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Eating on board the ferry to Shetland and Orkney

Restaurants

NorthLink Ferries are committed to using locally sourced produce wherever possible. View our menu below to see the delicious range of food and drink from Orkney and Shetland available on board. Meals can be bought at the time of booking, or can be purchased on board.

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MV Hjaltland and MV Hrossey

There are a number of options for eating and drinking on board to suit your needs – you can order from the Feast Restaurant, in the Magnus Lounge or the Midship Bar. Vending machines are located on board offering tea, coffee, soft drinks, sandwiches and snacks too.

 

In the morning as you arrive in Lerwick or Aberdeen, make sure you enjoy a leisurely breakfast to start your day. While car drivers need to be up and ready to disembark with their vehicle on docking, it is possible for other passengers to stay on board and for drivers to return once parked at the ferry terminal.

 

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MV Hamnavoe

On board MV Hamnavoe the Feast restaurant is open during each journey, serving a hearty breakfast on the early sailings through to delicious freshly-prepared dinner on the evening crossing.

Fish in an island beer batter and chips are available in the Orkney and Shetland ferry
Fish in an island beer batter and chips are available in the Orkney and Shetland ferry photo © Copyright Ian Georgeson

Starters

  • Soup of the day – served with a petit pain roll £5.69
  • Melon and pineapple bowl (ve)(g) £5.69
  • (New) Halloumi fries – served with zingy mayonnaise and salad garnish (ve) £5.69
    Contains: wheat, eggs, mustard

Main Courses

All dishes served with mashed potatoes, chips or rice, and seasonal vegetables.

  • Fish and chips – locally caught fillet of battered haddock served with a lemon wedge £13.99
    Contains: wheat, eggs, fish, soya, milk
  • Chicken katsu curry – crispy chicken with a katsu curry sauce served with naan bread £11.49
    Contains: wheat, soya, celery and celeriac
  • Beef pie – traditional steak pie £12.99
    Contains: wheat, eggs, celery and celeriac
    (g) This option is gluten free without the pie lid
  • Macaroni cheese – made with Orkney smoked cheese (v) £11.29
    Contains: wheat, milk
  • Chef’s special of the day £11.89
  • Vegetarian chef’s special (v) £11.29
    Please ask about alternative vegetarian dishes

From the Grill

All burgers are served in a brioche bun, with chips and salad garnish.

  • Beef burger £12.89
    Contains: wheat, eggs, milk, mustard
  • Southern fried chicken burger £12.89
    Contains: wheat, eggs, soya, milk, celery and celeriac
  • Haddock burger – locally caught battered haddock served with tartare sauce £12.89
    Contains: wheat, eggs, fish, milk
  • Vegetable burger (v) £11.29
    (ve) This option is vegan without the bun
    Contains: wheat, eggs, soya, milk, mustard
  • Grill additional items – choose from cheese, bacon and black pudding:
    Add one extra item £1.79 / Add two extra items £2.79 / Add all three items £3.99

Sides

  • (New) Macaroni cheese (v) £3.49
    Contains: wheat, milk
  • (New) Katsu curry sauce £2.99

Light bites

  • Salad – selection of seasonal salad with dressings
    Large £6.29 / Small £5.29 / Side £1.99
  • Baked potatoes (ve)(g) £6.49
    Fillings – choose from:
    Tuna £2.99 / Cheese £1.99 / Coleslaw £1.99 / Baked Beans £1.99
  • Paninis
    Chicken caesar £6.49
    Contains: wheat, eggs, fish, milk, mustard
    Four cheese, tomato and basil £6.49
    Contains: wheat, milk
    Ham and cheese £6.49
    Contains: wheat, milk
  • Selection of sandwiches from £3.79

Kids Ferry Special
Kids Ferry Special photo © Copyright Ian Georgeson

Kids Ferry Special

Served in your very own NorthLink ferry boat with mashed potatoes, chips, or salad, a soft drink and choose from a Walls Calippo, a piece of fruit or a Three Robins smoothie:

  • Fresh fish goujons £5.99
    Contains: wheat, eggs, fish, soya, milk
  • Macaroni cheese – made with Orkney smoked cheese (v) £5.99
    Contains: wheat, milk
  • Battered chicken goujons £5.99
    Contains: wheat
  • Pork sausages £5.99
    Contains: wheat, soya, sulphur dioxide and sulphites

Desserts

  • Orkney Ice Cream tub £3.39
    Contains: eggs, milk
  • (New) Chocolate and orange crunch £5.69
  • Dessert of the Day £5.29
    (v) and (g) options available
  • Orkney Fudge cheesecake (Hamnavoe only) £5.29
    Contains: wheat, milk
  • Bowl of Orkney Ice Cream (Served in the Magnus Lounge only) £5.29
    Contains: milk

(v) Vegetarian option
(ve) Vegan option
(g) Please inform us if you would like the gluten-free version of this dish

Full Scottish Breakfast
Full Scottish Breakfast photo © Copyright Ian Georgeson

Breakfast

  • Cereal and milk £2.99
  • Toast (2 Rounds) £1.99
  • Porridge £2.95
  • Bacon roll £3.99
  • Sausage roll £3.99
  • Fried egg roll £3.99
  • Two item roll £4.99
  • Full cooked breakfast £10.99
  • Child’s full cooked breakfast £5.99
    (Available for children aged 15 and under and free if purchased with an Adult’s Full Cooked Breakfast)
  • Continental breakfast £7.99
  • Child’s continental breakfast £4.49
    (Available for children aged 15 and under and free if purchased with an Adult’s Continental Breakfast)
  • Americano*  £3.19
  • Cappuccino*  £3.49
  • Espresso*  £3.19
  • Flat White*  £3.49
  • Latté*  £3.49
  • Mocha*  £3.69
  • Hot chocolate £3.69
  • Breakfast tea*  £2.99
  • Earl Grey £2.99
  • Herbal infusion tea £2.99

         * Decaf available

Hamnavoe Lunch Menu

Breakfast

  • Soup of the day – served with a petit pain roll. £5.69

Main Courses

All dishes served with mashed potatoes, chips or rice, and seasonal vegetables

  • Fish and chips – locally caught fillet of battered haddock, served with a lemon wedge £13.99
    Contains: wheat, eggs, fish, soya, milk
  • Macaroni cheese – made with Orkney smoked cheese (v) £11.29
    Contains: wheat, milk

Light Bites

  • Salad – selection of seasonal salad with dressings
    Large £6.29 / Small £5.29 / Side £1.99
  • Baked potatoes (ve)(g) £6.49
    Fillings – choose from:
    Tuna £2.99 / Cheese £1.99 / Coleslaw £1.99 / Baked beans £1.99
  • Paninis
    Chicken Caesar panini £6.49
    Four Cheese, Tomato and Basil panini £6.49
    All Day Breakfast £6.49
  • Selection of sandwiches from £3.79

 

Prices valid from 27th October 2026

 

We understand our guests have varying degrees of dietary requirements and that our menus may not cater for everyone’s taste. If you have special dietary requirements, please contact us (at least 4 days prior to travel) or speak to a member of our on board team – we may be able to offer alternatives.

Download the Hjaltland and Hrossey allergen menu
Download the Hamnavoe allergen menu

Food allergies or intolerances? Our staff are trained and ready to inform you on the ingredients contained in our food and drinks offer.

Our food and beverages are produced in an environment where all 14 declarable allergens are handled, and as such, unintended cross contact of allergens cannot be entirely prevented. We therefore cannot guarantee any item is allergen free. Please speak to a member of staff if you have food allergies or intolerances before you order.

Gluten Free Options

  • Steamed haddock
  • Beef pie (without the pie lid)
  • Chef’s special (for more information please contact us 4 days prior to travel. The special may not be available all evening, so eat early to avoid disappointment)
  • Baked potatoes
  • Mashed potatoes, chips, rice and vegetables are all gluten free
  • At present we do not stock gluten free pasta or flour

Vegan Options

  • Vegan sausages (Hjaltland and Hrossey only)
  • Vegan rolls
  • Sweet potato and vegetable ragu
  • Baked potatoes
  • At breakfast, beans, mushrooms, tomato and porridge are vegan options
  • Soup (please contact us to request a vegan soup at least 4 days prior to travel)

Nut allergies

Whilst it is the case that our galley is a nut-free environment, unfortunately, we cannot guarantee a completely nut-free environment on board our ships. Nuts are sold in the bar and in the shop, and we cannot control the foods other passengers might bring on board.

 

The bar on board MV Hamnavoe
The bar on board MV Hamnavoe photo © Copyright Colin Keldie

Bars

All three NorthLink Ferries ships to Shetland and Orkney have beautiful onboard bars serving a wide range of beers from Orkney and Shetland, continental lagers, wines and spirits along with teas, coffees and tasty snacks.

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MV Hjaltland and MV Hrossey

On board MV Hjaltland and MV Hrossey, the Midships bar is open from 17:00 to 00:00 (indirect sailings) and from 18:00 to 23:00 (direct sailings).

 

Beverages do not need to be consumed in the bar area and passengers are free to take drinks to other areas of the ship.

 

No alcohol is to be consumed in public areas 30 minutes after drinking up time (00:30 indirect sailings, 23:30 direct sailings.)

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MV Hamnavoe

Brinkies Bar on board MV Hamnavoe is open on afternoon and evening sailings during the summer.

 

During winter, beverages on MV Hamnavoe can be purchased in the Feast restaurant.

Header image: Eating on board the ferry to Shetland and Orkney photo © Copyright Stephen Mercer Productions