Orkney Ferries

Orkney Ferries Provider of inter-island ferry transport between Orkney's mainland and thirteen beautiful islands.

04/09/2026

NORTH RONALDSAY SERVICE – SATURDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER

We would like to advise customers that the cargo service to North Ronaldsay on Saturday 5th September will sail as follows 🚢⏰

Depart Kirkwall – 06:15
Arrive North Ronaldsay – 09:00
Depart North Ronaldsay – 09:45
Arrive Kirkwall – 12:30

For the latest updates, head to our website or social media feeds 💻📲

04/09/2026

PIEROWALL/PAPA WESTRAY FOOT PASSENGER SERVICE - FRIDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER

We would like to advise passengers that all sailings for the Pierowall-Papa Westray foot passenger service today will sail as scheduled 🚢✅

For the latest updates, please see our website and social media pages 💻📱

04/09/2026

PAPA WESTRAY CARGO SAILING - FRIDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER

We would like to advise passengers that todays 10:40 Papa Westray Cargo Service and subsequent return will sail as scheduled 🚢✅

For the latest updates, head to our website or social media feeds 📱💻

04/09/2026

WESTRAY SERVICE – FRIDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER

We would like to advise passengers that this afternoon’s 16:20 departure from Kirkwall to Westray and subsequent return has been brought forward and will now sail as follows ⏰⛴️

Depart Kirkwall – 13:00
Arrive Westray – 14:25
Depart Westray – 14:35
Arrive Kirkwall – 16:00

This is due to forecasted weather conditions 🌊💨

We will begin phoning all booked passengers from 09:00 ☎️

For the latest updates, head to our website or social media feeds 💻📱

04/09/2026

M.V. TOPLANDER – HOUTON/LYNESS SERVICE – FRIDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER

We regret to advise passengers that all sailings on the above service today are cancelled due to forecasted weather conditions 🚢⛔

For the latest updates, head to our website or social media feeds 📱💻

03/09/2026

Service Update – Friday 4th September

✅ Stronsay
✅ Eday
✅ Sanday
⛔️ Nordic Sea
⚠️ Westray
✅ Shapinsay
✅ Graemsay
⚠️ Houton
✅ Rousay/Egilsay/Wyre
⚠️ Pierowall/Papa Westray
⚠️ Papa Westray

03/09/2026

M.V. THORSVOE – HOUTON/LYNESS/FLOTTA SERVICE – FRIDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER

Please be advised that the 15:00 arrival at Houton and 15:15 departure from Houton on Friday 4th September is under review ⚠️⛴️

This is due to wind and tidal conditions affecting berthing conditions at Houton pier 💨🌊

For the latest updates, head to our website or social media feeds 📱💻

28/08/2026

Service Update – Saturday 29th August

✅ Stronsay
✅ Eday
✅ Sanday
⛔ Nordic Sea
✅ Westray
✅ Shapinsay
✅ Graemsay/Moaness
✅ Houton/Lyness/Flotta
✅ Rousay/Egilsay/Wyre
✅ Pierowall/Papa Westray
✅ North Ronaldsay

28/08/2026

UPDATED TOPLANDER TIMETABLE – HOUTON AND LYNESS FROM MONDAY 31st AUGUST

We have reviewed the operational experience of the MV Toplander over the last week, and as a result we can now reduce the scheduled sailing times on this service✅⛴️

A revised timetable will operate from Monday 31st August📆

We have contacted those customers who have been affected by a change to their sailing time☎️

The service is available for car and small van bookings only and we can accommodate a maximum of 5 per sailing🚗🛻

The number of passengers per car on this service is limited to 2 (driver plus one passenger), as the vessel certificate allows us to carry 12 persons including crew📜

Passengers will be required to reverse their vehicle and will need to remain in their vehicles while onboard🚗➡️

These sailings are not available for foot passenger, motorcycle or bicycle bookings – any customers with these requirements should book on the normal scheduled service.

This service must be booked in advance through our customer service teams at Kirkwall and Houton📞📲

We are unable to accept ‘show and go’ passengers on this service⛔

This revised timetable can be viewed on our website at Orkney Ferries | Timetables and Fares

28/08/2026

M.V. THORSVOE SERVICE – FRIDAY 28TH AUGUST

Please be advised that due to operational reasons, the Houton/Lyness/Flotta service is currently running approximately 20 minutes behind schedule ⚠️⛴️

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

For the latest updates, head to our website or social media feeds 📱💻

Address

Shore Street
Kirkwall
KW151LG

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 2pm
3pm - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 5pm
Friday 7am - 5pm
Saturday 7am - 12pm
1pm - 3pm
Sunday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+441856872044

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