News and Updates

Please be advised that current forecasts indicate the possibility of disruption across all of our services from the afternoon of Tuesday 9th December through to the morning of Thursday 11th December.

Please be advised that current forecasts indicate the possibility of disruption across all of our services from the afternoon of Tuesday 9th December through to the morning of Thursday 11th December.

We regret to advise customers that all sailings on the Nordic Sea for the afternoon of Tuesday 9th December are cancelled … Additionally, all Nordic Sea sailing on Wednesday 10th of December are also cancelled

This is due to forecasted weather and tidal conditions

We would like to advise that the 09:15 and 16:00 departures from Pierowall to Papa Westray and subsequent returns are under review.

This is due to the forecasted wind and tidal conditions.

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.

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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