VIKING has sold most of next year as the company continues to expand its fleet.
On Tuesday, the cruise line has already sold 55%of the capacity next year, and Torstein Hagen’s chairman and CEO talked about the company’s two -quarter earnings phone on Tuesday. This year’s capacity was effectively sold to 96%.
45%of the 2026 River Cruises capacity is $ 1.55 billion in advance reservations, while 64%of the Ocean cruise capacity is almost $ 2 billion.
The Vikings completed $ 3.9 billion in reservations as of August 10, 13%, 13% compared to the 2025 season. Passengers bought $ 5.6 billion in reservations in 2025.
The president and CFO Leah Talactac said, “Our positive exercise is reflected by pre -booking, and 96%of the core products already sold in 2025 and 55%in 2026.
Cruise Line’s total sales amounted to $ 18.8 billion, an increase of 18.5%year -on -year, or $ 293 million.
The growth of three new river vessels and Viking fleet, which includes one marine vessel, has increased its capacity almost 9% over the second quarter. Compared to 2024, the operating capacity of 2025 is 12% higher, and it will increase 9% in 2026 compared to this year.
Viking fleet expansion
The Vikings are expected to deliver six river vessels this year and add to 85 river vessels. There are 12 marine vessels and 2 expedition lines on this route. The cruise line plans to add 11 marine vessels by 2031. The Company is expected to add 27 river lines by 2028, including two additional river vessels in this year.
“Our river strategy is based on the selective expansion that focuses on the destination that is consistent with the Viking brand and the destination that resonates with the curiosity and culturally curious travelers.” “This means to deepen our existence in an expensive area that goes beyond well -traveled European lines.”
The line will debut in the Brama Putra River in India in 2027. Hagen said that the journey has already been sold out.
“India is not big, but this adds is not about volume, and we can provide more ways for loyal guests who can enrich portfolios and explore the world by providing a destination -centered journey full of cultural destination for our guests.”
