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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of August 2026

Commission File Number: 001-42039

 

 

Viking Holdings Ltd

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

 

94 Pitts Bay Road

Pembroke, Bermuda HM 08

(Address of principal executive office)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐

 

 


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

 

Page

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

3

Interim condensed consolidated statements of operations

 

3

Interim condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss)

 

4

Interim condensed consolidated statements of financial position

 

5

Interim condensed consolidated statements of changes in shareholders’ equity

 

6

Interim condensed consolidated statements of cash flows

 

7

Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements

 

8

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

24

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

 

40

 

 

 

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

41

Item 1A. Risk Factors

 

41

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

41

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

41

Item 5. Other Information

 

41

Item 6. Exhibits

 

41

Signatures

 

42

 

This report on Form 6-K shall be incorporated by reference into any registration statement filed by Viking Holdings Ltd (“VHL” or the “Company”) with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) that by its terms automatically incorporates the Company’s filings and submissions with the SEC under Sections 13(a), 13(c) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

VIKING HOLDINGS LTD

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in USD and thousands, except per share data, unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

June 30,

 

 

June 30,

 

 

 

Notes

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cruise and land

 

 

 

$

2,032,504

 

 

$

1,755,197

 

 

$

3,004,266

 

 

$

2,590,162

 

Onboard and other

 

 

 

 

157,997

 

 

 

125,170

 

 

 

239,976

 

 

 

187,261

 

Total revenue

 

4

 

 

2,190,501

 

 

 

1,880,367

 

 

 

3,244,242

 

 

 

2,777,423

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cruise operating expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commissions and transportation costs

 

 

 

 

(453,824

)

 

 

(400,996

)

 

 

(658,033

)

 

 

(576,680

)

Direct costs of cruise, land and onboard

 

 

 

 

(297,734

)

 

 

(242,448

)

 

 

(430,114

)

 

 

(350,477

)

Vessel operating

 

 

 

 

(442,325

)

 

 

(377,658

)

 

 

(799,793

)

 

 

(687,606

)

Total cruise operating expenses

 

 

 

 

(1,193,883

)

 

 

(1,021,102

)

 

 

(1,887,940

)

 

 

(1,614,763

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other operating expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling and administration

 

 

 

 

(268,669

)

 

 

(248,293

)

 

 

(540,883

)

 

 

(492,155

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

7

 

 

(84,048

)

 

 

(65,440

)

 

 

(159,457

)

 

 

(134,240

)

Total other operating expenses

 

 

 

 

(352,717

)

 

 

(313,733

)

 

 

(700,340

)

 

 

(626,395

)

Operating income

 

 

 

 

643,901

 

 

 

545,532

 

 

 

655,962

 

 

 

536,265

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-operating income (expense)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

 

 

 

26,931

 

 

 

19,708

 

 

 

50,320

 

 

 

39,897

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

(82,165

)

 

 

(83,978

)

 

 

(159,041

)

 

 

(170,682

)

Currency gain (loss)

 

 

 

 

4,680

 

 

 

(37,245

)

 

 

3,370

 

 

 

(62,852

)

Other financial income (loss)

 

 

 

 

1,130

 

 

 

(184

)

 

 

(5,250

)

 

 

(1,080

)

Income before income taxes

 

 

 

 

594,477

 

 

 

443,833

 

 

 

545,361

 

 

 

341,548

 

Income tax expense

 

 

 

 

(6,775

)

 

 

(4,596

)

 

 

(11,896

)

 

 

(7,763

)

Net income

 

 

 

$

587,702

 

 

$

439,237

 

 

$

533,465

 

 

$

333,785

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Viking Holdings Ltd

 

 

 

$

587,442

 

 

$

439,048

 

 

$

533,062

 

 

$

333,575

 

Net income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

 

$

260

 

 

$

189

 

 

$

403

 

 

$

210

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-average ordinary and special shares outstanding (in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

12

 

 

446,378

 

 

 

443,227

 

 

 

446,132

 

 

 

443,070

 

Diluted

 

12

 

 

448,074

 

 

 

445,549

 

 

 

447,888

 

 

 

445,308

 

Net income per share attributable to ordinary and special shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

12

 

$

1.32

 

 

$

0.99

 

 

$

1.19

 

 

$

0.75

 

Diluted

 

12

 

$

1.31

 

 

$

0.99

 

 

$

1.19

 

 

$

0.75

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

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VIKING HOLDINGS LTD

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(in USD and thousands, unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 30,

 

 

June 30,

 

 

 

 

Notes

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Net income

 

 

$

587,702

 

 

$

439,237

 

 

$

533,465

 

 

$

333,785

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss) to be reclassified to net income (loss) in subsequent periods:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations

 

 

 

(4,456

)

 

 

2,307

 

 

 

(9,774

)

 

 

2,931

 

Net change in cash flow hedges

15

 

 

(24,874

)

 

 

72,618

 

 

 

(43,828

)

 

 

111,046

 

Net other comprehensive (loss) income to be reclassified to net income (loss) in subsequent periods

 

 

 

 

(29,330

)

 

 

74,925

 

 

 

(53,602

)

 

 

113,977

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax

 

 

 

(29,330

)

 

 

74,925

 

 

 

(53,602

)

 

 

113,977

 

Total comprehensive income

 

 

$

558,372

 

 

$

514,162

 

 

$

479,863

 

 

$

447,762

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income attributable to Viking Holdings Ltd

 

 

$

558,112

 

 

$

513,969

 

 

$

479,460

 

 

$

447,547

 

Total comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

$

260

 

 

$

193

 

 

$

403

 

 

$

215

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

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VIKING HOLDINGS LTD

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

(in USD and thousands, unaudited)

 

 

 

Notes

 

June 30, 2026

 

 

December 31, 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(audited)

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets

 

7

 

$

8,389,082

 

 

$

7,255,084

 

Right-of-use assets

 

 

 

 

290,470

 

 

 

278,814

 

Deferred tax assets

 

 

 

 

53,789

 

 

 

55,183

 

Other non-current assets

 

 

 

 

136,691

 

 

 

140,633

 

Total non-current assets

 

 

 

 

8,870,032

 

 

 

7,729,714

 

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

5

 

 

3,985,421

 

 

 

3,803,944

 

Accounts and other receivables

 

 

 

 

147,529

 

 

 

142,043

 

Inventories

 

 

 

 

110,356

 

 

 

95,780

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

6

 

 

671,424

 

 

 

461,226

 

Total current assets

 

 

 

 

4,914,730

 

 

 

4,502,993

 

Total assets

 

 

$

13,784,762

 

 

$

12,232,707

 

Shareholders’ equity and liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity

 

 

$

1,652,374

 

 

$

1,121,342

 

Non-current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term debt

 

9

 

 

5,738,275

 

 

 

5,127,368

 

Long-term portion of lease liabilities

 

 

 

 

219,041

 

 

 

212,437

 

Other non-current liabilities

 

 

 

 

81,289

 

 

 

54,295

 

Total non-current liabilities

 

 

 

 

6,038,605

 

 

 

5,394,100

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payables

 

 

 

 

327,435

 

 

 

259,013

 

Current portion of long-term debt

 

9

 

 

205,910

 

 

 

374,607

 

Short-term portion of lease liabilities

 

 

 

 

29,200

 

 

 

26,484

 

Deferred revenue

 

 

 

 

5,040,863

 

 

 

4,605,161

 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 

8

 

 

490,375

 

 

 

452,000

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

 

 

6,093,783

 

 

 

5,717,265

 

Total shareholders’ equity and liabilities

 

 

$

13,784,762

 

 

$

12,232,707

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

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VIKING HOLDINGS LTD

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(in USD and thousands, unaudited)

 

 

 

Attributable to the equity holders of the parent

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes

Share capital

 

Share premium

 

Treasury shares

 

Other paid-in equity

 

Translation and pension adjustments

 

Cash flow hedge

 

Retained losses

 

Non-controlling interests

 

Total shareholders’ equity

 

Balance at January 1, 2025

 

$

4,479

 

$

5,008,513

 

$

(124,109

)

$

213,329

 

$

3,689

 

$

(39,797

)

$

(5,288,833

)

$

3,752

 

$

(218,977

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

333,575

 

 

210

 

 

333,785

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income

15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,926

 

 

111,046

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

113,977

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,926

 

 

111,046

 

 

333,575

 

 

215

 

 

447,762

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of ordinary shares from equity plans

11

 

7

 

 

9,593

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,600

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Share based compensation

11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

36,365

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

36,365

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax impact due to share based compensation

11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,437

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,437

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(95

)

 

(772

)

 

(867

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at June 30, 2025

 

$

4,486

 

$

5,018,106

 

$

(124,109

)

$

254,131

 

$

6,615

 

$

71,249

 

$

(4,955,353

)

$

3,195

 

$

278,320

 

Balance at January 1, 2026

 

$

4,509

 

$

5,030,762

 

$

(124,109

)

$

311,222

 

$

(4,540

)

$

40,615

 

$

(4,164,681

)

$

27,564

 

$

1,121,342

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

533,062

 

 

403

 

 

533,465

 

Other comprehensive loss

15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(9,774

)

 

(43,828

)

 

 

 

 

 

(53,602

)

Total comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(9,774

)

 

(43,828

)

 

533,062

 

 

403

 

 

479,863

 

Issuance of ordinary shares from equity plans

11

 

9

 

 

10,083

 

 

 

 

(5

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,087

 

Share based compensation

11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

37,890

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

37,890

 

Income tax impact due to share based compensation

11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,751

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,751

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(61

)

 

(498

)

 

(559

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at June 30, 2026

 

$

4,518

 

$

5,040,845

 

$

(124,109

)

$

352,858

 

$

(14,314

)

$

(3,213

)

$

(3,631,680

)

$

27,469

 

$

1,652,374

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

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VIKING HOLDINGS LTD

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in USD and thousands, unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

June 30,

 

 

 

Notes

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

 

 

$

533,465

 

 

$

333,785

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

7

 

 

159,457

 

 

 

134,240

 

Amortization of debt transaction costs

 

 

 

 

15,954

 

 

 

14,022

 

Foreign currency (gain) loss on debt

 

9

 

 

(15,656

)

 

 

73,696

 

Share based compensation expense

 

11

 

 

37,890

 

 

 

36,365

 

Interest income

 

 

 

 

(50,320

)

 

 

(39,897

)

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

143,087

 

 

 

156,660

 

Other

 

 

 

 

5,212

 

 

 

(1

)

Changes in working capital:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase in deferred revenue

 

 

 

 

435,702

 

 

 

330,076

 

Changes in other liabilities and assets

 

 

 

 

(147,759

)

 

 

18,164

 

Increase in inventories

 

 

 

 

(14,576

)

 

 

(601

)

Changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities

 

 

 

 

6,240

 

 

 

3,116

 

Changes in other non-current assets and other non-current liabilities

 

 

 

 

30,657

 

 

 

3,184

 

Income taxes paid

 

 

 

 

(8,054

)

 

 

(4,243

)

Net cash flow from operating activities

 

 

 

 

1,131,299

 

 

 

1,058,566

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments in property, plant and equipment and intangible assets

 

7

 

 

(1,266,788

)

 

 

(814,382

)

Capital contribution to associated company

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(6,500

)

Loan to related party

 

17

 

 

(36,882

)

 

 

 

Proceeds from repayment of related party loan

 

17

 

 

31,251

 

 

 

 

Interest received

 

 

 

 

50,235

 

 

 

31,115

 

Net cash flow used in investing activities

 

 

 

 

(1,222,184

)

 

 

(789,767

)

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Repayments of long-term debt

 

9

 

 

(317,731

)

 

 

(372,886

)

Proceeds from long-term debt

 

9

 

 

800,046

 

 

 

430,507

 

Transaction costs incurred for long-term debt

 

 

 

 

(45,179

)

 

 

(41,912

)

Proceeds from issuance of ordinary shares from equity plans

 

11

 

 

10,087

 

 

 

9,600

 

Principal payments for lease liabilities

 

 

 

 

(13,344

)

 

 

(17,451

)

Interest payments for lease liabilities

 

 

 

 

(9,083

)

 

 

(9,546

)

Interest paid

 

 

 

 

(159,994

)

 

 

(159,126

)

Other

 

 

 

 

(559

)

 

 

(867

)

Net cash flow from (used in) financing activities

 

 

 

 

264,243

 

 

 

(161,681

)

Change in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

 

 

173,358

 

 

 

107,118

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

 

 

 

2,784

 

 

 

8,223

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

 

$

176,142

 

 

$

115,341

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at January 1

 

2

 

$

3,809,279

 

 

$

2,489,672

 

Cash and cash equivalents at June 30

 

5

 

 

3,985,421

 

 

 

2,605,013

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

 

$

176,142

 

 

$

115,341

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

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VIKING HOLDINGS LTD

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30, 2026

(unaudited)

1.
CORPORATE INFORMATION

Viking Holdings Ltd (“VHL” or the “Company”) is a Bermuda company, incorporated on July 21, 2010, whose registered address is Clarendon House, 2 Church Street, Hamilton HM 11, Bermuda. The Company is registered in Bermuda as an exempted company and, pursuant to Section 14(3) of the Companies Act 1981, has perpetual succession. The Company’s majority shareholder is Viking Capital Limited (“VCAP”), which is registered in the Cayman Islands as an exempted company.

The principal business activity of the Company and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) is a travel company primarily focused on providing passenger cruises.

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements of the Group (“interim financial statements”) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 were authorized for issuance by the Company’s Board of Directors on August 19, 2026.

2.
BASIS OF PREPARATION AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparation

The interim financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard (“IAS”) 34 Interim Financial Reporting, as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (the “IASB”). Other than as described below related to newly adopted amendments, the interim financial statements are prepared based on the same accounting policies used in the Group’s annual consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2025 (the “annual consolidated financial statements”).

The interim financial statements are unaudited and do not include all the information and disclosures required in the annual consolidated financial statements, and should be read in conjunction with the Group’s audited annual consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Company’s Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025 filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 3, 2026.

The interim financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for forward foreign currency contracts and financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss, which are carried at fair value and are re-measured through the interim condensed consolidated statements of operations and the interim condensed consolidated statements of other comprehensive income (loss).

Except as otherwise noted, all amounts in the interim financial statements are presented in United States (“U.S.”) Dollars (“USD” or “$”) and all values are rounded to the nearest thousand ($000). The interim condensed consolidated statements of cash flows are prepared using the indirect method. The interim financial statements are based on the assumption of continuing as a going concern.

New and amended standards and interpretations

The Group intends to adopt relevant new and amended accounting standards and interpretations when they become effective. The Group has not early adopted any standards, interpretations or amendments that have been issued but are not yet effective.

There are no IFRS® Accounting Standards as issued by the IASB or IFRIC® Interpretations that have not yet been adopted and are expected to have a material impact on the Group in the current or future reporting periods, other than those included in the annual consolidated financial statements.

Effective January 1, 2026, the Group adopted the IASB Amendments to the Classification and Measurement of Financial Instruments (Amendments to IFRS 9 and IFRS 7), which clarified that financial liabilities are derecognized on their settlement date. The impact of the amendments resulted in a $5.3 million increase in cash and cash equivalents and accounts payables on the interim consolidated statement of financial position as of January 1, 2026.

3.
SEASONALITY OF OPERATIONS

The Group’s results are seasonal because while the ocean, expedition and Mississippi products operate year-round, the primary cruising season for the river product is from April to October, although some of the river cruises run longer seasons. Additionally, the Group’s highest

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occupancy occurs during the Northern Hemisphere’s summer months. The Group recognizes cruise-related revenue over the duration of the cruise and expenses its marketing and employee costs when the related costs are incurred. As a result, the majority of the Group’s revenue and profits have historically been earned in the second and third quarters of each year, while the first and fourth quarters of each year have been closer to break even or a loss, as the Group’s selling and administration expenses are consistent throughout the year. Though the growth of the Group’s fleet of year-round products will continue to reduce the seasonality in future periods, the Group expects the seasonality trend of its revenue and profits to continue.

4.
REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS

Disaggregation of revenue

The table below disaggregates total revenue by reportable segment (see Note 13) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

June 30,

 

 

June 30,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

(in USD and thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ocean

 

$

885,302

 

 

$

712,891

 

 

$

1,548,884

 

 

$

1,271,869

 

River

 

 

1,130,370

 

 

 

1,021,719

 

 

 

1,379,849

 

 

 

1,235,802

 

Other

 

 

174,829

 

 

 

145,757

 

 

 

315,509

 

 

 

269,752

 

Total revenue

 

$

2,190,501

 

 

$

1,880,367

 

 

$

3,244,242

 

 

$

2,777,423

 

Total revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2026 increased by $310.1 million to $2,190.5 million from $1,880.4 million for the same period in 2025. Total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2026 increased by $466.8 million to $3,244.2 million from $2,777.4 million for the same period in 2025. These increases were primarily due to an increase in capacity driven by growth in the fleet, and higher revenue per passenger cruise day.

Regional economic trends affect the Group’s revenue and cash flows. The table below disaggregates percentage of passengers by source market, which is the passenger’s home country or region, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

June 30,

 

 

June 30,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

North America

 

 

88.1

%

 

 

88.1

%

 

 

89.0

%

 

 

89.1

%

Other

 

 

11.9

%

 

 

11.9

%

 

 

11.0

%

 

 

10.9

%

 

 

100.0

%

 

 

100.0

%

 

 

100.0

%

 

 

100.0

%

 

The disaggregation by source market is similar across all reportable segments.

The Group’s vessels and ships primarily operate in Europe.

5.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

A summary of the Group’s cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 is outlined below:

 

 

 

June 30, 2026

 

 

December 31, 2025

 

(in USD and thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash at bank and in hand

 

$

3,955,836

 

 

$

3,778,480

 

Credit card receivables

 

 

29,585

 

 

 

25,464

 

Total

 

$

3,985,421

 

 

$

3,803,944

 

 

As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the cash at bank and in hand amounts above included $170.6 million and $156.1 million, respectively, which were subject to restrictions on use arising from contracts with third parties.

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6.
PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

A summary of the Group’s prepaid expenses and other current assets as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 is outlined below:

 

 

 

June 30, 2026

 

 

December 31, 2025

 

(in USD and thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Air

 

$

346,408

 

 

$

183,326

 

Operating, product and administration costs

 

 

90,081

 

 

 

66,665

 

Commissions

 

 

75,842

 

 

 

53,863

 

Credit card fees

 

 

61,094

 

 

 

47,458

 

Debt transaction costs

 

 

29,562

 

 

 

29,073

 

Advertising

 

 

16,751

 

 

 

15,040

 

Forward foreign currency contracts

 

 

11,763

 

 

 

40,615

 

Cash deposits

 

 

11,023

 

 

 

20,000

 

Other

 

 

28,900

 

 

 

5,186

 

Total

 

$

671,424

 

 

$

461,226

 

 

Air increased as of June 30, 2026, compared to December 31, 2025, primarily due to the timing of air ticket purchases and seasonality of the Group’s operations.

For details on forward foreign currency contracts, see Note 15.

7.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Movements in property, plant and equipment and intangible assets during the six months ended June 30, 2026 are outlined below:

 

(in USD and thousands)

River
Vessels &
Equipment

 

 

Ocean and
Expedition
Ships &
Equipment

 

 

River
Vessels
under
Construction

 

 

Ocean
Ships under
Construction

 

 

Land and
Other Fixed Assets

 

 

Intangible
Assets,
including
Goodwill

 

 

Total

 

Cost as of January 1, 2026

$

2,927,062

 

 

$

5,099,693

 

 

$

441,516

 

 

$

522,851

 

 

$

114,064

 

 

$

184,744

 

 

$

9,289,930

 

Additions

 

33,293

 

 

 

422,687

 

 

 

147,333

 

 

 

650,476

 

 

 

4,571

 

 

 

18,493

 

 

 

1,276,853

 

Disposals

 

(2,555

)

 

 

(5,376

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(284

)

 

 

(5,357

)

 

 

(13,572

)

Reclassified between assets

 

124,026

 

 

 

539,784

 

 

 

(124,026

)

 

 

(539,784

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reclassification and other

 

 

 

 

648

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

648

 

Effect of currency translation

 

(2,925

)

 

 

6,916

 

 

 

(422

)

 

 

 

 

 

(1,018

)

 

 

19

 

 

 

2,570

 

Cost as of June 30, 2026

$

3,078,901

 

 

$

6,064,352

 

 

$

464,401

 

 

$

633,543

 

 

$

117,333

 

 

$

197,899

 

 

$

10,556,429

 

Accumulated depreciation, amortization and impairment as of January 1, 2026

$

(1,143,408

)

 

$

(726,116

)

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

(67,323

)

 

$

(97,999

)

 

$

(2,034,846

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

(40,581

)

 

 

(83,183

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,422

)

 

 

(14,354

)

 

 

(140,540

)

Depreciation and amortization of disposals

 

578

 

 

 

1,102

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

260

 

 

 

5,357

 

 

 

7,297

 

Reclassification and other

 

 

 

 

(648

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(648

)

Effect of currency translation

 

1,055

 

 

 

(16

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

363

 

 

 

(12

)

 

 

1,390

 

Accumulated depreciation, amortization and impairment as of June 30, 2026

$

(1,182,356

)

 

$

(808,861

)

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

(69,122

)

 

$

(107,008

)

 

$

(2,167,347

)

Net book value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of January 1, 2026

$

1,783,654

 

 

$

4,373,577

 

 

$

441,516

 

 

$

522,851

 

 

$

46,741

 

 

$

86,745

 

 

$

7,255,084

 

As of June 30, 2026

$

1,896,545

 

 

$

5,255,491

 

 

$

464,401

 

 

$

633,543

 

 

$

48,211

 

 

$

90,891

 

 

$

8,389,082

 

River vessels

In 2012, the Group launched the Longship series of vessels. As of June 30, 2026, the Group’s river fleet consisted of 92 river vessels, of which 61 are Longships, 13 are small classes based on the Longship design, 15 are other river vessels and three are river vessel charters, including the Viking Mississippi.

During the six months ended June 30, 2026, additions to river vessels and equipment included $33.3 million in improvements to river vessels.

During the six months ended June 30, 2026, there were $147.3 million in additions to river vessels under construction primarily related to progress payments for vessels scheduled for delivery between 2026 and 2028 and capitalized interest of $11.5 million. See Note 14. During the six months ended June 30, 2026, the Group reclassified $124.0 million from river vessels under construction to river vessels and equipment in conjunction with the delivery of three river vessels.

Ocean and expedition ships

In 2015, the Group took delivery of its first ocean ship and as of June 30, 2026, the Group had a fleet of 13 ocean ships, including the Viking Mira, which was delivered in May 2026.

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In 2021, the Group took delivery of its first expedition ship, which is designed for sailings in the polar regions and the Great Lakes of North America. As of June 30, 2026, the Group had a fleet of two expedition ships.

In the first quarter of 2026, the Group acquired the Viking Yidun from China Merchants Viking Cruises Limited (“CMV”), a related party. See Note 17. During the six months ended June 30, 2026, the Group capitalized $422.7 million in ocean and expedition ships and equipment, of which $408.2 million related to the acquisition of the Viking Yidun in March 2026 and the remainder related to improvements to ocean and expedition ships.

During the six months ended June 30, 2026, the Group capitalized $650.5 million in ocean ships under construction primarily related to progress payments for ships scheduled for delivery between 2026 and 2031 and capitalized interest of $12.1 million. The Group reclassified $539.8 million from ocean ships under construction to ocean and expedition ships and equipment in conjunction with the delivery of the Viking Mira in May 2026.

The Group did not identify any impairment indicators related to property, plant and equipment and intangible assets as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025. The Group’s conclusions regarding the valuation of its property, plant and equipment and intangible assets (including goodwill) may change in future periods if factors or circumstances cause the Group to revise its assumptions in future periods, such as inflation or increased interest rates. The Group’s future cash flows may be impacted by climate related risks, including environmental changes or more stringent environmental regulations. Such changes may impact accounting estimates in future periods, which incorporate forecasted financial performance.

8.
ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES

A summary of the Group’s accrued expenses and other current liabilities as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 is outlined below:

 

 

 

June 30, 2026

 

 

December 31, 2025

 

(in USD and thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest payable

 

$

92,718

 

 

$

95,130

 

Payroll and employee costs

 

 

83,631

 

 

 

64,230

 

Product and commission costs

 

 

59,314

 

 

 

49,043

 

Indirect taxes payable

 

 

50,969

 

 

 

46,276

 

Operating costs

 

 

49,240

 

 

 

68,001

 

Air costs

 

 

37,563

 

 

 

17,132

 

Overhead costs

 

 

29,764

 

 

 

29,537

 

Marketing expenses

 

 

25,521

 

 

 

27,438

 

Other

 

 

61,655

 

 

 

55,213

 

Total

 

$

490,375

 

 

$

452,000

 

 

The changes in accrued expenses and other current liabilities are based on the timing of accruals for goods and services and payments.

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9.
DEBT

A summary of the Group’s debt, recognized at amortized cost, as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 is outlined below:

 

 

 

 

 

June 30, 2026

 

 

December 31, 2025

 

Debt (1)

 

Security (if applicable)

 

(in USD and thousands)

 

River Vessel Financing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20.3 million loan(2), variable base rate plus 2.4%, due 2026

 

Viking Kvasir

 

$

 

 

$

10,089

 

$102.0 million loan, fixed at 5.22% - 5.26%, due 2028

 

Viking Vali, Viking Tir, Viking Ullur, Viking Sigyn

 

 

32,190

 

 

 

38,842

 

$15.1 million loan, variable base rate plus 2.35%, due 2029

 

Viking Helgrim

 

 

 

 

 

7,404

 

153.2 million loan(2), (3), variable at SOFR plus CAS and 1.30%, due through 2029

 

Viking Hervor, Viking Gersemi, Viking Kari, Viking Radgrid, Viking Skaga, Viking Fjorgyn

 

 

54,623

 

 

 

64,832

 

53.6 million loan(2), (3), variable at SOFR plus CAS and 1.30%, due through 2029

 

Viking Gymir, Viking Egdir

 

 

26,175

 

 

 

29,915

 

Ocean Ship Financing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$290.2 million financial liability, due 2031

 

Viking Jupiter

 

 

 

 

 

206,702

 

316.6 million loan(4), fixed at 1.81%, due 2034

 

Viking Neptune

 

 

255,865

 

 

 

278,811

 

316.6 million loan(4), fixed at 1.87%, due 2035

 

Viking Saturn

 

 

270,916

 

 

 

294,301

 

$401.0 million loan(4), fixed at 3.64%, due 2036

 

Viking Vela

 

 

350,865

 

 

 

367,572

 

$430.5 million loan(4), fixed at 3.70%, due 2037

 

Viking Vesta

 

 

394,632

 

 

 

412,570

 

$464.0 million loan (4), fixed at 3.86%, due 2038

 

Viking Mira

 

 

463,972

 

 

 

 

¥2.3 billion financial liability, due 2040

 

Viking Yidun

 

 

336,937

 

 

 

 

Notes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$675.0 million 5.000% Senior Secured Notes due 2028

 

Viking Star, Viking Sea and Viking Sky

 

 

675,000

 

 

 

675,000

 

$350.0 million 5.625% Senior Secured Notes due 2029

 

Viking Venus

 

 

350,000

 

 

 

350,000

 

$500.0 million 7.000% Senior Notes due 2029

 

 

 

 

500,000

 

 

 

500,000

 

$720.0 million 9.125% Senior Notes due 2031

 

 

 

 

720,000

 

 

 

720,000

 

$1.7 billion 5.875% Senior Notes due 2033

 

 

 

 

1,700,000

 

 

 

1,700,000

 

Other Loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.2 million loan, fixed at 0.3%, due 2026

 

 

 

 

356

 

 

 

1,099

 

20.0 million CHF loan, fixed at 0.25% - 2.0%, due 2027

 

 

 

 

6,183

 

 

 

8,410

 

Total debt

 

 

 

$

6,137,714

 

 

$

5,665,547

 

Less: Unamortized debt fees and discounts, net of premiums

 

 

 

 

(193,529

)

 

 

(163,572

)

Total debt, net of fees

 

 

 

$

5,944,185

 

 

$

5,501,975

 

Less: Current portion of long-term debt

 

 

 

 

(205,910

)

 

 

(374,607

)

Long-term debt

 

 

 

$

5,738,275

 

 

$

5,127,368

 

(1) SOFR is Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate and CAS is Credit Adjustment Spread

(2) USD denominated

(3) Euler Hermes Aktiengesellschaft (“Hermes”) provides a guarantee equal to 95% of the loan amounts

(4) SACE SpA (“SACE”) provides an insurance policy to the lenders covering 100% of the principal and interest of facility amounts

 

River vessel financing

When the Group finances river vessels, amounts drawn down are typically repaid in installments over eight to ten years, with monthly, quarterly or semi-annual payments. Generally, the Group has obtained financing of up to 80% of the newbuild contract prices.

Certain of the Group’s loan agreements also have a guarantee from Hermes (the “Hermes Financing”), as indicated in the table above. Additionally, certain subsidiaries of the Group have issued corporate guarantees for the obligations related to the Hermes Financing and the $102.0 million loan.

In the first and second quarters of 2026, the Group repaid the remaining balances of the €20.3 million loan and the $15.1 million loan, respectively.

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The Hermes Financing contains customary insurance and loan to value requirements and negative covenants subject to a number of important exceptions and qualifications, including, without limitation, covenants restricting indebtedness, liens, investments, mergers, affiliate transactions, asset sales, prepayment of indebtedness, dividends and other distributions. All other river loans include customary insurance and loan to value requirements.

Ocean and expedition ship financing

SACE financing

As of June 30, 2026, the Group has entered into loan agreements to finance 14 ocean ships for which SACE has provided insurance policies to the lenders covering 100% of the principal and interest of the facility amount (the “SACE Financing”). Each loan is drawn down upon delivery of the related ocean ship. All loans that are part of the SACE Financing are for up to 80% of the newbuild’s contract price, including certain change orders, plus 100% of the export credit agency premium. The interest rate for each of these loans is fixed and the loans have a term of 12 years from the drawdown date with semi-annual payments. Each of the undrawn loans will be available for drawdown in USD upon delivery of the related ship. The Company and certain subsidiaries of the Group have jointly and severally guaranteed the SACE Financing. The SACE Financing agreements contain certain covenants which are generally in line with the covenants of the Notes described further below.

In May 2026, the Group drew down $464.0 million in SACE Financing upon delivery of the Viking Mira.

As the principal amounts of both the Neptune and the Saturn loans are outstanding in euros (“EUR” or “€”), the loan balances at each period end are translated to USD with changes recognized through currency gain (loss) in the interim condensed consolidated statements of operations. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, the translation resulted in currency gains resulting in decreases to the loan balances of $3.9 million and $15.4 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, the translation resulted in currency losses resulting in increases to the loan balances of $48.7 million and $72.2 million, respectively.

Charter financing

The Group previously entered into a charter agreement to finance the Viking Jupiter. The charter agreement was accounted for as financial liability and included a purchase obligation at the end of the charter term, with an option to purchase the ship beginning on the third anniversary of the charter commencement date. Additionally, the Company had issued a corporate guarantee for this charter. In 2025, the Group exercised its purchase option for the Viking Jupiter, and in the first quarter of 2026, repaid the remaining balance of the Viking Jupiter charter.

In March 2026, the Group entered into a fixed rate charter agreement to finance the Viking Yidun, which was accounted for as a financial liability. The charter has a term of 14 years beginning from the delivery date of the ship, with quarterly payments and includes a purchase obligation at the end of the charter term with an option to purchase the ship beginning on the third anniversary of the charter commencement date. The Company and certain of its subsidiaries issued a corporate guarantee for this arrangement. Upon delivery of the Viking Yidun in March 2026, the Group recognized a financial liability of Chinese yuan (“CNY” or “¥”) 2.3 billion ($336.1 million). As the principal amount of the financial liability is outstanding in CNY, the balance at each period end is translated to USD with changes recognized through exchange differences on translation of foreign operations in the interim condensed consolidated statements of other comprehensive income (loss). The charter agreement contains certain covenants which are generally in line with the covenants of the Notes described below.

Secured notes and unsecured notes (the “Notes”)

The Notes are guaranteed by the Company and certain of its subsidiaries.

The indentures governing the Notes contain negative covenants applicable to Viking Cruises Ltd (“VCL”) and certain of its subsidiaries restricting liens, sale and leaseback transactions and mergers, subject to a number of important exceptions and qualifications. Certain of the indentures also contain covenants restricting indebtedness, investments, affiliate transactions, asset sales, prepayment of indebtedness and dividends and other distributions. VCL and its subsidiaries are generally permitted to incur secured vessel financings for up to 80% of a vessel’s value. The covenants restricting dividends and other distributions generally restrict the amount of funds that can be transferred from VCL and its restricted subsidiaries to the Company to a basket, which is calculated based on a cumulative earnings metric.

In addition, the indentures governing the Notes contain a cross-acceleration provision whereby the failure by VCL or certain subsidiaries to make principal payments under other borrowing arrangements or the occurrence of certain events affecting those other borrowing arrangements could trigger an obligation to repay the notes.

The indentures governing the Notes do not contain any financial maintenance covenants.

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Revolving Credit Facility

The Group has entered into a credit agreement for a revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) for the borrowing of up to an aggregate principal amount of $1.0 billion. The Revolving Credit Facility matures on November 14, 2030. Loans under the Revolving Credit Facility will bear interest based on either SOFR or a base rate, with such rate ranging from SOFR plus a margin or a base rate plus a margin. VCL also pays a commitment fee, payable quarterly, on the average daily unused amount of the Revolving Credit Facility. As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, no amounts were drawn on the Revolving Credit Facility.

The Revolving Credit Facility contains affirmative and negative covenants that are customary for a senior secured credit agreement. The negative covenants include, among other things, limitations on asset sales, mergers and consolidations, indebtedness, liens, dividends, investments and transactions with affiliates. The Revolving Credit Facility also contains financial covenants that require VCL to maintain a leverage ratio and interest coverage ratio as per the levels specified in the credit agreement if the aggregate amount of outstanding loans under the Revolving Credit Facility exceeds a certain threshold. VCL and its subsidiaries are generally permitted to incur secured vessel financings for up to 80% of a vessel’s value.

Undrawn debt facilities

As of June 30, 2026, the Group had signed SACE Financing agreements for nine ocean ships, for which amounts will be drawn down upon the delivery of each ship. See Note 14.

10.
SHARE CAPITAL

As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the authorized, issued and outstanding share capital of the Company was as follows:

 

 

As of June 30, 2026

 

 

As of December 31, 2025

 

(in thousands)

Shares Authorized

 

Shares Issued

 

Shares
Outstanding

 

 

Shares Authorized

 

Shares Issued

 

Shares
Outstanding

 

Ordinary Shares

 

1,329,120

 

 

324,039

 

 

318,867

 

 

 

1,329,120

 

 

323,079

 

 

317,907

 

Special Shares

 

156,000

 

 

127,771

 

 

127,771

 

 

 

156,000

 

 

127,771

 

 

127,771

 

 

As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, total issued shares were 451.8 million and 450.9 million, respectively, at $0.01 par value per share, for total share capital of $4.5 million.

11.
SHARE BASED COMPENSATION

The Company maintains the Viking Holdings Ltd Second Amended and Restated 2018 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2018 Incentive Plan”). As of June 30, 2026, the Company had reserved 63.5 million ordinary shares for issuance under the 2018 Incentive Plan, of which 24.6 million remained available for future issuance, plus any ordinary shares underlying outstanding share awards granted under the 2018 Incentive Plan that expire or are repurchased, forfeited, cancelled or withheld. The number of shares reserved for issuance under the 2018 Incentive Plan is subject to an annual increase on the first day of each calendar year, equal to the lesser of (1) 1.0% of the total number of ordinary shares and special shares outstanding on December 31 of the preceding calendar year and (2) such smaller number of ordinary shares as determined by the Company’s Board of Directors at any time prior to the first day of a given calendar year.

The Company also maintains the Viking Holdings Ltd 2024 Employee Share Purchase Plan (the “2024 ESPP”). As of June 30, 2026, the Company had reserved 13.6 million ordinary shares for issuance pursuant to a series of purchase rights under the 2024 ESPP, of which 13.5 million remained available for future issuance. In addition, the number of shares reserved for issuance under the 2024 ESPP is subject to an annual increase on the first day of each calendar year, equal to the lesser of (1) 1.0% of the total number of ordinary shares and special shares outstanding on December 31 of the preceding calendar year, (2) 4.7 million ordinary shares and (3) such smaller number of ordinary shares as determined by the Company’s Board of Directors at any time prior to the first day of a given calendar year.

For the three months ended June 30, 2026, the Group recognized share based compensation expense of $19.4 million, comprised of $14.9 million related to Restricted Share Units (“RSUs”), $4.1 million related to Performance RSUs (“PSUs”) and $0.4 million related to the 2024 ESPP. For the six months ended June 30, 2026, the Group recognized share based compensation expense of $37.9 million, comprised of $27.7 million related to RSUs, $9.3 million related to PSUs and $0.9 million related to the 2024 ESPP. For the three months ended June 30, 2025, the Group recognized share based compensation expense of $22.2 million, comprised of $19.4 million related to RSUs and $2.8 million related to PSUs. For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the Group recognized share based compensation expense of $36.4 million, comprised of $32.1 million related to RSUs and $4.3 million related to PSUs. Other paid-in equity also includes certain income tax effects related to the share based awards.

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RSUs

The terms of the RSUs are described in the annual consolidated financial statements.

For the six months ended June 30, 2026, RSU activity was as follows:

 

 

 

Number of RSUs
(in thousands)

 

 

Weighted-Average Grant-date Fair Value Per Share

 

Weighted-Average Share Price on Release Date

 

Outstanding at January 1, 2026

 

 

1,719

 

 

$

51.24

 

 

 

Granted during the year

 

 

600

 

 

 

87.98

 

 

 

Released during the year

 

 

(295

)

 

 

51.93

 

$

92.11

 

Forfeited during the year

 

 

(15

)

 

 

56.38

 

 

 

Outstanding at June 30, 2026

 

 

2,009

 

 

$

62.08

 

 

 

 

As of June 30, 2026, the Group had $73.2 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to RSUs, which is expected to be recognized over the weighted-average period of 1.6 years.

PSUs

In the first quarter of 2026, the Company granted PSUs to its executive officers under the 2018 Incentive Plan. The PSUs are subject to service vesting conditions of one to three years. The PSUs are also subject to performance vesting conditions, which are based upon the Group’s achievement of certain adjusted net income-based performance targets for the years ending December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2028, on an annual and cumulative basis. Depending on the Group’s performance, the actual number of ordinary shares that could be issued upon vesting of the PSUs could range from 0% to 200% of the target number of shares.

For the six months ended June 30, 2026, PSU activity was as follows:

 

 

 

Number of PSUs
(in thousands)

 

 

Weighted-Average Grant-date Fair Value Per Share

 

Weighted-Average Share Price on Release Date Per Share

 

Outstanding at January 1, 2026

 

 

267

 

 

$

52.77

 

 

 

Granted during the year (reflected at target)

 

 

167

 

 

 

77.04

 

 

 

Achievement above target

 

 

89

 

 

 

52.77

 

 

 

Released during the year

 

 

(178

)

 

 

52.77

 

$

75.28

 

Outstanding at June 30, 2026

 

 

345

 

 

$

64.52

 

 

 

 

As of June 30, 2026, the Group had $22.2 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to the PSUs, which is expected to be recognized over the weighted-average period of 1.6 years.

Stock options

For the six months ended June 30, 2026, stock option activity was as follows:

 

 

 

Number of Options
(in thousands)

 

 

Weighted-Average
Exercise Price Per Share

 

Weighted-Average Share Price on Exercise Date Per Share

 

Weighted-Average
Remaining Contractual
Term (in years)

 

Outstanding at January 1, 2026

 

 

769

 

 

$

17.43

 

 

 

 

1.4

 

Exercised during the year

 

 

(423

)

 

$

16.04

 

$

76.16

 

 

 

Outstanding at June 30, 2026

 

 

346

 

 

$

19.13

 

 

 

 

1.1

 

Exercisable at June 30, 2026

 

 

346

 

 

$

19.13

 

 

 

 

1.1

 

 

12.
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE

The rights of the ordinary shares and special shares are substantially identical, other than voting rights. Basic net income (loss) per share (“Basic EPS”) is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to Viking Holdings Ltd by the weighted-average number of ordinary shares and special shares outstanding during each period. To compute diluted net income (loss) per share (“Diluted EPS”), the Group adjusts the weighted-average number of ordinary shares and special shares outstanding during each period by the weighted-average number of ordinary

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shares that would be issued upon the conversion of dilutive potential ordinary shares to ordinary shares. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, potential ordinary shares included share based awards.

The computation of Basic EPS and Diluted EPS is as follows:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

June 30,

 

 

June 30,

 

(in USD and thousands, except per share data)

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Numerator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Viking Holdings Ltd - Basic and Diluted

 

$

587,442

 

 

$

439,048

 

 

$

533,062

 

 

$

333,575

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Denominator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-average ordinary shares and special shares - Basic

 

 

446,378

 

 

 

443,227

 

 

 

446,132

 

 

 

443,070

 

Dilutive effect of share based awards

 

 

1,696

 

 

 

2,322

 

 

 

1,756

 

 

 

2,238

 

Weighted-average ordinary shares and special shares - Diluted

 

 

448,074

 

 

 

445,549

 

 

 

447,888

 

 

 

445,308

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic EPS

 

$

1.32

 

 

$

0.99

 

 

$

1.19

 

 

$

0.75

 

Diluted EPS

 

$

1.31

 

 

$

0.99

 

 

$

1.19

 

 

$

0.75

 

 

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, the weighted-average number of potential ordinary shares that were not included in the Diluted EPS calculations because they would be anti-dilutive were as follows:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

June 30,

 

 

June 30,

 

(in thousands)

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Share based awards

 

 

162

 

 

 

41

 

 

 

266

 

 

 

233

 

 

13.
SEGMENTS

Operating segments are defined as components of an entity for which separate financial information is available and is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. The Group’s CODM, who is the Chief Executive Officer, evaluates the Group’s results in a number of ways, but the primary basis for allocating resources and assessing performance is based on product.

The Group’s reportable segments are River and Ocean. The Group defines its products based on the type of cruise offering and language of the cruise service. The River segment provides river cruises outside the United States to English-speaking passengers. The Ocean segment provides ocean cruises to English-speaking passengers. Other includes operating segments that are not individually reportable, consisting of expedition cruises for English-speaking passengers (“Expedition”), Mississippi River cruises for English-speaking passengers and Viking Asia, which includes cruises in languages other than English provided by the Group and the results of the China JV Investment (see Note 17). The Group typically designates the language of the cruise service by vessel for each cruise season, such that in any individual season, the vessel provides service in a single language for the entire season. In cases where a vessel changes its language service during the season, each individual sailing is designated for a specific language such that any single cruise is provided in a single language. See Note 4 for disaggregation of percentage of passengers by source market.

Operating income is the primary profitability metric the CODM uses to assess performance and allocate resources. Expenses attributable to multiple segments are allocated based on measures that are determined to relate most closely to the expenses, which are generally relative revenues, relative passengers booked, or relative passengers sailed for a particular period. The nature of cruise operating expenses is consistent across all operating segments.

Vessels and ships can be utilized on one or more products, based on the designation of the language of the cruise service and type of cruise. Vessels and ships owned by the Group are included in property, plant and equipment and intangible assets (see Note 7) and river vessel charters are recognized as right-of-use assets.

 

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Set forth below are results for the Group’s segments for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025:

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2026

 

(in USD and thousands)

 

River

 

 

Ocean

 

 

Other

 

 

Total

 

Total revenue

 

$

1,379,849

 

 

$

1,548,884

 

 

$

315,509

 

 

$

3,244,242

 

Total cruise operating expenses

 

 

(840,820

)

 

 

(850,158

)

 

 

(196,962

)

 

 

(1,887,940

)

Other operating expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

      Selling and administration

 

 

(252,942

)

 

 

(198,223

)

 

 

(89,718

)

 

 

(540,883

)

      Depreciation and amortization

 

 

(52,104

)

 

 

(81,535

)

 

 

(25,818

)

 

 

(159,457

)

Total other operating expenses

 

 

(305,046

)

 

 

(279,758

)

 

 

(115,536

)

 

 

(700,340

)

Operating income

 

$

233,983

 

 

$

418,968

 

 

$

3,011

 

 

$

655,962

 

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2025

 

(in USD and thousands)

 

River

 

 

Ocean

 

 

Other

 

 

Total

 

Total revenue

 

$

1,235,802

 

 

$

1,271,869

 

 

$

269,752

 

 

$

2,777,423

 

Total cruise operating expenses

 

 

(745,508

)

 

 

(698,170

)

 

 

(171,085

)

 

 

(1,614,763

)

Other operating expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling and administration

 

 

(225,356

)

 

 

(183,797

)

 

 

(83,002

)

 

 

(492,155

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

(47,051

)

 

 

(67,222

)

 

 

(19,967

)

 

 

(134,240

)

Total other operating expenses

 

 

(272,407

)

 

 

(251,019

)

 

 

(102,969

)

 

 

(626,395

)

Operating income (loss)

 

$

217,887

 

 

$

322,680

 

 

$

(4,302

)

 

$

536,265

 

 

14.
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Viking newbuilding program

River newbuilds

A summary of the river newbuilding program as of June 30, 2026 is outlined below. The aggregate contract price of the river vessels on order listed in the table below was $680.3 million, based on the EUR to USD exchange rate as of June 30, 2026, which was 1.14.

 

River Vessels

Number of
Vessels

Expected Delivery

Longships

5

2026

Longships

4

2027

Longship-Douro

1

2027

Longships

4

2028

Total

14

 

 

As of June 30, 2026, the Group had secured the following options for additional river vessels:

 

River Vessels - Options

Number of
Vessels

Expected Delivery

Option Exercise Date

Longships

4

2029

September 2026

Longships

4

2030

September 2027

Longships

4

2031

September 2028

Longships

4

2032

September 2029

The Group has entered into raw materials agreements for six river vessels that will operate in Egypt. The Group expects these vessels to be delivered between 2026 and 2028.

See Note 18 for events taking place subsequent to June 30, 2026.

Ocean newbuilds

A summary of the ocean newbuilding program as of June 30, 2026 is outlined below. During the second quarter of 2026, the shipbuilding agreements for Ship XXI and Ship XXII became effective after the Group entered into SACE Financing. As of June 30, 2026, the aggregate

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contract price of the ocean ships on order listed in the table below was $5,293.6 million, based on the EUR to USD exchange rate as of June 30, 2026, which was 1.14. The Group has obtained financing for all ships, as described below.

 

Ocean Ships

Expected Delivery

Viking Libra

2026

Viking Astrea

2027

Viking Lyra

2028

Viking Vega

2028

Viking Leda

2029

Ship XIX

2029

Ship XX

2030

Ship XXI

2030

Ship XXII

2031

 

As described in Note 9, the Group has entered into SACE Financing for the nine ocean ships included in the table above, including agreements entered into in the second quarter of 2026 for Ship XXI and Ship XXII. These loans are for up to 80% of each newbuild’s contract price, including certain change orders, and 100% of the Export Credit Agency premium, and will be available for drawdown in USD. The interest rates for the loans are fixed. The Company and certain of its subsidiaries have jointly and severally guaranteed all of the Group’s SACE Financing.

 

As of June 30, 2026, the Group had secured the following options for additional ocean ships:

 

Ocean Ships - Options

Expected Delivery

Option Exercise Date

Ship XXIII

2032

July 2026

Ship XXIV

2032

July 2026

Ship XXV

2033

July 2027

Ship XXVI

2033

July 2027

Ship XXVII

2034

December 2027

Ship XXVIII

2034

December 2027

 

See Note 18 for events taking place subsequent to June 30, 2026.

Expedition newbuilds

The Group entered into shipbuilding contracts for the ships outlined below subject to certain financing and other conditions. If the financing conditions are not met by September 30, 2026, these contracts can be terminated by the Group or the shipyard.

 

Expedition Ships

Expected
Delivery

Expedition Ship III

2030

Expedition Ship IV

2031

 

As of June 30, 2026, the Group had aggregate future contractual commitments for river vessels and ocean ships on order, excluding any contracts that were not yet effective, of $5,028.1 million, based on the EUR to USD exchange rate as of June 30, 2026, which was 1.14.

Leases

The table below summarizes the timing of future cash payments of the Group’s lease liabilities based on contractual undiscounted cash flows as of June 30, 2026. The table below excludes amounts for executed lease agreements not yet commenced as of June 30, 2026, for underlying assets which the Group had not yet obtained the right to control the use.

 

 

June 30, 2026

 

(in USD and thousands)

 

 

3 months or less

$

9,400

 

4 to 12 months

 

35,866

 

1 to 5 years

 

142,628

 

Over 5 years

 

233,897

 

Total

$

421,791

 

 

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Vessel charters also include future cash payments for non-lease components, which are not included in the table above. Payments for non-lease components include expenses for services, such as management fees and vessel operating expenses, of which certain costs are subject to change based on actual operating expenses. The table above also excludes variable lease payments.

 

In April 2026, the Group recognized an $18.9 million ROU asset and a $17.7 million lease liability upon the commencement of the lease agreement for docking locations in Germany.

In 2025, the Group entered into charter agreements for two 80-berth river vessels traveling through India for the 2027 through 2035 seasons and the 2028 through 2036 seasons, respectively. The Group has options to extend the charters for three additional seasons. The contractual payments for the initial term of nine seasons is $29.2 million for the first vessel and $29.8 million for the second vessel, which include payments for both lease and non-lease components.

Fuel commitments

The Group entered into contracts for a portion of its river fuel usage in Europe for the 2026 season. As of June 30, 2026, the remaining portion of the contracts for the 2026 season was 40,600 cubic meters. The contract prices are fixed for specified volumes and periods and depend on the place of delivery ranging from $59.30 to $74.20 per 100 liters, excluding taxes. The Group may incur fees for unused fuel amounts, which may be for non-usage or to roll over unused amounts to the following year.

Contingencies

In the normal course of the Group’s business, various claims and lawsuits have been filed or are pending against the Group. Most of these claims and lawsuits are covered by insurance and, accordingly, the maximum amount of the Group’s liability is typically limited to its insurance deductible. In addition, new legislation, regulations or treaties, or claims related to interpretations or implementations thereof, could affect the Group’s business.

The Group has evaluated its overall exposure with respect to all of its threatened and pending claims and lawsuits and, to the extent required, the Group has accrued amounts for all estimable probable losses that are not covered by insurance. The Group intends to vigorously defend its legal position on all claims and lawsuits and, to the extent necessary, seek recovery.

15.
HEDGING INSTRUMENTS

The Group is exposed to foreign currency fluctuations, primarily related to changes in the EUR to USD exchange rates.

In 2024, the Group entered into forward foreign currency contracts to purchase €970.0 million at an average EUR to USD exchange rate of 1.10. The forward foreign currency contracts mature at various dates in 2025 and 2026, and were designated as cash flow hedges for the majority of the Group’s highly probable forecasted expenditures denominated in EUR for direct costs of cruise, land and onboard and vessel operating expenses in 2025 and 2026.

In 2026, the Group entered into forward foreign currency contracts to purchase €1,450.0 million at an average euro to USD exchange rate of 1.18. The forward foreign currency contracts mature at various dates in 2026, 2027 and 2028 and were designated as cash flow hedges for the majority of the Group’s highly probable forecasted expenditures denominated in euros for direct costs of cruise, land and onboard and vessel operating expenses in 2026, 2027 and 2028.

An economic relationship exists between the hedged items and the hedging instruments as the terms of the forward foreign currency contracts match the terms of the highly probable forecast transactions.

As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the Group held the following forward foreign currency contracts:

 

 

 

Maturity

 

 

 

Less than 12 months

 

 

Greater than 12 months

 

 

Total

 

(in EUR and thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forward foreign currency contracts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of June 30, 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notional amount

 

748,250

 

 

948,900

 

 

1,697,150

 

Weighted-average forward price (EUR/USD)

 

 

1.15

 

 

 

1.18

 

 

 

1.16

 

As of December 31, 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notional amount

 

500,000

 

 

 

 

500,000

 

Weighted-average forward price (EUR/USD)

 

 

1.10

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.10

 

 

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The impact of the hedging instruments on the interim condensed consolidated statements of financial position as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 was as follows:

 

 

 

Notional amount

 

 

Carrying amount

 

 

Financial statement line item

 

Changes in fair value (gain/(loss)) used for calculating hedge ineffectiveness

 

(in USD and thousands except notional amount in EUR and thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forward foreign currency contracts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of June 30, 2026

 

1,697,150

 

 

$

11,763

 

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

$

(29,009

)

 

 

 

 

$

90

 

 

Other non-current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

8,014

 

 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

7,052

 

 

Other non-current liabilities

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2025

 

500,000

 

 

$

40,615

 

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

$

103,553

 

 

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, the effect of the cash flow hedges in the interim condensed consolidated statements of operations and the interim condensed consolidated statements of other comprehensive income (loss) was as follows:

 

 

Amount of total hedging (loss)/gain recognized in the interim condensed consolidated statement of other comprehensive income (loss)

 

Amount of gain/(loss) reclassified from the interim condensed consolidated statement of other comprehensive income (loss) to the interim condensed consolidated statement of operations

 

Interim condensed consolidated statement of operations line item

(in USD and thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

Highly probable forecasted expenditures

 

 

 

 

 

Three months ended June 30, 2026

$

(12,562

)

$

12,312

 

$5,288 Direct costs of cruise, land and onboard
$
7,024 Vessel operating

Three months ended June 30, 2025

$

78,297

 

$

5,679

 

$2,410 Direct costs of cruise, land and onboard
$
3,269 Vessel operating

Six months ended June 30, 2026

$

(29,009

)

$

14,819

 

$5,558 Direct costs of cruise, land and onboard
$
9,261 Vessel operating

Six months ended June 30, 2025

$

115,992

 

$

4,946

 

$2,360 Direct costs of cruise, land and onboard
$
2,586 Vessel operating

 

No hedge ineffectiveness was recognized in the interim condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025.

 

Set out below is a reconciliation of the cash flow hedge component of equity for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025:

 

 

Cash flow hedge

 

 

2026

 

2025

 

(in USD and thousands)

 

 

 

 

As of January 1

$

40,615

 

$

(39,797

)

Effective portion of changes in fair value arising from:

 

 

 

 

Forward foreign currency contracts - forecasted expenditures

 

(29,009

)

 

115,992

 

Amount reclassified to the interim condensed consolidated statements of operations

 

 

 

 

Maturity of effective hedges

 

(14,819

)

 

(4,946

)

As of June 30

$

(3,213

)

$

71,249

 

 

The same reconciliation items presented above for components of equity apply to the components of other comprehensive income (loss) for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025.

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16.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT

Changes in liabilities arising from financing activities

 

 

 

January 1, 2026

 

 

Payments

 

 

Proceeds from long-term debt

 

 

Transaction costs incurred for long-term debt

 

 

Reclassifications and other

 

 

June 30, 2026

 

(in USD and thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current portion of long-term debt

 

$

374,607

 

 

$

(317,731

)

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

149,034

 

 

$

205,910

 

Long-term debt

 

 

5,127,368

 

 

 

 

 

 

800,046

 

 

 

(45,179

)

 

 

(143,960

)

 

 

5,738,275

 

Short-term portion of lease liabilities

 

 

26,484

 

 

 

(13,344

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16,060

 

 

 

29,200

 

Long-term portion of lease liabilities

 

 

212,437

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,604

 

 

 

219,041

 

Total liabilities from financing activities

 

$

5,740,896

 

 

$

(331,075

)

 

$

800,046

 

 

$

(45,179

)

 

$

27,738

 

 

$

6,192,426

 

 

 

 

January 1, 2025

 

 

Payments

 

 

Proceeds from long-term debt

 

 

Transaction costs incurred for long-term debt

 

 

Reclassifications and other

 

 

June 30, 2025

 

(in USD and thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current portion of long-term debt

 

$

469,766

 

 

$

(372,886

)

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

152,966

 

 

$

249,846

 

Long-term debt

 

 

4,866,159

 

 

 

 

 

 

430,507

 

 

 

(41,912

)

 

 

(66,314

)

 

 

5,188,440

 

Short-term portion of lease liabilities

 

 

28,944

 

 

 

(13,503

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,165

 

 

 

28,606

 

Long-term portion of lease liabilities

 

 

207,594

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(15,678

)

 

 

191,916

 

Total liabilities from financing activities

 

$

5,572,463

 

 

$

(386,389

)

 

$

430,507

 

 

$

(41,912

)

 

$

84,139

 

 

$

5,658,808

 

 

The ‘Reclassifications and other’ column primarily includes the effect of reclassification of long-term debt to current portion of long-term debt, amortization of debt transaction costs, foreign currency gains and losses on debt and changes in lease liabilities other than principal payments.

Fair value of financial assets and liabilities

The carrying amounts of the Group’s financial assets and liabilities all approximate the fair values of those assets and liabilities as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, except for fixed interest debt, as outlined below:

 

 

 

Carrying amount

 

 

Fair value

 

(in USD and thousands)

 

June 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

June 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

Financial assets

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Forward foreign currency contracts

 

$

11,853

 

 

$

40,615

 

 

$

11,853

 

 

$

40,615

 

Accounts and other receivables and prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

11,023

 

 

 

20,000

 

 

 

11,023

 

 

 

20,000

 

Other non-current assets

 

 

44,234

 

 

 

34,984

 

 

 

44,234

 

 

 

34,984

 

Total financial assets

 

$

67,110

 

 

$

95,599

 

 

$

67,110

 

 

$

95,599

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total current

 

$

22,786

 

 

$

60,615

 

 

$

22,786

 

 

$

60,615

 

Total non-current

 

$

44,324

 

 

$

34,984

 

 

$

44,324

 

 

$

34,984

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carrying amount

 

 

Fair value

 

(in USD and thousands)

 

June 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

June 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

Financial liabilities

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Forward foreign currency contracts

 

$

15,066

 

 

$

 

 

$

15,066

 

 

$

 

Debt

 

 

5,944,185

 

 

 

5,501,975

 

 

 

6,187,606

 

 

 

5,735,931

 

Total financial liabilities

 

$

5,959,251

 

 

$

5,501,975

 

 

$

6,202,672

 

 

$

5,735,931

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total current

 

$

213,924

 

 

$

374,607

 

 

$

231,111

 

 

$

401,464

 

Total non-current

 

$

5,745,327

 

 

$

5,127,368

 

 

$

5,971,561

 

 

$

5,334,467

 

 

Fair value hierarchy

The following hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available:

Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that are accessible at the measurement dates.

Level 2 – Significant other observable inputs that are used by market participants in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from independent sources.

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Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs the Group believes market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best information available.

For assets and liabilities that are recognized in the interim financial statements at fair value on a recurring basis, the Group determines whether transfers have occurred between levels in the hierarchy by re-assessing categorization (based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole) at the end of each reporting period. The Group had no transfers between levels in the hierarchy during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025.

As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, designation within the fair value hierarchy for the Group’s financial assets and liabilities is outlined below:

 

 

 

Carrying amount

 

 

Fair value

 

(in USD and thousands)

 

June 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

June 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

Financial assets

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Level 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash deposits

 

$

55,257

 

 

$

54,984

 

 

$

55,257

 

 

$

54,984

 

Level 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forward foreign currency contracts

 

 

11,853

 

 

 

40,615

 

 

 

11,853

 

 

 

40,615

 

Total financial assets

 

$

67,110

 

 

$

95,599

 

 

$

67,110

 

 

$

95,599

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carrying amount

 

 

Fair value

 

(in USD and thousands)

 

June 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

June 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

Financial liabilities

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Level 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forward foreign currency contracts

 

$

15,066

 

 

$

 

 

$

15,066

 

 

$

 

Debt

 

 

5,944,185

 

 

 

5,501,975

 

 

 

6,187,606

 

 

 

5,735,931

 

Total financial liabilities

 

$

5,959,251

 

 

$

5,501,975

 

 

$

6,202,672

 

 

$

5,735,931

 

 

Financial assets and liabilities measured at amortized cost

The fair value of the Group’s fixed interest debt was calculated based on estimated rates for the same or similar instruments based on terms and remaining maturities. The fair value of the Notes were based on pricing from secondary markets for the Notes that are observable throughout the duration of the term. The Group designated these financial liabilities as Level 2 fair value instruments as valuation techniques contain observable inputs used by market participants.

Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value

Forward foreign currency contracts are designated as Level 2 fair value instruments as the fair values are measured based on inputs that are readily available in public markets or can be derived from information in publicly quoted markets. The valuation is determined using present value calculations that incorporate inputs such as foreign exchange spot and forward rates and yield curves of the respective currencies.

17.
TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

In 2020, the Group formed CMV with a subsidiary of China Merchants Group (the “China JV Investment”). The Group owns 10% of CMV.

In 2021, the Group sold an ocean ship, the Viking Yidun, to CMV. CMV financed the purchase and VCL guaranteed 10% of CMV’s obligations under the financing, up to a maximum of $45.0 million. In connection with the Group’s acquisition of the Viking Yidun (described below), CMV repaid its financing, and VCL’s guarantee was subsequently released.

In the first quarter of 2026, the Group acquired the Viking Yidun. See Note 7. Prior to the acquisition, the Group had a cruise accommodation agreement with CMV that began in the third quarter of 2024 for all cabins on the Viking Yidun. In the first quarter of 2026, which was the final period the cruise accommodation agreement impacted the Group’s results, the Group recognized $3.5 million of vessel operating expenses related to non-lease components and variable lease payments for the accommodation agreement. In connection with the acquisition of the Viking Yidun, the Group has the contractual right to receive $41.4 million in compensation from CMV for which the enforceability of uncollected amounts is not virtually certain. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, the Group recognized $0.8 million in onboard and other revenue related to amounts received from CMV.

In the first quarter of 2026, the Group recognized a $5.2 million impairment loss, included in other financial income (loss) in the interim condensed consolidated statement of operations, related to its investment in CMV. The carrying amount of the Group’s investment in CMV,

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which is included in other non-current assets on the interim condensed consolidated statements of financial position, was $8.5 million and $1.3 million as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively.

In the first quarter of 2026, the Group disbursed a loan for CNY 253.0 million ($36.9 million) to CMV. The loan is interest bearing at 2.9% and matures in January 2027. As of June 30, 2026, the balance of the related party loan was $5.5 million and is included in accounts and other receivables on the interim condensed consolidated statement of financial position.

18.
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Subsequent to June 30, 2026, the Group had the following significant events:

In July 2026, the Group took delivery of the Viking Dagur, a Longship.
In August 2026, the Group took delivery of the Viking Ptah, a river vessel that will operate in Egypt.
In August 2026, the Group exercised its options for Ship XXIII and Ship XXIV, which are both scheduled for delivery in 2032.

 

 

 

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes to those statements included in Item 1 of this Report on Form 6-K (this “Report”). Unless the context requires otherwise, references in this section to “we,” “our,” “us” and “Viking” are to Viking Holdings Ltd (“VHL”) and its consolidated subsidiaries. We encourage you to read the audited annual consolidated financial statements, the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto, as well as the information presented under “Selected Operational and Financial Metrics, including Non-IFRS Accounting Standards Measures,” which should be read together with the information presented herein.

Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

The discussion under this caption “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” contains “forward‑looking statements,” as that term is defined in the U.S. federal securities laws. These forward‑looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this Report, including among others, statements relating to our future financial performance, our business prospects and strategy, anticipated financial position, liquidity and capital needs, the industry in which we operate and other similar matters. In some cases, we have identified forward‑looking statements in this Report by using words such as “anticipates,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans” and “believes,” and similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “should,” “would,” “may” and “could.” These forward‑looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions about future events, which are inherently subject to uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict or which are beyond our control.

Forward‑looking statements speak only as of the date of this Report. Except as required by law, we assume no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, even if new information becomes available in the future. You should not place undue reliance on the forward‑looking statements included in this Report or that may be made elsewhere from time to time by us, or on our behalf. All forward‑looking statements attributable to us are expressly qualified by these cautionary statements.

Although we believe that our expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, our actual results may differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, the forward‑looking statements included in this Report as a result of various factors, including, among others:

changes in the general worldwide economic and political environment;
adverse weather conditions or other natural disasters;
adverse incidents involving cruise ships;
disease outbreaks or pandemics;
the existence or threat of terrorist attacks, wars, acts of piracy and other events affecting the safety and security of travel;
increased costs, including airfare and fuel prices, as a result of inflation, rising interest rates, labor shortages or geopolitical events;
fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates;
changes in cruise capacity, demand and infrastructure;
the continued service of our senior management;
our ability to compete effectively in the cruise industry;
our ability to expand into new markets;
the impact of seasonality on our business;
our ability to effectively manage our growth;
increases in the cost of, or delays in, ship construction or ship repairs, maintenance or refurbishments;
the availability of attractive, convenient and safe port destinations;
our reliance on travel agencies;
the availability of, or increases in the prices or delays for, the services and products provided by third parties;
the availability and cost of commercial airline services for guests;

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changes in credit card processing terms and requirements, guest payment policies, or consumer protection legislation or regulations;
our ability to maintain and develop our premium brand;
our ability to protect our intellectual property;
our ability to effectively implement artificial intelligence solutions;
breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology networks and operations;
our ability to generate sufficient cash to service all of our indebtedness or to obtain additional financing if necessary;
the adverse impacts of compliance or legal matters, including litigation;
additional trade, financial or economic sanctions;
changes in trade policies;
the application of, or amendments to, existing tax laws, rules or regulations or enactment of new tax laws, rules or regulations; and
other risks and uncertainties discussed under “Risk Factors”, “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk” and elsewhere in our filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025 filed with the SEC on March 3, 2026 (our “Annual Report”).

 

These risks are not exhaustive. Other sections of this Report describe additional factors that could adversely affect our results of operations, financial condition, liquidity and the development of the industries in which we operate. New risks can emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all such risks, nor can we assess the impact of all such risks on our business or the extent to which any risks, or combination of risks and other factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, you should not rely on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results.

Overview

Viking was founded in 1997 with four river vessels and a simple vision that travel could be more destination-focused and culturally immersive. Today, we have grown into one of the world’s leading travel companies, with a fleet of 109 small, state-of-the-art ships, which we view as floating hotels. From our iconic journeys on the world’s great rivers, including our Mississippi River itineraries, to our ocean voyages around the globe and our extraordinary expeditions to the ends of the earth, we offer meaningful travel experiences on all seven continents in all three categories of the cruise industry—river, ocean and expedition cruising.

We launched Viking River in 1997. Seeing unaddressed demand for a destination-focused product in the ocean cruise market, we launched Viking Ocean in 2015, which has since become our fastest growing segment. Looking beyond our primary source markets, we launched Asia Outbound with river cruises for the Mandarin-speaking market in 2016. In 2022, we further expanded our platform with Viking Expedition and Viking Mississippi. Each new product creates additional travel opportunities for past guests and broadens our platform to attract new guests.

In this section, references to (1) “Viking River” are to our river cruise product marketed to English-speaking passengers, excluding Viking Mississippi, (2) “Viking Ocean” are to our ocean cruise product marketed to English-speaking passengers, (3) “Viking Expedition” are to our expedition cruise product for travel to the Antarctic and Great Lakes regions, (4) “Viking Mississippi” are to the river cruise product for cruising the Mississippi River and (5) “Viking Asia” are to both our river and ocean cruise product for cruises in languages other than English (“Asia Outbound”) and our joint venture between us and a subsidiary of China Merchants Group. For Asia Outbound, we are operating four Longships and the Viking Yidun for the 2026 season and operated four Longships and the Viking Yidun for select sailings for the 2025 season.

 

 

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Booking Environment

Advance Bookings reflects the aggregate ticketed amount for guest bookings for our voyages at a specific point in time, and include bookings for cruises, land extensions and air. Advance Bookings does not reflect changes to guest reservations after the applicable specific point in time. Advance Bookings are presented in U.S. dollars. As guests from Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom make reservations in local currencies, the ticketed amounts are converted based on the relevant exchange rate. Advance Bookings includes redemptions of vouchers.

For Viking River, Viking Ocean, Viking Expedition and Viking Mississippi collectively, operating capacity is 7% higher for the 2026 season in comparison to the 2025 season and 15% higher for the 2027 season in comparison to the 2026 season. As of August 9, 2026, for the 2026 and 2027 seasons, we had sold 96% and 53%, respectively, of our Capacity PCDs and had $6,386 million and $4,711 million, respectively, of Advance Bookings. Advance Bookings were 13% and 21% higher in comparison to the 2025 and 2026 seasons, respectively, at the same point in time. Advance Bookings per PCD for the 2026 season was $833, 6% higher than the 2025 season at the same point in time and Advance Bookings per PCD for the 2027 season was $958, 10% higher than the 2026 season at the same point in time.

The following bullets contain additional information about Advance Bookings for Viking Ocean and Viking River for the 2026 and 2027 seasons as of August 9, 2026, compared with the 2025 and 2026 seasons, respectively, at the same point in time:

Viking Ocean:

Operating capacity is 9% higher for the 2026 season in comparison to the 2025 season. We had sold 96% of our Capacity PCDs for the 2026 season, and had $2,922 million of Advance Bookings, an increase of 17% compared to the same point in time for the 2025 season. Advance Bookings per PCD for the 2026 season was $768, compared to $721 at the same point in time for the 2025 season.
Operating capacity is 18% higher for the 2027 season in comparison to the 2026 season. We had sold 62% of our Capacity PCDs for the 2027 season, and had $2,558 million of Advance Bookings, an increase of 29% compared to the same point in time for the 2026 season. Advance Bookings per PCD for the 2027 season was $877, compared to $781 at the same point in time for the 2026 season.

Viking River:

Operating capacity is 6% higher for the 2026 season in comparison to the 2025 season. We had sold 96% of our Capacity PCDs for the 2026 season, and had $3,022 million of Advance Bookings, an increase of 11% compared to the same point in time for the 2025 season. Advance Bookings per PCD for the 2026 season was $873, compared to $819 at the same point in time for the 2025 season.
Operating capacity is 13% higher for the 2027 season in comparison to the 2026 season. We had sold 42% of our Capacity PCDs for the 2027 season, and had $1,764 million of Advance Bookings, an increase of 11% compared to the same point in time for the 2026 season. Advance Bookings per PCD for the 2027 season was $1,029, compared to $942 at the same point in time for the 2026 season.

Key Factors Affecting Our Results of Operations

Key factors that have influenced our results of operations in the past and may also influence results in the future include:

Significant Early Bookings—We have historically been able to attain high levels of early bookings. Due to these bookings, we have insight into levels of guest demand, and can strategically allocate the ships in our fleet to optimize our revenue and Net Yield. For example, we may distribute a greater number of our Longships to regions with higher demand, or manage our capacity by consolidating passengers and taking one or more of our river ships out of service to reduce our operating costs. Additionally, the insights into guest demand inform our decisions for future ship commitments and allow us to coordinate our planned capacity growth with expected future demand. As cruise-related revenue is recognized over the duration of the cruise, our results of operations are affected by strategies we employed during prior periods. For instance, to obtain early bookings, a significant portion of the selling and administration expenses that we incur in a period supports revenues for future periods, including marketing and employee costs that support the growth of our fleet. We expect that our ability to attain high levels of early bookings for future seasons will impact our results for future periods.

Size of Our Fleet and Occupancy—Our operating results are highly correlated with the number of ships that we operate during a given period and our Occupancy. If we take delivery of additional ships, our potential Capacity PCDs increase, which may increase our revenue. In contrast, if we decide to take one or more of our ships out of service, our Capacity PCDs decrease, which we expect will lower our revenue. As of June 30, 2026, our fleet consisted of 92 river vessels, including the Viking Mississippi, 13 ocean ships and two expedition ships.

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We strategically manage our fleet by adjusting the number of ships deployed to a particular region, or in total, to improve Occupancy and efficiently manage operating costs. Our early bookings enable us to best position our fleet to meet guest demand.

Seasonality—Our results are seasonal because while our ocean, expedition and Mississippi products operate year-round, the primary cruising season for our river product is from April to October, although some of our river cruises run longer seasons. Additionally, our highest Occupancy occurs during the Northern Hemisphere’s summer months. We recognize cruise-related revenue over the duration of the cruise and expense our marketing and employee costs when the related costs are incurred. As a result, the majority of our revenue and profits have historically been earned in the second and third quarters of each year, while the first and fourth quarters of each year have been closer to break even or a loss, as our selling and administration expenses are consistent throughout the year. Though the growth of our fleet of year-round products will continue to reduce the seasonality in future periods, we expect the seasonality trend of our revenue and profits to continue.

Operating costs and expenses—Our operating costs and expenses are dependent on both macroeconomic factors and our strategic decisions. Inflation or other macroeconomic factors may increase our operating costs and expenses in future periods, including costs of labor, fuel and airfare, or cause our operating costs and expenses to fluctuate. Inflation generally does not impact our ship commitments that are already under contract as a fixed price has already been agreed upon. Repairs and maintenance costs are recognized when incurred and the timing can shift depending on our operational needs. As a result, the cadence of these expenses may differ year-over-year. Additionally, as a result of our early bookings, we may not be able to pass on increases in operating costs and expenses, including cost increases from our suppliers (whether or not related to general inflationary pressures) and changes in governmental fees and taxes, to our guests with existing bookings, though we are able to adjust pricing for future bookings. However, as a significant portion of our marketing expenses are discretionary, we are able to strategically deploy our resources based on current market conditions, our early bookings and other factors.

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Financial Presentation

Description of Certain Line Items

Revenue

Our revenue consists of:

Cruise and land, which includes revenue, net of discounts, earned primarily from cruises, air, land excursions, cancellation revenue and travel protection, net; and
Onboard and other, which primarily consists of revenue related to optional shore excursions, onboard bar revenue, shop revenue and other products offered during a cruise.

Expenses

Our operating costs and expenses consist of:

Commissions and transportation costs, which consists of commission payments made to third parties for selling our product and the cost of air and other transportation;
Direct costs of cruise, land and onboard, which primarily includes cost of land excursions, shore excursions, credit card fees, transfer costs and onboard purchases;
Vessel operating, which primarily consists of costs to operate the vessels such as staff costs, fuel, emissions, food and hotel consumables, port charges, insurance, repair and maintenance, value added taxes and charter costs for variable and non-lease components; and
Selling and administration, which primarily consists of costs associated with marketing costs, employee costs, office expenses, professional services and other administration costs.

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Selected Operational and Financial Metrics, including Non-IFRS Accounting Standards Financial Measures

We use certain non-IFRS Accounting Standards financial measures, such as Adjusted Gross Margin, Net Yield, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income (Loss) attributable to Viking Holdings Ltd, Adjusted EPS and vessel operating expenses excluding fuel to analyze our performance. We utilize Adjusted Gross Margin and Net Yield to manage our business because these measures reflect revenue earned net of certain direct variable costs. We also present certain non-IFRS Accounting Standards financial measures because we believe that they are widely used by certain investors, securities analysts and other interested parties as supplemental measures of performance and liquidity. Our non-IFRS Accounting Standards financial measures have limitations as analytical tools, may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our operating results as reported under IFRS Accounting Standards.

Adjusted Earnings per Share or Adjusted EPS represents Adjusted Net Income (Loss) attributable to Viking Holdings Ltd divided by Adjusted Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding. We present Adjusted EPS because we believe it provides additional information to us and our investors about the earnings performance of our primary operating business.

Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA (consolidated net income (loss) adjusted for interest income, interest expense, income tax benefit (expense) and depreciation, amortization and impairment) as further adjusted for currency gains or losses, share-based compensation expense, and other financial income (loss) (which includes forward gains and losses, gain or loss on disposition of assets, certain non-cash fair value adjustments, restructuring charges and non-recurring items). Adjusted EBITDA is a non-IFRS Accounting Standards financial measure and does not comply with IFRS Accounting Standards because it is adjusted to exclude certain cash and non-cash expenses. We present Adjusted EBITDA as a performance measure because we believe it facilitates a comparison of our consolidated operating performance on a consistent basis from period-to-period and provides for a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting our business than measures under IFRS Accounting Standards can provide alone. Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, and should not be considered in isolation, or as a substitute for an analysis of our results as reported under IFRS Accounting Standards. You should exercise caution in comparing our Adjusted EBITDA to Adjusted EBITDA of other companies.

Adjusted Gross Margin is gross margin adjusted for vessel operating and ship depreciation and impairment. Gross margin is calculated pursuant to IFRS Accounting Standards as total revenue less total cruise operating expenses and ship depreciation and impairment. Adjusted Gross Margin has limitations as an analytical tool, and should not be considered in isolation, or as a substitute for an analysis of our results as reported under IFRS Accounting Standards.

Adjusted Net Income (Loss) attributable to Viking Holdings Ltd represents net income (loss) attributable to Viking Holdings Ltd excluding certain items that we believe are not part of our primary operating business and are not an indication of our future earnings performance. We believe that debt extinguishment and modification costs, gain (loss) on embedded derivatives associated with debt, impairment charges and reversals and certain other gains and losses are not a part of our primary operating business and are not an indication of our future earnings performance.

Adjusted Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding represents the diluted weighted-average ordinary shares and special shares outstanding, adjusted for dilutive share based awards to the extent not included in diluted weighted-average ordinary shares outstanding.

Capacity Passenger Cruise Days or Capacity PCDs with respect to any given period is a measurement of capacity that represents, for each ship operating during the relevant period, the number of berths multiplied by the number of Ship Operating Days, determined on an aggregated basis for all ships in operation during the relevant period.

Net Yield is Adjusted Gross Margin divided by Passenger Cruise Days. Due to early bookings by our passengers, our Net Yield for a given reporting period is affected by strategies we employed or events that occurred prior to the sailing year.

Occupancy is the ratio, expressed as a percentage, of Passenger Cruise Days to Capacity Passenger Cruise Days with respect to any given period. Contrary to many of our competitors, we do not allow more than two passengers to occupy a two berth stateroom. Additionally, we have guests who choose to travel alone and are willing to pay higher prices for single occupancy in a two berth stateroom. As a result, our Occupancy cannot exceed 100% and may be less than 100%, even if all our staterooms are booked.

Passenger Cruise Days or PCDs is the number of passengers carried for each cruise, with respect to any given period and for each ship operating during the relevant period, multiplied by the number of Ship Operating Days.

Ship Operating Days is the number of days within any given period that a ship and vessel is in service and carrying cruise passengers, determined on an aggregated basis for all ships and vessels in operation during the relevant period.

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Vessel operating expenses excluding fuel is vessel operating expenses less fuel expense. Management believes this is a relevant measure for evaluating our ability to control costs. Vessel operating expenses excluding fuel has limitations as an analytical tool because it excludes an expense necessary for conducting our operations, and should not be considered in isolation, or as a substitute for an analysis of our results as reported under IFRS Accounting Standards.

Results of Operations

Operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 are shown in the following table:

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

June 30,

 

 

June 30,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cruise and land

 

$

2,032,504

 

 

$

1,755,197

 

 

$

3,004,266

 

 

$

2,590,162

 

Onboard and other

 

 

157,997

 

 

 

125,170

 

 

 

239,976

 

 

 

187,261

 

Total revenue

 

 

2,190,501

 

 

 

1,880,367

 

 

 

3,244,242

 

 

 

2,777,423

 

Cruise operating expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commissions and transportation costs

 

 

(453,824

)

 

 

(400,996

)

 

 

(658,033

)

 

 

(576,680

)

Direct costs of cruise, land and onboard

 

 

(297,734

)

 

 

(242,448

)

 

 

(430,114

)

 

 

(350,477

)

Vessel operating

 

 

(442,325

)

 

 

(377,658

)

 

 

(799,793

)

 

 

(687,606

)

Total cruise operating expenses

 

 

(1,193,883

)

 

 

(1,021,102

)

 

 

(1,887,940

)

 

 

(1,614,763

)

Other operating expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling and administration

 

 

(268,669

)

 

 

(248,293

)

 

 

(540,883

)

 

 

(492,155

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

(84,048

)

 

 

(65,440

)

 

 

(159,457

)

 

 

(134,240

)

Total other operating expenses

 

 

(352,717

)

 

 

(313,733

)

 

 

(700,340

)

 

 

(626,395

)

Operating income

 

 

643,901

 

 

 

545,532

 

 

 

655,962

 

 

 

536,265

 

Non-operating income (expense)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

 

26,931

 

 

 

19,708

 

 

 

50,320

 

 

 

39,897

 

Interest expense

 

 

(82,165

)

 

 

(83,978

)

 

 

(159,041

)

 

 

(170,682

)

Currency gain (loss)

 

 

4,680

 

 

 

(37,245

)

 

 

3,370

 

 

 

(62,852

)

Other financial income (loss)

 

 

1,130

 

 

 

(184

)

 

 

(5,250

)

 

 

(1,080

)

Income before income taxes

 

 

594,477

 

 

 

443,833

 

 

 

545,361

 

 

 

341,548

 

Income tax expense

 

 

(6,775

)

 

 

(4,596

)

 

 

(11,896

)

 

 

(7,763

)

Net income

 

$

587,702

 

 

$

439,237

 

 

$

533,465

 

 

$

333,785

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Viking Holdings Ltd

 

$

587,442

 

 

$

439,048

 

 

$

533,062

 

 

$

333,575

 

Net income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

$

260

 

 

$

189

 

 

$

403

 

 

$

210

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-average ordinary shares and special shares outstanding - Diluted

 

 

448,074

 

 

 

445,549

 

 

 

447,888

 

 

 

445,308

 

Net income per share attributable to ordinary and special shares - Diluted

 

$

1.31

 

 

$

0.99

 

 

$

1.19

 

 

$

0.75

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Financial Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

748,433

 

 

$

632,945

 

 

$

853,271

 

 

$

705,790

 

Adjusted Net Income attributable to Viking Holdings Ltd

 

$

587,442

 

 

$

439,048

 

 

$

538,274

 

 

$

333,575

 

Adjusted EPS

 

$

1.31

 

 

$

0.99

 

 

$

1.20

 

 

$

0.75

 

 

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The following table reconciles net income, the most directly comparable IFRS Accounting Standards measure, to Adjusted EBITDA for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

June 30,

 

 

June 30,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

$

587,702

 

 

$

439,237

 

 

$

533,465

 

 

$

333,785

 

Interest income

 

(26,931

)

 

 

(19,708

)

 

 

(50,320

)

 

 

(39,897

)

Interest expense

 

82,165

 

 

 

83,978

 

 

 

159,041

 

 

 

170,682

 

Income tax expense

 

6,775

 

 

 

4,596

 

 

 

11,896

 

 

 

7,763

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

84,048

 

 

 

65,440

 

 

 

159,457

 

 

 

134,240

 

EBITDA

 

733,759

 

 

 

573,543

 

 

 

813,539

 

 

 

606,573

 

Other financial loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,212

 

 

 

 

Currency (gain) loss

 

(4,680

)

 

 

37,245

 

 

 

(3,370

)

 

 

62,852

 

Share based compensation expense

 

19,354

 

 

 

22,157

 

 

 

37,890

 

 

 

36,365

 

Adjusted EBITDA

$

748,433

 

 

$

632,945

 

 

$

853,271

 

 

$

705,790

 

 

The following tables reconcile net income (loss) attributable to Viking Holdings Ltd, the most directly comparable IFRS Accounting Standards measure, to Adjusted Net Income (Loss) attributable to Viking Holdings Ltd and diluted weighted-average ordinary shares and special shares outstanding, the most directly comparable IFRS Accounting Standards measure, to Adjusted Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025. Additionally, the following tables show the calculation of Adjusted EPS for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025.

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

June 30,

 

 

June 30,

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Viking Holdings Ltd

$

587,442

 

 

$

439,048

 

 

$

533,062

 

 

$

333,575

 

Impairment loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,212

 

 

 

 

Adjusted Net Income attributable to Viking Holdings Ltd

$

587,442

 

 

$

439,048

 

 

$

538,274

 

 

$

333,575

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

June 30,

 

 

June 30,

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-average ordinary shares and special shares outstanding - Diluted

 

448,074

 

 

 

445,549

 

 

 

447,888

 

 

 

445,308

 

Adjusted Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding

 

448,074

 

 

 

445,549

 

 

 

447,888

 

 

 

445,308

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

June 30,

 

 

June 30,

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

(in thousands, except Adjusted EPS)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted Net Income attributable to Viking Holdings Ltd

$

587,442

 

 

$

439,048

 

 

$

538,274

 

 

$

333,575

 

Adjusted Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding

 

448,074

 

 

 

445,549

 

 

 

447,888

 

 

 

445,308

 

Adjusted EPS

$

1.31

 

 

$

0.99

 

 

$

1.20

 

 

$

0.75

 

 

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The following table sets forth selected statistical and operating data on a consolidated basis:

 

Statistical and Operating Data

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vessels operated (a)

 

 

99

 

 

 

90

 

 

 

99

 

 

 

90

 

Passengers

 

 

249,999

 

 

 

224,643

 

 

 

369,756

 

 

 

328,125

 

PCDs

 

 

2,232,470

 

 

 

2,038,772

 

 

 

3,436,204

 

 

 

3,165,630

 

Capacity PCDs

 

 

2,364,226

 

 

 

2,131,907

 

 

 

3,634,927

 

 

 

3,324,274

 

Occupancy

 

 

94.4

%

 

 

95.6

%

 

 

94.5

%

 

 

95.2

%

Adjusted Gross Margin (in thousands)

 

$

1,438,943

 

 

$

1,236,923

 

 

$

2,156,095

 

 

$

1,850,266

 

Net Yield

 

$

645

 

 

$

607

 

 

$

627

 

 

$

584

 

Vessel operating expenses (in thousands)

 

$

442,325

 

 

$

377,658

 

 

$

799,793

 

 

$

687,606

 

Vessel operating expenses excluding fuel (in thousands)

 

$

380,918

 

 

$

334,518

 

 

$

697,019

 

 

$

602,753

 

Vessel operating expenses per Capacity PCD

 

$

187

 

 

$

177

 

 

$

220

 

 

$

207

 

Vessel operating expenses excluding fuel per Capacity PCD

 

$

161

 

 

$

157

 

 

$

192

 

 

$

181

 

 

(a)

Vessels operated includes chartered vessels.

 

 

The following table sets forth selected statistical and operating data for Viking River and for Viking Ocean:

 

Statistical and Operating Data

 

 

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Viking River

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Passengers

 

 

 

 

 

 

168,604

 

 

 

163,246

 

PCDs

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,296,703

 

 

 

1,266,976

 

Capacity PCDs

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,368,188

 

 

 

1,325,272

 

Occupancy

 

 

 

 

 

 

94.8

%

 

 

95.6

%

Adjusted Gross Margin (in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

$

855,526

 

 

$

768,432

 

Net Yield

 

 

 

 

 

$

660

 

 

$

607

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Viking Ocean

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Passengers

 

 

 

 

 

 

165,274

 

 

 

133,622

 

PCDs

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,799,067

 

 

 

1,610,785

 

Capacity PCDs

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,885,454

 

 

 

1,692,818

 

Occupancy

 

 

 

 

 

 

95.4

%

 

 

95.2

%

Adjusted Gross Margin (in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

$

1,067,572

 

 

$

887,545

 

Net Yield

 

 

 

 

 

$

593

 

 

$

551

 

 

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The following tables reconcile gross margin, the most directly comparable IFRS Accounting Standards measure, to Adjusted Gross Margin for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 on a consolidated basis and for Viking River and Viking Ocean:

 

Consolidated

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

June 30,

 

 

June 30,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total revenue

 

$

2,190,501

 

 

$

1,880,367

 

 

$

3,244,242

 

 

$

2,777,423

 

Total cruise operating expenses

 

 

(1,193,883

)

 

 

(1,021,102

)

 

 

(1,887,940

)

 

 

(1,614,763

)

Ship depreciation

 

 

(67,829

)

 

 

(56,151

)

 

 

(129,887

)

 

 

(114,043

)

Gross margin

 

 

928,789

 

 

 

803,114

 

 

 

1,226,415

 

 

 

1,048,617

 

Ship depreciation

 

 

67,829

 

 

 

56,151

 

 

 

129,887

 

 

 

114,043

 

Vessel operating

 

 

442,325

 

 

 

377,658

 

 

 

799,793

 

 

 

687,606

 

Adjusted Gross Margin

 

$

1,438,943

 

 

$

1,236,923

 

 

$

2,156,095

 

 

$

1,850,266

 

 

Viking River

 

 

 

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total revenue

 

 

 

 

 

$

1,379,849

 

 

$

1,235,802

 

Total cruise operating expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

(840,820

)

 

 

(745,508

)

Ship depreciation

 

 

 

 

 

 

(38,667

)

 

 

(36,027

)

Gross margin

 

 

 

 

 

 

500,362

 

 

 

454,267

 

Ship depreciation

 

 

 

 

 

 

38,667

 

 

 

36,027

 

Vessel operating

 

 

 

 

 

 

316,497

 

 

 

278,138

 

Adjusted Gross Margin

 

 

 

 

 

$

855,526

 

 

$

768,432

 

 

Viking Ocean

 

 

 

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total revenue

 

 

 

 

 

$

1,548,884

 

 

$

1,271,869

 

Total cruise operating expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

(850,158

)

 

 

(698,170

)

Ship depreciation

 

 

 

 

 

 

(69,328

)

 

 

(60,905

)

Gross margin

 

 

 

 

 

 

629,398

 

 

 

512,794

 

Ship depreciation

 

 

 

 

 

 

69,328

 

 

 

60,905

 

Vessel operating

 

 

 

 

 

 

368,846

 

 

 

313,846

 

Adjusted Gross Margin

 

 

 

 

 

$

1,067,572

 

 

$

887,545

 

 

The following table reconciles vessel operating expenses excluding fuel to vessel operating expenses, the most directly comparable IFRS Accounting Standards measure, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

June 30,

 

 

June 30,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vessel operating expenses

 

$

442,325

 

 

$

377,658

 

 

$

799,793

 

 

$

687,606

 

Fuel expense

 

 

(61,407

)

 

 

(43,140

)

 

 

(102,774

)

 

 

(84,853

)

Vessel operating expenses excluding fuel

 

$

380,918

 

 

$

334,518

 

 

$

697,019

 

 

$

602,753

 

 

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Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2025

Revenues

Consolidated

Total revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2026 increased by $310.1 million, or 16.5%, to $2,190.5 million from $1,880.4 million for the same period in 2025.

Cruise and land increased by $277.3 million, or 15.8%, to $2,032.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, from $1,755.2 million for the same period in 2025. Onboard and other increased by $32.8 million, or 26.2%, to $158.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, from $125.2 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 three months ended June 30, 2026 increased by $108.7 million, or 10.6%, to $1,130.4 million from $1,021.7 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 three months ended June 30, 2026 increased by $172.4 million, or 24.2%, to $885.3 million from $712.9 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 $52.8 million, or 13.2%, to $453.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, from $401.0 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 $55.3 million, or 22.8%, to $297.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, from $242.4 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 $64.6 million, or 17.1%, to $442.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, from $377.7 million for the same period in 2025. The increase was primarily due to growth in the fleet.

Selling and administration increased by $20.4 million, or 8.2%, to $268.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, from $248.3 million for the same period in 2025. The increase was primarily due to increases in employee costs, primarily due to an increase in Capacity PCDs for future seasons, office costs and professional fees.

Depreciation and amortization increased by $18.6 million, or 28.4%, to $84.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, from $65.4 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.

As a result of the foregoing, operating income was $643.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $545.5 million for the same period in 2025.

Non-operating Income (Expense)

Net interest expense decreased by $9.1 million to $55.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, from $64.3 million for the same period in 2025.

Currency gain (loss) increased by $41.9 million to a gain of $4.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, from a loss of $37.2 million for the same period in 2025. The increase is primarily due to natural offsets in 2026 between debt and cash holdings denominated in euros.

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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.

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As a result of the foregoing, operating income was $656.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $536.3 million for the same period in 2025.

Non-operating Income (Expense)

Net interest expense decreased by $22.1 million to $108.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, from $130.8 million for the same period in 2025, primarily due to a $12.9 million increase in capitalized interest related to ships and vessels under construction and a $10.4 million increase in interest income.

Currency gain (loss) increased by $66.3 million to a gain of $3.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, from a loss of $62.9 million for the same period in 2025. The increase is primarily due to natural offsets in 2026 between debt and cash holdings denominated in euros.

Other financial loss increased by $4.2 million to $5.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, from $1.1 million for the same period in 2025.

Income tax expense increased by $4.1 million to $11.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, from $7.8 million for the same period in 2025.

Net Income

Net income increased by $199.7 million to $533.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, from $333.8 million for the same period in 2025. The increase was primarily due to a $119.7 million increase in operating income, a $66.3 million increase in currency gain (loss) and a $22.1 million decrease in net interest expense due to the various factors described above.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity Management

Our liquidity requirements arise primarily from the need to fund working capital and capital expenditures for the expansion, refurbishment and maintenance of our fleet and to repay debt. Historically, we have obtained financing of up to 80% of our newbuild contract prices and issued debt and equity, when needed, to finance our cash needs and the growth of our business. Additionally, we collect significant deposits from bookings, which are recorded as deferred revenue and are recognized as revenue generally pro rata over the cruise period.

As of June 30, 2026, we had $3,985.4 million in cash and cash equivalents and a working capital deficit of $1,179.1 million. The working capital deficit included $5,040.9 million of deferred revenue. As of June 30, 2026, we also had a revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”), which is undrawn and provides for the borrowing of up to an aggregate principal amount of $1.0 billion. We believe existing cash and cash equivalents and cash flows from operations and financing activities will continue to be sufficient to fund our operating activities and cash commitments for at least the next 12 months. Our liquidity requirements depend on several factors, many of which are beyond our control, as further described in our filings with the SEC.

Our liquidity requirements also include operating expenses, which have been impacted by elevated levels of inflation. We closely monitor costs and are cost conscious in managing our operations. We may work with multiple suppliers or source items from different markets to take advantage of cost competition. We may also look for opportunities to thoughtfully substitute lower cost alternatives, without compromising the quality of the guest experience. Where we anticipate elevated costs may be more sustained, we may enter into contracts with suppliers to lock in rates, such as for our river fuel. We are also strategic in the duration of our contracts to provide flexibility to take advantage of cost declines when they occur.

We collect a significant amount of deposits for cruise bookings from our customers well in advance of their cruise dates. Credit card and electronic transfer transactions that settle quickly are classified as cash and cash equivalents. Other credit card receivables are included in accounts and other receivables. We rely on multiple credit card processors for collection of customer funds for future cruises. Credit card processors can limit the funds they remit to us if they determine that they need to increase their reserve requirements on credit card processing activities, which could reduce our cash and cash equivalents and negatively impact our liquidity position.

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Sources and Uses of Cash

Set forth below is a summary of our cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025:

 

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

June 30,

 

(in thousands)

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Data

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash flow from operating activities

 

$

1,131,299

 

 

$

1,058,566

 

Net cash flow used in investing activities

 

 

(1,222,184

)

 

 

(789,767

)

Net cash flow from (used in) financing activities

 

 

264,243

 

 

 

(161,681

)

Change in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

173,358

 

 

 

107,118

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

 

2,784

 

 

 

8,223

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

$

176,142

 

 

$

115,341

 

 

Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities

Net cash flow from operating activities increased by $72.7 million to $1,131.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $1,058.6 million for the same period in 2025. The increase was primarily due to a $119.7 million increase in operating income and a $105.6 million increase in cash flow from deferred revenue. Other changes primarily relate to timing differences in cash receipts and payments for various operating assets and liabilities.

Net Cash Flow used in Investing Activities

Net cash flow used in investing activities increased by $432.4 million to $1,222.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $789.8 million for the same period in 2025, primarily due to a $452.4 million increase in capital expenditures.

Net Cash Flow from (used in) Financing Activities

Net cash flow from financing activities increased by $425.9 million to an inflow of $264.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to an outflow of $161.7 million for the same period in 2025. The increase was primarily due to a $366.3 million increase in proceeds from financing both the Viking Yidun and the Viking Mira in 2026 compared to only one ship, the Viking Vesta, in 2025, and $55.2 million in lower debt repayments.

Debt Obligations and Material Capital Commitments

The table below summarizes our material commitments, based on contractual undiscounted cash flows as of June 30, 2026:

 

 

Total

 

 

Remainder of 2026

 

 

2027-2028

 

 

2029-2030

 

 

2031 - forward

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Debt obligations (1)

$

7,905,035

 

 

$

281,250

 

 

$

1,756,098

 

 

$

1,697,484

 

 

$

4,170,203

 

Shipbuilding obligations (2)

 

5,028,101

 

 

 

582,987

 

 

 

1,971,904

 

 

 

2,015,985

 

 

 

457,225

 

Vessel charter obligations (3)

 

200,385

 

 

 

21,256

 

 

 

81,144

 

 

 

64,942

 

 

 

33,043

 

Total

$

13,133,521

 

 

$

885,493

 

 

$

3,809,146

 

 

$

3,778,411

 

 

$

4,660,471

 

(1) Debt obligations include principal and estimated interest payments. Debt obligations denominated in euros are based on the euro to U.S. dollar exchange rate as of June 30, 2026, which was 1.14. Debt obligations denominated in Chinese yuans are based on the Chinese yuan to U.S. dollar exchange rate as of June 30, 2026, which was 0.15. Debt obligations are presented gross of debt transaction costs of $193.5 million. Our debt obligations mature at various dates through 2040 and bear interest at fixed and variable rates. Future interest on variable rate debt as of June 30, 2026 is calculated based upon interest rates ranging from 5.37% to 5.48%. See Note 9 in the interim condensed consolidated financial statements for further information about our debt obligations.

(2) Shipbuilding obligations include amounts payable for newbuilding agreements and amendments that were effective as of June 30, 2026. Our shipbuilding contracts are in euros and the amounts above are based on the euro to U.S. dollar exchange rate as of June 30, 2026, which was 1.14. As we make payments towards our newbuilds, our shipbuilding obligations are reduced. See “— Newbuilding Program” for additional information about our shipbuilding obligations and any related financing.

(3) Vessel charter obligations represent remaining amounts contractually committed for leased vessels and ships, excluding renewal options not yet exercised. Vessel charter obligations include payments for both asset and service components of the charters. The lease agreement for the Viking Mississippi includes variable amounts, which are subject to change based on actual operating expenses.

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We also have covenants in our debt agreements that generally restrict the amount of funds that can be transferred from VCL and its restricted subsidiaries to the Company to a basket, which is calculated based on a cumulative earnings metric. See Note 9 in the interim condensed consolidated financial statements for further information about our debt agreements.

Newbuilding Program

Newbuilds increase our potential number of berths and Capacity PCDs. Each Longship has 190 berths and certain of our river vessels are Longship-like, but are designed to be able to navigate smaller rivers and have fewer berths. Each ocean ship has 930 or 998 berths and each new ocean ship will have 998 berths. Each expedition ship has 378 berths. The Viking Mississippi has 386 berths.

We generally have a variety of alternatives to finance our newbuilds. When we acquire options for newbuilds, we have no contractual or financial obligation to the shipyard until a contract for a newbuild is signed subject to certain conditions.

River Newbuilds and Charters

A summary of the river newbuilding program as of June 30, 2026 is outlined below. The aggregate contract price of our river vessels on order listed in the table below was $680.3 million, based on the euro to U.S. dollar exchange rate as of June 30, 2026, which was 1.14. In July 2026, we took delivery of the Viking Dagur, a Longship.

 

River Vessels

Number of
Vessels

Expected Delivery

Longships

5

2026

Longships

4

2027

Longship-Douro

1

2027

Longships

4

2028

Total

14

 

 

As of June 30, 2026, we had secured the following options for additional river vessels:

 

River Vessels - Options

Number of
Vessels

Expected Delivery

Option Exercise Date

Longships

4

2029

September 2026

Longships

4

2030

September 2027

Longships

4

2031

September 2028

Longships

4

2032

September 2029

 

As of June 30, 2026, we had entered into raw materials agreements for six river vessels that will operate in Egypt. We expect these vessels to be delivered between 2026 and 2028. In August 2026, we took delivery of the Viking Ptah, a river vessel that will operate in Egypt.

In 2025, we entered into charter agreements for two 80-berth river vessels traveling through India for the 2027 through 2035 seasons and the 2028 through 2036 seasons, respectively. We have options to extend the charters for three additional seasons.

Ocean Newbuilds

A summary of the ocean newbuilding program as of June 30, 2026 is outlined below. During the second quarter of 2026, the shipbuilding agreements for Ship XXI and Ship XXII became effective after we entered into SACE Financing. The aggregate contract price of our ocean ships on order listed in the table below was $5,293.6 million, based on the euro to U.S. dollar exchange rate as of June 30, 2026, which was 1.14. We have obtained financing for all ships, as described below.

 

Ocean Ships

Expected Delivery

Viking Libra

2026

Viking Astrea

2027

Viking Lyra

2028

Viking Vega

2028

Viking Leda

2029

Ship XIX

2029

Ship XX

2030

Ship XXI

2030

Ship XXII

2031

 

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We previously entered into loan agreements for the nine ocean ships described above, including agreements entered into in the second quarter of 2026 for Ship XXI and Ship XXII. These loans are for up to 80% of each newbuild’s contract price, including certain change orders, and 100% of the Export Credit Agency premium, and will be available for drawdown in U.S. dollars. SACE SpA, which manages the official export credit guarantee scheme on behalf and for account of the Italian Government, provided the lenders with an insurance policy covering 100% of the principal and interest of the facility amount. The interest rates for the loans are fixed. The loans are due in 12 years through 24 consecutive, semiannual, equal installments, the first of which is generally due six months after the drawdown at delivery. The Company, VCL and Viking Ocean Cruises II Ltd have jointly and severally guaranteed all of these loan agreements.

 

As of June 30, 2026, we had secured the following options for additional ocean ships:

 

Ocean Ships - Options

Expected Delivery

Option Exercise Date

Ship XXIII

2032

July 2026

Ship XXIV

2032

July 2026

Ship XXV

2033

July 2027

Ship XXVI

2033

July 2027

Ship XXVII

2034

December 2027

Ship XXVIII

2034

December 2027

 

Subsequent to June 30, 2026, we exercised our options for Ship XXIII and Ship XXIV, which are both scheduled for delivery in 2032.

Expedition Newbuilds

In 2026, we entered into shipbuilding contracts for the ships outlined below subject to certain financing and other conditions. If the financing conditions are not met by September 30, 2026, these contracts can be terminated by us or the shipyard.

 

Expedition Ships

Expected
Delivery

Expedition Ship III

2030

Expedition Ship IV

2031

 

Undrawn Borrowing Facilities

We have obtained SACE Financing for nine ocean ships, for which amounts will be drawn down upon the delivery of each ship.

Revolving Credit Facility

The Revolving Credit Facility provides for the borrowing of up to an aggregate principal amount of $1.0 billion. The Revolving Credit Facility matures on November 14, 2030. The obligations of VCL under the Revolving Credit Facility are (1) guaranteed by VHL and certain of VCL’s subsidiaries and (2) secured by VCL’s rights under an intercompany loan agreement with VRC AG, which, in turn, is secured by mortgages over the following river vessels: Viking Odin, Viking Idun, Viking Freya, Viking Njord, Viking Eistla, Viking Bestla, Viking Embla, Viking Aegir, Viking Skadi, Viking Bragi, Viking Tor, Viking Var, Viking Forseti, Viking Rinda, Viking Jarl, Viking Atla, Viking Gullveig, Viking Ingvi and Viking Alsvin. As of June 30, 2026, no amounts were drawn on the Revolving Credit Facility.

Guarantors of the Unsecured Notes

As a result of VHL’s guarantee of certain financial obligations, including VCL’s 7.000% Senior Notes due 2029, 9.125% Senior Notes due 2031 and 5.875% Senior Notes due 2033 (collectively, the “Unsecured Notes”), our reporting obligations may be satisfied with financial information of VHL so long as we also provide the information that would be required by SEC Rule 13-01 of Regulation S-X.

Our assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and other comprehensive income either exist at or are primarily generated by the subsidiaries that issue or guarantee the Unsecured Notes. Accordingly, we meet the criteria in Rule 13-01 of Regulation S-X to omit the summarized financial information for the assets and liabilities and operating results of the issuer and guarantors of the Unsecured Notes from our disclosures.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and operating results require our management to make judgments, assumptions and estimates that affect the amounts reported. For a discussion of our significant accounting policies and estimates, refer to the 2025 audited annual consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report and Note 2 of this Report.

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

For a discussion of our market risks, refer to our Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk section in our Annual Report. There have been no material changes to our exposure to market risks since the date of our Annual Report.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

From time to time, we may be involved in various claims and legal proceedings related to claims arising out of our operations. We are not currently involved in any legal proceedings that, either individually or in the aggregate, are expected to have a material adverse effect on our business or financial position.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes to our risk factors from those reported in our Annual Report.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

None.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 5. Other Information

None.

Item 6. Exhibits

None.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: August 19, 2026

 

Viking Holdings Ltd

 

By:

 

/s/ Linh Banh

Name:

 

Linh Banh

Title:

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

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