About the MV Alfred

MV Alfred is a catamaran ferry owned by Pentland Ferries, currently chartered to Caledonian MacBrayne. MV Alfred was built in Vũng Tàu, Vietnam, by Strategic Marine Vietnam at a cost of £14.5 million, and launched on 22 February 2019.

About the MV Alfred

MV Alfred is a catamaran ferry owned by Pentland Ferries, currently chartered to Caledonian MacBrayne. MV Alfred was built in Vũng Tàu, Vietnam, by Strategic Marine Vietnam at a cost of £14.5 million, and launched on 22 February 2019.

Relax and enjoy the ride

MV Alfred is a catamaran ferry owned by Pentland Ferries, currently chartered to Caledonian MacBrayne. The MV Alfred was built in Vietnam by Strategic Marine Vietnam. In 2020, Pentland Ferries became the first ferry operator in the UK to win a Green Tourism Award for the Alfred.

CalMac branded cups and bottle sitting on a rock by the sea.

Visit the CalMac Shop

Don’t miss our new CalMac branded collection - featuring everything from reusable water bottles to keyrings and playing cards. Keep the little ones entertained with the CalMac brick boat and a cuddly CalMac lion.

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Proud to promote Scottish produce

Scotland is renowned for its outstanding natural produce, and we work with local suppliers to bring the best fresh food on board. Discover our suppliers and learn how to become one. Also, join Tony Kearney for Season 3 of the Scottish Island Adventures podcast, exploring the people, places, history, whisky, wellness and outdoor experiences of Scotland's west coast islands.