News and Updates

We regret to advise that the 06:50 and 18:00 sailings to Egilsay and Wyre tomorrow have been cancelled.

All other sailings to Egilsay and Wyre tomorrow are under review.

This is due to the forecasted weather conditions.

We would like to advise that all sailings tomorrow are under review.

This is due to the forecasted weather conditions.

An update will be provided in the morning when the latest forecasts have been received.

We regret to advise that all sailings between Pierowall and Papa Westray have been cancelled on the above dates.

This is due to the forecasted weather conditions.

We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause.

We would like to advise customers that due to spring tidal conditions, the 16:00 departure from Kirkwall to Eday, Sanday & Stronsay on Monday has been brought forward by one hour and will now sail as follows:

• Depart Kirkwall – 15:00
• Arrive Eday – 16:15
• Depart Eday – 16:30
• Arrive Sanday – 16:50
• Depart Sanday – 17:00
• Arrive Stronsay – 17:35
• Depart Stronsay – 17:45
• Arrive Kirkwall – 19:30

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

For the latest updates, head to our website or social media feeds.

We would like to advise customers that the Nordic Sea will put on additional sailings on weekends to Eday, Sanday and Stronsay.

The timetable is as follows:

Saturday:

Depart Kirkwall: 15:30

Arrive Stronsay: 17:10

Depart Stronsay: 17:15

Arrive Sanday: 17:40

Depart Sanday: 17:45

Arrive Eday: 18:00

Depart Eday: 18:05

Arrive Kirkwall: 19:25

Sunday:

Depart Kirkwall: 08:00

Arrive Stronsay: 09:40

Depart Stronsay: 09:45

Arrive Sanday: 10:10

Depart Sanday: 10:15

Arrive Eday: 10:30

Depart Eday: 10:35

Arrive Kirkwall: 11:55

This service will continue until Friday 14th March, following which, the Nordic Sea will leave for Refit.

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.

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