- HOUTON/FLOTTA/LYNESS SERVICE UPDATE – REFIT PERIOD05/03/2026 11:31
We would like to advise customers that due to MV Hoy Head going for refit, MV Thorsvoe will be on the route from Saturday 7th March for approximately 3 weeks.
This will mean that there will be a reduction of available vehicle capacity onboard and we would advise booking in advance where possible to secure space.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
- WESTRAY SERVICE - SATURDAY 2ND MAY24/02/2026 10:47
We would like to advise passengers that the 07:20 Westray service on Saturday 2nd May will operate to the following schedule.
Depart Kirkwall 06:40
Arrive Westray 08:05
Depart Westray 08:15
Arrive Kirkwall 09:40
This is to accommodate Westray rugby players attending Rugby Sevens in Kirkwall.
All affected passengers have been contacted.
- NORDIC SEA SERVICE – REFIT PERIOD20/03/2026 12:35
We regret to inform passengers that there will be a delay in return of the Nordic Sea from refit.
Updates will be provided as soon as they are available.
All sailings from 28th March to 3rd April currently have been cancelled.
For the latest updates, head to our website or social media feeds.
- NORTH RONALDSAY SERVICE – SATURDAY 21ST MARCH20/03/2026 10:34
We would like to advise customers that tomorrow’s cargo service to North Ronaldsay will sail as follows
Depart Kirkwall – 11:00
Arrive North Ronaldsay – 13:30
Depart North Ronaldsay – 15:00
Arrive Kirkwall – 17:00
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