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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.

  • Ops News

Please be aware of traffic delays due to roadworks on approach to Aberdeen City centre.

The westbound carriageway on Virginia Street and Trinity Quay will be closed for five-weeks from 7th July. There will also be roadworks starting at the other side of city in the Great Southern Road Broomhill area from 6th July.

Please look for alternative routes to avoid traffic congestion and ensure you allow plenty of time to arrive 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

M.V Hamnavoe

  • Arrived in Stromness at 20:25
  • 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

M.V Hrossey

  • M.V Hrossey arrived in Aberdeen at 06:56 and departed at 18:48 sailing for Lerwick.
  • Scheduled time of arrival in Lerwick is 07:30.
  • For further information please call 08001114422
Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) Arrivals and Departures

M.V Hjaltland

  • Is expected to arrive in at Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) at 23:00 sailing from Lerwick.
  • The next scheduled departure from Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) is the 23:45 sailing to Aberdeen on Wednesday 15th July
  • 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

MV Hjaltland

  • Departed at 17:30 sailing for Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) and Aberdeen.
  • Expected time of arrival in Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) is 23:00
  • Expected time of arrival in Aberdeen is 07:00
  • The next scheduled arrival in Lerwick is the MV Hrossey at 07:30 on Thursday 16th July 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

M.V Helliar

  • Arrived in Aberdeen at 08:06.
  • M.V Helliar is scheduled to depart Aberdeen sailing for Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) at 15:00.
  • ETA in Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) is 24:00.
  • M.V Helliar is scheduled to depart Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) sailing for Aberdeen at 02:00, ETA in Aberdeen is 11:00 on Wednesday 15th July.
M.V Hildasay
  • Arrived in Aberdeen at 05:56.
  • M.V Hildasay is scheduled to depart Aberdeen sailing for Lerwick at 18:00.