Viking River Cruises

Viking River Cruises, established in 1997 by Torstein Hagen in St. Petersburg, Russia, has grown to become a leading river cruise line. The company expanded its fleet by acquiring KD River Cruises in Europe in 2000, making it the largest river cruise operator at that time. In 2024, Viking Holdings filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States, marking a significant milestone in its growth. The company is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol VIK. Viking Holdings offers a range of river, ocean, and expedition cruises, operating a fleet of over 90 vessels. The company is backed by private equity firm TPG and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments).