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 2023 (this list is subject to change at any time).

 

Name of Ship	Date	Time	Date	Time
Seabourne Ovation	14/05/2023	0800hrs	14/05/2023	1800hrs
AIDASOL	17/05/2023	0800hrs	17/05/2023	1800hrs
AIDASOL	27/05/2023	0800hrs	27/05/2023	1800hrs
Silver Endeavour	29/05/2023	0700hrs	29/05/2023	1800hrs
Ambition	15/06/2023	0700hrs	15/06/2023	1800hrs
Spirit of Discovery	14/07/2023	0800hrs	14/07/2023	1900hrs
AMBIENCE	17/07/2023	0800hrs	17/07/2023	1800hrs
Heb Princess	24/07/2023	1900hrs	25/07/2023	1200hrs
Spirit of Discovery	27/07/2023	0800hrs	27/07/2023	1700hrs
Heb Princess	15/08/2023	0730hrs	15/08/2023	1200hrs
Ambition	17/08/2023	0700hrs	17/08/2023	1900hrs
Viking Mars	20/08/2023	0800hrs	20/08/2023	1700 hrs
Heb Princess	29/08/2023	1900hrs	30/08/2023	1300hrs
Heb Sky	31/08/2023	1900hrs	31/08/2023	1800hrs
Heb Princess	03/09/2023	2000hrs	04/09/2023	1300hrs
AMBIENCE	04/09/2023	0800hrs	04/09/2023	1800hrs
Silver Dawn	05/09/2023	0700hrs	05/09/2023	1800hrs
Viking Mars	07/09/2023	0800hrs	07/09/2023	1800 hrs
Ambition	11/09/2023	0700hrs	11/09/2023	1900 hrs
World Explorer	18/09/2023	0800hrs	18/09/2023	1800hrs