Our Inter-Island ferries operate between Orkney's mainland and thirteen beautiful island destinations.

We would like to advise customers that the 1515 and 1645 sailings from Shapinsay and return tomorrow are under review

This is due to forecasted weather conditions

An update will be provided tomorrow morning

Please be advised that there is also a chance of disruption to this service on Saturday 3^rd January

We would like to advise customers that the North Ronaldsay service on Saturday 3rd January is under review.

This is due to forecasted conditions, and a decision will be made on Friday afternoon - alternative options will be considered at this time, if necessary.

Updates will be posted as soon as they are available. Anyone with a booking will be sent a text and/or email.

We would like to advise passengers that the 12:30, 16:00 and 18:15 sailings from Pierowall to Papa Westray tomorrow have been cancelled

On Saturday 3rd January, the 07:40 and 09:15 sailings are cancelled

The 16:25 and 18:15 sailings are under review

This is due to forecasted weather conditions

We would like to advise customers that the 18:00 departure from Stromness to Graemsay/Moaness is under review.

This is due to forecasted weather & tidal conditions.

Updates will be provided when available.

For more information, please visit our website & social media feeds.

We would like to advise passengers that the afternoon sailing to Westray on Wednesday 31st December will be operating at the following times.

Depart Kirkwall – 13:00

Arrive Westray – 14:25

Depart Westray – 14:35

Arrive Kirkwall – 16:00

This is due to the forecasted weather conditions.

For more information, please visit our website and social media channels.

We would like to advise passengers that the afternoon sailing to Sanday on Wednesday 31st December will be operating at the following times.

Depart Kirkwall – 13:20

Arrive Sanday – 14:45

Depart Sanday – 14:55

Arrive Kirkwall – 16:20

This is due to the forecasted weather conditions.

We would like to advise passengers that the 14:30 Nordic Sea departure is under review.

This is due to forecasted weather conditions.

Updates will be provided when available.

For more information, please visit our website & social media channels.

Over the festive period our offices will be open for bookings and assistance, however hours of operation will change.

KIRKWALL OFFICE

• Monday 22nd December: 07:00 – 17:00
• Tuesday 23rd December: 07:00 - 17:00
• Wednesday 24th December: 07:00 - 15:00*
• Thursday 25th & Friday 26th December: Closed
• Saturday 27th December: 09:00 – 12:00 / 13:00 – 15:00
• Sunday 28th December: 09:00 - 15:00
• Monday 29th December: 09:00 – 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00*
• Tuesday 30th December: 09:00 – 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00*
• Wednesday 31st December: 09:00 – 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00*
• Thursday 1st & Friday 2nd January: Closed
• Saturday 3rd January: 09:00 – 12:00 / 13:00 – 15:00*
• Sunday 4th January: 09:00 - 15:00

HOUTON OFFICE

• Monday 22nd December: 07:30 - 15:30
• Tuesday 23rd December: 07:30 - 12:00
• Wednesday 24th - Sunday 28th December: Closed
• Monday 29th December: 09:00 - 17:00
• Tuesday 30th December: 09:00 - 17:00
• Wednesday 31st December: 09:00 - 17:00
• Thursday 1st - Sunday 4th January: Closed

TINGWALL OFFICE

• Monday 22nd December: 08:00 - 17:00
• Tuesday 23rd December: 08:00 - 17:00
• Wednesday 24th December: 08:00 - 15:00*
• Thursday 25th - Sunday 28th December: Closed
• Monday 29th December: 09:00 – 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00
• Tuesday 30th December: 09:00 – 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00
• Wednesday 31st December: 09:00 – 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00
• Thursday 1st - Sunday 4th January: Closed

* - Opening hours may be extended in the event of disruptions

All offices will be open as per normal opening hours from Monday 5th January 2026.

The Met Office have issued a weather warning for snow and ice across the Highlands and Islands over the new year period.

Please be aware that this may cause disruption to sailings if crew are unable to travel to access the vessels safely or pier staff are unable to access piers.

Updates will be provided when received.

Schedule for Christmas Period as below:

North Ronaldsay

Over the Christmas period Tuesday flights will go as scheduled on the 23^rd & 30^th December, and the 6^th January. The gather for flights will remain as normal.

Our vessels will sail as scheduled (weather permitting) on Saturday 27^th December and Saturday 3^rd January.

Due to the bank holidays, the gather for these sailings will now be on Wednesday 24^th and Wednesday 31^st December between 08:00 and 12:00.

Papa Westray

There will be no sailings to Papa Westray on the 26^th December and 2^nd January due to the bank holiday.

Sailings will go ahead as scheduled (weather permitting) on the 23^rd & 30^th December and 6^th January. The gather for these sailings will remain as normal.

We would like to advise that the Nordic Sea will be providing a foot passenger service to Eday Sanday and Stronsay over the winter months.

The timetable is available here or in our Kirkwall Office, and can be booked online or over the phone.

This service will run from Monday 29th December - Saturday 31st January*.

*Please note that the service does not run on the 1st or 2nd January