About Walvis Bay
Pretty Walvis Bay only returned to Namibia’s control in 1995, after years spent as part of the South African Union. It was a welcome return for the Namibians due it being the only deep-water harbour on their coast, and also a major fishing town and prime production area for sea salt – its 3,500 hectares of salt flats produce 400,000 tons every year.
Though the town is well-endowed with restaurants, bars and shops, nature is the big attraction here; Walvis Bay’s lagoon, salt flats and sand dunes are home to a fabulous array of bird life including pelicans and flamingoes. You can see the bay at its best from the top of Dune Seven – the highest in the region.
Featured shore excursions
We regret we are unable to publish example excursion details for this port.
The excursion programme for each cruise is finalised and announced around
12 weeks before sailing. If you are booked to sail in the next 12 weeks, you will be able to view the confirmed excursion programme on the Cruise Personaliser.
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