About the Port
Set on the Cromarty Firth, Invergordon serves as the principal gateway to Scotland's northern Highlands. The town itself is modest, its high street lined with shops and cafés within easy walking distance of the pier, but its real draw lies inland. From here, travelers reach Inverness, the Highland capital straddling the River Ness, and the brooding waters of Loch Ness, long associated with tales of a hidden monster.
Farther afield, Cawdor Castle offers a glimpse of turreted grandeur linked in legend to Shakespeare's Macbeth, while the surrounding glens and firths reveal the layered history of clans, castles, and centuries of maritime life. Once known for shipbuilding and naval repair, Invergordon today trades on its position as a quiet threshold to dramatic landscapes and storied sites just beyond the water's edge.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Invergordon.
Cruise Loch Ness
Scan the dark waters for Scotland's most famous legend on a boat trip or lochside stop; reaching the loch typically requires a pre-booked excursion, as it lies about an hour from the pier.
Explore Cawdor Castle
Wander turreted rooms, gardens, and woodland walks at this storied castle linked to Macbeth; allow a couple of hours plus travel time inland from Invergordon.
Wander Inverness by the River Ness
Stroll riverside paths and browse the Highland capital's shops and cathedral views before heading back to the coast.
Cruise Lines That Call Here
Cruises That Visit Invergordon
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2026 | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Sky | 11 | $1,759 | |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Oceania | Oceania Vista | 15 | $7,899 | |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Regent | Seven Seas Mariner | 20 | $27,099 | |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Virgin Voyages | Valiant Lady | 10 | $1,190 | |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Star | 10 | $1,185 | |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Oceania | Oceania Marina | 21 | $12,349 | |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Oceania | Oceania Marina | 11 | $4,749 | |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Princess | Majestic Princess | 26 | $4,975 | |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Princess | Majestic Princess | 12 | $3,849 | |
| Sep 13, 2026 | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Star | 14 | $2,249 | |
| Jan 6, 2027 | Oceania | Oceania Vista | 244 | $123,249 | |
| Apr 3, 2027 | Princess | Majestic Princess | 16 | $3,942 | |
| Apr 7, 2027 | Princess | Majestic Princess | 12 | $1,784 | |
| Apr 9, 2027 | Oceania | Oceania Insignia | 37 | $11,849 | |
| Apr 15, 2027 | Princess | Majestic Princess | 16 | $4,122 | |
| Apr 16, 2027 | Holland America | Nieuw Statendam | 28 | $4,929 | |
| Apr 17, 2027 | Holland America | Nieuw Statendam | 28 | $4,994 | |
| Apr 19, 2027 | Princess | Majestic Princess | 12 | $1,964 | |
| Apr 27, 2027 | Princess | Majestic Princess | 16 | $3,922 | |
| Apr 29, 2027 | Regent | Seven Seas Mariner | 174 | $150,699 |
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