Welcome to Orkney Ferries

Our 9 dedicated Inter-Island ferries operate between Orkney's mainland and thirteen beautiful island destinations. If travelling by car, we advise you make vehicle reservations. You can view our up-to-date Online Timetables or Published Timetables. Foot passengers can travel on all ferries and can puchase tickets onboard. Keep track of our ferries' speed and direction.

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Saturday 29th July - Rousay/Egilsay/Wyre Service

21/7/2017 17:00

Due to a pilgrimage to Egilsay on the 29th July it is expected that there will be limited

Changes to Graemsay and Moaness Services - Saturday 22 July 2017 - Stromness Shopping Week

18/7/2017 16:45

Due to Stromness Shopping Week on Saturday 22 July 2017 sailings to Graemsay and Hoy (Moaness) have been changed. Please click on link below for sailing times.

Saturday 26 August 2017 – Rousay/Egilsay/Wyre Service

11/7/2017 11:25

Due to the Rousay Lap and also an event on Egilsay on the above date it is expected that there will be limited space available therefore all customers are advised to book in advance tel: 01856 751360.

Amendment to MV Graemsay Service - Friday 8 September 2017

6/7/2017 13:45

To enable residents from Graemsay to attend a Science Festival in Hoy on Friday 8th September, the scheduled MV Graemsay sailing departing Moaness at 22:00 will call into Graemsay first on the way back to Stromness.

Change to Outer North Isles Sailings - Friday 4 & Saturday 5 August 2017 - Sanday Show

2/7/2017 06:00

Due to the Sanday Show on Friday 4 August 2017 sailings to the Outer North Isles on Friday 4 August and Saturday 5 August have been changed. Please click on link below for sailing times.

Changes to Sailings - Saturday 12 August 2017 - County Show in Kirkwall

2/7/2017 06:00

Due to the County Show on Saturday 12 August 2017 sailings have been altered as follows. Please click on link below for sailing times.

Change to Shapinsay Services - Tuesday 8 August 2017

2/7/2017 06:00

Due to the Shapinsay Show on Tuesday 8 August 2017 sailings to Shapinsay have been changed. Please click on link below for sailing times.

Change to Outer North Isles Sailings - Saturday 29 July 2017

1/7/2017 09:00

Due to the Westray Regatta on Saturday 29 July 2017 sailings to the Outer North Isles have been changed. Please click on link below for sailing times.

Kirkwall Pier - Flood Defence Works

3/5/2017 11:15

Due to flood defence work around the pierhead area and Orkney Ferries Offices please note:

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