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Ocean port guide

Orkney Scotland

United Kingdom

Make the most of your call at Orkney Scotland, a cruise port in United Kingdom. Find practical arrival guidance, local transport pointers and ideas for exploring confidently ashore.

At a glancePort call snapshot
DestinationUnited Kingdom
Port typeOcean cruise port
CurrencyPound sterling
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Your port guide

Making the most of Orkney Scotland

Use these notes to shape a realistic day ashore, then confirm any time-sensitive information for the date of your call.

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Arriving at the port

The three main berths are located at Kirkwall, within walking distance to the town center, Hatston just outside Kirkwall where a complimentary shuttle bus is provide into town, and Stromness, Orkney’s second town all offer excellent berthing facilities for cruise ships with anchorage also popular in Kirkwall Bay.

Kirkwall

Stromness

Find your bearings

Orkney Scotland port location

Exact berth coordinates are not yet available in this guide. Use the terminal information provided by your cruise line for the most reliable arrival point.

Location pendingUse your confirmed berth details
Guide locationOrkney ScotlandUnited Kingdom
Good to know

This guide is for trip planning and may not reflect short-notice operational changes. Your cruise line's instructions and local official information should take priority.