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Orkney Kirkwall
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CRUISING TO SCOTLAND:



ORKNEY

Halston Pier, Orkney

Cruise Port

 Orkney is a popular cruise port of call. On average, there are 140 cruise ship calls a year, bringing some 300,000 passengers to the Orkenys.

Most cruise ships call at Kirkwall although there are also berthing facilities at Stromness capable of handling some cruise ships.

The Halston Pier is Scotland's longest deep water berth. It is located not far outside of Kirkwall . (Published estimates of the distance vary, ranging from 2 to 3 miles). The local council provides a free shuttle bus between the pier and the Kirkwall Travel Centre in town. It is also possible to walk from the pier into town.

Kirkwall Pier is also capable of handling some small cruise ships. However, this facility is more often used as a tender station for ships that anchor in Kirkwall Bay. The pier is located in the center of town near the travel centre.

Orkney has a public bus system that runs by many of the tourist attractions. The bus station in Kirkwall is at the travel center.

There is a limited number of taxis in Orkney. These are often booked up in advance by passengers before their ship arrives. The same is true of tour guides.
Norwegian Jade at the Orkney cruise port
Above: Norwegian Jade at Halston Pier.

​​Below: A freighter at Kirkwall pier.
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Kirkwall Pier, Orkney
For more about cruising to Scotland:

Click here for our Edinburgh cruise ports page
Click here for our shore excursions and other links
Click here for our article on visiting Holyroodhouse
Click here for our photo feature on the Royal Mile
Click here for our article on the Royal Yacht Britannia
Click here for our article on Edinburgh Castle
Click here for our article on the Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Click here for our article on visiting Stirling Castle
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