Travel Updates
There are multiple travel updates for our services.
  • We would like to advise customers that tomorrow’s cargo service to North Ronaldsay will sail to the following times

    Depart Kirkwall – 11:45

    Arrive North Ronaldsay – 14:30

    Depart North Ronaldsay 15:30

    Arrive Kirkwall – 18:15

    Please be advised that berthing in North Ronaldsay is subject to weather and tidal conditions, and a decision will be made on approach to the pier

  • We regret to advise passengers that the 17:00 and 18:00 departures to Graemsay and Moaness today are cancelled.

    This is due to forecasted weather and low tidal conditions.

  • We would like to advise, MV Graemsay will be on annual refit from Thursday 2nd to Sunday 19th April.

    During this time, we have chartered Northerly Marine Services and we would recommend booking in advance as passenger numbers on this service are limited to 12.

    To increase capacity, we have added additional sailings, these are on request and must be booked online or through the office at least one hour before departure from Stromness.

    Additional sailing times can be seen on our Graemsay refit timetable available on our website https://www.orkneyferries.co.uk/timetables

    Larger freight items for cargo sailings will be on request, and will need to be booked through the office.

  • We would like to advise customers that there is possibility of disruption across all our services on Sunday 5th April.

    This is due to a yellow weather warning being issued for strong winds.

    Updates will be provided when available.

  • 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 10th April currently have been cancelled.

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

  • 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.

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