How many vessels do CalMac have?

34 vessels
Vessels are owned by Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) and operated by CalMac Ferries Ltd. There are 34 vessels in current service, with ten “major units” – ships of 80 m (262 ft) or more in length. The largest is MV Loch Seaforth at 116 m (381 ft) in length.

What is the biggest CalMac ferry?

MV Loch Seaforth
MV Loch Seaforth, at 116 m (381 ft) in length the largest vessel in the fleet, operates on the Ullapool to Stornoway, Lewis crossing. MV Caledonian Isles has the highest passenger capacity and can carry 1000 people on the Ardrossan to Brodick, Arran crossing.

Are ferries running to Scottish islands?

NorthLink Ferries Non-essential travel between Mainland Scotland and Orkney and Shetland is now permitted. All passengers must disembark the vessel upon arrival and visitors to Orkney and Shetland must have their island accommodation booked before travelling.

What ferries are running in Scotland?

Ferry services in Scotland

• Caledonian MacBrayne. Caledonian MacBrayne operates ferry services on the Firth of Clyde, and sails between the Inner & Outer Hebrides and the West of Scotland & West Highlands.
• Argyll Ferries.
• Northlink Ferries.
• Orkney Ferries.
• Pentland Ferries.
• Shetland Ferries.
• Western Ferries.
• P&O Ferries.

Is CalMac owned by the Scottish government?

CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of David MacBrayne Ltd, which is wholly owned by Scottish Ministers.

Does CalMac make a profit?

It reported revenues up to £215 million for the year ended March 31, 2019 against £210m the year before and profit before tax was £7.1m compared to £4.2m. For the first time, CalMac carried more than 5.6m passengers and more than 1.4m vehicles as part of a year on year increase, it said.

How old is Hebrides?

MV Hebrides

How old is the Arran ferry?

MV Isle of Arran (Scottish Gaelic: Eilean Arainn) is a drive-through ferry owned by Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited and operated on the west coast of Scotland by Caledonian MacBrayne. Built in 1983, she served on the Arran service for ten years before being moved to Kennacraig….MV Isle of Arran.

What is a hopscotch ticket?

These tickets are offered for convenience only and do not offer any discount on the single journey ticket price. Tickets are valid for 31 days from the date of your first journey and can be used in either direction on your chosen route.

What happens if CalMac ferry Cancelled?

If your sailing is cancelled or delayed for reasons other than weather, and as a result you need overnight accommodation, we will reimburse the cost in line with the following parameters: You will need to arrange and pay for your own accommodation.

Who runs CalMac Ferries?

David MacBrayne
CalMac/Parent organizations
They are a company wholly owned by the Scottish Government. CalMac Ferries Ltd is a subsidiary of transport infrastructure and service provider David MacBrayne Ltd. We won the Scottish Government’s CHFS contract in 2016 for a period of eight years.