Operational News

  • SANDAY SERVICE – WEDNESDAY 4TH DECEMBER
    04/12/2024 09:39

    We would like to advise customers that today’s 15:20 departure to Sanday has now been brought forward

    This is due to forecasted weather conditions

    Amended sailing times are as follows:

    Depart Kirkwall – 13:00

    Arrive Sanday – 14:25

    Depart Sanday – 14:35

    Arrive Kirkwall – 16:00

News

  • Christmas Opening Hours
    13/11/2024 11:53

    Please see below for Seasonal Office Opening Hours

    KIRKWALL OFFICE

    Monday 23rd December: 0700 – 1700

    Tuesday 24th December: 0700 - 1700

    Wednesday 25th & Thursday 26th December: Closed

    Friday 27th December: 0900 – 1300 / 1400 – 1700

    Saturday 28th December: 0900 – 1200 / 1300 - 1500

    Sunday 29th December: 0900 – 1200 / 1300 - 1500

    Monday 30th December: 0900 – 1300 / 1400 – 1700

    Tuesday 31st December: 0900 – 1300 / 1400 – 1700

    Wednesday 1st & Thursday 2nd January: Closed

    Friday 3rd January: 0900 – 1300 / 1400 – 1700

    Saturday 4th January: 0700 – 1200 / 1300 - 1500

    Sunday 5th January: 0900 – 1500

    HOUTON OFFICE

    Closed over the Christmas period - enquiries will be handled at the Kirkwall Office

    TINGWALL OFFICE

    Monday 23rd December: 0800 – 1230 / 1330 - 1700

    Tuesday 24th December: 0800 - 1500

    Wednesday 25th to Sunday 29th December: Closed

    Monday 30th December: 0900 – 1300 / 1400 – 1700

    Tuesday 31st December: 0900 – 1300 / 1400 – 1700

    Wednesday 1st - Sunday 5th January: Closed

  • Westray - Papa Westray Payment on Board
    13/09/2023 17:07

    Please be aware that payment on board the Westray to Papa Westray Service is cash only.

    Alternatively payment can be made prior to travel by booking online or calling our customer service team.

  • Telegram Service
    01/06/2023 08:55

    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.