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

We would like to advise customers that due to weather conditions, today’s cargo flight to North Ronaldsay has been rescheduled to tomorrow, Wednesday 7th January at 11:00

This is subject to conditions at the airport tomorrow, and if the flight is unable to depart alternative options will be considered

We would like to advise customers that there will be a change of timetable on the above route on Tuesday 6th January due to continued forecasts of heavy snowfall overnight with poor road conditions anticipated.

This service will sail via Kirkwall instead of Tingwall tomorrow, with the full timetable below.

Depart Rousay - 0910

Depart Egilsay - 0930

Depart Wyre - 0950

Depart Rousay - 1005

Arrive Kirkwall - 1110

Depart Kirkwall -1120

Arrive Rousay - 1225

Depart Rousay - 1405

Arrive Kirkwall - 1510

Depart Kirkwall - 1530

Depart Rousay - 1635

Depart Egilsay - 1655

Depart Wyre - 1715

Arrive Rousay - 1720

We have tried to contact all customers with existing bookings – we have left voicemails for customers who we have been unable to reach and new booking confirmations have been sent where possible.

This temporary adjustment to the timetable is not bookable online therefore anyone wishing to book on this service will need to phone or email one of our offices.

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

We would like to advise customers that due to staff shortages, our Kirkwall office phone lines will only be open from 09:00 – 13:00 and 14:00 – 17:00 tomorrow.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

The Met Office have issued a weather warning for snow and ice across the Highlands and Islands over the new year period.

Please be aware that this may cause disruption to sailings if crew are unable to travel to access the vessels safely or pier staff are unable to access piers.

Updates will be provided when received.

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 29th December - Saturday 31st January*.

*Please note that the service does not run on the 1st or 2nd January