Port: Walvis Bay
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Walvis Bay
Walvis Bay is a port in Namibia and the bay on which it lies. The port of Walvis Bay exchanged hands numerous times, belonging to Britain, Germany, the Union of South Africa, and South-West Africa. In 1990, South-West Africa gained independence as Namibia, but Walvis Bay remained under South African sovereignty. It was not until 1994 that sovereignty over Walvis Bay was formally transferred to Namibia.
The following Shore Excursions are available for this port on this cruise, and may be reserved beginning 180 days before the cruise begins.
Scenic Walvis Bay
Tour Code: WAL-015
Duration: 2 1/2 hours
Price: Free
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This tour is intended to give you a glimpse of the Walvis Bay area and surrounding Namib Desert. Your tour starts with a 30-minute drive via a gravel road to Dune No. 7, the highest sand dune in the Walvis Bay area. Upon arrival, you will have a brief stop to capture some photos of this amazing natural wonder. The Namib Desert is not only has the distinction of being one of the world's oldest deserts, it also features some of the world's highest shifting sand dunes.
Departing Dune No. 7, your coach will return to Walvis Bay where you will enjoy a short orientation tour of the town, which includes a stop at the Walvis Bay Lagoon where you can view the flocks of pelicans and other aquatic birds that make the bay their home.
Before returning to the pier, you'll be treated to a refreshing beer or soft drink at the local pub which is located right on the lagoon.
Please note: This tour includes minimal walking over mostly even surfaces. The tour is available to wheelchair guests who are able to both make their way on and off the coach and who are accompanied by a companion who can assist them. Those guests with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their personal level of ability and stamina. Light weight clothing, comfortable, flat walking shoes, sun caps, sunglasses and sunscreen are suggested. The order of the sites visited or viewed may vary. Please bear in mind that you will be visiting an under-developed destination which will not have the same amenities and comforts that you would find in more urban areas. Restrooms are available at the pub.
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Terms & Conditions:
Free Unlimited Shore Excursions are for full fare guests only, capacity controlled and subject to availability. Requested excursions may not be available at time of booking. Supplement will apply on Regent Choice excursions (indicated by the 
above) and excludes Private Arrangements and all Adventures Ashore programs. In order to ensure quality guides and sufficient transportation, we must provide the tour operator with passenger counts at least 36 hours in advance. Therefore no refunds will be given within 36 hours of tour departure for cancellations or no-shows. Please pay special attention to scheduling and tour lengths when booking your shore excursions. In many cases, it is not possible to participate in more than one tour per day in a given port. Tours operate rain or shine. Tours require minimum participation levels to operate so please sign up as early as possible. Tours may be cancelled if minimum participation levels are not met. Prices, Itineraries and General Information shore excursion prices are subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases or currency fluctuations. Please consult the Destination Services Desk onboard for information. During local or national holidays, access to certain facilities (such as museums or archaeological sites) may be limited or denied. In such instances, adjustments will be made to minimize inconvenience to guests. Some tours have limited availability. Tours are generally available for reserving 180 days prior to the beginning of a cruise. Please sign up early to avoid disappointment. Regent Seven Seas Cruises reserves the right to require guests to complete a liability waiver for select shore excursions. For more information, please visit the Destination Services Desk onboard.