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The 12 Best Boat Trips in Walvis Bay & Swakopmund

12 tours  ·  from $74 a head

The Marine Big Five — seal, dolphin, whale, turtle and sunfish — all live in this bay. These 12 boat days are priced and clear about how long you are on the water, what is served on board, and which run in the swell that closes the smaller craft.

Walvis Bay: Marine Big 5 Luxury Catamaran Tour - Coffee, oyster farms, and the run to Pelican Point
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Walvis Bay: Marine Big 5 Luxury Catamaran Tour

1.Marine Big 5 Luxury Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,012 reviews · 3h 30m · from $76Our pick

Review of Walvis Bay’s 3.5-hour Marine Big 5 catamaran tour, with seals, dolphins, whales, oysters, drinks, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Excellent Guide. He was very knowledgeable, articulate, and had a good sense of humor. Saw lots of animals, including a humpback whale, dolphins, pelican, and loads of seals. We were spoiled by an excellent lunch as well.”

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Sandwich Harbour Scenic Excursion - Design for the Cruise Ships - From Walvis Bay port to the open desert
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Sandwich Harbour Scenic Excursion – Design for the Cruise Ships

2.Sandwich Harbour Scenic Excursion – Design for the Cruise Ships

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $149Top rated

Review of the Sandwich Harbour cruise excursion from Walvis Bay, with dune driving, wildlife, picnic lunch, timing advice, and value tips.

“We had an absolutely wonderful time on this tour. The pick up and drop off from the cruise port were smooth. Our guide Martin was super friendly and took great care of us. Lunch was fabulously prepared by Abbie. And the sand dunes were magnificent. Overall we had one of the best tours I have ever been on.”

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Mola Mola Marine Dolphin Cruise from the Walvis Bay Waterfront to Pelican Point - Cruising through Walvis Bay’s protected waters
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Mola Mola Marine Dolphin Cruise from the Walvis Bay Waterfront to Pelican Point

3.Mola Mola Marine Dolphin Cruise from the Walvis Bay Waterfront to Pelican Point

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $90

Cruise Walvis Bay to Pelican Point for dolphins, seals, pelicans, oysters, sparkling wine, and a light lunch on Namibia’s coast.

“We had a wonderful trip out into the bay, Skipper Nick was a great host. The Pelicans made a guest appearance on the boat, as well as the seagulls. Seals, Dolphin and even a Jackal were seen on the shore. I highly recommend a trip.”

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Marine Dolphin Seal Cruise - The Walvis Bay Lagoon and its working waters
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Marine Dolphin Seal Cruise

4.Marine Dolphin Seal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $74Best value

Review of Walvis Bay’s 3-hour dolphin and seal cruise, with catamaran comfort, wildlife, oysters, sparkling wine, pricing, and practical tips.

“Just brilliant. Communication with the office was great. The information given was very interesting. The skipper and his crew couldn't be more obliging. The 2 unexpected guests onto the catamaran was just amazing. Oysters and bubbles also helped to make it a truly beautiful experience. Huge thanks.”

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Walvis Bay: Namibian Coast Dolphin Cruise with Light Lunch - Watching seals and pelicans near Pelican Point
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Walvis Bay: Namibian Coast Dolphin Cruise with Light Lunch

Cruise liner Special: Swakopmund and Namib Desert Highlights - Lichens on the Namib gravel plains
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Cruise liner Special: Swakopmund and Namib Desert Highlights

6.Cruise liner Special: Swakopmund and Namib Desert Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $193

Review of the Swakopmund and Namib Desert Highlights tour from Walvis Bay, with stops at Moon Landscape, Welwitschia Plains, and flamingo lagoon.

“Ein wirklich schöner Ausflug, leider zu kurz. Es gab ein schönes Buffet in der Wüste. Es sah super aus und es hat auch alles toll geschmeckt. Leider hatte ich danach 6 Tage lang Durchfall und musste mir dann vom Arzt Medikamente geben lRead more”

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Catamaran Dolphin Cruise and Sandwich Harbour Tour - Pelican Point, the lighthouse, and a seal colony
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Catamaran Dolphin Cruise and Sandwich Harbour Tour

7.Catamaran Dolphin Cruise and Sandwich Harbour Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 13 reviews · 8h 30m · from $224

Review of a full-day Swakopmund tour combining Pelican Point seals, dolphins, oysters, and a thrilling 4x4 ride to Sandwich Harbour.

“esperienza molto bella, le guide sono stare disponibili e attente, ci hanno anche offerto il ritorno direttamente in albergo, senza che fosse dovuto. ottima esperienza”

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Walvis Bay: Dolphin Cruise, Pink Lakes and 4x4 Dune Drive - Oysters, brunch, and a proper break at sea
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Walvis Bay: Dolphin Cruise, Pink Lakes and 4×4 Dune Drive

8.Dolphin Cruise, Pink Lakes and 4×4 Dune Drive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 8 hours · from $385

Review of Walvis Bay’s dolphin cruise, pink lakes and Sandwich Harbour 4x4 tour, with wildlife, oysters, logistics and value tips.

“El Tour en barco Kalina estubo bien, Capitan y Matew muy amables. Vimos muchas focas y delfí es acompañado de Ostras y champagne. Solo fallo el sol ya que habia mucha niebla. El Tour por Sanwich fue fenomenal con un buen conductor y muy amable. En resumen muy bien. Gracias Mola-Mola”

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Walvisbay & Coastal Town City Private Local Guided Day Tour for Cruise Ships - Key things to know before booking
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Walvisbay & Coastal Town City Private Local Guided Day Tour for Cruise Ships

Marine Dune Day: Catamaran Cruise and Sandwich Harbor Dune Drive - From flamingos to pink salt lakes
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Marine Dune Day: Catamaran Cruise and Sandwich Harbor Dune Drive

10.Marine Dune Day: Catamaran Cruise and Sandwich Harbor Dune Drive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $222

Review of Swakopmund’s Marine Dune Day, combining a dolphin catamaran cruise, Sandwich Harbour 4x4 drive, wildlife, and practical tips.

“Amazing trip! In the morning a catamaran tour with a lot of wildlife! We were lucky and saw two types of dolphins and a whale! Even a pelican came to say hi on the boat. Lovely small lunch with fresh oysters and then back for the Sandwich HRead more”

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Cruise liner special: Swakopmund and Namib Desert Highlight Tour

Mola Mola Marine Dolphin Cruise & Beach Braai on Pelican Point - Pelicans, seals, dolphins, and possible whales
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Mola Mola Marine Dolphin Cruise & Beach Braai on Pelican Point

12.Mola Mola Marine Dolphin Cruise & Beach Braai on Pelican Point

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $181

Cruise Walvis Bay for dolphins, seals and pelicans, then enjoy oysters, bubbles and a beach braai at Pelican Point.

“Wow everything was in a good standard. Service was superb. Catering was perfect. From captain my captain to all employees are nice people.they do have that thing on their service so lovely .It was so great and they've made my day with love. Bravo to the team”

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