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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 Hatson foot-passenger walkway is out of order due to essential maintenance.
Can foot passengers check in as much of their non-essential luggage as possible please? Apologies for any inconvenience / disruption this may cause.

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 Sunday 30th November at 20:27

M.V Hamnavoe

  • Arrived in Stromness at 20:27
  • The next scheduled sailing will depart Stromness at 06:30 sailing for Scrabster
  • Passenger and vehicle check-in opens at 05:30
  • Passenger and vehicle check-in closes at 06:00
  • 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 Sunday 30th November at 16:45

M.V Hjaltland

  • M.V Hjaltland arrived in Aberdeen at 06:53 and departed at 16:45 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 08001114422.
Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) Arrivals and Departures
Service running - updated on Sunday 30th November at 23:55

MV Hjaltland

  • Has just departed Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) sailing to Lerwick, scheduled arrival time in Lerwick is 07:30 on Monday 1st December.
  • The next scheduled departure from Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) is the 23:45 sailing to Aberdeen on Wednesday 3rd 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 Sunday 30th November 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 Monday 1st December 🎅 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 running - updated on Sunday 30th November at 11:39

Freight Vessel Services

M.V Helliar

  • Arrived in Lerwick at 08:46.
  • M.V Helliar is scheduled to depart Lerwick sailing for Aberdeen at 18:00 on Monday 1st December.

M.V Hildasay

  • Arrived in Aberdeen at 11:34.
  • M.V Hildasay is scheduled to depart Aberdeen sailing for Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) at 18:00.