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The 15 Best Walvis Bay Lagoon Cruises

18 tours  ·  from $73 a head

A flat-water morning with pelicans landing on the rail, seals climbing aboard and dolphins if the day is kind. These 15 cruises are compared on boat size, how far out they run and whether the oysters and sparkling wine are actually included.

Pelican Point Kayaking Half-Day Tour - Reaching the seal colony by tandem kayak
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Pelican Point Kayaking Half-Day Tour

1.Pelican Point Kayaking Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 349 reviews · from $79Our pick

Kayak beside 20,000 Cape fur seals at Pelican Point, with bird stops, 4x4 transport, breakfast, gear, and guide photos included.

“The tour was fun and informative. Our excellent guide, SJ, grew up in Namibia and spoke English perfectly. He was extremely knowledgeable and very concerned about conserving the environment while sharing his love for his country. TRead more”

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Walvis Bay: Pelican Point Kayaking Tour - The 4x4 ride through Walvis Bay’s bird country
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Walvis Bay: Pelican Point Kayaking Tour

2.Pelican Point Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 171 reviews · 4h 30m · from $76

Kayak beside thousands of Cape fur seals at Pelican Point, with flamingos, a shipwreck, lighthouse, breakfast, and 4x4 transport.

“An awesome morning meeting Walvis Bay’s cheekiest locals (and a bonus stop off to watch the surfers at Donkey Bay)! SJ is a brilliant, entertaining and knowledgable guide. Ask him about his SAG Award ;) thank you!”

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Half Day Original Seal Kayak Adventure, Pelican Point, Walvis Bay - Wildlife viewing without a circus atmosphere
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Half Day Original Seal Kayak Adventure, Pelican Point, Walvis Bay

Mola Mola Marine Dolphin Cruise from the Walvis Bay Waterfront to Pelican Point - Pelican Point and the seal colony
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Mola Mola Marine Dolphin Cruise from the Walvis Bay Waterfront to Pelican Point

4.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 relaxed look at Namibia’s coast.

“An genuinely fun and informative cruise. There were lots of great surprises - including visits from local seals and pelicans(!). The captain did a great job finding the best options for seeing all the fantastic marine wildlife! And the champagne and oysters were the icing on the cake!”

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Marine Dolphin Seal Cruise - Crossing Walvis Bay Lagoon
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Marine Dolphin Seal Cruise

5.Marine Dolphin Seal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $74

Cruise Walvis Bay Lagoon to Pelican Point for dolphins, seals, pelicans, oysters, sparkling wine, and expert wildlife commentary.

“An extremely well organised, informative and enjoyable tour. The crew were very attentive and so friendly and the captain had a wealth of information about the harbour and its animals that he shared with us. The drinks and lunch were deliciousRead more”

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Sandwich Harbour & Pelican Point Full Day Tour - Crossing Dorob National Park
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Sandwich Harbour & Pelican Point Full Day Tour

Walvis Bay: Namibian Coast Dolphin Cruise with Light Lunch - Watching for dolphins and whales offshore
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Walvis Bay: Namibian Coast Dolphin Cruise with Light Lunch

7.Namibian Coast Dolphin Cruise with Light Lunch

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

Cruise Walvis Bay for dolphins, seals, pelicans, oysters, sparkling wine, and a light lunch near Pelican Point.

“Het was geweldig! We waren de enige gasten met een supergastvrije bemanning. Het is mooi om te zien hoe respectvol ze met de dieren omgaan. We zagen zelfs Bultruggen, het was fijn dat er gepaste afstand werd genomen. De lunch was ook fenomenaal! De plek waar deze werd gereserveerd was prachtig. De kennis van de crew was indrukwekkend. We hebben een heerlijk dag gehad!”

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Walvis Bay: Pelican Point Seal and Sandwich Harbour Tour - Flamingos, salt works, and the pink lakes
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Walvis Bay: Pelican Point Seal and Sandwich Harbour Tour

8.Pelican Point Seal and Sandwich Harbour Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 15 reviews · 7 hours · from $193

Ride from Swakopmund to seals, flamingo lagoons, salt pans, wildlife, and Sandwich Harbour dunes with lunch and local drinks.

“This was an excellent full day tour! We got to see so much and Volker was a great guide. The ride through the dunes was exhilarating and the views unmatched! We love it!”

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Catamaran Dolphin Cruise and Sandwich Harbour Tour - Pelican Point by catamaran
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Catamaran Dolphin Cruise and Sandwich Harbour Tour

9.Catamaran Dolphin Cruise and Sandwich Harbour Tour

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

Cruise Pelican Point for seals and dolphins, then race across Namibia’s dunes to Sandwich Harbour with lunch and local drinks.

“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 and sparkling wine on the catamaran
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Walvis Bay: Dolphin Cruise, Pink Lakes and 4×4 Dune Drive

10.Walvis Bay: Dolphin Cruise, Pink Lakes and 4×4 Dune Drive

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

Combine a Walvis Bay dolphin cruise with flamingos, pink salt pans, and a 4x4 ride across Sandwich Harbour for one full day.

“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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Marine Dune Day: Catamaran Cruise and Sandwich Harbor Dune Drive - Why you need a warm layer on the water
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Marine Dune Day: Catamaran Cruise and Sandwich Harbor Dune Drive

Pelican Point Peninsula Tour- visit the seal colony - Starting at the Walvis Bay Waterfront
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Pelican Point Peninsula Tour- visit the seal colony

12.Pelican Point Peninsula Tour- visit the seal colony

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $114

Explore Walvis Bay Lagoon, salt works, shipwrecks, seals, birds, and Pelican Point Lighthouse on a private 3-hour 4WD tour.

“An amazing guide, Andre and a truly remarkable tour covering contrasting areas around Walvis Bay. Firstly the Pelicans and Flamingos, the Salt Works mining and the peninsula with all the seals before turning off to the Delta, being treated with a lovely bottle of bubbly, home baking. Was truly great”

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Seal Kayaking at Pelican Point from Swakopmund - Reaching the Pelican Point Seal Colony
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Seal Kayaking at Pelican Point from Swakopmund

13.Seal Kayaking at Pelican Point from Swakopmund

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $83

Paddle among curious Cape fur seals at Pelican Point, with hotel pickup, birdlife, salt lakes, lunch, and modern easy-to-use kayaks.

“The Desert Dunes and dust tour company was incredible. They we were super accommodating for the cruise passengers. The country of Namibia implemented a visa requirement for visitor on April 1, 2025, which was confusing for tRead more”

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Pelican Point Seal Colony 4x4 Tour - Bird life before the seals
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Pelican Point Seal Colony 4×4 Tour

14.Pelican Point Seal Colony 4×4 Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $85

Review of the Pelican Point Seal Colony 4x4 Tour in Walvis Bay, with seals, flamingos, salt lakes, birds, guides, food, price, and tips.

“Our guide, Michael, was very knowledgeable and personable. Enjoyed the running commentary and tour as a whole. The snack platter and drinks were great and even though the wind tried its best to spoil the occasion it was highly enjoyable and I'd recommend it to anyone in the area.”

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