Operational News

  • OUTER NORTH ISLES GENERAL DISRUPTION WARNING – SUNDAY 15TH & MONDAY 16TH DECEMBER
    13/12/2024 07:44

    We would like to advise customers that current forecasts of adverse weather conditions indicate the possibility of disruption to our Outer North Isles services on the above dates.

    Updates will be provided in receipt of up to date forecasts.

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

News

  • Yvonne's Grand Retirement
    10/12/2024 14:32

    Today at Orkney Ferries, on land and at sea, we bid a warm farewell to Yvonne Hutcheon after 26 years of dedicated service.

    Yvonne has been with us at Orkney Ferries in our Kirkwall office since she joined the company in 1998.

    We wish her all the best in her future adventures and a happy retirement!

    Yvonne and other Orkney Ferries Staff

    Yvonne and Eddie Barclay, Our Ferry Services Manager

  • 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

  • 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.