Approaching Fair Isle

Onboard the ships to Orkney and Shetland

Purpose built for the routes, our beautiful NorthLink Ferries ships, MV Hamnavoe, MV Hjaltland and MV Hrossey, offer the highest standards of safety and comfort. Whether you are in a public area or a cabin, as you set to sea in one of our ships, you’ll feel like you’re on a cruise.

Explore the pages within our onboard section to find out more about all of our facilities on the ships.

MV Hamnavoe

Stromness / Scrabster

Description

MV Hamnavoe was constructed in 2002 at Aker Finyards in Finland and was designed to take account of the special demands of the Pentland Firth. She entered service on 23rd April 2003. She is 112m long and can carry 600 passengers plus cars and freight. The car deck has 350m (95 cars) of space.

MV Hamnavoe’s top speed is 19.3 knots and she has 12 cabins. She travels the equivalent of almost 3½ trips round the world each year. Hamnavoe is the old Norse name for Stromness, which means 'Home Port' or 'Safe Haven'.

Gallery

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Close up of MV Hamnavoe as it travels to OrkneyMV Hamnavoe passing Hoy in OrkneyAerial view of MV Hamnavoe on the Pentland FirthMV Hamnavoe arrives in Stromness, OrkneyStromness from the deck of MV Hamnavoe
MV Hamnavoe lounge and barPassing St John's HeadCars boarding MV HamnavoeMV Hamnavoe sternMV Hamnavoe passes the Old Man of Hoy
MV Hamnavoe passes St John's HeadDelicious food available in the Breckness RestaurantMV Hamnavoe Reception deskMV Hamnavoe arrives in Stromness in the Orkney IslandsMV Hamnavoe leaving the Orkney Islands
MV Hamnavoe leaving StromnessAerial view of Stromness, MV Hamnavoe and the Hoy HillsMV Hamnavoe self service restaurantOn the bridge of MV HamnavoeBoarding MV Hamnavoe

Onboard Facilities

  • Comfortable lounges
  • Breckness Self Service Restaurant
  • Northern Isles Shop selling snacks, gift items, and practical travel products
  • Brinkie's Bar
  • Sun deck
  • Games room
  • Toilets
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Children's play area
  • Disabled access throughout ship
  • Well-appointed cabins - all en-suite with hairdryers, shaver points and air conditioning
  • Specially-adapted cabins for the disabled, allowing easy wheelchair access
  • Easy drive-through access to ship

For more information about onboard facilties - please use the navigation menu to the left

Technical Details

Port of Registry:Kirkwall
Owner:NorthLink Ferries Ltd
Builder:Aker Finyards OY, Rauma, Finland
Ships Number:NB440
Keel Laid:15/02/02
Call sign:VSTY7
IMO number:9246061
Length overall:112 metres
Breadth:18.60m
Draught:4.5m
Gross Tonnage:8,780
Displacement:5,350 tonnes
Speed:19.3 knots
Main Engines:2 x MAK 4320 KW @ 600 RPM
Propellers:2 x Rolls Royce Kamewa
Rudders:2 x Rolls Royce
Stabilisers:2 x Mitsubishi
Fuel Capacity:332 tonnes
FW Capacity:245 tonnes


MV Hjaltland

Aberdeen / Kirkwall / Lerwick

Description

MV Hjaltland was constructed in 2002 at Aker Finyards in Finland and was designed to take account of the special demands of the North Sea. She entered service on 1st October 2002. She is 125m long and can carry 600 passengers plus cars and freight. The car deck has 470m (140 cars) of space.

MV Hjaltland's top speed is 24 knots and she has 117 cabins. She travels the equivalent of almost 3½ trips round the world each year. Hjaltland is the old Norse name for Shetland.

Gallery

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MV Hjaltland on the approach to ShetlandMV Hjaltland passes Bressay in ShetlandBoarding MV Hjaltland by car in LerwickBar on board MV HjaltlandGreat value on perfume on board MV Hjaltland
Children's play area on board MV HjaltlandMV Hjaltland Reception deskArriving in Lerwick on MV HjaltlandMV Hjaltland passes Kirkabister Ness LighthouseFish and chips on board MV Hjaltland
Eating in the Shoormal Self Service RestaurantSelecting food in the Shoormal Self Service RestaurantOrkney fudge cheesecake from the a la carte restaurantSalmon in the a la carte restaurantIsland Fayre Self Service Restaurant menu
MV Hjaltland arriving in ShetlandThe Cinema onboard shows many of the latest releasesMV Hjaltland passing Fair IsleViking sculpture and stairs on board MV HjaltlandCabins for those with disabilities are available
MV Hjaltland premier cabinMV Hjaltland outer twin cabinCabins on board MV Hjaltland are very comfortableExecutive cabin on board MV HjaltlandWalkway in Lerwick to MV Hjaltland

Onboard Facilities

  • Comfortable lounges
  • Shoormal Self Service Restaurant and Lönabrack à la carte restaurant
  • Northern Isles Shop selling snacks, gift items, and practical travel products
  • Cinema lounge showing all the latest film releases
  • Bars
  • Sun deck
  • Games room
  • Internal telephones
  • Toilets
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Children's play area
  • Disabled access throughout ship
  • Well-appointed cabins - all en-suite with hairdryers, shaver points and air conditioning
  • Specially-adapted cabins for the disabled, allowing easy wheelchair access
  • Easy drive-through access to ship

For more information about onboard facilties - please use the navigation menu to the left

Technical Details

Port of Registry:Lerwick
Owner:NorthLink Ferries Ltd
Builder:Aker Finyards OY, Rauma, Finland
Ships Number:NB438
Keel Laid:04/10/01
Call sign:VSTY8
IMO number:9244958
Length overall:125 metres
Breadth:20m
Draught:5.4m
Gross Tonnage:11,720
Displacement:7,434 tonnes
Speed:24 knots
Main Engines:4 x MAK 6M43 5400 KW each
Propellers:2 x Rolls Royce Kamewa
Rudders:2 x Rolls Royce
Stabilisers:2 x Mitsubishi
Fuel Capacity:560 tonnes
FW Capacity:400 tonnes


MV Hrossey

Aberdeen / Kirkwall / Lerwick

Description

MV Hrossey was constructed in 2002 at Aker Finyards in Finland and was designed to take account of the special demands of the North Sea. She entered service on 1st October 2002. She is 125m long and can carry 600 passengers plus cars and freight. The car deck has 470m (140 cars) of space.

MV Hrossey's top speed is 24 knots and she has 117 cabins. She travels the equivalent of almost 3½ trips round the world each year. Hrossey is the old Norse name for Orkney.

Gallery

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MV Hrossey a la carte restaurantShetland Lamb served in the a la carte restaurantBar in MV HrosseyThe cinema in MV Hrossey shows the lastest releasesMV Hrossey leaving Shetland
MV Hrossey approaching Lerwick early in the morningMV Hrossey reception deskThe Northern Isles Shop on board MV HrosseyA Children's play area can be found on MV Hrossey Expect a warm welcome aboard!
MV Hrossey prowMV Hrossey passes Kirkabister Ness LighthouseExecutive cabin on board MV HrosseyAll cabins have ensuite bathrooms with a hairdrier and many other facilitiesPremier cabins have twin beds and a TV
Cabin for those needing special assistanceMany shared cabins have curtains for privacyMV Hrossey close upMV Hrossey approaching the Shetland IslandsMV Hrossey stern
Hot meals are available on board MV HrosseyEnjoy a meal in the Braebrough Self Service RestaurantDelicious food is available from our salad barMV Hrossey passes Bressay as it leaves ShetlandMV Hrossey en route from Lerwick to Aberdeen

Onboard Facilities

  • Comfortable lounges
  • Braebrough Self Service Restaurant and Ladeberry à la carte restaurant
  • Northern Isles Shop selling snacks, gift items, and practical travel products
  • Cinema lounge showing all the latest film releases
  • Bars
  • Sun deck
  • Games room
  • Internal telephones
  • Toilets
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Children's play area
  • Disabled access throughout ship
  • Well-appointed cabins - all en-suite with hairdryers, shaver points and air conditioning
  • Specially-adapted cabins for the disabled, allowing easy wheelchair access
  • Easy drive-through access to ship

For more information about onboard facilties - please use the navigation menu to the left

Technical Details

Port of Registry:Kirkwall
Owner:NorthLink Ferries Ltd
Builder:Aker Finyards OY, Rauma, Finland
Ships Number:NB439
Keel Laid:01/12/01
Call sign:VSTY6
IMO number:9244960
Length overall:125 metres
Breadth:20m
Draught:5.4m
Gross Tonnage:11,720
Displacement:7,434 tonnes
Speed:24 knots
Main Engines:4 x MAK 6M43 @ 5400 KW each
Auxilliary Engines:2 x MAK 6M20 @ 1520 KW each
Propellers:2 x Rolls Royce Kamewa
Fuel Capacity:560 tonnes
FW Capacity:400 tonnes


 

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