Travel Updates
There are multiple travel updates for our services.
  • STRONSAY, SANDAY & EDAY SERVICE – SUNDAY 4TH OCTOBER
    30/09/2026 11:36

    We would like to advise passenger’s that the 16:00 departure from Kirkwall to Stronsay and the 16:20 departure from Kirkwall to Sanday and Eday on Sunday 4th October will now sail as a combined sailing as follows:

    • Depart Kirkwall – 15:00
    • Arrive Stronsay – 16:35
    • Depart Stronsay – 16:45
    • Arrive Sanday – 17:20
    • Depart Sanday – 17:30
    • Arrive Eday – 17:50
    • Depart Eday – 18:00
    • Arrive Kirkwall – 19:15

    This is to allow for vessel maintenance to be carried out on the Earl Thorfinn.

  • NORDIC SEA SERVICE TO EDAY, SANDAY & STRONSAY - MONDAY 5TH OCTOBER
    04/10/2026 12:29

    We regret to advise that all sailings on the Nordic Sea are cancelled on Monday 5th October.

    This is due to forecasted weather and berthing conditions.

  • PIEROWALL/PAPA WESTRAY SERVICE – MONDAY 5TH OCTOBER
    04/10/2026 13:38

    We would like to advise passengers that all departures from Pierowall and Papa Westray on Monday 5th October are under review.

    This is due to the forecasted weather conditions.

    For the latest updates on all our routes and sailings, please visit our website or social media feeds.

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