Travel Updates
There are multiple travel updates for our services.
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • We regret to inform passengers that there will be a delay in return of the Nordic Sea from refit.

    Updates will be provided as soon as they are available.

    All sailings from 28th March to 3rd April currently have been cancelled.

    For the latest updates, head to our website or social media feeds.

  • We would like to advise passengers of the possibility of disruption across all services on Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th March.

    This is due to forecasted weather conditions.

  • We would like to advise passengers that the 07:40 service to Eday and Sanday on Tuesday 24th March is under review.

    This is due to the forecasted weather conditions.

  • We would like to advise passengers that the departure from Kirkwall to Westray on Tuesday 31st March has been brought forward by 30 minutes, this is to accommodate a funeral in Westray.

    The amended sailing times are below

    Depart Kirkwall 13:00

    Arrive Westray 14:25

    Depart Westray 15:15

    The subsequent departure and arrival times from Papa Westray and Westray remain unchanged

    Depart Papa Westray 1600

    Arrive Westray 1745

    Depart Westray 1755

    Arrive Kirkwall 1920

Explore Orkney's Islands

Select your island destination
Timetables and availability

Book a Ferry

If you know when and where you want to travel, our booking system makes it easy to arrange your trip online. Simply click Book Now and register for an account to get started. If you are unsure of travel options or still exploring possible destinations, you can use the section above to search timetables and availability before booking.