Your port of call Invergordon is the gateway to the Scottish Highlands.
Invergordon is not the highlight of Scotland, however it is a great location to kick off any day trip to see the Scottish highlands and Loch Ness. Therefore, going a bit further afield is highly recommended to make the most out of your day.
When your cruise ship docks in Invergordon you will have this view over the wonderfull little place called Invergordon with the Scottish hills behind it. The center of Invergordon is only a couple of minutes walk from the cruise dock as you can see.
The cruise dock of Invergordon has wonderfull facilities available for cruise passengers to ensure their guests for the day have a good time.
On the cruise dock you will see a tourist information booth where you can ask any questions you might have about this port of call.
At the exit of the cruise port of Invergordon you will find a couple of booth where you can book independent shore excursions as well as taxi tours. All the information is right there for you. Availability is limited.
Cruise port Invergordon
Cruise ships dock in the port of Cromarty Firth in Invergordon. A port that goes through great effort to facilitates the need of the cruise passengers. They provide a great information booth at the cruise pier where you can pick up detailed information about transportation and activity options while in port. Facilities like toilets are clearly marked. There are independent tour options provided shore side and public transportation to several places. The port of Cromarty Firth often even provides a bagpipe performance to the cruise ship close to all aboard time which gives it a nice touch.
Cruise dock Invergordon
Cruise ships always dock in the port at either Berth 2, 3 & 4 or at Admiralty pier. Both docks are located in from af the city center of Invergordon. The high street is only a couple of blocks walk from the dock.
Tourist information at Invergordon cruise dock
There is a tourist information booth available on the dock. In the first few hours after the arrival of your ship there will be a couple of very helpful staff member helping you on your way. If you have any questions about your day ashore and how to go about things, make sure that make a stop here to get the full information. At the information booth you can also pick up a brochure and any maps you might need.
Taxis at Invergordon cruise pier
Taxis are available at the cruise pier. They are represented by Scotland Taxi Tours that has an information booth at the exit of the pier. They have several set tours that you can opt for. Their information signs are out in front of the booth. Make sure to agree on a price before you step in. Taxis are usually mini vans. They usually charge by the hour.
Taxi prices at cruise port Invergordon
Expect the follow taxi rates at the cruise pier of Invergordon:
4 seat taxi: 50 pound per hour
6 seat taxi: 60 pound per hour
8 seat taxi: 70 pound per hour
A minimum of 4 hours is required for a taxi tour. However, if you are a party of 4, then consider taking a taxi tour. Comparing a 4 hour private taxi tour for 200 pound to 4 tickets through your on board shore excursions might work out for you.
Public transportation in Invergordon
The public busses that run through Invergordon all make a stop on the Highstreet. Bus stops are clearly marked and often a electronic information sign will tell you when the next busses are coming. You can hop on the bus the Inverness from here. If you are simply looking for a way to get from the cruise dock to Inverness you can simply also buy a ticket for 15 pounds per s eat at the tour booth that will you pass on your way out of the port. These busses depart regularly.
Car rental Invergordon
Another option to see the Scottish highlands from Invergordon is to rent a car and drive yourself. Please know, as this is the UK, cars drive on the left side of the road. Close to Invergordon’s cruise dock there is a car rental. You will find it at Ken’s Garage. Cars are limited so you might want to consider to book ahead of time.
Wi-fi in Invergordon
For those cruise passengers that need to catch up on their wi-fi… please know that free wi-fi can be found in the High Street in Invergordon.
Things to do in Invergordon:
Invergordon is a small town and has a couple of things to see and do to offer for cruise passengers:
– Church of Scotland – Mural trail (hosting 11 beautiful Murals)
– Invergordon heritage and naval museum & Craft Fair
– Rosskeen cemetry (Commonwealth War Graves) 2,5 km walk.
Things to do outside of Invergordon:
To make the most out of your day in port we highly recommend you to go further afield. Book a shore excursion, get a taxi or get yourself on a bus. This port is the gateway to the Scottish Highlands, so to make the most of it you want to make sure you don’t stay in Invergordon.
– Touring the South: where you will find Lochness, Inverness and James Pringle Woolen Mill
– Touring the East: where you will find Cawdor castle, Culloden Battlefield, Newtonmore Highland Folk museum and the Black Isle.
– Toursing the North: you will find Dunrobin Castle, Glenmorangie distillery, Shin falls and Millionaires view
– Inverness: the closest city to Invergordon which could mean a great day of shopping and culture.
– Golf: You will find several golfclubs close of in Invergordon: Invergordon golf club, Royaldornoch Championship golf club and Castle Stuart golf links, Golspie golf club, Tain golf club, Brora golf club, Fortrose & Rosemarie golfclub.
Currency in Invergordon
The local currency used in Invergordon and Scotland is the Sterling Pound. You can find a couple of ATM’s in town to get local cash from. However, please know that debit and creditcard are accepted at most places. Some shops might even take euros or US dollar at a not so convenient exchange rate. The post office on High Street is also able to exchange some small amounts of currency.
Sailing in and out of Invergordon
Make sure to not miss the sail in and out of Invergordon. This way you can catch a beautiful glimpse of the Scottish hills, local town, oil industry and some wildlife. Bottlenose dolphin and harbour porpoise can sometimes be spotted between the port and the sea. You might alway want to watch out for Eurasian otters and harbour seals.
