SOUTH UIST:
Mallaig (MAL) - Lochboisdale (LBO)
Cancelled for the remainder of today
Service updates
Saturday 21st May to Wednesday 25th May
We have now been able to arrange additional crew for Saturday 21st May to Wednesday 25th May in order to operate additional sailings on the Sound of Barra service.
Connections from South Uist to Oban and Oban to South Uist are now available via Barra, however please be aware that availability for Oban-Castlebay services is limited and we would strongly advise customers not to travel without a booking.
The timetable for connections is as follows:
Sunday 22nd – Wednesday 25th May
Depart Eriskay – 05:40
Arrive Ardmhor – 06:20
Depart Castlebay – 07:00
Arrive Oban – 11:45
Depart Oban – 13:10
Arrive Castlebay – 17:55
Depart Ardmhor – 19:20
Arrive Eriskay – 20:00
From Tuesday 17th May
Due to essential repairs required to MV Lord of the Isles’ drencher system, the vessel was withdrawn from service on Tuesday 17 May. The vessel is estimated to return to service on 25 May, at the earliest.
Due to the passage time required to sail to Greenock to commence works the vessel will be unable to operate any services on Tuesday 17th May, all sailings have now been cancelled. As a result, all Mallaig-Lochboisdale sailings will be cancelled up to and including the 09:40 departure from Lochboisdale on Wednesday 25 May.
Customers impacted by these cancellations will be contacted and can request a refund for their vehicle booking here
Passengers who are able to do so can travel by foot on the Uig – Lochmaddy service and anyone requiring transport between Lochboisdale – Lochmaddy and Mallaig – Uig should contact the port offices directly to arrange.
We appreciate the impact these cancellations have on our customers and communities and we apologise for the inconvenience this may cause; however, these repairs are necessary to allow the vessel to remain in service throughout the summer and to provide resilience to the service
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Last Updated: 22 May 2022 06:45
Supplementary information
Saturday 3 September
Due to livestock sales, additional sailings will operate to/from Oban as follows:
Depart Oban – 13:40
Arrive Lochboisdale – 18:30
Depart Lochboisdale – 18:50
Arrive Oban - 23:40
The timetabled Mallaig-Lochboisdale service is unaffected.
Monday 19 September
Due to livestock sales, an amended timetable will operate to and from Oban, not Mallaig, as follows:
Depart Lochboisdale – 06:40
Arrive Oban – 11:50
Depart Oban – 13:40
Arrive Lochboisdale – 18:30
Depart Oban – 15:00
Arrive Lochboisdale – 20:10
Depart Lochboisdale – 18:50
Arrive Oban - 23:40
Mallaig - Lochboisdale tidal amendments Summer 2022 - We will be operating amended timetables between Mallaig - Lochboisdale due to low tides on specific dates throughout Summer 22. Please see details here
Our onboard food, drink and retail offerings are now open. Read our food and drink FAQ for more information.
Connecting Services - For customers using connecting services please note these services do not always guarantee a connection, particularly during times of disruption. We advise that you check both CalMac and connecting service websites prior to travel to ensure you can reach your end destination safely.
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Last Updated: 22 May 2022 06:45
