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Ferry routes from Kirkwall

The two principal ferry services which are operated from Kirkwall Port are run by NorthLink Ferries. The ferry operator operates a service to the city of Aberdeen in Scotland, with a crossing time of about 6 hours. A service to Lerwick on the Shetland Islands is offered as well, and the trip lasts about 7 hours, 45 minutes. Orkney Ferries runs services between several of the Orkney Islands.

Kirkwall to Lerwick ferries

Three ferry sailings per week are run by NorthLink Ferries between the Port of Kirkwall and Lerwick Port in the Shetlands. The sea voyage onboard NorthLink's vessel lasts about 7 hours, 45 minutes.

Lerwick is the Shetland's capital and its sole town, which is located in the heart of the Shetland's Mainland Island. The old fishing harbour has been dramatically expanded, but still retains much of its charm. Lerwick is a spacious and vital working port. NorthLink Ferries offers navigations to Aberdeen and to ports in Scandinavian countries, the Faroe Islands and Iceland.

Kirkwall to Aberdeen ferries

Northlink Ferries operates three weekly crossings from the Port of Kirkwall to the Port of Aberdeen, Scotland. The journey takes approximately 6 hours from Aberdeen from Kirkwall. The ships which run along this route meet and exceed the newest safety requirements and offer a high level of comfort.

The Port of Aberdeen is one of Great Britain's most pivotal ports, and is the chief port of commerce for the northeast of Scotland. The port facility handles over 9,000 visiting vessels and around four million tonnes of cargo per year. The port is also the east coast's most significant ferry port and port-of-call for many cruise ships.