Service Update

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

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
Service running normally - updated on Saturday 26th July at 10:54

M.V Hamnavoe

  • Departed Stromness at 10:54, sailing for Scrabster
  • Scheduled arrival time in Scrabster is 12:30
  • The next scheduled sailing will depart Scrabster at 13:15, sailing for Stromness
  • Passenger and vehicle check-in opens at 11:45
  • Passenger and vehicle check-in closes at 12:45
  • All passengers are reminded to bring their booking reference numbers with them for check-in.
  • For more information, please call 0800 111 4422 (free from UK landlines and mobiles) or +44 (0)1856 885500 (international).
Aberdeen Arrivals and Departures
Service running normally - updated on Saturday 26th July at 06:56

M.V Hrossey

  • M.V Hrossey arrived in Aberdeen at 06:56 and is scheduled to depart at 17:00 sailing for Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) and Lerwick.
  • Passenger and car Check-in opens at 15:00.
  • Final Passenger and car check-in is 16:30.
  • 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
Service running normally - updated on Saturday 26th July at 06:51

M.V Hrossey

  • The next scheduled departure from Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) is the 23:45 sailing to Lerwick.
  • 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
Service running normally - updated on Saturday 26th July 07:30

MV Hjaltland

  • Arrived in Lerwick at 07:30 and is scheduled to depart at 19:00 sailing for Aberdeen.
  • Passenger and vehicle check-in opens at 17:00
  • Final passenger and vehicle check-in time is 18:30
  • 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).
Freight Vessel Services
Service running normally - updated on Saturday 26th July at 09:30

Freight Vessel Services

M.V Helliar

  • ETA in Lerwick is 10:00.
  • M.V Helliar is scheduled to depart Lerwick sailing Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) and Aberdeen at 17:00.

M.V Hildasay

  • Arrived in Aberdeen at 07:27.
  • M.V Hildasay is scheduled to depart Aberdeen sailing for Lerwick at 18:00.