Ferry to Shetland

Take the Northlink ferry – the civilised route to Shetland

Ferry routes to Shetland

Flying to Shetland is fast and convenient but sailing can be quicker – because Northlink Ferries’ nightly sailings from Aberdeen can save you a whole day of precious holiday time.

Travelling overnight, you can relax in the bar of the luxurious cruise-style car ferry, then enjoy a leisurely meal in the excellent restaurant, take in a film in the ship’s cinema and get a good night’s sleep before arriving in Lerwick at breakfast time.

There are no queues or baggage-size rules, the security’s efficient but unobtrusive and you don’t waste half a day each way, hanging around in airports.

This is the civilised way to travel – and the views are entrancing as the islands appear over the northern horizon in the dawn.

There’s also a fair chance of seeing the dolphins that often hang around the Aberdeen harbour entrance.