Most Walvis Bay shore excursions fall into a handful of types, and the right one depends on how long your ship is in port and what you most want to see. Here is how they compare, with links to the full details for each. For the bigger picture, start with our Walvis Bay cruise port guide.
Wildlife catamaran cruise
This is the easiest first choice for most guests: a relaxed boat trip past the Pelican Point seal colony, with dolphins, pelicans and flamingos along the way. The half-day options are the Marine Cruise & Beach Experience and the Mola Cruise & Beach BBQ Tour. More detail in our boat trip guide for cruise passengers.
Sandwich Harbour 4×4
Some of the world’s tallest coastal dunes meet the Atlantic Ocean here. Access is only with a registered guide, and the route depends on the tide, so these trips need planning around your port time. See the Sandwich Harbour 4×4 Half-Day Tour and our Sandwich Harbour guide for cruise passengers.
Kayaking with seals
Paddling among wild Cape fur seals is one of our most requested experiences. Try the Kayaking Experience or the Crystal Kayaking Tour for an underwater view. Read more about kayaking with seals.
Swakopmund town visit
About 30 minutes up the coast, Swakopmund is known for its colonial architecture, cafes and seafront. It needs a longer port call to enjoy properly; see Walvis Bay to Swakopmund for cruise passengers.
Full-day combinations
If your ship stays late or overnight, the Mola Mola Day Tour and Marine Dune Day Tour combine the boat and the dunes in one day.
Matching an excursion to your port time
Shorter calls suit the boat trip; longer calls open up the dunes and Swakopmund. Our day itineraries for 4, 6 and 8+ hours set this out step by step, and ship excursion or private tour explains the booking choice.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book in advance?
Yes, we recommend it. Cruise calls are fixed in date and time, and small-group tours fill up. Send us your ship name and date and we will confirm what fits based on the cruise ship schedule.
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Will I be back on the ship on time?
We plan every cruise guest’s day backwards from your ship’s all-aboard time to be back at the port at least 60 minutes before.
How much do the excursions cost?
Prices depend on the length of the tour and what is included; see the individual tour pages for current rates.
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Three decades of catamaran cruises on the bay, kayaking among the seals at Pelican Point and 4x4 trips through the dunes to Sandwich Harbour, under the wide-open Namib sky, with a Walvis Bay crew who know every tide and wind on this coast.