Booking Info

Booking directly with NorthLink Ferries is cheaper than booking with another website and we never charge for making amendments to your booking. You’ll find all your answers to any booking queries on the following pages.

How to book with NorthLink Ferries

Video on how to book a ferry to Shetland or Orkney.

2022 Timetables

2022 timetables for the ferry from the Scottish Mainland to Orkney and Shetland.

2022 Dry Dock Timetable

NorthLink will operate an amended service as ships undergo scheduled maintenance in 2022.

2022 Fares

Standard 2022 fare information for passengers, cars and cabins with NorthLink Ferries.

Islander information

Islander fares and more info for Orkney and Shetland residents.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about booking and sailing to Shetland and Orkney.

Our Routes

Sail from Scrabster and Aberdeen to the Orkney and Shetland islands.

Do I need a cabin?

Find out about cabins, pods and our cabin sharing scheme.

Top tips for travel

Insider tips for sailings to Orkney and Shetland.

Dive equipment policy

How to safely transport diving equipment including cylinders.

Prohibited items

Items that are not permitted on board NorthLink Ferries ships to Shetland and Orkney.

Office Opening Times

Aberdeen, Hatston, Kiln Corner, Lerwick, Scrabster, Stromness.

SmartCards

Load a booking onto your SmartCard for less contact, less paper and less waiting.

Offers

Including the Family and Friends discount and the Hamnavoe B&B offer.

Passenger Ship Positions

The real time positions of the NorthLink passenger ferries.

2023 Bookings

Receive an e-mail notification when booking is opened for 2022 sailings.

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