Travel Updates
There are multiple travel updates for our services.
  • NORDIC SEA SERVICE – THURSDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER
    17/09/2025 13:53

    We would like to advise passengers that all sailings tomorrow on the MV Nordic Sea are now cancelled

    This is due to forecasted weather and tidal conditions

  • PIEROWALL / PAPA WESTRAY SERVICE – THURSDAY 18th SEPTEMBER
    17/09/2025 13:30

    We would like to advise customers that all sailings between Pierowall and Papa Westray on Thursday 18th September are under review.

    This is due to forecasted weather conditions.

    Updates will be provided as forecasts progress.

  • SANDAY SERVICE – THURSDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER AFTERNOON SAILING
    17/09/2025 08:30

    We would like to advise customers that the 15:00 sailing to Sanday and the subsequent return are under review

    This is due to the forecasted weather conditions.

    A final decision will be made tomorrow morning.

  • NORDIC SEA SERVICE - FRIDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER
    11/09/2025 09:11

    We would like to advise customers that the route of the Nordic Sea service on Friday the 26th September has been changed.

    Timings will now be as follows-

    Depart Kirkwall: 1330

    Depart Eday: 1450

    Depart Sanday: 1510

    Depart Stronsay: 1540

    Arrive Kirkwall: 1715

    This is to facilitate the Ferry Replacement programme phase 1 community consultation in the isles.

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

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