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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.

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.

Early Disruption Warning to Customers
Present weather forecasts indicate the possibility of disruption to our services from Tuesday 27th January through to Tuesday 3rd February.
More detailed updates will follow daily as forecasts are updated.

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 Disruptions - Updated on Tuesday 27th January at 11:40

M.V Hamnavoe

  • Arrived in Stromness at 10:12
  • 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)

Due to forecasted weather conditions, all sailings may be subject to weather related delays.

Aberdeen Arrivals and Departures
Service Disruptions - Updated on Tuesday 27th January at 09:26

M.V Hjaltland

  • M.V Hjaltland arrived in Aberdeen at 06:59 and was scheduled to depart Aberdeen sailing for Lerwick at 19:00
  • Due to forecasted weather conditions, this sailing is now cancelled. 
  • For further information please call 08001114422. 

 

Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) Arrivals and Departures
Updated on Sunday 25th January at 19:40

MV Hjaltland

  • Is expected to arrive in at Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) at 23:00 sailing from Lerwick.
  • The next scheduled departure from Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) is the 23:45 sailing to Aberdeen on Wednesday 28 January 2026
  • Passenger and Vehicle Check-in opens at 22:15.
  • Final Passenger and vehicle check-in is 23:15.
  • Vehicle 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

For more information, please call 08001114422 (free from UK landlines and mobiles) or +44 (0)1856 885500 (international).

Lerwick Arrivals and Departures
Tuesday Cancelled, Delayed arrival Thursday - Updated on Tuesday 27th January at 15:25

MV Hrossey

  • Was scheduled to depart at 19:00 sailing for Aberdeen.
  • Due to the adverse weather, this sailing has been cancelled.

Wednesday 28th January

  • MV Hrossey is scheduled to depart at 17:30 sailing for Kirkwall and Aberdeen
  • Due to the adverse weather forecast, arrival in Aberdeen on Thursday may be subject to a delay of up to 2 hours.
  • Please note that due to Up Helly Aa, the Lerwick Terminal will not be open until 11:00 on Wednesday.

For more information, please call 08001114422 (free from UK landlines and mobiles) or +44 (0)1856 885500 (international).

Freight Vessel Services
Service disruptions - updated on Tuesday 28th January at 10:19

Freight Vessel Services

M.V. Helliar

  • Currently berthed in Lerwick
  • M.V Helliar was scheduled to depart Lerwick sailing for Aberdeen at 18:00. 
  • Due to forecasted adverse weather conditions this sailing is now cancelled.

M.V Hildasay

  • Arrived in Aberdeen at 02:44.
  • M.V Hildasay was due to depart Aberdeen sailing for Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) and Lerwick at 15:00.
  • Due to forecasted adverse weather conditions this sailing is now cancelled.

Wednesday 28th January

M.V. Helliar

  • M.V Helliar is scheduled to depart Lerwick sailing for Aberdeen at 18:00. 
  • Due to forecasted weather conditions this sailing is currently under review with the possibility of an amended departure time.
  • An update will follow tomorrow morning