News and Updates

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 18^th

We would like to advise passengers that booking is recommended.

We would like to advise customers that all sailings between Pierowall and Papa Westray tomorrow are under review

This is due to forecasted weather conditions

This will be reviewed and updated tomorrow morning before any scheduled sailings are due to take place

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

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 15^th and all departures on Monday 16^th 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.

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 customers that the Nordic Sea timetables to Eday, Sanday and Stronsay from 28th March to 2nd May have now been released.

There are some changes to the timetable, and these can be viewed on our website at orkneyferries.co.uk/timetables

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 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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