Port overview
Port of Invergordon at a glance
Gateway to Loch Ness and Scottish Highlands.
Our AIS tracking recorded 37 cruise ship calls at Port of Invergordon since Jul 2026, about 2.1 a week, from 17 cruise lines. The busiest lines are Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, AIDA Cruises.
Sunrise 7:28, sunset 16:35 local time on Oct 31 (9 h 7 min of daylight)
Cruise ships in Port of Invergordon todayRecent arrivals at Port of Invergordon
- In port now
- 0
- Ship calls, since Jul 2026
- 37
- Ships seen
- 21
- Cruise lines seen
- 17
observed tracked since Jul 1, 2026; we capture most, not all, calls. How we track ships
In the 2026 season the port transport plan says cruise ships arrive at Berths 2-4 at the Port of Cromarty Firth, which describes its deep berths and anchorages as suited to even the largest cruise ships.
Cruise ship calls at Port of Invergordon
Last 90 days, Aug 2 to Oct 31, counted from AIS ship tracking. Updated Oct 31, 2026.
- Calls, last 30 days
- 3
- Calls, last 90 days
- 22
- Calls per week
- 1.7
- Typical arrival
- 7:30 am to 10:15 am
| Cruise line | Calls, last 90 days |
|---|---|
| AIDA Cruises | 3 |
| Princess Cruises | 3 |
| Holland America Line | 2 |
| MSC Cruises | 2 |
| Norwegian Cruise Line | 2 |
Ship tour or West Harbour on foot
Passengers on tours booked through the ship exit into the main coach parking area on the port facility, opposite Main Gate (Berth 4). Independent passengers exit on foot via West Harbour, and passenger toilets are available before that exit. The port is a 5 to 10 minute walk from the centre of Invergordon.
Shore Road and its two coach bays
Shore Road in front of the port is a clearway, and the transport plan says it is illegal to stop there. The two Shore Road lay-bys are for pick-up and drop-off only, one coach per bay at a time, with no waiting. On large ship days there may be up to 25 independent operator coaches trying to use the two bays. Taxis, minibuses and anything smaller than a coach cannot use the lay-bys and must pick up and drop off at local car parks or on-street parking.
When the coaches leave and return
For the 2026 season, the port transport plan says the majority of independent coaches leave Invergordon between 08.30 and 09.30 and return between 16.10 and 17.00. The port understands that morning ship-tour coaches are arranged to return to the ship along the High Street.
The 925 to Inverness
The Stagecoach 925 public bus to Inverness leaves from the port's Facilities Office car park. The port's map also lists bus services to Inverness and nearby railway stations for onward travel north and south. The port transport plan gives no timetable for the 925.
The High Street and the mural trail
The town centre has a mural trail, the Invergordon Museum and independent shops and cafes. The port says printed maps will also be available from the Invergordon Tourism Alliance cabin on the quayside.
Busy days in Invergordon
The port's cruise code of conduct says the town's population doubles on some days.
Who to ask
For the port itself, the Cromarty Firth Port Authority is at Port Office, Shore Road, Invergordon, IV18 0HD, and takes cruise enquiries on +44 (0) 1349 852308.
Invergordon calls and West Harbour
Independent passengers leave the port on foot through West Harbour, and the centre of Invergordon is a 5 to 10 minute walk. The date range shown above holds 22 calls at Invergordon in WakeRadar's AIS tracking, or roughly 1.7 a week. AIDA Cruises led the call count. Ships tie up around 7:30 am to 10:15 am. Check the port's live cruise timetable (https://pocf.co.uk/port-services/cruise/); the port says it is subject to change without notice.
- Port type
- Port of Call
- Time zone
- United Kingdom Time
- Terminals
- 1
- Annual passengers
- 200,000
- Max ship length
- 290 m
- UN/LOCODE
- GBINV
Facilities
- Taxi Available
How this page is made
Ship calls come from WakeRadar's AIS tracking (date range shown above). Facts were checked on 2026-10-26 against the sources below. The coach times come from the port transport plan for the 2026 season. The text is reviewed by the WakeRadar editor.
Sources
Harbour facts
- Harbour size
- Small
- Harbour type
- Open Roadstead
- Shelter
- Fair
- Channel depth
- 15.1 m (50 ft)
- Tide range
- 5 m (16 ft)
- Pilot required
- Yes
Source: NGA World Port Index (Pub 150), October 2026 edition.
Cruises
Cruises Visiting Port of Invergordon
Port of Invergordon is a port of call, not a departure port. Cruises do not embark here, but many itineraries include a stop.
Ship calls, since Jul 2026
Who calls here most
observed tracked since Jul 1, 2026; we capture most, not all, calls. How we track ships
Ships
- Majestic PrincessPrincess Cruises5 calls since Jul 2026
- Norwegian SkyNorwegian Cruise Line4 calls since Jul 2026
- Norwegian StarNorwegian Cruise Line3 calls since Jul 2026
- Nieuw StatendamHolland America Line3 calls since Jul 2026
- MSC PreziosaMSC Cruises3 calls since Jul 2026
- AIDAsolAIDA Cruises2 calls since Jul 2026
- Costa FavolosaCosta Cruises2 calls since Jul 2026
- Celebrity EclipseCelebrity Cruises2 calls since Jul 2026
Shore excursions
Things to do in Invergordon
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