- HOUTON/FLOTTA/LYNESS SERVICE UPDATE – REFIT PERIOD05/03/2026 11:31
We would like to advise customers that due to MV Hoy Head going for refit, MV Thorsvoe will be on the route from Saturday 7th March for approximately 3 weeks.
This will mean that there will be a reduction of available vehicle capacity onboard and we would advise booking in advance where possible to secure space.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
- AMENDMENT -ROUSAY, EGILSAY & WYRE SERVICE - SUNDAY 15TH & MONDAY 16TH MARCH15/03/2026 09:48
We regret to advise that all morning departures to and from Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre on Sunday 15th March are cancelled.
All afternoon departures on Sunday 15th and all departures on Monday 16th on this service will be operated by MV Toplander.
This is due a propeller issue on the MV Eynhallow.
We would like to advise passengers that booking is recommended.
- WESTRAY SERVICE - SATURDAY 2ND MAY24/02/2026 10:47
We would like to advise passengers that the 07:20 Westray service on Saturday 2nd May will operate to the following schedule.
Depart Kirkwall 06:40
Arrive Westray 08:05
Depart Westray 08:15
Arrive Kirkwall 09:40
This is to accommodate Westray rugby players attending Rugby Sevens in Kirkwall.
All affected passengers have been contacted.
- ROUSAY, EGILSAY & WYRE SERVICE – TUESDAY 17TH MARCH15/03/2026 11:37
We would like to advise that all services on Tuesday 17th will be operated by MV Toplander & Northerly Marine Services.
The MV Eynhallow is undergoing repairs and is expected to be back in service on Wednesday 18th
We would like to advise passengers that booking is recommended.
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