News and Updates

We would like to advise customers that the service to Sanday, Eday and Stronsay will operate at the following times

Depart Kirkwall 1200

Arr Sanday 1400

Dep Sanday 1410

Arr Eday 1430

Dep Eday 1440

Arr Stronsay 1515

Dep Stronsay 1525

Arrive Kirkwall 1800

This is due to weather and tidal conditions.

For more uodates please visit our website and social media feeds.

We would like to advise customers that a sailing to Papa Westray is being reviewed for the following times on Saturday the 22nd of February

Depart Kirkwall 12:00

Arrive Papa Westray 13:50

Depart Papa Westray 14:20

Arrive Kirkwall 16:10

This sailing is weather dependent with a final decision being made by 09:00 tomorrow morning

For more updates, please visit our website and social media feeds

We regret to advise that all North Isle sailing with the Nordic Sea on Sunday are under review.

This is due to the forecasted weather conditions.

For the latest updates, please see our website or social media.

We would like to advise passengers that this afternoon’s service from Kirkwall to Eday, Stronsay and Sanday will be departing at 15:00 rather than 16:00.

This is due to weather conditions and to allow MV Earl Sigurd time to pass through Calf Sound.

The sailings from Eday, Stronsay and Sanday will run to the original schedule.

For all further updates, please head to our website and social media channels.

We regret to advise that all afternoon sailings on the Shapinsay route today are now cancelled.

This is due to forecasted conditions.

All booked customers have been contacted.

For updates, please see our website or social media channels.

We would like to advise all passengers that there is a high likelihood of disruption to the Houton service this Sunday.

This is due to current forecasted weather conditions.

Updates will be announced on our website and social media channels as and when they become available.

We would like to advise all passengers that the North Ronaldsay service has been cancelled on Saturday.

This is due to tidal conditions.

All booked passengers have been informed.

We would like to advise our Outer North Isles customers that the refit period timetable will be extended by three weeks.

This is due to the Earl Sigurd port engine failure and delay in return from dry dock.

We would like to remind our North Isles customers, our refit period will commence on Sunday 5th January through to Saturday 29th March.

For latest timetables please see the following link Orkney Ferries | Timetables and Fares

MV Nordic Sea will be offering an additional service for foot passengers between Kirkwall, Sanday, Stronsay and Eday. This service will run from Monday to Friday, commencing on Monday the 6th of January and terminating on Friday the 7th of March.

Passengers wishing to use this service will need to book and make payment in advance of travel, booking is available via our website www.orkneyferries.co.uk or by calling our offices during opening hours on 01856 872044.

Orkney Ferries offer customers a way to receive disruption and cancellation messages to a smart phone or computer via Telegram.

Telegram is a free and simple messaging app with a focus on speed and security.

You can use Telegram on smartphones, tablets, and even computers. It’s very easy to use and only requires a name and mobile phone number to create an account.

To receive updates from please download the Telegram app from your app store, set up your account and then return to this page and select our unique link, which you can access by clicking here - Orkney Ferries Telegram Channel

Once on the channel you will be messaged with any updates on disruptions or cancellations in real time.