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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 Friday 30th January through to Thursday 5th 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
Updated on Friday 30th January at 20:22

M.V Hamnavoe

  • Arrived in Stromness at 20:22
  • 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)
  • Due to forecasted weather conditions, M.V Hamnavoe is expected to operate to the scheduled timetable with weather related delays. 
Aberdeen Arrivals and Departures
Service Disruptions - Updated on Friday 30th January at 09:51

M.V Hjaltland

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

Saturday 31st January

  • M.V Hjaltland was scheduled to depart Aberdeen sailing for Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) and Lerwick at 17:00.
  • Due to forecasted weather conditions, this sailing will now depart at the earlier time of 15:00. This may be subject to harbour clearance.
  • Passenger and car Check-in opens at 13:30.
  • Final Passenger and car check-in is 14:30.
  • Car 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 0800 111 44 22.
Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) Arrivals and Departures
Cancelled - Updated on Friday 30th January at 20:10

MV Hrossey

  • Was scheduled to depart Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) at 23:45 sailing to Aberdeen.
  • Due to the adverse weather forecast this sailing has been cancelled.
  • The next sailing to Aberdeen will now be 22:45 on Saturday 31st January.
  • Passenger and vehicle check-in opens at 21:15
  • Final passenger and vehicle check-in time is 22:15
  • Arrival in Aberdeen is scheduled for 07:00 on Sunday, but this may be subject to a delay of up to an hour.

MV Hjaltland

  • The next scheduled departure from Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) is the 23:45 sailing to Lerwick on Saturday 31st 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 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
Friday Cancelled, Early Departure Saturday - Updated on Friday 30th January at 10:25

MV Hrossey

  • Was scheduled to depart at 17:30 sailing for Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) and Aberdeen.
  • Due to the adverse weather forecast, this sailing has been cancelled.

Saturday 31st January

  • MV Hrossey was scheduled to depart at 19:00 sailing for Aberdeen
  • Due to the adverse weather forecast, this sailing will now depart at 15:00 and will call at Kirkwall.
  • Check in opens at 13:00 and final boarding will be 14:30
  • Arrival in Kirkwall is scheduled for 22:00
  • Arrival in Aberdeen is scheduled for 07:00 on Sunday, but this may be subject to a delay of up to an hour.

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 Friday 30th January at 09:54

Freight Vessel Services

M.V. Helliar

  • ETA in Lerwick is 13:00.
  • 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

  • M.V Hildasay arrived in Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) at 04:35.
  • M.V Hildasay was scheduled to depart Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) sailing for Aberdeen at 20:00.
  • Due to forecasted adverse weather conditions, this sailing is now cancelled.
  • M.V Hildasay is scheduled to depart Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) sailing for Lerwick on Saturday 31st January at 21:00.
  • ETA in Lerwick on Sunday 1st February is 08:00.

Saturday 31st January

M.V. Helliar

  • M.V Helliar is scheduled to depart Lerwick sailing for Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) and Aberdeen at 17:00.
  • Due to forecasted adverse weather conditions, arrival in Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) may be subject to a delay of up to 3 hours.
  • ETA in Aberdeen on Sunday 1st February is 15:00.

M.V Hildasay

  • M.V Hildasay is scheduled to depart Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) sailing for Lerwick at 21:00.
  • ETA in Lerwick on Sunday 1st February is 08:00.