Other financial income (loss) increased by $1.3 million to income of $1.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, from a loss of $0.2 million for the same period in 2025.
Income tax expense increased by $2.2 million to $6.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, from $4.6 million for the same period in 2025.
Net Income
Net income increased by $148.5 million to $587.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, from $439.2 million for the same period in 2025. The increase was primarily due to a $98.4 million increase in operating income and a $41.9 million increase in currency gain (loss) due to the various factors described above.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2025
Revenues
Consolidated
Total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2026 increased by $466.8 million, or 16.8%, to $3,244.2 million from $2,777.4 million for the same period in 2025.
Cruise and land increased by $414.1 million, or 16.0%, to $3,004.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, from $2,590.2 million for the same period in 2025. Onboard and other increased by $52.7 million, or 28.1%, to $240.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, from $187.3 million for the same period in 2025. These increases were primarily due to an increase in Capacity PCDs, driven by growth in the fleet, and higher revenue per PCD.
Viking River Segment
Total revenue for our Viking River segment for the six months ended June 30, 2026 increased by $144.0 million, or 11.7%, to $1,379.8 million from $1,235.8 million for the same period in 2025. The increase was primarily due to higher revenue per PCD and an increase in Capacity PCDs driven by growth in the fleet.
Viking Ocean Segment
Total revenue for our Viking Ocean segment for the six months ended June 30, 2026 increased by $277.0 million, or 21.8%, to $1,548.9 million from $1,271.9 million for the same period in 2025. The increase was primarily due to an increase in Capacity PCDs, driven by growth in the fleet, and higher revenue per PCD.
Operating Costs and Expenses
Commissions and transportation costs increased by $81.3 million, or 14.1%, to $658.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, from $576.7 million for the same period in 2025. The increase was primarily due to an increase in Capacity PCDs, driven by growth in the fleet, and higher revenue.
Direct costs of cruise, land and onboard increased by $79.6 million, or 22.7%, to $430.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, from $350.5 million for the same period in 2025. The increase was primarily due to an increase in Capacity PCDs, driven by growth in the fleet, and an increase in our ancillary services.
Vessel operating increased by $112.2 million, or 16.3%, to $799.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, from $687.6 million for the same period in 2025. The increase was primarily due to growth in the fleet and the timing of maintenance and repair activities.
Selling and administration increased by $48.7 million, or 9.9%, to $540.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, from $492.2 million for the same period in 2025. The increase was due to increases in employee costs, office costs and professional fees, and selling costs, primarily due to an increase in Capacity PCDs for future seasons.
Depreciation and amortization increased by $25.3 million, or 18.9%, to $159.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, from $134.2 million for the same period in 2025. The increase was primarily due to growth in the fleet.
The drivers of changes in operating costs and expenses for our Viking River and Viking Ocean segments are the same as those described for our consolidated results.