News and Updates

We would like to remind our North Isles customers, our refit period will commence on Sunday 5th January through to Saturday 8th 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.

Our Senior Technical Superintendent David retired today after 20 years of loyal service at Orkney Islands Council/Orkney Ferries.

We would like to wish him all the best in his retirement.

David, Orkney Ferries and Marine Service Staff

David Hibbert (Left) and Eddie Barclay (Right)

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.