Customer Update - Arran services

From 16 January  

A two-vessel service will operate between Troon-Brodick from 16 January 2026 until at least 22 January 2026. An amended timetable will operate during the period. More information can be found on the service status page for this route.

As per our previous update – there will be no services operating between Ardrossan- Brodick to 30 January while MV Glen Sannox completes warranty works and MV Caledonian Isles completes overhaul.

Customer bookings

If you plan to make a booking for this period, sailings are open for new bookings and amendments.

If you have a booking for the period, and should there be any change to it – our team will have contacted you directly. Passengers who were travelling on MV Alfred and required passenger assistance will have their booking moved to travel on MV Isle of Arran while we await repairs to be made to MV Alfred’s lift.

Lift access

The lift on MV Alfred remains out of order with repairs expected week commencing 19 January 2026, until the lift is repaired, customers requiring lift access are advised to book MV Isle of Arran sailings. Updates will be provided on the service status page for Troon to Brodick. 

Staying in touch  

As always, to stay up to date with the latest information on the service status of each route, please continue to check our service status page for the route, download our app, or check the X (formerly Twitter) feed - Opens in new window@CalMac_Updates. 

Arran services 

5 January until 30 January – MV Alfred will operate a single vessel service between Troon – Brodick, Arran while MV Glen Sannox completes warranty works in dry dock following her completion of overhaul, and while MV Caledonian Isles enters her own overhaul period on 4 January. This means there will be no service operating to/from Ardrossan during this period.

An amended timetable will operate during the period, with MV Alfred beginning each day of service island side, which is intended to give those travelling from Arran more time on the mainland should they need it.   

Travelling on MV Alfred

The lift on MV Alfred is currently out of service, however we are working with the vessel owners to have this repaired as soon as possible or to make alternative arrangements for mobility impaired customers. If you are travelling with us or plan to travel with us during this period, please do let us know about the assistance you may need.  

A vending machine service is available on board –however, no hot food service is available on the vessel, so please do factor this into your plans. There is a cold drinks/snacks vending machine in the passenger lounge on MV Alfred and if you are travelling from Troon there is a coffee cabin within the terminal building, serving refreshments including hot drinks and snacks.

Customer bookings  

If you plan to make a booking for this period, our system will close while we make the necessary changes to reflect the plan outlined above. This is temporary, so please do check back. Our service status page will carry the latest information and timelines for this work, guiding you on when it is underway and complete. 

If you have a booking for the period, and should there be any change to it – we will be in contact with you directly.