North Ronaldsay to Kirkwall Ferry

• LOLO service (lift on/lift off) — vehicles are crane-lifted on and off. Weight limit 8,000kg. Not a drive-on ferry.
• Summer (3 May–27 Sep): Twice weekly, Tuesdays and Saturdays.
• Summer Tuesday dep North Ronaldsay approx 13:40 (after Papa Westray call if applicable) → Kirkwall arr approx 17:15.
  On sailings calling at Papa Westray first, dep North Ronaldsay approx 14:35 → Kirkwall arr approx 17:15.
• Summer Saturday dep North Ronaldsay approx 11:10 → Kirkwall arr approx 13:50.
• All departure times are estimates and subject to change due to cargo operations, weather and tide.
• Winter (29 Sep 2025–2 May 2026): Weekly, Saturdays only. Departure times vary week to week — times not fixed. Departs North Ronaldsay on completion of cargo operations. Passengers should be ready to board as soon as vessel arrives.
• Be ready to board as soon as the vessel arrives — no fixed departure time from North Ronaldsay.

Nordic Sea — Additional Foot Passenger Service (Summer only)

• Passenger only additional service on MV Nordic Sea, 3 May–27 Sep 2026. Advance booking and payment required.
• Sunday service (selected Sundays only): dep North Ronaldsay 16:15 → Kirkwall arr 18:45.
• Boarding at North Ronaldsay is alongside the pier (not via link span).
• Does not operate on: 7 Jun, 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 30 Aug (excursion days).
• All sailings subject to weather and tidal conditions.

Sunday Excursions 2026

• Special Sunday excursion return sailings from North Ronaldsay on the following dates:
• 7 Jun & 30 Aug: North Ronaldsay dep 16:20 → Westray → Kirkwall arr 19:25.
• 28 Jun & 19 Jul: North Ronaldsay dep 15:50 → Stronsay → Eday → Kirkwall arr 19:40.
• 5 Jul: North Ronaldsay dep 16:00 → Sanday → Kirkwall arr 19:05.

• Adult £6.75/£13.50
• Car (up to 5.5m) £16.00/£32.00
• Motorcycle £9.20/£18.40
• Bicycle free