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.

Treasures of the Namib Desert By Off-Road Vehicle
Tour Code: WAL-008
Duration: 5 hours
Retail Value: $299.00
Price: $179.00

Discover the treasures of the Namib Desert during this memorable off-road adventure, and a stop at spectacular Walvis Bay.

Depart the pier in an off-road vehicle for the coastal drive towards Swakopmund, and then east to the Namib-Naukluft Park. The Namib is one of the oldest deserts in the world, home to the world's highest-shifting sand dunes and adorned with a kaleidoscope of vivid colors. Upon arrival, you will explore the unique plant life and terrain of this arid region.

Next, you will drive through the Swakop River Valley and on to the Moon Landscape. Created by the winds that reduced mountains to spectacular rock formations and sand, this vastly-eroded valley has an appearance similar to that of the moon's surface. From here, you will proceed for a visit to Welwitschia Valley, where thousands of welwitschia plants are scattered about. A stop will be made to view these fascinating plants, along with a variety of interesting lichen plants. A stop will then be made at a scenic location for a glass of sparkling wine, fresh oysters, orange juice and salty snacks.

Afterward, you will re-board your off-road vehicle for the return drive along the dune belt to Dune 7, and on to Walvis Bay. En route, a brief visit will be made to the Walvis Bay Lagoon and tidal flood plains before arriving back to the pier.

Please note: Each vehicle will accommodate four guests; each guest will have a window seat. This tour involves off-road travel over bumpy, uneven and dusty gravel roads. This tour is not recommended for guests with dust allergies, guests with limited mobility or guests who utilize a wheelchair, unless they remain seated inside the vehicles at the various photo stops. Guests are strongly encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses. Raw oysters have been known to produce adverse reactions in people with suppressed immune systems; guests will need to consume them at their own risk.

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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.