News and Updates

Unfortunately, due to forecasted swell and tidal conditions it will not be possible to sail to North Ronaldsay on Sunday 7th December.

Perishable goods will still be shipped over the 2 secured flights. 1 flight on Saturday and 1 flight on Sunday, for goods to be split between.

We would like to advise, we have been able to secure space on 2 flights, 1 flight on Saturday and 1 flight on Sunday, for perishable goods to be split between.

We would like to thank our customers for their patience while we organised this to travel.

We regret to advise customers that after further investigation of the reported engine issues on the Hoy Head, repairs are now anticipated to take an additional week with an expected return to service by the 22nd December.

This means that the Thorsvoe will be in service for an additional week and capacity will be reduced.

We have contacted all passengers whose bookings have been affected by the change in vessel.

Bookings for the week commencing 15^th December are open for online and over the phone bookings and we recommend those travelling with a vehicle to book in advance.

Please be advised that due to current forecasts, there is chance of disruption across our services from Friday 5th December into Saturday 6th December.

Please be advised that due to current forecasts, there is chance of disruption across our services from Friday 5th December into Saturday 6th December.

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 20th October to Saturday 28th December.

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

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

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