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Invergordon Cruise Port

Everything you need to know about Invergordon cruise port including where cruise ships dock, whether it is a tender port, facilities, & how to get around.

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Getting to Invergordon from the Cruise Port in 2025

If you are coming to Invergordon Cruise Port in 2025 you need to know about some changes to where cruise ships will be berthed. Getting to Invergordon From Cruise Ships in 2025 For 2025 all but 3 cruise ships visiting Invergordon will be berthed at Quay West. (The other 3 will be at Saltburn pier.) This is the area of the port where the wind turbine columns were stored in 2024. It’s at the side of the port heading towards Alness. Getting to Invergordon in 2025 Guests arriving on cruise ships will need to take a free shuttle bus from… Read More »Getting to Invergordon from the Cruise Port in 2025

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My Recommended Invergordon Local Suppliers

Are you planning on visiting Invergordon? Local Suppliers for Your Visit Looking for some local suppliers to help you with your visit? I’m sharing a list of local contacts. These are all people that I know and businesses that I use myself. Here are the contacts you need: Read on to get more details! Invergordon Local Suppliers Local Tours with Guides Invergordon Local Suppliers Thistle Excursions Thistle Excursions is run by a local Invergordon resident, Maxine. She offers a variety of tours from Invergordon with local guides and drivers. Tours offered include: Thistle also offers private tours for groups traveling… Read More »My Recommended Invergordon Local Suppliers

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What is the Currency Used in Invergordon Scotland? It’s the ฃ

If you are wondering ‘what is the currency used in Invergordon Scotland’ – then The currency used in Invergordon Scotland is British pounds sterling. You also have the option to pay in Euros or Dollars at some stores. Most shops and businesses take contactless payment, allowing you to use your card. What is the Currency Used in Invergordon Scotland? British pounds sterling is the currency used in Invergordon, as it is throughout the rest of the UK. Scotland has three banks which issue currency in Scotland. That gives Scottish banknotes a different appearance to English banknotes. Scottish banknotes feature notable… Read More »What is the Currency Used in Invergordon Scotland? It’s the ฃ

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Self Guided Walking Tour Invergordon – Check It Out Now

Looking for a self-guided walking tour Invergordon? I am a tour guide working with cruise ships in Invergordon. I always recommend taking some time to visit the town of Invergordon because there is plenty to see. My downloadable walking tour includes historical information, optional stops, details of what you can buy in the various shops, and suggestions for local items and gift ideas. It’s just ฃ4.00! Self Guided Walking Tour Invergordon – Starting Point The walking route starts from the exit gate of the Port of Cromarty Firth. Just turn right at the end of the gangway when leaving the… Read More »Self Guided Walking Tour Invergordon – Check It Out Now

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Why Do Cruise Ships Stop At Invergordon?

Read on to find out more about Invergordon Cruise Port and what makes it attractive to cruise ships. There’s a bit more to it than you might think at first. ? Short on time? Here’s a quick summary Invergordon Port Depth 13.5 metres Tender Boats Needed? No Number of Ships at One Time 3 Maximum Size Ship 4,000 guests Distance to Town Centre 0.3 miles Distance to Inverness 25 miles Distance to Loch Ness 39 miles Why Do Cruise Ships Stop at Invergordon? 1. Why Do Cruise Ships Stop at Invergordon? Why Do Cruise Ships Stop at Invergordon? 2. It’s… Read More »Why Do Cruise Ships Stop At Invergordon?

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Best of Scottish Highlands Excursion Review

Thinking of taking a ‘Best of Scottish Highlands’ shore excursion when you visit Invergordon Cruise Port? Read on for all the practical information you need to know so you can decide if this is the perfect tour for you. Best of Scottish Highlands Excursion Best of Scottish Highlands Excursion Route to Cawdor Castle Click here to see the route on Google Maps Best of Scottish Highlands Excursion Cawdor Castle Practical Information Best of Scottish Highlands Excursion Lunch in Inverness The Best of the Scottish Highlands Getting to Urquhart Castle Best of Scottish Highlands Excursion Urquhart Castle Practical Information Best of… Read More »Best of Scottish Highlands Excursion Review

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Shore Excursions from Invergordon – All You Need to Know

Invergordon Shore Excursions Shore Excursions from Invergordon Let’s start with a few bits of practical information you should know before you book any shore excursions in Invergordon. Shore Excursions from Invergordon Invergordon Is Not Inverness Shore Excursions from Invergordon Roads In the Highlands Are Slower Shore Excursions from Invergordon Public Transport is Often Very Busy Shore Excursions Invergordon Ship Organised Excursions Each cruise ship company will have slightly different spins on their shore excursion programs, but in terms of itinerary and timings, they often are quite similar. Here are the main ones that cruise ships offer; Excursion Half Day or… Read More »Shore Excursions from Invergordon – All You Need to Know

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Inverness On Your Own Shore Excursion Review

Thinking of taking an ‘Inverness on Your Own’ shore excursion when you visit Invergordon Cruise Port? Here is all the practical information you need to decide if it’s the perfect excursion for you. Inverness On Your Own Shore Excursion Here is the location of the drop-off point; Inverness On Your Own Shore Excursion Route to Inverness Click here to see the route on Google Maps Inverness On Your Own Shore Excursion Practical Information Inverness On Your Own Shore Excursion What’s Nearby Click here for the route on Google Maps. Inverness High Street is 5 minutes away from Inverness Cathedral. Here… Read More »Inverness On Your Own Shore Excursion Review

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Invergordon Banking & Currency for Visitors

Want to know about Invergordon banking and currency? Read on for the details to help you plan your visit. Invergordon Banking Invergordon Banking and Currency Invergordon Banking and Currency ATMs (Cashpoints in Invergordon) There are two cashpoints in Invergordon. Mike Ross Arts If you are visiting on a cruise ship follow the signs for private tours (turn right when disembarking the ship). Exit the port security gates. At the crossing go straight over and straight ahead walking along King Street. At the top of King Street when you reach the mural with the pipe band turn left. You will pass… Read More »Invergordon Banking & Currency for Visitors

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Invergordon Shops – What You Can Buy Inc Souvenirs & Art

Want to know more about Invergordon shops? Here is my local guide with everything you need to know when you visit. This is based on shops that are on the main High Street in Invergordon. (If you are interested in places to eat check out my guide to Invergordon Restaurants & Takeaways) Invergordon Shops There are a variety of shops in Invergordon where you can buy all sorts of things. Here’s my guide to what you can get where. Invergordon High Street is just a few minutes from Invergordon cruise terminal. Just cross over at the pedestrian crossing and walk… Read More »Invergordon Shops – What You Can Buy Inc Souvenirs & Art

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Invergordon Distillery Tour – What’s Available?

Coming to visit and want to do an Invergordon Distillery tour? Well, despite having one of the largest distilleries in Europe in Invergordon there are no distilleries in Invergordon that you can visit. (You can visit a lovely and massive whisky mural though!) However, there are some great ones nearby so read on for the details. Invergordon Distillery Tour There is a huge distillery in Invergordon, owned by Whyte & Mackay. It’s a production distillery so it’s not open for visitors. However, they do have a lovely mural which you can easily view. It stretches over several warehouse buildings and… Read More »Invergordon Distillery Tour – What’s Available?

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Is Invergordon the Same as Inverness?

Invergordon is not the same as Inverness. Read on to see why the question ‘Is Invergordon the same as Inverness’ causes so much confusion! Is Invergordon the Same as Inverness? The confusion comes about because Invergordon is often described as Inverness on cruise itineraries. Invergordon is the closest cruise port to Invergordon. It is in fact 25 miles by road from Invergordon to Inverness. In travel time that is around 45 minutes to 1 hour travelling between the two. Many cruise visitors underestimate the distance between the two places due to the confusion with the port call information. Is Invergordon… Read More »Is Invergordon the Same as Inverness?

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Where to Stay in Invergordon – Find Out Here

Are you looking for hotels in Invergordon? Here’s my review of the hotels in Invergordon based on my local knowledge. Find the one that suits you best quickly and easily. Where to Stay in Invergordon The first thing to say is that Invergordon is a small place so there aren’t lots of hotels – infact there are 3. I am going to start with the one that is nearest to Invergordon Port. Where to Stay in Invergordon The Ship Inn The Ship Inn is located right across the road from Invergordon port, just by one of the main gates infact.… Read More »Where to Stay in Invergordon – Find Out Here

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Things To Do In Invergordon – Plan Your Visit Today

Are you planning on visiting Invergordon cruise port? Check out this guide to things to do in Invergordon which I’ve put together to help you plan your visit. Things To Do In Invergordon Invergordon Museum Invergordon Museum is a locally run volunteer-led museum that is open from March to October each year. It’s open every day there is a cruise ship visiting. It’s free to visit and a short walk from the cruise terminal in Invergordon. It has an interesting collection of exhibits that cover the cultural history of Invergordon, notable people, and also the military and naval history. They… Read More »Things To Do In Invergordon – Plan Your Visit Today

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Discover the Best Time to Visit Invergordon

Check out my guide to the best time to visit Invergordon in terms of weather. I visit Invergordon regularly and work there during the cruise ship season. Check out my guide to what each season is like so you can choose the best time for you to visit. Best Time to Visit Invergordon Invergordon Cruise Season Invergordon is the busiest during the cruise ship season. In 2024 this starts on the 3rd of April and the last ship is currently due to call on the 5th of October. During this time Invergordon can be much busier with guests visiting the… Read More »Discover the Best Time to Visit Invergordon

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Planning Your Own Invergordon Port Tour – Things to Consider

This post was inspired after meeting more guests stuck at Urquhart Castle who were unable to get on the local public transport back to the ship. They had hoped to be allowed to return on one of the ship’s excursion buses but weren’t allowed. They were panicked that they might not make it back in time. Here are some things to consider if you are planning on arranging your Invergordon port tour. Invergordon Port Tour – Plan Thoroughly and Book Ahead The Highlands are geographically huge. They are 33% of all the land in Scotland. However, only 230,000 people live… Read More »Planning Your Own Invergordon Port Tour – Things to Consider

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Cawdor Castle Shore Excursion Review – All You Need to Know

Thinking of taking a Cawdor Castle shore excursion during your Invergordon port call? Here is all the practical information you need to decide if it’s the perfect excursion for you. Cawdor Castle Shore Excursion Cawdor Castle operates timed entry slots for groups. There may be more than 2 coaches from the ship taking this shore excursion. If that’s the case the entry is usually staggered to avoid overwhelming the castle and causing long queues. Some itineraries include a brief stop at Culloden Battlefield. This may be done before or after Cawdor Castle depending on how many coaches are going on… Read More »Cawdor Castle Shore Excursion Review – All You Need to Know

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Loch Ness Cruise Shore Excursion Review – All You Need to Know

Are you thinking of taking a Loch Ness cruise shore excursion from Invergordon? Well here is everything you need to know to decide if this trip is right for you. Read on for all the practical information including travel time, steps, stops and more. Short on Time? Here’s a quick summary; Total travel time Around 2.5 hours Stop in Inverness Included? Not always – it depends on the ship. Check the itinerary. It will only be a photo stop anyway Are There Steps? There are large uneven steps from the car park to the boat pier area Boat Trip Length?… Read More »Loch Ness Cruise Shore Excursion Review – All You Need to Know

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Top Tips When Taking a Shore Excursion from Invergordon

Are you coming to Invergordon cruise port? Thinking of taking a shore excursion from Invergordon? Here are my top tips to have an even better day in the Highlands. Shore Excursion from Invergordon Head the Right Way at the End of the Gangplank If you are taking a ship-organised excursion then you need to turn left when you reach the bottom of the gangplank and head to the coach park. For all other privately organised trips and tours turn right and follow the green pathway to the exit barrier. Once you have passed out of the port gate cross over… Read More »Top Tips When Taking a Shore Excursion from Invergordon

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Urquhart Castle Shore Excursion from Invergordon Cruise Port

Interested in taking an Urquhart Castle shore excursion from Invergordon cruise port? Want to know if it is suitable for you? Check out this guide for the practical information you need to decide if this is the right tour for you. This guide is based on visiting Urquhart Castle on a ship’s excursion. Links You Might Find Helpful:Private Tour Operator Shore Excursions from InvernessMore Private Tour Shore Excursion Options Urquhart Castle Shore Excursion Visiting Urquhart Castle on the shores of Loch Ness is one of the most popular shore excursions available from Invergordon cruise port. Generally, cruise companies offer this… Read More »Urquhart Castle Shore Excursion from Invergordon Cruise Port

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Details of Which Cruise Lines Visit Invergordon Cruise Port

Wondering which cruise lines visit Invergordon port? Invergordon receives visits from many different cruise lines. Below are highlighted some of the larger ships and cruise companies that visit. We have had other lines such as Disney visit in the past. Many of the ships that visit call into Invergordon several times during the year. The itineraries of each cruise ship vary greatly. Often when cruise ships are visiting Invergordon they are heading from Edinburgh to Orkney, Shetland or round to Glasgow or vice versa depending on the direction of travel. In 2023 the first cruise ship to visit Invergordon arrived… Read More »Details of Which Cruise Lines Visit Invergordon Cruise Port

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Invergordon Cruise Ships – Are There Any Local Benefits?

This article was inspired after hearing, yet again, that there are no benefits from Invergordon cruise ships. At a recent public meeting, there was mention of all the cruise ship guests ‘getting on buses’ and disappearing out of town. Having worked with cruise ships, as a dispatcher and a tour guide, I have a little experience of working with these ships so thought I would share information that might be helpful in relation to this. Links You Might Find Helpful:Private Tour Operator Shore Excursions from InvernessPrivate Half-Day Car Tour to Loch Ness for Up to 3 PeopleCruise Critic For Great… Read More »Invergordon Cruise Ships – Are There Any Local Benefits?

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Invergordon Restaurants & Takeaways (And What to Try)

Are you coming to visit Invergordon? Looking for something to eat while you are here? Well here is a list of places within the town for you to try, with suggestions from me and a few locals of what to try if you need some inspiration. Daytime Options for Invergordon Restaurants and Takeaways Invergordon Restaurants and Takeaways Rashos Cafe Rashos is a small cafe located on the High Street of Invergordon. It’s very popular with locals and visitors alike. It’s one of my favourite places when I want something that is good value. Rashos can get quite busy and they… Read More »Invergordon Restaurants & Takeaways (And What to Try)

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Where Do Cruise Ships Dock at Port of Invergordon?

Want to know where your cruise ship will dock and what facilities are there? Well, check out this post for all the details. 2024 Cruise Ships Coming into Port of Invergordon The majority of the cruise ships coming to visit the port of Invergordon in 2024 going to be moored at the service base. You can check the 2024 Port of Cromarty Firth cruise ship schedule here. 10 ships are due to be moored at Saltburn Pier. Port of Invergordon – The Service Base The service base is an industrial area. It is full of businesses that are connected with… Read More »Where Do Cruise Ships Dock at Port of Invergordon?

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Does Invergordon Port Use Tender Boats for Passengers?

Coming to Invergordon port? Wondering if it uses tender boats? Invergordon Port Invergordon Port is located within the Cromarty Firth. This area of the North Sea is very sheltered and protected thanks to a relatively narrow entrance channel. The entrance channel is approximately half a mile wide. It runs between two sandstone headlands, known as the Sutors. The small town of Cromarty is on the Southern side Nigg Energy Park is on the Northern side. The water depth at the entrance channel is just over 15 metres or 50 feet deep, to 26 metres or 85 feet deep. In parts… Read More »Does Invergordon Port Use Tender Boats for Passengers?

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Invergordon Cruise Terminal – Helpful Things to Know

Are you coming to Invergordon cruise terminal? Here is everything you need to know including what to look out for on the way in and out, facilities at the terminal, and what’s nearby in the town too. Invergordon Cruise Terminal Entering the Cromarty Firth Your cruise ship will approach the Invergordon cruise terminal from the North Sea. As your ship turns into the Cromarty Firth have a look for bottlenose dolphins. They are often spotted in this area. These bottlenose dolphins live in the area all year round. They are the largest bottlenose dolphins in the UK. That is because… Read More »Invergordon Cruise Terminal – Helpful Things to Know

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Invergordon to Inverness Travel by Bus, Train or Taxi

Are you coming to Invergordon Cruise Port? Want to know how to get from Invergordon Cruise Port to Inverness? Here are all the details you need to travel from Invergordon to Inverness by bus, train or taxi including timetables, costs and contact numbers. Invergordon to Inverness Bus from Invergordon to Inverness Invergordon to Inverness Bus It is very easy to take the bus from Invergordon to Inverness. Stagecoach runs a bus service to Inverness which is brilliant. Here’s all you need to know about it. Buying Tickets You can buy tickets at the Stagecoach ticket kiosk just outside the port… Read More »Invergordon to Inverness Travel by Bus, Train or Taxi

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