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Find the latest information below about NorthLink Ferries arrivals, departures, and delays for the passenger and freight ships to and from Orkney and Shetland.

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Please be aware of traffic delays due to roadworks on approach to Aberdeen City centre. Please ensure you allow plenty of time to arrive for check-in.

Check-in opens 120 minutes prior to departure at Aberdeen and Lerwick and 90 minutes prior to departure at Hatston, Stromness and Scrabster.

Check-in closes 30 minutes prior to departure at all ports and if you have not checked in at least 30 minutes prior to departure you will not be allowed on board.

Car drivers are recommended to check-in at least 1 hour prior to departure.

View the real time positions of the NorthLink Ferries passenger vessels.

Pentland Firth Arrivals and Departures

M.V Hamnavoe

  • Arrived in Stromness 10:14
  • The next scheduled sailing will depart Stromness at 16:45 sailing for Scrabster
  • Passenger and vehicle check in opens at 15:15
  • Passenger and vehicle check in closes at 16:15
  • All passengers are reminded to bring their booking reference numbers with them for check in.
  • For more information, please call 0800 111 44 22 (free from UK landlines and mobiles) or +44 (0) 1856 885500 (international)
Aberdeen Arrivals and Departures

M.V Hjaltland

  • M.V Hjaltland arrived in Aberdeen at 06:49 and is scheduled to depart at 19:00 sailing for Lerwick.
  • Passenger and car Check-in opens at 17:00.
  • Final Passenger and car check-in is 18:30.
  • Car drivers are recommended to check-in at least 1 hour prior to departure.
  • All Passengers are reminded to have their booking reference numbers with them for check-in.
  • For further information please call 08001114422
Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) Arrivals and Departures

MV HROSSEY

  • Is scheduled to depart Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) at 23:45 sailing to Aberdeen.
  • Passenger and vehicle check-in opens at 22:15
  • Final passenger and vehicle check-in time is 23:15
  • All vehicle drivers are recommended to Check-in at least 1 hour prior to departure.
  • All passengers are reminded to bring their booking reference numbers with them for check-in.
  • For more information, please call 08001114422 (free from UK landlines and mobiles) or +44 (0)1856 885500 (international).
Lerwick Arrivals and Departures

MV Hrossey

  • Is scheduled to depart at 17:30 sailing for Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) and Aberdeen.
  • Passenger and vehicle check-in opens at 15:30
  • Final passenger and vehicle check-in time is 17:00
  • All vehicle drivers are recommended to check-in at least 1 hour prior to departure.
  • All passengers are reminded to bring their booking reference numbers with them for check-in.
  • Due to the adverse weather, arrival in Kirkwall and in Aberdeen may be subject to minor delays.
  • For further information please call 08001114422 (free from UK landlines and mobiles) or +44 (0)1856 885500 (international).
Freight Vessel Services

M.V Helliar

  • Arrived in Lerwick at 07:46.
  • M.V Helliar is scheduled to depart Lerwick sailing for Aberdeen at 18:00.
  • Due to forecasted weather conditions, arrival into Aberdeen may be subject to a delay of up to 2 hours.


M.V Hildasay

  • ETA in Aberdeen is 12:15.
  • M.V Hildasay was scheduled to depart Aberdeen sailing for Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) and Lerwick at 15:00.
  • Due to the delayed arrival, M.V Hildasay will depart once cargo operations are complete.