Travel Updates
There are multiple travel updates for our services.
  • In response to customer feedback, and to facilitate onward travel from Westray we have replaced the 07:30 departure with a 07:00 and a 08:00 departure on the above route.

    The sailing times will be as follows:

    • Depart Pierowall 0700
    • Arrive Papa Westray 0725
    • Depart Papa Westray 0730
    • Arrive Pierowall 0755
    • Depart Pierowall 0800
    • Arrive Papa Westray 0820
    • Depart Papa Westray 0825
    • Arrive Pierowall 0850

    For more information on our timetables, please see Orkney Ferries | Timetables and Fares

  • We would like to advise customers that the Nordic Sea will be providing an additional foot passenger service between Kirkwall and Stronsay, Sanday & Eday from the 2nd June to 28th September.

    The timetable for this service can be found here - Orkney Ferries | Timetables and Fares

    All passengers wishing to use this service must book and make payment in advance of travel.

  • We are pleased to be able to offer three late sailings over the summer period for Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre

    These are scheduled for Saturday 14th June, Saturday 12th July and Saturday 9th August.

    Sailing times will be as follows:

    - Depart Rousay 22:00
    - Depart Tingwall 22:35
    - Depart Rousay 23:10 – on request
    - Depart Wyre 23:20 – on request
    - Depart Egilsay 23:40 – on request
    - Arrive Rousay 23:55

    On request sailings must be booked and paid in advance either over the phone or online.

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