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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 Met Office has issued an Amber weather warning for heavy and persistent snow affecting parts of Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray, Angus, Highland, Orkney and Shetland.

Our ferry services are operating, however, we would like anyone making their way to and from our ferry terminals to please be aware of the conditions on the roads and take every precaution necessary. Please contact us if you need to make a change to your booking – we would encourage people to only travel if necessary.

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: updated on Tuesday 6th January 2026 05:24

M.V Hamnavoe

  • The next scheduled sailing will depart Stromness at 16:45 on Sunday 18th January
  • 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
Updated on Tuesday 6th January at 16:48

M.V Hrossey

  • M.V Hrossey arrived in Aberdeen at 06:58 and departed at 16:40 sailing for Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) and Lerwick.
  • M.V Hrossey 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
Updated on Tuesday 6th January at 06:45

MV HJALTLAND

  • Has just departed Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) at 2250 sailing to Aberdeen, scheduled arrival time in Aberdeen is 07:00 on Wednesday 7th January
  • Due to adverse weather conditions, arrival into Aberdeen on Wednesday 7th January may be subject to delays of up to one hour.
  • The next scheduled departure from Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) is the 23.45 sailing to Lerwick on Wednesday 7th January.
  • 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 1 hour prior to departure.
  • Passengers are advised to have their booking reference numbers ready for check in.
  • For more information, please call 08001114422 (free from UK landlines and mobiles) or +44 (0)1856 885500 (international)

MV HROSSEY

  • Has just departed Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) at 23:30 sailing to Lerwick, scheduled arrival time in Lerwick is 07:30 on Wednesday 7th January
  • The next scheduled departure from Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) is the 22:45 sailing to Aberdeen on Wednesday 7th January
  • Passenger and vehicle check in opens at 21:15.
  • Final passenger and vehicle check in time is 22:15.
  • All vehicle drivers are recommended to check-in 1 hour prior to departure.
  • Passengers are advised to have their booking reference numbers ready 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
Updated on Tuesday 6th January at 17:00

MV Hjaltland

  • Departed at 16:30 sailing for Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) and Aberdeen.
  • Expected time of arrival in Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) is 23:00
  • Expected time of arrival in Aberdeen was 07:00
  • Due to adverse weather conditions this  may be subject to a delay of up to 1 hour.
  • The next scheduled arrival in Lerwick is the MV Hrossey at 07:30 on Wednesday 7th January which will then depart at 16:30  sailing for Kirkwall and Aberdeen
  • Passenger and vehicle check-in opens at 15:00
  • Final passenger and vehicle check-in time is 16:00
  • 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).

       

  Early Departures from Monday 5th until Saturday 17th January

  • Passengers are advised that due to the dry docking of MV Hamnavoe, all sailings from 5th January until 17th January (inclusive) will depart Lerwick at 16:30 and call at Kirkwall.
  • Final boarding will be 16:00
  • Arrival in Kirkwall is scheduled for 22:00 and in Aberdeen is 07:00
Freight Vessel Services
Service disruptions - updated on Tuesday 6th December at 09:40

Freight Vessel Services

M.V. Helliar

  • Arrived in Aberdeen at 09:10.
  • M.V Helliar is scheduled to depart Aberdeen sailing for Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) and Lerwick at 15:00.

M.V Hildasay

  • Arrived in Aberdeen at 05:57.
  • M.V Hildasay is scheduled to depart Aberdeen sailing for Lerwick at 18:00 on Wednesday 7th December.