- NORTH RONALDSAY SERVICE – SATURDAY 28TH/SUNDAY 29TH MARCH27/03/2026 13:33
We regret to advise that tomorrow’s cargo service to North Ronaldsay has been cancelled
This is due to forecasted weather conditions
There is a possibility for a cargo sailing on Sunday 29th March, however this is under review
- STRONSAY/SANDAY/EDAY SERVICE - SATURDAY 28TH MARCH27/03/2026 13:02
We regret to advise passengers that the 07:00 service to Stronsay, Sanday & Eday on Saturday 28th March has been cancelled.
This is due to forecasted adverse weather conditions.
All affected passengers have been contacted.
- HOUTON/FLOTTA/LYNESS SERVICE UPDATE – SATURDAY 28TH MARCH27/03/2026 13:20
We are pleased to advise, MV Hoy Head has completed their refit and will return to service on Saturday 28th March.
We would like to thank our customers for your patience and understanding while we completed the essential maintenance.
- WESTRAY SERVICE - SATURDAY 2ND MAY24/02/2026 10:47
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.
- NORDIC SEA SERVICE – REFIT PERIOD20/03/2026 12:35
We regret to inform passengers that there will be a delay in return of the Nordic Sea from refit.
Updates will be provided as soon as they are available.
All sailings from 28th March to 3rd April currently have been cancelled.
For the latest updates, head to our website or social media feeds.
- WESTRAY/PAPA WESTRAY SERVICE - TUESDAY 31ST MARCH23/03/2026 11:52
We would like to advise passengers that the departure from Kirkwall to Westray on Tuesday 31st March has been brought forward by 30 minutes, this is to accommodate a funeral in Westray.
The amended sailing times are below
Depart Kirkwall 13:00
Arrive Westray 14:25
Depart Westray 15:15
The subsequent departure and arrival times from Papa Westray and Westray remain unchanged
Depart Papa Westray 1600
Arrive Westray 1745
Depart Westray 1755
Arrive Kirkwall 1920
- ADVANCE DISRUPTION WARNING – SATURDAY 28TH to MONDAY 30th MARCH27/03/2026 13:39
We would like to advise passengers of the possibility of disruption across all services from Saturday 28th to Monday 30th March.
This is due to forecasted weather conditions.
Further updates will be posted on our website, social media profiles, and telegram channel.
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