Canonical page: /p/namibia/walvis-bay/
Collected: 2026-10-18
JSON: /p/namibia/walvis-bay/index.json

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Namibia

# Walvis Bay

[About the port](/p/namibia/walvis-bay/)[Timetable](/p/namibia/walvis-bay/timetable/2026-10/)

Getting ashore Harbour pier, about 1 mile from town

Into town Metered taxi at the pier, or shuttle

Best starting point Walvis Bay lagoon and the boardwalk

Currency [Namibian dollar - NAD](https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/?Amount=1&From=NAD)

## Getting ashore

Ships dock at Walvis Bay harbour, about a mile from the town centre. Metered taxis wait at the pier, and shuttles drop passengers near the town. Walking through the port is discouraged, because of the work activity.

## Watch-outs

The coast is cold and windy, and the desert sun is strong. Carry water, sun cover and a warm layer. Keep away from the port's working areas.

## Lagoon and flamingos

The lagoon is a major wetland with flamingos and pelicans, and the boardwalk is a pleasant walk. Boat trips visit the lagoon and the seal colonies.

## Dune 7 and the desert

[Dune 7](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Dune_7) is one of the tallest dunes near Walvis Bay, a short drive away. Sandboarding and quad tours run from the town.

## Swakopmund and Sossusvlei

Swakopmund, a German-influenced seaside town, is about 30 minutes away. Sossusvlei and the great dunes are a long day trip by road or by air.

## Food & shopping

Namibian food includes fresh oysters, seafood platters and game meats. The town has supermarkets and small craft shops.

## Money & connectivity

The currency is the Namibian dollar, which is at parity with the South African rand. Cards are accepted in larger places, and ATMs are in the town.

## Accessibility & mobility

The pier and the town are flat. Dunes and sand are hard for anyone with limited mobility. Boat trips involve steps. Ask your operator for vehicles with step access.

Plan your call

## Who's in port?

24 calls in the collected schedule.

[View timetable](/p/namibia/walvis-bay/timetable/2026-10/)

## Maps & transport

- [Walvis Bay harbour on Google MapsCruise berth ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Walvis+Bay+harbour)

- [Walvis Bay mapMap and directions (Wikivoyage) ↗](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Walvis_Bay)

## Useful links

- [Walvis Bay on WikivoyageTown and transport ↗](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Walvis_Bay)

- [Convert US dollars to Namibian dollarsDaily reference rates ↗](https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/?Amount=1&From=USD&To=NAD)