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Walvis Bay: Marine Big 5 Luxury Catamaran Cruise

Board a sleek catamaran to encounter Namibia's Marine Big 5 — Cape fur seals, bottlenose dolphins, leatherback turtles, African penguins, and flamingos — all within Walvis Bay's extraordinary lagoon. Oysters and sparkling wine are served as the wildlife comes to you.

What to expect

The catamaran glides out of Walvis Bay harbour into the Benguela Current-rich lagoon, one of Africa's most productive marine ecosystems. Thousands of Cape fur seals loll on the jetty pontoons and often haul themselves onto the boat's stern. Oysters are shucked fresh from local beds and paired with Namibian sparkling wine mid-cruise. Bottlenose dolphins frequently surf the bow wave just metres from where you stand.

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Catamaran Charters Namibia
USD 143 per person
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Good to know

Cruises run approximately 2.5–3 hours and depart from Walvis Bay Waterfront — a short taxi ride from the cruise terminal. Book the morning departure to maximise dolphin activity. Dress in layers; the Benguela Current keeps the bay brisk even on sunny days.

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Luxury cruises that call at Walvis Bay — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Azamara · Azamara Onward
17 nights · calls at Walvis Bay
from $4,109
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Oceania · Oceania Sirena
24 nights · calls at Walvis Bay
from $8,699
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Regent · Seven Seas Navigator
20 nights · calls at Walvis Bay
from $10,499
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Viking Ocean · Viking Neptune
28 nights · calls at Walvis Bay
from $11,999
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