Kirkwall to Aberdeen Ferries
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How to get from Kirkwall to Aberdeen by ferry ?
Looking for the perfect Kirkwall to Aberdeen ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Kirkwall to Aberdeen is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.
We know that planning a ferry trip from Kirkwall to Aberdeen can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Kirkwall to Aberdeen ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.
With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like NorthLink Ferries. This way you can find the best deal on a Kirkwall Aberdeen ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.
Most NorthLink Ferries ships offer on-board facilities such as cabins, restaurants, shops, Wi-Fi and more. Often they also offer facilities for people with reduced mobility.
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Kirkwall to Aberdeen Ferry Information
Ferry Kirkwall Aberdeen: Fares, Timetables and Duration
To travel by ferry from Kirkwall to Aberdeen, you'll find tickets range from £33 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £214 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Kirkwall to Aberdeen route is £120. The average ferry crossing time from Kirkwall to Aberdeen is 7 hours 15 min. The slowest ferries will take 7 hours 15 min to reach Aberdeen, while the fastest boats will arrive in Aberdeen in 7 hours 15 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Kirkwall at 23:45.
Why travel by ferry from Kirkwall to Aberdeen?
Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Kirkwall to Aberdeen ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Aberdeen. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Kirkwall to Aberdeen is an ideal way to travel.
Which companies operate between Kirkwall and Aberdeen?
If you want to travel between Kirkwall and Aberdeen by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including NorthLink Ferries who run regular services between the two cities. You can find out more about the different shipping companies on this route and their departure times here.
Where do the ferries leave from in Kirkwall? Where do the boats arrive in Aberdeen?
Port of departure in Kirkwall
NorthLink Ferries ferries depart for Aberdeen from the following ports in Kirkwall:
Port of arrival in Aberdeen
NorthLink Ferries ships arrive in Aberdeen from the following ports:
FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
If you take a ferry from Kirkwall to Aberdeen, it will take you at least 7 hours 20 min to cover the 130 mi between Kirkwall and Aberdeen.
This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Kirkwall and Aberdeen in winter) and the ferry company (NorthLink Ferries). There are currently 3 crossings a week between Kirkwall and Aberdeen.
There are 1 ferry companies operating between Kirkwall and Aberdeen: NorthLink Ferries.
Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by NorthLink Ferries.
Before booking, compare the prices of NorthLink Ferries on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and securely on our partner's website.
If you want to change or cancel your Kirkwall Aberdeen ferry booking, you can do so easily by contacting our partner who manages your booking. Please note that, depending on the fare conditions, some tickets are non-refundable or non-changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.
During your crossing between Kirkwall and Aberdeen, you will travel 130 mi.
To go by boat from Kirkwall to Aberdeen, you can find prices ranging from £33 for the lowest, to £214 for the highest. The average price we observed was £120.
The first ferry leaves Kirkwall at 23:45 for Aberdeen.
What is the Kirkwall to Aberdeen ferry crossing like?
If you have never been on a ferry before, it is difficult to imagine what a day at sea between Kirkwall and Aberdeen would be like. We will therefore describe this unique travel experience, from embarkation in Kirkwall to disembarkation in Aberdeen, in order to help you better project yourself into the maritime world of NorthLink Ferries. You will also find practical information about Kirkwall and Aberdeen.
Boarding in Kirkwall
Before you set off on your Kirkwall Aberdeen ferry journey, here are some steps to take before boarding:
- Presentation at the port of Kirkwall / You should arrive in the port of Kirkwall well in advance. Please check this with your NorthLink Ferries company. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
- Checking in for the Kirkwall - Aberdeen crossing / At the Kirkwall ferry terminal, look for the NorthLink Ferries counters and present your passport and booking number. If you are travelling by car, please stand in the reserved lanes. Check-in will take place directly from your vehicle.
- Boarding the ferry to Aberdeen / Information messages are broadcast in the Kirkwall ferry terminal to invite you to board. By car, follow the instructions of NorthLink Ferries staff to board and park your vehicle on board.
Life on board the ferry between Kirkwall and Aberdeen
During the crossing, everyone can use the services on the NorthLink Ferries ship as they wish. Some will want to relax in one of the reclining lounges, others will want to make the most of all the services offered on board or simply enjoy the view of the sea from the ship's deck.
Ferry arrival in Aberdeen
Here is some information for the disembarkation in Aberdeen:
- Aberdeen Harbour is in sight / You will be allowed to return to the ship's garage once the ferry has docked. There is no need to rush. In the meantime, we advise you to enjoy the arrival in Aberdeen from the outside deck.
- Vacate your cabin. / You will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Aberdeen Harbour.
- Leaving the ship and exploring Aberdeen / Driving out of the ship's garage is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. The customs staff at Aberdeen harbour can give you a check. At last, your holiday in Aberdeen has begun!
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