Our Inter-Island ferries operate between Orkney's mainland and thirteen beautiful island destinations.

We would like to advise, due to an engine issue we have had to remove the MV Hoy Head from service for the next few days to allow inspection and repairs to be completed.

The MV Thorsvoe will take over the route from the evening of Thursday the 20th to allow passenger to continue to travel.

Due to the vessel change over and the time required to bring in the MV Thorsvoe, ALL services until 17:30 on Thursday the 20th of November have been cancelled.

The 17:30 sailing from Houton to Lyness and Flotta on Thursday is under review depending on the arrival time of the MV Thorsvoe to the Houton Pier.

We are currently contacting all affected passengers.

The MV Thorsvoe is scheduled to complete the Houton, Lyness and Flotta service and updates will be provide when available.

In result of this, there will be a reduction in vehicle space available.

We would like to thank our customers for their understanding.

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.