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NorthLink Ferries Routes

Aberdeen - Kirkwall, Aberdeen - Lerwick, Kirkwall - Aberdeen, Kirkwall - Lerwick, Lerwick - Aberdeen, Lerwick - Kirkwall, Scrabster - Stromness and Stromness - Scrabster.

The NorthLink Ferries History

The Northlink Ferries are approaching an exciting new phase in transportation to Orkney and Shetland from Scotland started in 2002 when NorthLink Ferries launched its cruise-standard ferry service.

NorthLink Orkney & Shetland Ferries Ltd

NorthLink's fleet of ferries provide an extremely high standard of comfort and meet and exceed all the latest safety requirements. Your sea voyage will be a safe with them, luxurious, and enjoyable.

The frequency of the service and ferry sailing times have been prepared for your convenience to make travel to the northern isles more simple and enjoyable than ever before.

NorthLink aim to offer the experience - a truly pleasurable sea journey that will see customers using their service again and again.

NorthLink Ferries Passenger Information

NorthLink Cinema
On longer routes NorthLink ships have modern cinemas showing the latest films. Tickets for the cinema can be purchased in advance, from the Monday before sailing. Tickets can also be purchased at the onboard shop.

Children
NorthLink ferries are equipped to the best standards to give all their passengers a safe, comfortable journey.

Play Area
A child’s play area is provided for their younger passengers. There are toys, chairs and tables, games and a television showing cartoons or other children’s programming. Parents note that although this is a safe environment it is not supervised and children on board will remain your responsibility.

NorthLink Accommodation
Premium Cabins
In 2004 NorthLink introduced Premium Cabins on the Aberdeen-Kirkwall-Lerwick routes. These cabins are outside two berth cabins equipped with a TV/DVD, hot drink making facilities, a box of chocolates, mineral water and a newspaper.

Outer Twin Cabins
NorthLink Outer Twin Cabins have two single beds and ensuite shower and toilet. They have a window and there are points for equipment such as computers and phone chargers. There is a shaver socket and an hairdryer in the bathroom. There is a telephone to contact Reception for information and assistance.

NorthLink Inner Four Berth Cabins
Inner Four Berth Cabins are equipped with two single beds at knee height as well as two fold down beds at shoulder height. There are power points for equipment such as computers and phone chargers. There is a shaver socket and a hairdryer in the bathroom. There is a telephone to contact the Reception for information and assistance.

NorthLink Disabled Cabins
On the NorthLink Aberdeen-Kirkwall-Lerwick routes there are four cabins per ship designed for disabled users. Two of these cabins are designed to ease of access whilst the other two cabins are fitted with lifting equipment. The cabins without lifting equipment have a drop-down berth available for a carer. The disabled cabins are also fitted with a television. On the Pentland Firth route there are two cabins designed for disabled users.

NorthLink Reclining Seats
The Aberdeen-Kirkwall-Lerwick routes, Reclining Seats are available free of charge. These seats are very similar to aircraft seats in design and can be booked in advance.

http://www.northlinkferries.co.uk