- PAPA WESTRAY SERVICE - TUESDAY 7TH APRIL06/04/2026 09:39
We would like to advise customers that tomorrow’s cargo sailing to Papa Westray is under
This is due to forecasted weather conditions
An update will be provided tomorrow morning
- GRAEMSAY SERVICE REFIT – THURSDAY 2ND TO SUNDAY 19TH APRIL30/03/2026 10:32
We would like to advise, MV Graemsay will be on annual refit from Thursday 2nd to Sunday 19th April.
During this time, we have chartered Northerly Marine Services and we would recommend booking in advance as passenger numbers on this service are limited to 12.
To increase capacity, we have added additional sailings, these are on request and must be booked online or through the office at least one hour before departure from Stromness.
Additional sailing times can be seen on our Graemsay refit timetable available on our website https://www.orkneyferries.co.uk/timetables
Larger freight items for cargo sailings will be on request, and will need to be booked through the office.
- 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 10th April currently have been cancelled.
For the latest updates, head to our website or social media feeds.
- 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.
- MOANESS PM SERVICE – TUESDAY 7TH APRIL06/04/2026 11:32
We would like to advise customers that all afternoon sailings to and from Moaness on Tuesday 7th April are under review.
The sailings will depart Stromness as scheduled, however berthing in Moaness is not guaranteed based on current weather and tidal forecasts.
Graemsay sailings are unaffected.
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