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Ferry companies from Stromness

Orkney Ferries provides a passenger-only ferry crossing to Graemsay on the island of Hoy, while NorthLink Ferries runs the only car and passenger ferry service from Stromness to Scrabster.

Orkney Ferries Ferry Company

Orkney Ferries runs short ferry services between Orkney mainland and 13 other islands. Their crafts are all designed to handle passenger traffic only, and vehicles or large cargo can not be transported. From Stromness Port, a service is operated to Graemsay on Hoy's northern shore. This trip takes just 25 minutes and services are available several times each day.

Crafts include the Hoy Head and the Graemsay. Both vessels can carry around 100 passengers at a time. Travellers with special needs are recommended to phone ahead of time to arrange special assistance. You can find detailed company information on Orkney Ferries' official website at: www.orkneyferries.co.uk.

The address of their head office is: Shore street, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1 LG, UK. Tel: +44 1856 872044; email: info@orkneyferries.co.uk.

NorthLink Ferries Company

NorthLink Ferries' services have been recently upgraded. Their ships depart from the Port of Stromness to Scrabster on mainland Scotland, and there are up to three daily sailings available. The sea voyage on this route takes about 1 hour, 30 minutes.

The fleet of NorthLink Ferries features three new crafts, which operate routes along the current available ferry services. These modern vessels can accommodate 600 passengers as well as cargo and cars. Onboard features include a movie theatre showing recent releases; cinema tickets can be bought in advance or on-the-spot.

Onboard ferry lounges are vast and convenient. Amenities also include comfortable onboard cabins and play areas for kids. Dining establishments include a self-service and an a la carte restaurant, where the dishes served are prepared using locally-grown, fresh ingredients. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available at any one of the onboard bars. During the high season, live entertainment is performed during the voyage.

Up-to-date and detailed company information is available at the NorthLink Ferries official website: www.northlinkferries.co.uk. The address of the operator's head office is: NorthLink Ferries Ltd, Kiln Corner, Ayre road, Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland, KW15 1 QX, UK.