Explore on your own rating
Desert highlights need guided 4x4s.
Where ships dock
- Walvis Bay port (industrial; shuttle to the gate)
Getting to town
Town is small. The highlights (dunes, Sandwich Harbour, lagoon flamingos) need a vehicle.
4x4 tours, catamaran dolphin trips; Swakopmund is about 30 minutes north.
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Money & entry
Currency: Namibian dollar (NAD); South African rand also accepted.
Entry: U.S. citizens need a visa since April 1, 2025. Apply online in advance or get a visa on arrival at Walvis Bay; Namibia's published tourist-visa fee for non-African nationals is N$1,600 (about US$90). Cruise lines may arrange clearance; confirm with yours (Namibia Ministry of Home Affairs, checked Oct 2026).
Top sights nearby
- Sandwich Harbour dunes (4x4 tour)
- Dune 7
- Lagoon flamingos
- Swakopmund
Beaches
- None for swimming (cold Atlantic)
Safety & tips
- Bring layers: foggy mornings, hot afternoons.
- Book licensed 4x4 operators.
- Confirm visa arrangements early.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
Book with a return guarantee.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.