Walvis Bay Dolphin Cruise: Pelican Point with Oysters & Wine

Seals, dolphins and oysters meet you on the same morning.

Mola Mola Marine Dolphin Cruise departs Walvis Bay Waterfront for a three-hour voyage to Pelican Point, guided in English with stops at a seal colony and open water where dolphins and whales appear. The cruise includes fresh Namibian oysters, sparkling wine, light lunch, beer and soft drinks. You board at 9am and return by midday.

Step-by-step itinerary

Walvis Bay marine wildlife cruise

• Enjoy local shops and restaurants
• Board vessel at 9h00
• Spot seagulls, pelicans, and seals
• Look for dolphins and whales
• Listen to Namibian history from guide
• Stop at Pelican Point seal colony
• Have light lunch with oysters and sparkling wine
• Cruise back to Walvis Bay Waterfront

The experience

The boat leaves Walvis Bay Waterfront at 9am and heads straight into the Atlantic, where seagulls and pelicans meet you before you've cleared the harbor. The guide points out the Namibian Skeleton Coast and its history as the vessel moves toward Pelican Point Peninsula, where a seal colony hauls out on the rocks close enough to watch. Between the wildlife sightings (dolphins are common, whales less so but possible) the skipper makes stops that let you take in the scale of the ocean without rushing through it.

At 11am, the crew sets out fresh Namibian oysters, sparkling wine, sherry, Namibian beer, bottled water, snacks and a light lunch on deck. A dessert platter follows. The meal is not a formal sit-down. It happens as the boat makes its way back to the Waterfront, where the tour ends by midday. The whole arc (departure, wildlife, the seal colony stop, the food and the return) fits inside three to four hours.

Mola Mola has run this same route for more than two decades, which means the crew knows where the animals congregate and when. The boat operates in all weather, so bring layers. The Waterfront has shops and a restaurant if you want to arrive early or linger after. Transfers from guest houses are not included but can be arranged for an extra charge if you ask when you book.

What’s included

• Live English-speaking guide.
• fresh Namibian oysters.
• sparkling wine, sherry and Namibian beer.
• bottled water and soft drinks.
• light lunch and dessert platter.
• seal colony viewing at Pelican Point Peninsula.
• access to the Walvis Bay Waterfront shops and restaurants before departure.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 80

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Mola Mola Safaris

Is this one for you?Book this shared morning departure if you want to see seals, dolphins, and pelicans up close while enjoying oysters and wine, and you're free to start at 9am from Walvis Bay Waterfront.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What animals will I actually see on the Walvis Bay dolphin cruise?

Seagulls and pelicans greet the boat as it leaves the harbor. Seals are guaranteed at Pelican Point Peninsula where the colony rests on the rocks. Dolphins are frequent sightings, and whales are possible but not assured on every departure.

Does the Walvis Bay cruise include food and drinks?

Yes. Fresh Namibian oysters, sparkling wine, sherry, Namibian beer, bottled water, snacks, light lunch and a dessert platter are all provided during the three-hour voyage.

What time does the boat leave Walvis Bay Waterfront?

The cruise departs at 9am and returns by midday, giving you the rest of the afternoon free in Walvis Bay.

Is the guide English-speaking?

Yes, the guide conducts the tour in English and shares information about the Skeleton Coast and local history during the stops.

Can I arrange a transfer from my accommodation to the Waterfront?

Transfers from guest houses are not included in the cruise price but can be booked separately for an additional charge. Let the operator know when you reserve.