Viking Line reported first-quarter 2026 sales of EUR 84.6 million, down from EUR 87.3 million last year.
Operating result was EUR -18.8 million (EUR -18.0 million), while pre-tax loss improved to EUR -19.5 million from EUR -22.0 million. Net result also improved to EUR -19.5 million.
Passenger volumes remained broadly stable at 763,080 (767,353), while cargo units declined to 34,323 from 36,352.
Market share reached 31.5% across the company’s traffic area. In Finland–Sweden traffic, Viking Line held 57.2%, while Finland–Estonia rose to 23.6%.
The quarter was affected by a severe ice winter, cautious consumer demand and higher energy market volatility. VIKING GRACE underwent an extensive drydocking, with group investments totalling EUR 7.9 million.
Due to uncertainty over fuel prices and market conditions, Viking Line has withdrawn its previous full-year guidance for 2026.