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The 9 Best Dolphin Cruises in Walvis Bay

9 tours  ·  from $75

Heaviside’s and bottlenose dolphins work the bay all year, and the catamarans usually finish with oysters and sparkling wine. The 9 below differ on boat size, how far out they go and whether the dune drive is bolted on.

Mola Mola Marine Dune Experience - Pelican Point, seals, pelicans, and oysters
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Mola Mola Marine Dune Experience

1.Mola Mola Marine Dune Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · from $256Our pick

Spend 8 to 9 hours with Mola Mola Safaris, starting with a Walvis Bay catamaran cruise for seals, dolphins, pelicans, flamingos, and oysters. After lunch, a licensed 4WD guide takes you through the saltpans, Kuiseb River Delta, and Sandwich Harbour, with drinks, snacks, and sunset photo stops included.

“This was a great experience! The day started with a boat tour where seal and pelican friends literally jump on the boat with you. Then you ride out to see the smelly and loud seal colony and you get some oysters and snacks/bubbly/drinks oRead more”

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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

2.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

3.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

4.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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Mola Mola Day with Beach Braai Lunch - Pelican Point and the beach braai
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Mola Mola Day with Beach Braai Lunch

5.Mola Mola Day with Beach Braai Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $349

Start at Walvis Bay Waterfront with a 2.5-hour boat cruise to Pelican Point, watching seals, pelicans and possible dolphins. Enjoy a crayfish and beef braai on the beach, then ride a 4x4 through Sandwich Harbour’s towering dunes. Sammy is one guide praised by name, though guide assignments can vary.

“We did the dolphin cruise, beach break and dune safari.”

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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

6.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

7.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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Mola Mola Kayaking Experience with a Licensed Guide - The 30-minute catamaran ride to Pelican Point
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Mola Mola Kayaking Experience with a Licensed Guide

8.Mola Mola Kayaking Experience with a Licensed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $152

Start at Walvis Bay Waterfront with a fast catamaran ride to Pelican Point. After coffee and gear-up time, paddle for about 90 minutes beside Cape fur seals, enjoy brunch, then cross the peninsula, lagoon, salt pans, dunes, and flamingo areas by 4x4 with a licensed guide.

“Very fun day. The parking at the Mola Mola office Is a little chaotic but nothing over the top. The tours leave from boats on the dock, which is very orderly and smooth. Many great surprises on your way to the kayaking location. All gear and food supplied. The seals don't disappoint. They are everywhere !”

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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

9.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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