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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.

The Hatson foot-passenger walkway is out of order due to essential maintenance.
Can foot passengers check in as much of their non-essential luggage as possible please? Apologies for any inconvenience / disruption this may cause.

Aberdeen roadworks and road closures
Various roadworks and road closures in and around Aberdeen are impacting travel to the Aberdeen Ferry Terminal. Please plan ahead and leave early to arrive in time 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
Service running normally - updated on Thursday 6th November at 20:24

M.V Hamnavoe

  • Arrived in Stromness at 20:24
  • The next scheduled sailing will depart Stromness at 06:30 sailing for Scrabster
  • Passenger and vehicle check-in opens at 05:30
  • Passenger and vehicle check-in closes at 06:00
  • 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
Service running normally - updated on Thursday 6th November at 16:40

M.V Hjaltland

  • M.V Hjaltland arrived in Aberdeen at 06:05 and departed at 16:40 sailing for Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) and Lerwick.
  • M.V Hjaltland is scheduled to arrive in Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) at 23:00 and depart at 23:45 sailing for Lerwick.
  • Scheduled time of arrival in Lerwick is 07:30.
  • For further information please call 0800 111 44 22.
Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) Arrivals and Departures
Service running normally - updated on Thursday 6th November at 19:11

M.V Hjaltland

  • Is expected to arrive in at Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) at 23:00 sailing from Aberdeen.
  • The next scheduled departure from Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) is the 23:45 sailing to Lerwick on Thursday 6th November
  • 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 Thursday 6th November at 19:00

MV HROSSEY

  • Departed at 19:00 sailing for Aberdeen.
  • Expected time of arrival in Aberdeen is 07:00
  • The next scheduled arrival in Lerwick is the MV Hjaltland at 07:30 on Friday 7th November and will then 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.
  • For further information please call 08001114422 (free from UK landlines and mobiles) or +44 (0)1856 885500 (international).
Freight Vessel Services
Service running normally - updated on Thursday 6th November at 09:05

M.V Hildasay

  • Arrived in Lerwick at 07:41.
  • M.V Hildasay is scheduled to depart Lerwick sailing for Aberdeen at 18:00.
  • Due to tidal restrictions, arrival in Aberdeen on Friday 7th November may be subject to a delay of up to 1 hour.

M.V Helliar

  • Arrived in Aberdeen at 08:25.
  • M.V Helliar is scheduled to depart Aberdeen sailing for Lerwick at 18:00.