Each of our ferries is equipped with its own range of facilities to make your ferry crossing comfortable.
With children's activity areas, baby changing facilities, quiet lounges and pet areas, we aim to ensure the whole family enjoy their journey with CalMac. For deck plans of large ships see our Fleet pages.
Baby Changing Facilities
Baby changing facilities are situated on ships operating from:
Ardrossan - Brodick
Ardrossan - Campbeltown
Kennacraig - Port Ellen/Port Askaig/Colonsay/Oban
Mallaig - Armadale
Mallaig - Eigg/Muck/Rum/Canna
Oban - Craignure
Oban - Coll/Tiree
Uig - Tarbert
Uig - Lochmaddy
Ullapool - Stornoway
Wemyss Bay - Rothesay
Pet Areas
Whilst we welcome pets on board, owners should take into consideration the length of the crossing as pet areas vary from ship to ship. Pets travel free of charge - Foot passengers who wish to travel with a pet will need a zero-value pet ticket, which are subject to availability. Please complete our online form. If you are a vehicle passenger and wish to travel with your pet, we request that your pet remains in your vehicle during the crossing. Pets which remain in vehicles will not require a pet ticket. Ferries can be unfamiliar places for some pets - please familiarise yourself with our pet travel guidance prior to travel.
Designated Pet Areas
On most of our ships pets are allowed access to all outside passenger areas. Many of our larger ships have internal pet areas with seating provided for owners. When inside, passengers travelling with pets should remain in these areas. On some ships pets are not permitted inside.
For health, hygiene and safety reasons, pets must not be allowed to sit on seats; they are not permitted on carpeted areas within the ship or areas where food and/or drinks are served.
Support Dogs
Support dogs are allowed access to all passenger areas.
Please visit our Travelling with pets section to find out more about our Pet Policy and Pet Tickets.
Passenger Assistance
Our priority is to cater for every passenger to ensure your journey is a relaxing and enjoyable one. If you require special assistance boarding or whilst on board please advise us 48 hours before you travel by:
Calling 0800 066 5000
Calling +44 1475 650397 (for international customers)
Emailing assistanceteam@calmac.co.uk
For more information, read about our Assistance team
Accessible Facilities
All large ships have accessible toilets and lifts to accommodate wheelchairs. Although, if you are looking for more information, please contact our friendly assistance team by calling:
0800 066 5000
+44 1475 650 397 (for international customers)
or emailing assistanceteam@calmac.co.uk
TV Lounges
Sit back, relax, and catch up with your favourite programmes in the TV lounges available on larger ships. See Fleet pages for specific details.
Quiet Lounges
Relax on your journey with our comfortable recliner chairs in designated quiet lounges. Quiet lounges are available on some of our larger ships. See Fleet pages for specific details.
Observation Lounges
Enjoy stunning coastline views from the observation lounges which are located on larger ships. See Fleet pages for specific details.