired at a shipyard in Grand Bahama.

The ship was carrying about 2,500 passengers at the time and a crew of about 1,100, according to the cruise line. There were no injuries reported.

Which cruise ship caught fire?

The  Carnival Freedom  caught on fire on Saturday, March 23.

The 110,000-ton vessel made its inaugural sail in 2007.  The Freedom, which has 13 decks, can hold up to 3,754 passengers and 1,150 crew members. 

Has a Carnival cruise ship ever sank?

No. But one has been shipwrecked.

On Jan. 13, 2012, the Costa Concordia struck a reef and capsized off the Tuscan island of Giglio. The ship, which was owned by a Carnival Corporation subsidiary, when the captain steered the 952-foot, 13-deck ship close to the shore to "impress the passengers" and tore a 160-foot gash in the port hull.

Captain Francesco Schettino was found guilty of manslaughter in 2015 and sentenced to 16 years in prison for the deaths of 32 passengers and crewmembers.

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Mayor says rescue efforts continuing after cargo vessel hit Francis Scott Key Bridge, sending vehicles into the water

A frantic search-and-rescue effort continued on Tuesday hours after a major bridge in Baltimore , Maryland, snapped and collapsed when a container ship collided with it in the early morning, sending a number of vehicles into the water.

Baltimore fire department officials said at least six construction workers were still missing, after reports that a 948ft Singapore-flagged container ship leaving port on its way to Sri Lanka had crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

Jeffrey Pritzker, a senior executive at Brawner Builders, the employer of the construction workers, said Tuesday afternoon that they were presumed dead, given the water’s depth and the length of time since the crash. Pritzker said the crew had been working in the middle of the bridge when it came apart. No bodies have been recovered. “This was so completely unforeseen,” Pritzker said. “We don’t know what else to say. We take such great pride in safety, and we have cones and signs and lights and barriers and flaggers. But we never foresaw that the bridge would collapse.”

A report from the Baltimore Banner earlier said the were construction workers from El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico who are in their 30s and 40s, with spouses and children.

Officials added that up to 20 people and several vehicles had fallen into the river and declared it a “mass casualty event”.

A video posted on X appeared to show the vessel striking one of the bridge’s central supports, causing much of the 2.6km bridge to give way as a number of vehicles fell into the Patapsco River below.

Joe Biden addressed the bridge collapse in a public briefing about midday, saying that all indications were that it was a “terrible accident” rather than an “intentional act”.

The president also said he was thinking of those who remained unaccounted for amid the search and rescue efforts around the bridge, a key traffic artery whose destruction is also expected to cause months of travel disruption in a city with more than 575,000 residents.

“We’re with you. We’re going to stay with you as long as it takes,” said Biden, adding that he intended to travel to Baltimore as soon as possible. “You’re Maryland tough. You’re Baltimore strong.”

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Officials said the ship issued a mayday as it went off course and seemed to lose power, which Baltimore officials said allowed them to prevent more vehicles from coming on to the bridge. The ship then appeared to catch fire as part of the bridge collapsed over it, sending plumes of thick, black smoke into the air.

Two people have been rescued, with one of them “severely” injured and in critical condition, officials said in a pre-dawn press conference. There were reports that there were workers on the bridge engaged in basic road maintenance when the collision occurred.

The temperature in the river was about 47F (8C) in the early hours of Tuesday, according to a buoy that collects data for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

From a vantage point near the entrance to the bridge, jagged remnants of its steel frame were visible protruding from the water, with the on-ramp ending abruptly where the span once began. “All lanes closed both directions for incident on I-695 Key Bridge. Traffic is being detoured,” the Maryland transportation authority posted on X. “I-695 Key Bridge collapse due to ship strike. Active scene,” it later added.

Calls to 911 had come in at about 1.30am, reporting a vessel travelling outbound from Baltimore that had struck a column on the bridge, causing it to collapse, said Kevin Cartwright, the director of communications for the Baltimore fire department. Several vehicles were on the bridge at the time, including one the size of a tractor-trailer.

“Our focus right now is trying to rescue and recover these people,” Cartwright said. He added that it was too early to know how many people were affected but described the collapse as a “developing mass casualty event”.

Cartwright said it appeared that there were “some cargo or retainers” that appeared to be dangling from the bridge, creating unsafe and unstable conditions that were complicating the rescue operation. “This is a dire emergency,” he said.

Matthew West, a petty officer first class for the coastguard in Baltimore, told the New York Times that the coastguard received a report of an impact at 1.27am ET. West said the Dali, a 948ft (290-metre) Singapore-flagged cargo ship, had hit the bridge, which is part of Interstate 695.

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The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) confirmed that the vessel was registered in Singapore and said the agency was coordinating with the US Coast Guard and the ship’s management company to help. It also said it would investigate the incident itself.

There were 22 crew onboard at the time of the incident, Singapore said.

The shipping company Maersk said that it chartered the container ship in Baltimore, with the operator named as Synergy Marine Group. Maersk confirmed that there were 22 crew, and said they were all Indian. None of them were Maersk crew or personnel.

It added that there were 4,679 containers on board, roughly half of its 10,000 capacity.

“We are horrified by what has happened in Baltimore, and our thoughts are with all of those affected,” the company said in a statement.

The Dali had left Baltimore at 1am and was heading for the Sri Lankan capital, Colombo, according to the maritime data platform MarineTraffic. Synergy Marine Group, the manager of the Dali, confirmed that the ship had collided with one of the pillars of the bridge. It said all crew members, including the two pilots, had been accounted for and there were no reports of any injuries.

“Whilst the exact cause of the incident is yet to be determined, the Dali has now mobilised its qualified individual incident response service,” it said.

The same vessel was also involved in a collision in 2016 in Antwerp, Belgium, according to Vessel Finder and the maritime incident archive Shipwrecklog.

Baltimore: footage emerges of vessel involved in 2016 collision in Belgium – video

Its bow reportedly scraped the side of the quay while it was leaving port, significantly damaging several meters of the hull, and it was reportedly detained by authorities afterward.

According to Vessel Finder , the weather was fine at the time and the incident was blamed on the ship’s master and pilot on board. There were reportedly no injuries.

The Baltimore mayor, Brandon M Scott, called Tuesday’s collision an “unthinkable tragedy” at a press conference held as dawn broke on Baltimore. “Never would you imagine” seeing the bridge collapse, he added. “It looked like something out of an action movie.”

Asked how long it would take to rebuild the bridge, he said: “The discussion right now should be about the people, the lives, the souls … there are people in the water that we have to get out and that’s the only thing we should be talking about.”

He and the county executive, Johnny Olszewski Jr, said emergency personnel were at the scene and rescue efforts were under way.

Officials added that there was “absolutely no indication that there was any terrorism or that this was done on purpose”.

The Maryland governor, Wes Moore, said in a statement that he had declared a state of emergency.

He said the ship had lost power around the time when the cargo ship hit the Key Bridge, and the crew issued a “mayday” request. Moore said that officials were able to slow the flow of traffic, preventing more vehicles from falling into the water.

“These people are heroes. They saved lives last night,” Moore said, adding that Baltimore was working with an interagency government team to quickly deploy federal resources from the Biden administration.

Moore added the bridge was “fully up to code” before Tuesday’s accident and that rebuilding the bridge would be a long-term effort.

Baltimore Key Bridge collapse: the Dali ship's movements in the lead up to the hit – video analysis

In a statement, the White House said it was “closely monitoring” the events. “The US Coast Guard is conducting search and rescue for those who remain unaccounted for as a result of the bridge collapse,” it said. “Senior White House officials are in touch with the governor and mayor to offer any federal assistance they need. There is no indication of any nefarious intent.”

It added that “our hearts go out” to the victims and families of what it called a “horrific incident”.

Built in 1977, the bridge spans the Patapsco River, a vital artery that along with the Port of Baltimore is a hub for shipping on the US’s east coast. It is named for the author of the American national anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner.

Gloria Oladipo , Associated Press and Reuters contributed to this report

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The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed around 1:40 a.m. Eastern time Tuesday after being hit by a cargo ship, with large parts of the bridge falling into the Patapsco River.

The Baltimore Fire Department has labeled the incident a “mass casualty event.” Rescuers were searching for several people, and vehicles were detected in the water.

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A cargo ship crashed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed overnight. Follow live updates and see photos from the scene .

How it happened: The container ship lost power moments before colliding with the bridge, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said. The Key Bridge was built in the 1970s and spans the Patapsco River. Rescue efforts remain underway as authorities search for 6 people unaccounted for. Read everything we know so far about the bridge collapse .

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