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Feel the wind in your hair as you experience the thrill aboard our custom built RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) and share firsthand the unique scenery, wildlife and history of our area. Our experienced local guides will point out some of the key points of interest in the Cromarty Firth before heading out towards the Inner Moray Firth.
Frequent sightings of Bottlenose Dolphins, Harbour Porpoise, Seals, Seabirds and even the occasional Whale!
Award winning, locally owned and operated business with over 20 years operating experience.
Commentary provided throughout by an experienced local guide/ naturalist. (English only)
Full waterproofs and lifejackets provided.
Group size limited to a maximum of 12 passengers.
Please note trips and route are weather dependent and all of the wildlife we encounter are completely wild. As such sightings cannot be guaranteed.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point is the EcoVentures Kiosk at the West Harbour, Shore Street, Invergordon, IV18 0HD. On arrival at the West Quay cruise liner passengers should board the free shuttle bus. The EcoVentures cabin is located opposite the first stop at the West Harbour. (What3Words: bronzed.cute.escapades)
Itinerary
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We will meet at the EcoVentures Kiosk at the West Harbour at Invergordon. Cruise liner passengers berthing at the West Quay should hop on the free shuttle bus, its first stop is just across the road from our meeting point. Your skipper and guide will provide a safety briefing and kit you up in wet weather gear and lifejackets. We will then make our way to the pontoon, a distance of approximately 100m and board our Rigid Inflatable Boat. There is a step down from the pontoon to the boat and passengers will require a degree of agility and balance to manage this. We then make our way out into the waters of the Cromarty Firth. Your experienced local guide will point out the oil rigs explaining some of the local industry and we will also stop at the HMS Natal war grave, a poignant reminder of the Firth's wartime history. We will stop regularly and passengers will have a chance to ask questions.
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If conditions permit we will then leave the Cromarty Firth behind us and make our way out past the historic town of Cromarty through the Sutors out into the Inner Moray Firth. Look out for the imposing war fortifications on the cliffs, a reminder of the Cromarty Firth's important wartime role. The seabird colonies lie to our North and the best time of year to see the birds is late April through until the end of July. We regularly see Guillemot, Razorbill, Cormorants, Shags, Kittewakes and Fulmar nesting on the cliffs and in the surrounding waters.
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Your experienced local skipper will then guide the boat out to sea covering as many of the wildlife hotspots as we can. Wildlife can be encountered at any point throughout the trip, both in the Cromarty and Moray Firths so keep your eyes peeled from when we leave the Harbour! Sightings can include our resident colony of Bottlenose Dolphins, Harbour Porpoise, Seals and even the occasional Minke Whale. A record of all recent sightings is kept and your guide will be happy to advise what has been spotted recently. Please remember however that all of our wildlife is just that, wild, and there are times we don't see anything at all. The boat will then return to the waters of the Cromarty Firth and we will make our way back to the start point at the West Harbour.
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Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be 12yrs +
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Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be 12yrs +
- Passengers require good mobility to manage the step down from the pontoon to the boat.
- Size/ weight restrictions apply. Please contact us prior to booking if you have concerns.
- Please note there are no toilet facilities aboard the boat.
- Passengers should dress warmly and wear flat soled, non slip footwear.
- Sightings cannot be guaranteed and no refund will be offered.
- Weather conditions are often changeable, we do not cancel for rain.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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