Walvis Bay: all 29 tours and excursions for your cruise
Mid-voyage land adventure: sossusvlei private desert reserve
- Cruise line: Silversea
Sossusvlei Desert Lodge is situated in the NamibRand Nature Reserve offering views over the spectacular dunes at Sossusvlei, among the highest in the world. The night skies are heavenly, with the concession bordering the International Dark Sky Reserve of the NamibRand Nature Reserve. A canvas of beauty that invites reconnection with yourself and nature. 02MIDWVB-A Sossusvlei Private Desert ReserveDuration: 3 Days / 2 NightsDeparture: Walvis Bay - February 21st, 2022Rejoin ship: Cape Town, February...
Walvis bay by private van with guide - full day
- Cruise line: Silversea
Explore Walvis Bay at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private 4X4 van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights. Depart the pier with your English-speaking driver/guide in an a rugged, 4X4 van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include:
Swakopmund City and Museum, Magistrate's...
Walvis bay by private van with guide - half day
- Cruise line: Silversea
Explore Walvis Bay at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private 4X4 van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights. Depart the pier with your English-speaking driver/guide in an a rugged, 4X4 van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Swakopmund City and Museum, Magistrate's...
Walvis bay by private car with guide - full day
- Cruise line: Silversea
Explore Walvis Bay at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private 4X4 car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights. Depart the pier with your English-speaking driver/guide in an a rugged, 4X4 car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include:
Swakopmund City and Museum, Magistrate's...
Walvis bay by private car with guide - half day
- Cruise line: Silversea
Explore Walvis Bay at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private 4X4 car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights. Depart the pier with your English-speaking driver/guide in an a rugged, 4X4 car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include:
Swakopmund City and Museum, Magistrate's...
Pelican point kayaking & 4x4 drive
- Cruise line: Silversea
Let yourself be introduced to the playful and curious resident seals by kayak - all in the calm Atlantic Ocean in the idyllic bay of Walvis Bay on this half – day activity tour. Round off the morning's kayaking with a hearty brunch - and an extravagant bed of fresh Namibian oysters paired with crisp sparkling wine on the beach. 4X4 Drive, Pelican PointDepart the pier for a short 4x4 30-minute drive to the Old Lighthouse at Pelican Point. On the way pass the active Walvis Bay Salt Works...
Marine & dune adventure
- Cruise line: Silversea
Take a short drive from the harbour to the jetty, where you will board a boat/catamaran for a 2.5-hour cruise on the Walvis Bay lagoon. The water here is usually very calm and abundant with birds and marine life. Cruising, Walvis Bay Lagoon, Pelican Point, Birds and Marine LifeThe boats depart the jetty and cruise around the lagoon and harbour area, from here, cut across the lagoon to the moored Russian trawlers and the oyster lines. Inquisitive seals will swim up to the boats for something to...
Flamingos, salt pans and dunes
- Cruise line: Silversea
Discover Walavis Bay area and its natural wonders on this half - day exploration tour. The area around Walvis Bay has become something of a tourist destination and economic hub over the years and this whistle-stop excursion gives you a chance to find out why. Walvis Bay Lagoon & Salt PansDepart the pier for a short 15-minute trasfer to the sheltered Walvis Bay Lagoon, a RAMSAR site famed for its abundance of birdlife, including flamingos and rare white pelicans. At certain months of the year,...
Bird-watching experience
- Cruise line: Silversea
Discover the panoramic beauty and abundant bird species of Walvis Bay during this half-day, off-road bird-watching excursion. Walvis BayDepart the pier for your scenic, approximately four-hour bird-watching experience at Walvis Bay. Walvis Bay and the offshore islands were incorporated into the Republic of Namibia on March 1, 1994, after being governed by South Africa for a number of years. The exquisite, pristine Walvis Bay Lagoon is renowned for its breath-taking natural beauty and abundant...
Marquee dinner experience in the dunes
- Cruise line: Silversea
Participate in a most unusual and exciting event amongst the dunes of the Namib Desert during this 5-hour evening extravaganza. The landscapes of Namibia are characterized by the brooding, desolate desert and its famous dunes. The combination offers an awe-inspiring sense of space and contrasting colours. Dinner in DesertDeparting the ship before sunset, transportation ranging from coaches to 4x4 vehicles, take you on the approximately one hour (18-mile / 29 kilometer) trip north into the desert....
Mondesa township experience
- Cruise line: Silversea
This half day tour takes you along the coastal road to Mondesa Township in Swakopmund. A unique cultural tour depicting a different style of life. Mondesa Township, Interaction with the Community and RefreshmentsMondesa Township was established in the early 1950's to provide housing for Owambo, Damara and Herero people working in Swakopmund. Just a few kilometers from the centre of Swakopmund another world appears. Bearing the picturesque name of Mondesa, this side of town is more African,...
Swakopmund highlights (for in-transit guests only)
- Cruise line: Silversea
This tour is available to in-transit guests continuing on to the following cruise. Embark on a captivating half-day journey through Swakopmund, Namibia’s charming seaside town renowned for its colonial history and stunning coastal scenery. Your adventure begins with a scenic drive along the rugged Atlantic coastline, offering breathtaking views of towering sand dunes on one side and the vast ocean on the other. Explore Swakopmund’s unique architecture, reminiscent of a Bavarian village,...
Marquee dinner & sunset in the dunes
- Cruise line: Silversea
Join us for an unforgettable 5-hour evening in the breathtaking Namib Desert. Depart the ship before sunset for a scenic one-hour drive into the dunes, where you’ll be surrounded by the striking landscape of golden sands and endless skies.Begin with a sundowner featuring sparkling wine, Swakopmund oysters, and light snacks as you watch the sun set over the dunes, painting the landscape with warm hues. As night falls, arrive at the desert dinner under a star-lit sky. Soft lighting and countless...
Skeleton coast scenic flight
- Cruise line: Silversea
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Namibia’s desert landscape from above on a scenic flight. Soar over rolling sand dunes, vast salt pans, rugged canyons, and the iconic Skeleton Coast. Witness the striking contrast of the Namib Desert, where the golden sands meet the Atlantic Ocean, and discover hidden wonders like shipwrecks and desert wildlife. A truly unforgettable adventure showcasing Namibia’s natural splendor. Major points of interest: Shipwreck of the Shawnee, Kuiseb Border,...
Guided nature walk at pelican point peninsula
- Cruise line: Silversea
Enjoy a guided nature walk along the Namibia’s Pelican Point Peninsula where you will explore breathtaking coastal landscape, observe vibrant birdlife like flamingos and pelicans. Start your tour with a 4x4 transfer to Pelican Point from where your relaxing12km (7.45 miles) walk starts. Pelican point is a RAMSAR wetland, learn from your guide about the unique desert-meets-ocean ecosystem. Perfect for nature enthusiasts and photographers alike.Note Please note: A moderate amount of walking...
Sea kayaking at pelican point
- Cruise line: Silversea
Experience a thrilling kayaking tour at Pelican Point where you paddle alongside playful cape fur seals ad spot diverse marine life, including dolphins and seabirds, in the serene waters of Walvis Bay Lagoon. With stunning desert views and close encounters with wildlife this tour is perfect for nature lovers and adventures. Round off the morning's kayaking with a hearty brunch on the beach before heading back to port. Note Please note: This tour is recommended for guests in good physical...
Desert scenic cycling exploration
- Cruise line: Silversea
The Scenic Desert Tour offers an unforgettable and one-of-a-kind adventure. Visitors will experience the excitement of cycling over Namibia's renowned dunes while soaking in the stunning views of the world's oldest desert. This scenic tour spans approximately 12 to 14 kilometers (7.5-8.5 miles) and features cycling through the town, along the dry riverbed, and up and down beautiful dunes. While everyone can appreciate the incredible scenery, a certain level of fitness and basic bicycle...
Mondesa township experience
- Cruise line: Silversea
This half day tour takes you along the coastal road to Mondesa Township in Swakopmund. A unique cultural tour depicting a different style of life. Mondesa Township, Interaction with the Community. The township was established in the early 1950's to provide housing for Owambo, Damara and Herero people working in Swakopmund. Just a few kilometers from the centre of Swakopmund another world appears. Bearing the picturesque name of Mondesa, this side of town is more African, more complex and,...
The living desert by 4x4
- Cruise line: Silversea
Meet some of the small living creatures found in the sand dunes of the Namib Desert. Your expert guides help you spot creatures like the lizards and geckos which live and survive in the hot desert conditions. Also learn about the desert-adapted flora as well as the history and formation of the dunes. The drive along the foot of the dunes is slow, taking precaution not to drive on the gravel plains and cause unnecessary damage. Conservation issues and the geological structure of the desert are...
Birding at walvis bay lagoon
- Cruise line: Silversea
Explore the lagoon of Walvis Bay and the beautiful wildlife found therein. Walvis Bay and the offshore islands were incorporated into the Republic of Namibia on March 1, 1994 after being governed by South Africa for a number of years. The Walvis Bay Lagoon takes pride of place for its scenic attractions in the area, where thousands of different species gather at these rich feeding grounds. This tour takes you around the lagoon where you may get a chance to spot a vast variety of shore birds...
Sandwich harbor
- Cruise line: Silversea
Depart the quayside and drive to Walvis Bay Lagoon. Stop to observe the flamingos (dependent upon weather and season) and other sea birds before heading towards the Kuiseb Delta via the Walvis Bay Saltpans. Sandwich Harbor is a part of the Namib-Naukluft Park many have heard of but very few have ever visited. Giant sand dunes run straight into the ocean, creating breathtaking scenery and a unique off-road driving experience. Land rovers take you to beautiful lookouts where you can feel the isolation...
Petit seal cruise
- Cruise line: Silversea
Embark on a three-hour cruise across the Walvis Bay lagoon, where you can relish the serene waters and the rich variety of birds and marine life. Set sail across the lagoon towards the anchored Russian trawlers, where curious seals frequently approach the boats in search of food. For those seeking a bit of adventure, there is a chance to feed fish to these lively creatures. Proceed to Pelican Point, where a sizable colony of seals and schools of dolphins that swim alongside the vessels offer...
Pelican point kayaking & 4x4 jeep
- Cruise line: Silversea
Discover the wildlife of Walvis Bay on water and on land on this delightful adventure of a Pelican Point kayaking tour, followed by a 4x4 vehicle tour of the Walvis Bay Harbor wetlands. Travel 30 minutes from the pier to the Walvis Bay Waterfront. Meet your local guide and embark on your awaiting Planing Catamaran for a short marine cruise from the waterfront to Pelican Point Peninsula, where a large seal colony and schools of dolphins, which often swim alongside the boats, provide entertainment....
Sossusvlei scenic flight
- Cruise line: Silversea
Take a two-plus-hour scenic flight over the Namib Desert, with a total distance covered by air of 630 km. From Swakopmund board a light aircraft over the Namib Desert to the Kuiseb River for a flight that promises to be a highlight of the entire voyage.Enjoy some low-level flying along the Kuiseb River onto the Desert Ecological Research Unit Gobabeb, founded in 1959. Pass Tsondabvlei, the only known breeding area for the Lappet Face Vulture in southern Namibia, towards the highest shifting sand...
Swakopmund highlights
- Cruise line: Silversea
Explore the splendid beauty and Colonial past of Namibia during this half -day exploration tour of Swakopmund. Highlights of your excursion include a scenic coastal drive, historic landmarks, visits to the Swakopmund Museum, the Walvis Bay Lagoon and sand dunes. Enjoy the opportunity to browse for souvenirs at the local crafts market. Swakopmund Exploration & Historical Buildings Depart the pier for the scenic drive along the coastal road to Swakopmund, located 19 miles north of Walvis...
The living desert by 4x4
- Cruise line: Silversea
The Namib Desert is the world's oldest desert, and its dunes harbour a wide array of desert life. Explore the dunes of the Namibian Desert during this half-day excursion via 4WD led by specialist guide. Find the weird and wonderful creatures that call the desert their home and take stunning photographs in the desert. View the stunning Namibian Desert before enjoying a lunch with local wines under a Bedouin style tent. The Namib DesertThe Namib Desert stretches along the Atlantic Ocean from...
Sandwich harbour & dune drive by 4x4
- Cruise line: Silversea
Sandwich Harbour is a part of the Namib-Naukluft Park where many giant sand dunes run straight into the ocean, creating breathtaking sceneries and a unique off road driving experience. From the various lookout points you will be able to feel the isolation Namibia and the Skeleton Coast are so famous for. Walvis Bay Lagoon - Sandwich Harbour LagoonDepart the pier and drive to Walvis Bay Lagoon. Stop to observe the flamingos and other sea birds before heading towards the Kuiseb Delta via the Walvis...
Namib desert adventure by 4x4
- Cruise line: Silversea
Experience an up-close look at the Namib on this half-day adventure into the desert, topped off by some refreshments in the desert. Namib DesertDepart from the pier on-board your 4x4 and travel along the scenic coastal road to the Musical Rocks situated in the 'Moon Landscape' in the rocky section of the Namib Desert. Enjoy the magnificent view of the Swakop River Canyon before continuing to the 'Lichen Koppie', a small hill littered with a big variety of Lichen plants. See the...
Dolphin & seal cruise
- Cruise line: Silversea
Search for the Namibian Marine Big 5 - meet clumsy pelicans, view boisterous seals and, if luck permits, see leaping dolphins, playful whales, mysterious mola and shy turtles - all this and more on this half - day educational sailing dolphin and seal cruise. To top off your trip, enjoy some refreshments including sparkling wine! Namibian Marine Big 5 & Boat Cruise Walvis Bay LagoonAfter a short transfer by road to the Walvis Bay Waterfront board your motorized or sailing catamaran for a marine...