Tall Ships competition

From Saturday 19th to Tuesday 22nd July, the Tall Ships Races Aberdeen 2025 event will see the beautiful tall ships sail into Aberdeen harbour. During their stop, there will be four days of celebrations, where members of the public can board these majestic vessels, and hundreds of thousands of people of all ages, from countries across the world, will enjoy meeting and having fun!

In the packed event planner, there will be concerts, displays, stalls, a funfair, a Discovery Zone, bars and street food, and amidst it all Magnus the Viking!

NorthLink Ferries will continue normal operations (with some small changes) from Aberdeen city centre during the Tall Ships Races Aberdeen 2025, so amongst the sails, masts and rigging, you’ll spot the NorthLink ship with its bold Magnus the Viking logo. That’s where this competition begins!

NorthLink Ferries are offering you the chance to WIN a free return trip on any route to Shetland or Orkney for 2 passengers with a car and a cabin!

Tall Ships evening and fireworks display
Tall Ships evening and fireworks display photo © Copyright Sail Training International and Valery Vasilevsky

How to enter: Snap a photo featuring one of our vessels or the iconic Magnus Viking logo amongst the Tall Ships and share it on social media.

Make sure to tag us and use the hashtag #NorthLinkTallShipsCompetition for your chance to win!

Alternatively, you can send your photo to [email protected] to enter.

Make sure you capture this historic moment, and snag a superb prize at the same time!

Tall Ships crew celebrations
Tall Ships crew celebrations photo © Copyright Sail Training International and Valery Vasilevsky

Terms and Conditions: One prize available: package includes return travel on any NorthLink Ferries route between the Scottish Mainland and Orkney or Shetland for two including car and standard cabin. Prize is valid for 12 months from the date of the draw. Cabins are available on overnight sailings only. The prize is subject to availability, non-transferable or refundable and no cash alternative will be offered. Upgrades available on request. Entries are open now and will close at 09:00 on Monday 28th July 2025. The winner will be notified by email or private message shortly after the closing date.