Viking has been recognized on the annual TIME100 List honoring companies making an extraordinary impact around the world.

Viking was recognized in the “Disrupters” category, highlighting companies that are redefining industries and challenging conventional approaches.

Viking also was named to the TIME100 Companies: Industry Leaders list for Travel & Tourism, which highlights the 10 most influential companies shaping the sector in 2026.

“To be recognized by TIME as one of the world’s most influential companies is an incredible honor,” Torstein Hagen, Chairman and CEO of Viking, said in a press release.

“Ever since our humble beginnings in 1997, we have always done things differently in the travel industry,” he said. “We focus on the destination, and we do not try to be all things to all people.”

To assemble the list, TIME polled its global network of contributors and correspondents, as well as outside experts.

Then, TIME editors evaluated nominations on key factors, including impact, innovation, ambition and success. The result is a diverse group of businesses helping chart an essential path forward.

“We are proud that our contrarian approach continues to resonate with our guests, the industry and prestigious publications like TIME, as we continue to grow thoughtfully and stay true to what makes Viking different,” Hagen said.

The announcement adds to a growing list of accolades for Viking. Viking was rated No. 1 for Oceans and No. 1 for Rivers by Condé Nast Traveler for the fifth consecutive year in the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards.

Viking also is rated a “World’s Best” by Travel + Leisure – no other travel company has simultaneously received such honors by both publications. Viking has more than 450 awards to its name.

                                                          About Viking

Viking is a global leader in experiential travel with a fleet of more than 100 ships, exploring 21 rivers, five oceans and all seven continents.

Designed for curious travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers experiences “For The Thinking Person.”

Photos courtesy of Viking

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