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Walvis Bay Dolphin and Seal Cruises
with Laramon Tours
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This tour has been selected and rated
by Namibia-1on1 for product excellence, service & value for money
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Archie van der Merwe
with the 1st Mate
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What I like about this tour is the way
in which the operator, Archie van der Merwe, has carefully
thought about his clients comfort and well-being. That's
Archie in the photo on the top-right. He's an experienced
seaman and a people person. You can see from the above photo
that even if you're not a sea-person, but want to see the
wonderful sites on the Walvis Bay, he's thought about you.
Nice big wide catamarans that offer extra stability for
those who suffer a bit from motion-sickness. There's even a
private pier with a coffee and refreshments bar where you
can relax and enjoy the view, and as you can see above the
Cats back right up to the pier which allows easy and safe access for
those who may be elderly or a bit infirm, wheelchair
friendly etc..
Both Cats have a fly bridge with seating, which allows for
360º high level viewing. The boats are equipped with
flush toilets and have roll-down windows to provide shelter should the weather be
cold or windy, and they can sail in water as shallow as 0,7m
which allows you to get close-in to shore where the
flamingos and other bird life wade. You've all seen films of
dolphins swimming alongside or in front of boats and the
Cats have trampolines between their front hulls which allows
you cruise-in really close up viewing... and get the photos.
Free transport to and from Swakopmund:
Laramon have their own shuttle bus which
will collect you at your place of accommodation and return
you following your tour.
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Walvis Bay
is largest dock system between Luanda and Cape Town and is
the main port for Namibia. The sheltered waters of the bay
allow for safe and economical mooring for ships. The area
also has its famous wetlands bird sanctuary which is home to
about 80% of Southern-Africa's Flamingos and a whole variety
of bird life. It's an important feeding station for the
migration birds in transit to and from the Cape, and you can
even find Arctic Terns from the steppes of Asia here during
the northern hemisphere's winter months.
Your tour begins from the Walvis Bay Waterfront at +
08:00 and takes you past the Harbour Complex where you can
view the ships and fishing factories. Cruising up towards
Swakopmund you see the massive guano platform known as bird
island where tens of thousands of cormorants have made this
their home-base. You then turn out into the Walvis Bay where
you will see cargo vessels and sometimes oil-platforms laid
at anchor. Your cruise boat should now be accompanied by
pelicans flying alongside and dolphins playing in front of
the bow. And, then come the seals. They've been
patiently waiting for you, and their breakfast. Some are
old-hands and know Archie's crews will tempt them aboard for
a pilchard or two. Should you want to feed the seals, you'll
get some good fun-photos. The big-bulls will stay in the
water, and some of these guys can reach about 300kg in
weight when fattened-up. At Pelican Pont you'll see Cape Fur
Seals basking on the spit of land along with pelicans and
other sea birds.
Drinks and scrumptious refreshments are provided
during your tour. And, you'll also be served Fresh Walvis
Bay Oysters and sparkling wines or fruit juices etc. Laramon will show you some fantastic sites and they'll also
make sure your comforts are catered for. The cruise takes 3
to 4 hours returning you to shore just before lunch-time.
I've yet to meet one of their passengers who hasn't raved
about what they've done and seen. And, their photos tell the
tale...
Catch the Action
with Laramon Tours
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Note the 'Yellowtail' jumping over the dolphin
.Laramon have special packages for corporate/group functions,
sun-downer cruises or private tours. Tours can be tailor-made to
suite your requirements
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Book Your Dolphin Cruise with Laramon Tours Here | Tour
times: + 08:30 to 12:30 | Tour Office at the: Walvis Bay Waterfront |
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This tour has a:
High Popularity Rating.
Avoid disappointment
by booking in advance.
Prices:
N$450,--pp (Adults)
N$200,--pp (Child U/12)
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Walvis Bay Dolphin and Seal Cruises With Laramon
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