Accommodation

There are many different accommodation types available on board NorthLink ships, all designed with your comfort in mind.

All cabins have en-suite facilities (including a shower, sink, toilet, soap, shower gel, bed linen, towels and a hairdryer) and a television.

All cabins have en-suite facilities (including a shower, sink, toilet, soap, shower gel, bed linen, towels and a hairdryer) and a television. Other details are listed below.

Premium Outside 2-berth cabin
Premium Outside 2-berth cabin photo © Copyright Stephen Mercer Productions

Premium Outside 2-berth cabin

  • Twin beds.
  • Sea view.
  • Television.
  • Tea and coffee-making facilities.
  • Shortbread and mineral waters.
  • 2 complimentary drinks vouchers and complimentary draught carbonated drinks and hot drinks.
  • Complimentary continental breakfast in the morning.
  • Access to Magnus’ Lounge.

Executive 2-berth Outside cabin
Executive 2-berth Outside cabin photo © Copyright Stephen Mercer Productions

Executive 2-berth Outside cabin

  • Upper and lower bunks.
  • Sea view.
  • Work desk.
  • Television.
  • Tea and coffee-making facilities.
  • Shortbread and mineral waters.
  • 2 complimentary drinks vouchers and complimentary draught carbonated drinks and hot drinks.
  • Complimentary continental breakfast in the morning.
  • Access to Magnus’ Lounge.

Outside 2-berth cabin
Outside 2-berth cabin photo © Copyright Stephen Mercer Productions

Outside 2-berth cabin

  • Twin beds.
  • Sea view.
  • Television.
  • Tea and coffee making facilities.

Outside 3-berth cabin
Outside 3-berth cabin photo © Copyright Stephen Mercer Productions

Outside 3-berth cabin

  • Two lower fixed berths and one pull down bunk, accessed by a ladder.
  • Sea view.
  • Television.
  • Tea and coffee making facilities.

Inside 2-berth cabin
Inside 2-berth cabin photo © Copyright Stephen Mercer Productions

Inside 2-berth cabin

  • Some Inside 2-berth cabins have twin beds and some have upper and lower bunks.
  • Television.
  • Tea and coffee-making facilities.
  • Please note, the cabin price is discounted due to their location where there is a little more ship engine noise and vibration.

Inside 4-berth cabin
Inside 4-berth cabin photo © Copyright Stephen Mercer Productions

Inside 4-berth cabin

  • Two lower fixed berths and two pull down bunks, accessed by a ladder.
  • Television.
  • Tea and coffee-making facilities.

Pet-friendly cabin (Inside 2-berth)
Pet-friendly cabin (Inside 2-berth) photo © Copyright Stephen Mercer Productions

Pet-friendly cabin (Inside 2-berth)

  • Twin beds.
  • Television.
  • Tea and coffee making facilities.
  • Vinyl floor coverings.
  • A water bowl (on request) and a dog treat.
  • Please bring your own bedding for your pet.
  • There is a £15 supplement for each pet – only one animal can be booked online. Please pay for additional animals at the port.

Pet-friendly cabin (Premium Outside 2-berth cabin)

  • Twin beds.
  • Sea view.
  • Television.
  • Tea and coffee-making facilities.
  • Shortbread and mineral waters.
  • 2 complimentary drinks vouchers and complimentary draught carbonated drinks and hot drinks.
  • Complimentary continental breakfast in the morning.
  • Access to Magnus’ Lounge.
  • Vinyl floor coverings.
  • A water bowl (on request) and a dog treat.
  • Please bring your own bedding for your pet.
  • There is a £15 supplement for each pet – only one animal can be booked online. Please pay for additional animals at the port.

Pet-friendly cabin (Outside 2-berth)
Pet-friendly cabin (Outside 2-berth) photo © Copyright Stephen Mercer Productions

Pet-friendly cabin (Outside 2-berth)

  • Twin beds.
  • Television.
  • Sea view.
  • Tea and coffee making facilities.
  • Vinyl floor coverings.
  • A water bowl (on request) and a dog treat.
  • Please bring your own bedding for your pet.
  • There is a £15 supplement for each pet – only one animal can be booked online. Please pay for additional animals at the port.

Pet-friendly cabin (Inside 4-berth)
Pet-friendly cabin (Inside 4-berth) photo © Copyright Stephen Mercer Productions

Pet-friendly cabin (Inside 4-berth)

  • Two lower fixed berths and two pull down bunks, accessed by a ladder.
  • Television.
  • Tea and coffee making facilities.
  • Vinyl floor coverings.
  • A water bowl (on request) and a dog treat.
  • Please bring your own bedding for your pet.
  • There is a £15 supplement for each pet – only one animal can be booked online. Please pay for additional animals at the port.

Accessible Inside cabin
Accessible Inside cabin photo © Copyright Stephen Mercer Productions

Accessible Inside cabin (sleeps 3)

  • Two lower fixed berths and one pull down bunk, accessed by a ladder.
  • More spacious.
  • Easy access doors.
  • Toilet and shower facilities with assistance alarms.
  • Television.
  • Tea and coffee-making facilities.

Accessible Inside cabin with Hoist (sleeps 3)
Accessible Inside cabin with Hoist (sleeps 3) photo © Copyright Stephen Mercer Productions

Accessible Inside cabin with Hoist (sleeps 3)

  • Two lower fixed berths and one pull down bunk, accessed by a ladder.
  • More spacious.
  • Easy access doors.
  • Bed hoist.
  • Toilet and shower facilities with assistance alarms.
  • Television.
  • Tea and coffee-making facilities.

Premium Accessible Inside cabin with Hoist (sleeps 2)
Premium Accessible Inside cabin with Hoist (sleeps 2) photo © Copyright Stephen Mercer Productions

Premium Accessible Inside cabin with Hoist (sleeps 2)

  • Twin beds.
  • More spacious.
  • Easy access doors.
  • Bed hoist.
  • Toilet and shower facilities with assistance alarms.
  • Television.
  • Tea and coffee-making facilities.
  • Shortbread and mineral waters.
  • 2 complimentary drinks vouchers and complimentary draught carbonated drinks and hot drinks.
  • Complimentary continental breakfast in the morning.
  • Access to Magnus’ Lounge.

Booking cabin accommodation on overnight sailings is not mandatory, but passengers are encouraged to book a sleeping pod or reclining seat as it is not permittable to sleep on the deck or on bench seating on board.


Sleeping pods on board ships to Orkney and Shetland
Sleeping pods on board ships to Orkney and Shetland photo © Copyright Colin Keldie

Sleeping Pods

  • Adjustable reclining seat.
  • Large table.
  • Adjustable lighting.
  • USB socket.
  • Blanket.
  • Pillow.
  • Eye mask.
  • Token for shower (pod lounge users can also hire a towel at no charge at the ship’s reception.)

Reclining seats
Reclining seats photo © Copyright Stephen Mercer Productions

Reclining seats

Passengers who are travelling without accommodation can reserve reclining chairs when making their booking reservation.


Carry cots
Carry cots photo © Copyright Stephen Mercer Productions

Carry cots

Parents can reserve a large cots, small cots, Moses baskets (pictured above), and bed rails for babies and very young children, free of charge. The option during a booking to reserve these will appear if infants are booked on a journey.

Cots can fit in cabins between the twin beds (only one cot per cabin will be able to fit), but parents can also book a cot when travelling without a cabin. Please note – parents must provide their own blankets for baby.


Showers

For those who are not travelling in a cabin, there are also shower facilities available on board. Tokens for showers can be bought for £3, and towels can be hired at the ship’s reception. Towel hire is £2 with a deposit of £5. Shower tokens and towels are free of charge for Pod Lounge users.

Header image: Enjoying a comfortable cabin on board the ferry to Orkney and Shetland photo © Copyright Billy Fox