Travel Updates
There are multiple travel updates for our services.
  • We would like to advise customers that tomorrow's 16:20 departure to Westray is under review

    This is due to forecasted weather conditions

    An update will be provided tomorrow morning

  • We would like to advise passengers that the 13:30 Nordic Sea departure is now under review.

    This is due to forecasted adverse weather conditions.

    Updates will be provided when available.

    For more information, please visit our website and social media channels

  • We would like to advise customers that tomorrow afternoon’s 16:40 sailing to and from Sanday is under review.

    This is due to forecasted weather conditions.

    An update will be provided when available.

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

  • We would like to advise customers that tomorrow’s cargo sailing to Papa Westray is under review.

    This is due to forecasted weather conditions.

    An update will be provided tomorrow morning.

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

  • We would like to advise passengers that all services between Pierowall & Papa Westray are now under review

    This is due to forecasted wind conditions.

    Updates will be provided when available.

    For more information, please visit our website & social media channels.

  • We regret to advise passengers that today’s 18:00 sailing to Moaness has been cancelled.

    This is due to the forecasted weather and swell conditions.

    The sailing to Graemsay remains unaffected.

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

  • We regret to advise customers that after further investigation of the reported engine issues on the Hoy Head, repairs are now anticipated to take an additional week with an expected return to service by the 22nd December.

    This means that the Thorsvoe will be in service for an additional week and capacity will be reduced.

    We have contacted all passengers whose bookings have been affected by the change in vessel.

    Bookings for the week commencing 15th December are open for online and over the phone bookings and we recommend those travelling with a vehicle to book in advance.

  • 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 from Monday 20th October to Saturday 28th December.

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