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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.

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
Ferry at dry dock: updated on Wednesday 14th January 2026 05:07

M.V Hamnavoe

  • There are no Pentland Firth sailings from Monday 5th to Saturday 17th January 2026. However there will be additional sailings to and from Kirkwall.
  • The next scheduled sailing will depart Stromness at 16:45 on Sunday 18th January
  • Passenger and vehicle check-in opens at 15:15
  • Passenger and vehicle check-in closes at 16:15
  • 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
Updated on Friday 16th January at 07:00

M.V Hjaltland

  • M.V Hjaltland arrived in Aberdeen at 06:59 and is scheduled to depart at 17:00 sailing for Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) and Lerwick.
  • Passenger and car Check-in opens at 15:00.
  • Final Passenger and car check-in is 16:30.
  • 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
Updated on Friday 16th January at 07:04

MV Hrossey

  • The next scheduled departure from Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) is the 22:45 sailing to Aberdeen.
  • Passenger and vehicle check-in opens at 21:15
  • Final passenger and vehicle check-in time is 22:15
  • 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).

MV Hjaltland

  • The next scheduled departure from Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) is the 23:45 sailing to Lerwick.
  • 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 Friday 16th January at 16:30

MV Hrossey

  • Departed at 16:30 sailing for Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) and Aberdeen.
  • Expected time of arrival in Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) is 22.00
  • Expected time of arrival in Aberdeen is 07:00
  • The next scheduled arrival in Lerwick is the MV Hjaltland  at 07:30 on Saturday 17th January which will then depart at 16:30 sailing for Kirkwall ( Hatston Pier ) and Aberdeen
  • Passenger and vehicle check-in opens at 15.00
  • Final passenger and vehicle check-in time is 16.00
  • 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).

 

  Early Departures from Monday 5th until Saturday 17th January

  • Passengers are advised that due to the dry docking of MV Hamnavoe, all sailings from 5th January until 17th January (inclusive) will depart Lerwick at 16:30 and call at Kirkwall.
  • Final boarding will be 16:00
  • Arrival in Kirkwall is scheduled for 22:00 and in Aberdeen is 07:00
Freight Vessel Services
Service disruptions - updated on Friday 16th January at 09:18

M.V. Helliar

  • Arrived in Lerwick at 07:59.
  • M.V Helliar is scheduled to depart Lerwick sailing for Aberdeen at 18:00.

M.V Hildasay

  • Arrived in Aberdeen at 07:35.
  • M.V Hildasay is scheduled to depart Aberdeen sailing for Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) and Lerwick at 15:00.