Aberdeen Ferry Terminal

honestly the ferry crossing is so fast from one part of Scotland to another. i take these yearly and have been going up to Shetland every year since 2020. staff is normal for a ferry and i have no idea for the reviews below 4 stars!

We booked a room on the Aberdeen - Shetland Northlink ferry. I found the staff to be very nice and the accommodations very well priced. For just an extra 5 pounds you can even get a view from your room. The food was only okay though, but I loved all the emphasis on local sourcing. You got the impression that they took a lot of pride in their work which is great.

We booked the Northlink Ferry for our trip to Shetlands. First, would recommend a cabin if possible. These book out quickly so you will need to book early. If you miss out on a cabin there is a waiting list, people will cancel their trips so you might get lucky. The cabin also includes entry to a separate lounge, with breakfast included. The weather can be rough between the mainland and islands. Apparently, if there are slip mats on the tables when you board it will be an interesting night trip.

Northlink Ferries! What a fantastic trip to Orkney. Boarding process super easy, you can check in your luggage so you don't have to bother with it on board.

Little shop on the ferry for souvenirs, drinks and snacks. Cafeteria serves good food. Pods are a great way to travel, super comfy and cosy.

Wonderful journey!

Arrived Aberdeen on North Link ferries from Lerwick via Kirkwall. Great ferries, smaller than Stena Lines which do the Europe mainland to UK, but big in overall comfort and experience, despite smaller cabins.

Friendly, caring and professional crew on the ferry make it an overall delightful experience. The Magnus lounge is well equipped with magazines, newspaper, complimentary teas, coffee, water, drinks and fruits. Access is per upgraded cabin, a few extra pounds that gives you a kettle and tea / coffee facilities in the cabin. We thought the convenience was worth the extra cost. The Magnus lounge was a bonus.

The restricted entry Lounge shares the kitchen with the main dining area, for the same prices. Good choice of menu with vegetarian and vegan options also available. Good quality and generously proportioned food.

Since the ferry turnaround is not till evening, they give you an extra hour to disembark after docking in port.

There’s luggage trolleys provided for foot passengers as soon as you exit the ferry, and the lift to the terminal is right there, if you prefer not to take the stairs.

Definitely a better option to flying, as you have the choice to take your car with you. Great for traveling, and exploring in your own.

Very smooth sailing, dog friendly cabin is amazing! Dogs loved their biscuits and took the worry away about them being scared in the kennels!

Going to Shetland Islands. It's an overnight sailing. We got a twin room. It has a toilet and shower 🚿. The water pressure is really powerful. Warm water is available. We were thinking of getting two pods but we were pretty happy in bed under the cosy duvet. There is a kettle in the room and some tea and instant coffee. I had my own green tea and 2lt of water bottle which worked out pretty well.
Dinner was good. I wasn't planning to have dinner on board but when I saw the slow cooked lamb, I couldn't say no to it.
The room felt a little cold. I had a short and tank top for sleeping. It might have been better to have long pjs.