Cruise & Ferries

With modern ferry infrastructure to accommodate domestic and international traffic, Scrabster is the gateway for daily lifeline ferry services to Orkney and cruise ships visiting the remote, beautiful and historic far North of Scotland.

The ferry terminal is used by Serco Northlink Ferries roll on/roll off vessel, Hammnavoe. The ship is linked to the terminal by an elevated overhead walkway for the comfort and safety of passengers.

For further details, terminal opening times and ferry schedules, please visit www.northlinkferries.co.uk

As the main port of northern mainland of Scotland, Scrabster, is a regular port of call for visiting cruise ships. Cruise ships up to 180 metres and 8 metres draft berth alongside, with larger ships using the deep water anchorage available within 0.2 nautical miles. The former St Ola Pier linkspan is used for tenders operating from the anchorage. Pilotage is not compulsory at Scrabster. Scrabster is fully ISPS Code compliant, with security personnel provided by the harbour authority to ISPS standards. Fast, fresh water supplies are easily accessible.

A courtesy bus service to and from the town of Thurso is available for cruise passengers and crew.

Scrabster Harbour Trust is a member of Cruise Scotland and Cruise Europe.

Further cruise destination information is available within our Cruise Directory which includes an Interactive map and we have also produced a video below showing a small selection of the areas superb attractions.

Provisional Scrabster Cruise Programme – 1 Jan – 31 Dec 2024 (this list is subject to change at any time).

 

Name of Ship	Date	Time	Date	Time
AidaSOL	23/04/2024	0800hrs	23/04/2024	1800hrs
Renaissance	03/05/2024	0800hrs	03/05/2024	1800hrs
AidaSOL	04/05/2024	0800hrs	04/05/2024	1800hrs
Ocean Albatros	13/05/2024	0800hrs	13/05/2024	1800hrs
Le Lyrial	13/05/2024	0800hrs	13/05/2024	1800hrs
Heb Sky	18/05/2024	0800hrs	18/05/2024	1800hrs
Ocean Albatros	21/05/2024	0800hrs	21/05/2024	1800hrs
Heb Princess	22/06/2024	2000hrs	23/06/2024	1300hrs
Heb Princess	26/06/2024	2100hrs	27/06/2024	1300hrs
Renaissance	05/07/2024	0900hrs	05/07/2024	1800hrs
Viking Sky	10/07/2024	0800hrs	10/07/2024	1800hrs
Aidasol	19/07/2024	0800hrs	19/07/2024	1800hrs
Renaissance	02/08/2024	0900hrs	02/08/2024	1800hrs