Cruise operator Viking shares rise 9% in New York debut

Viking Holdings Ltd is an experiential travel company. The Company offers meaningful travel experiences on all seven continents in all three categories of the cruise industry - river, ocean, and expedition cruising. Its cruise line offers experiences on all seven continents with itineraries across five oceans, 21 rivers and five lakes, and a focus primarily on destinations in Europe and the Mediterranean, rather than the Caribbean. It provides destination-focused itineraries for curious travelers, with each journey including a shore excursion in every port and an onboard and onshore enrichment program that provides deep immersion in the destination through performances of music and art, cooking demonstrations, informative port talks and carefully selected guest lecturers. Its onboard amenities include a restaurant, bar and lounge, a library, and an expansive sun deck. It has a fleet of over 92 small, state-of-the-art ships, which the Company view as floating hotels.