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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.

Early Disruption Warning to Customers
Present weather forecasts indicate the possibility of disruption to our services from Friday 12th December through to Wednesday 17th December.
More detailed updates will follow daily as forecasts are updated.

Aberdeen roadworks and road closures
Various roadworks and road closures in and around Aberdeen are impacting travel to the Aberdeen Ferry Terminal. Please plan ahead and leave early to arrive in time 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
Service Running: updated on Saturday 13th December at 20:26

M.V Hamnavoe

  • Arrived in Stromness at 20:26
  • The next scheduled sailing will depart Stromness at 09:00 sailing for Scrabster
  • Passenger and vehicle check-in opens at 07:30
  • Passenger and vehicle check-in closes at 08:30
  • 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)
  • Due to forecasted adverse weather conditions all sailings will be subject to minor weather related delays.

Sunday 14th 

  • M.V Hamnavoe is scheduled to operate to the scheduled timetable.
  • Due to forecasted adverse weather conditions all sailings will be subject to minor weather related delays.
Aberdeen Arrivals and Departures
Service Running- updated on Saturday 13th December at 16:43

M.V Hrossey

  • M.V Hrossey arrived in Aberdeen at 06:57 and departed at 16:38 sailing for Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) and Lerwick.
  • Due to forecasted adverse weather conditions, arrival in Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) may be subject to a delay of up to 1 hour.
  • M.V Hrossey is scheduled to arrive in Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) at 23:00 and depart at 23:45 sailing for Lerwick.
  • Scheduled time of arrival in Lerwick is 07:30.
  • For further information please call 08001114422
Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) Arrivals and Departures
Service Running - Updated on Sunday 14th December at 00:22

MV Hrossey

  • Has just departed Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) sailing to Lerwick, scheduled arrival time in Lerwick is 07:30 on Sunday 14th December
  • The next scheduled departure from Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) is 23:45 sailing to Lerwick on Sunday 14th December
  • 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 Saturday 13th December at 18:00

MV Hjaltland

  • Departed at 18:00 sailing for Aberdeen.
  • Expected time of arrival in Aberdeen is 07:00, due to adverse weather conditions this arrival is subject to delays of up to an hour.
  • The next scheduled arrival in Lerwick is the MV Hrossey at 07:30 on 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
Service disruptions - updated on Saturday 13th December at 09:57

Freight Vessel Services

M.V Hildasay

  • Arrived in Lerwick at 09:17.
  • M.V Hildasay is scheduled to depart Lerwick sailing for Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) and Aberdeen at 17:00.
  • Due to forecasted adverse weather conditions Hildasay will now depart Lerwick at the earlier time of 14:00, ETA in Kirkwall (Hatston Pier) 00:30 on Sunday 14th December and arrival in Aberdeen on time.

M.V Helliar

  • Arrived in Aberdeen at 09:47.
  • M.V Helliar is scheduled to depart Aberdeen sailing for Lerwick at 18:00.
  • Due to forecasted adverse weather conditions ETA in Lerwick on Sunday 13th December may be subject to a delay of up to 1 hour.