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The 12 Best Boat Trips in Namibia

12 tours  ·  from $75

Nearly everything afloat leaves the Walvis Bay waterfront, and nearly everything comes back with seals on the deck rail. The 12 below range from a two-hour catamaran to a full day with a dune drive attached, each priced with what is served on board.

Walvis Bay: Marine Big 5 Luxury Catamaran Tour - Checking in at Walvis Bay Waterfront
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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

Join Catamaran Charters from Walvis Bay Waterfront for a 210-minute marine safari with guides such as Bertie, Steven, and Raymond. Expect Cape Fur Seals, pelicans, dolphins, seasonal whales, oysters, sparkling wine, snacks, and wide views of Pelican Point.

“Enjoyed the delicious lunch and the Pelican visit! Very knowledgeable well spoken guide.”

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Sandwich Harbour Scenic Excursion - Design for the Cruise Ships - From salt pans and flamingos 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

Spend four to five hours riding from Walvis Bay into Sandwich Harbour, where Namib Desert dunes meet the Atlantic. Your guide, possibly Martin, Hans, Henne, JB, or Helmut, handles the 4x4 driving, wildlife stops, dune viewpoints, lunch, and port return.

“Great opportunity to see nature and an insight into the enormity of the desert, seeing onyx, springboks, flamingoes and dolphins along the way”

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Mola Mola Marine Dolphin Cruise from the Walvis Bay Waterfront to Pelican Point - Watching for dolphins, whales, and bay wildlife
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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

Join Mola Mola Safaris at Walvis Bay Waterfront for a three-hour catamaran cruise to Pelican Point. Guides such as Nick and Michael share local stories while you watch seals, pelicans, dolphins, and possible whales. Fresh oysters, light lunch, dessert, drinks, and Namibian hospitality are included.

“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 - Crossing the lagoon and passing the oyster farms
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Marine Dolphin Seal Cruise

4.Marine Dolphin Seal Cruise

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

Sail from Walvis Bay Waterfront to Pelican Point on a catamaran with guides such as Penny. Watch for dolphins, seals, pelicans, flamingos, sunfish, and seasonal whales while enjoying oysters, sparkling wine, snacks, coffee, tea, and blankets.

“Good value for money. Enjoyed having seals jump on the cruise and having the opportunity to touch and feed them. Pelicans also came in and got fed. Very good site of dolphins. Friendly and knowledgeable staff.”

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Walvis Bay: Namibian Coast Dolphin Cruise with Light Lunch - Searching the Atlantic for dolphins and whales
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Walvis Bay: Namibian Coast Dolphin Cruise with Light Lunch

5.Namibian Coast Dolphin Cruise with Light Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 20 reviews · 3 hours · from $155

Spend three hours on the Atlantic with Mola Mola Safaris, watching seals, pelicans, and possible dolphins or whales near Pelican Point. The cruise includes a Namibian coffee or sherry, warm blankets, drinks, oysters, sparkling wine, and a light lunch before returning to Walvis Bay Waterfront.

“The Captain took his time to explain the history and activity of the animals around the Walvis Port. It was a very enjoyable experience.”

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Cruise liner Special: Swakopmund and Namib Desert Highlights - Lichen fields: life on bare gravel
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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

Travel from Walvis Bay port to Swakopmund, then across the Namib gravel plains to lichen fields, Goanikontes, the Moon Landscape, Welwitschia plants, Dune 7, and lagoon flamingos. This shared tour lasts about 7.5 hours, with guides such as Hannes assigned when available.

“Boring. Too much driving. Uncomfortable seats. Worst excursion I've ever been on. Not worth 1/5 the price.”

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Catamaran Dolphin Cruise and Sandwich Harbour Tour - Leaving Swakopmund for Walvis Bay
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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

Spend 8.5 hours with Desert Dunes and Dust Tours, combining a catamaran cruise to Pelican Point with a 4x4 ride through the !Nara Valley. Guides such as Crystal, Andrew, Gerhard, and Gideon lead wildlife viewing, dune driving, lunch, and stops at 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 - Fog, wind, and the real conditions on the water
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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

Spend the morning on a planing catamaran with dolphins, seals, pelicans, oysters, and sparkling wine. After a short waterfront break, guide Andreas or another Mola Mola guide takes you by 4x4 past flamingos and pink salt pans into Sandwich Harbour for dune views, snacks, and lunch.

“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 points to know before booking
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Walvisbay & Coastal Town City Private Local Guided Day Tour for Cruise Ships

9.Walvisbay & Coastal Town City Private Local Guided Day Tour for Cruise Ships

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 11 reviews · from $153

From Walvis Bay port, a local guide such as Frans or Franz takes you to flamingos, Dune 7, Welwitschia Mirabilis, the Moon landscape, Mondesa Township, and Swakopmund. Expect a compact 4 to 5 hour outing with lunch, transfers, and a strong cultural focus.

“Very good 👍 tour would recommend to all. There was a minor mixup as to the time because the ship 🚢 arrived early . The guide was very knowledgeable on all of the areas and went out of his way to be helpful. .”

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Marine Dune Day: Catamaran Cruise and Sandwich Harbor Dune Drive - Leaving the waterfront for the 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

Start with an 8:30 a.m. catamaran from Walvis Bay for seals, pelicans, dolphins, and possible whales. Then ride with a guide such as Gerhard, Uwe, or Stephen along the coast and over Sandwich Harbor’s giant dunes. Pickup from Swakopmund, snacks, and a private group are included.

“Amazing! Gerhard was personable, friendly and incredibly knowledgeable about the area, the history and the flora and fauna. Couldn't ask for a better time, this is a highlight of our trip to Namibia!”

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Cruise liner special: Swakopmund and Namib Desert Highlight Tour

11.Cruise liner special: Swakopmund and Namib Desert Highlight Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $191

From Walvis Bay, an air-conditioned vehicle carries you to Swakopmund, Goanikontes, the Moon Landscape, Welwitschia Plains, and Dune 7. Guides such as Hannes, Hans, and Michael lead this small-group desert tour, with a drink and light lunch at a 360-degree lookout.

“Our driver/guide Hannes greeted us at the port entrance and after picking up our lunch went straight away into this extremely interesting tour. At first the fog around us was so thick that the dunes could not be seen but slowly it disappearRead more”

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Mola Mola Marine Dolphin Cruise & Beach Braai on Pelican Point - Meeting the Mola Mola Crew at 8:30 a.m.
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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

Join Mola Mola Safaris at Walvis Bay Waterfront for a 5-hour cruise to Pelican Point. Watch for dolphins, seals, whales, and pelicans, then enjoy Namibian oysters, champagne, drinks, and a beach braai before returning by boat.

“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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