Service update
Book now
Search
Other

Service Update

Find the latest information below about NorthLink Ferries arrivals, departures, and delays for the passenger and freight ships to and from Orkney and Shetland.

Early Disruption Warning to Customers
Present weather forecasts indicate the possibility of disruption to our services from Friday 19th December through to Saturday 20th December.
More detailed updates will follow daily as forecasts are updated.

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: updated on Saturday 20th December at 20:25

M.V Hamnavoe

  • Arrived in Stromness at 20:25
  • The next scheduled sailing will depart Stromness at 09:00 sailing for Scrabster
  • Passenger and vehicle check-in opens at 07:30
  • Passenger and vehicle check-in closes at 08:30
  • 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- updated on Saturday 20th December at 16:39

M.V Hjaltland

  • M.V Hjaltland arrived in Aberdeen at 06:54 and departed at 16:39 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
Delays on Friday & Saturday - Updated on Saturday 20th December at 23:46

MV Hjaltland

  • Has just departed Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) sailing to Lerwick , scheduled arrival time in Lerwick is 07:30 on Sunday 21st December.
  • The next scheduled departure from Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) is the 23:45 sailing to Lerwick on Sunday 21st December.
  • 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
Updated on Saturday 20th December 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 Sunday and will then depart at 19:00 sailing for Aberdeen.
  • Passenger and vehicle check-in opens at 17:00
  • Final passenger and vehicle check-in time is 18:30
  • 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 disruptions - updated on Saturday 20th December at 09:24

Freight Vessel Services

 M.V. Helliar

  • ETA in Aberdeen is 10:00.
  • M.V Helliar is scheduled to depart Aberdeen sailing for Lerwick at 18:00.

M.V Hildasay

  • Currently berthed in Lerwick.
  • M.V Hildasay is scheduled to depart Lerwick sailing for Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) and Aberdeen at 17:00.