The DDSG Blue Danube, which emerged from the Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaft, has had around 300.000 passengers so far this year. According to the company's own information, the fleet of seven river ships has achieved a new record occupancy rate. This is said to apply to both scheduled and charter traffic on the Danube. Last Wednesday, management and politicians welcomed passenger number 300.000 to board a DDSG ship this year. The lady set off on the popular City Cruise on the almost 30-meter-long ship to take a short break from everyday stress and enjoy the mild autumn weather on deck. Hanke, Fischer and Hanreich presented the anniversary passenger with an annual pass, which allows her to weigh anchor in Vienna and the Wachau 364 days a year or to set off on a city trip to neighboring Bratislava (Slovakia). Due to the persistently good weather, the high number of overnight stays in Vienna's tourism sector, numerous special and themed trips and the good occupancy in the charter business with company and Christmas parties, the DDSG Blue Danube expects even more passengers by the end of the year than in the years before the outbreak of the pandemic. The previous record number of passengers transported was reached in 2019 with just over 306.000 passengers in scheduled and excursion services. "The DDSG Blue Danube is a valuable pillar in Vienna's tourist offer and a special leisure offer that is enjoying increasing popularity among the Viennese. More and more locals are discovering the most beautiful sides of Vienna from the river and enjoying a short vacation in the region. With the connection