A weather-related service change can affect both the ferry leg and the rest of the journey. The sailing may be delayed, cancelled or diverted, while an onward connection cannot be guaranteed during disruption—especially if the arrival port or timing changes.
What does an amber service status indicate?
An amber status can apply when one or more sailings on the selected route are:
- delayed by more than 30 minutes;
- cancelled;
- diverted to another port; or
- operating under a temporary timetable.
The status concerns the route being checked; it should not be read as confirmation that every other route or sailing is unaffected.
How does it affect onward travel?
A delay may reduce the time available for the next connection. A cancellation can remove that sailing altogether, while a diversion can make transport planned from the original port unusable.
The wider trip therefore needs to be checked in two parts: the status of the ferry route and the availability of the onward connection. The journey planner states that a connection cannot be guaranteed, particularly during disruption.
What should travellers check?
Before relying on an onward connection, travellers should:
- Check the current service status for the intended route.
- Review the planned onward connection in the journey planner.
- Check again for any change to the sailing, timetable or destination port.
- Identify an alternative way to continue the journey if the original connection is missed.
No rebooking process, refund policy, accommodation offer, fee or deadline is specified in the information available for this guide. Travellers should not assume that any arrangement is available and must confirm those matters themselves with the relevant operator before travel.