Cinema

The Aberdeen to Kirkwall and Lerwick ships have cinemas on board showing the latest exciting new movie releases.

There are up to 3 films shown each evening. Information about programmes and times are updated here every Monday. Cinema listings will also be available on board.

Tickets for the cinema can be bought from the shop on board. Prices are currently £5.50 for adults (16yrs +) and £3.50 for children (0-15yrs). There is also a Family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) available for £14.

Cinema Schedule (From Monday 2nd November 2026)

Mon 2nd From Aberdeen 19:30  Minions & Monsters 21:30  Spider-Man: Brand New Day
From Lerwick 19:15  Moana 21:15  Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Tues 3rd From Aberdeen 19:15  Moana 21:15  Heart of the Beast
From Lerwick 19:30  Moana 21:30  The Dog Stars
Wed 4th From Aberdeen 19:30  Toy Story 5 21:30  Practical Magic 2
From Lerwick 18:00  Minions & Monsters 19:35  Practical Magic 2
Thurs 5th From Aberdeen 18:00  Toy Story 5 19:50  The Dog Stars
From Lerwick 19:30  Minions & Monsters 21:30  Heart of the Beast
Fri 6th From Aberdeen 19:30  Moana 21:30  The Dog Stars
From Lerwick 18:00  Forgotten Island 19:55  Heart of the Beast
Sat 7th From Aberdeen 18:00  Minions & Monsters 19:35  Practical Magic 2
From Lerwick 19:30  Toy Story 5 21:30  Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Sun 8th From Aberdeen 17:30  Minions & Monsters 19:30  Forgotten Island
From Lerwick 19:15  Forgotten Island 21:10  Heart of the Beast

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The Dog Stars (15)

In a post-apocalyptic world, a virus wipes out humanity. Protagonist Hig, a pilot, receives a mysterious radio transmission spurring him to venture into the unknown in search of the hope and humanity he still believes exists.

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Forgotten Island (PG)

While celebrating their last night together, Jo and Raissa stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali.

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Heart of the Beast (12A)

After a harrowing plane crash, Special Forces officer James Belmont (Brad Pitt) and his combat dog, Odin, find themselves stranded deep in the Alaskan wilderness. Together, they are forced into a brutal fight for survival against the elements.

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Minions & Monsters (U)

Follow the Minions in 1920s Hollywood as they search for frightening creatures for their monster movie, partner with a green creature, and must save the planet after unleashing monsters.

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Moana (PG)

In Disney’s live-action adaptation of the beloved Oscar®-nominated animated adventure, Moana (Catherine Lagaʻaia) answers the Ocean’s call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with the infamous demigod Maui.

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Practical Magic 2 (12A)

A multi generational family of witches, cursed to be loveless for centuries, attempts to break the spell by confronting dark secrets and sacrificing for each other.

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day (12A)

It’s a BRAND NEW DAY for Peter Parker. Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn’t remember him – and the pressure of seeing his old friends move on without him – sparks a change in Peter he may not have the power to control.

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Toy Story 5 (PG)

The toys are back and this time around it’s Toy meets Tech. Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang’s jobs get exponentially harder when they go head to head with this all-new threat to playtime.

Header image: Enjoy a film in the cinema on board the ferry to Shetland and Orkney photo © Copyright Stephen Mercer Productions