Travel Updates
There are multiple travel updates for our services.
  • PAPA WESTRAY SERVICE - TUESDAY 18TH NOVEMBER
    18/11/2025 09:21

    We would like to advise customers that today’s cargo service to Papa Westray will depart as scheduled, however berthing in Papa Westray will be subject to sea and swell conditions

    A decision will be made upon approach to the pier, therefore cargo operations cannot be guaranteed

  • ADDITIONAL FOOT PASSENGER SERVICE – NORDIC SEA WINTER TIMETABLE
    20/10/2025 12:10

    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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