News and Updates

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 16:05 departure to Egilsay and Wyre is no longer under review and will sail as scheduled

We would like to advise passengers that the 16:05 departure to Egilsay and Wyre is no longer under review and will sail as scheduled

We regret to advise passengers that all Nordic Sea services on Friday 6th March are cancelled.

This is to ensure the vessel can travel to refit in a suitable weather window.

All affected passengers have been contacted.

We would like to advise customers that Saturday’s sailing to Eday, Sanday and Stronsay on the Nordic Sea has been cancelled

This is because the vessel will be departing for refit on Saturday

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 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 until Saturday 7th March.

We are happy to announce that our summer timetables from the 3rd May – 27th September 2026 are now open for bookings through our offices or online booking system.

We are happy to announce that our summer timetables from the 3rd May – 27th September 2026 are now open for bookings through our offices or online booking system.

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