We set sail daily from the Walvis Bay Waterfront in search of the Marine Big 5
Experience Dolphins swimming alongside our sailing catamaran, Seals playing around, Sunfish sharing the secrets of the depths and shy Leatherback Turtles surfacing.
In season Humpback and Southern Right Whales breach about. How better to round off a perfect morning with Oysters and Sparkling Wine, followed by our trademark platters with savoury snacks, coffee/tea and cakes while we leasurely sail the South-Atlantic Namibian coastline.
Most visitors to Namibia travel to see exquisite landscapes and majestic wildlife. Yet, few ever consider Namibia’s maritime wildlife as part of their game sighting safaris. At Catamaran Charters we change all that. On our educational dolphin and seal cruises, guests get front row seats to watch seals being boisterous and stand a good chance to be introduced to the eccentric-looking great white pelican and that is only the beginning. You will have an excellent chance of seeing at least one of the more common members of the Marine Big 5 as we are often accosted by Bottlenose, Heaviside and Dusky dolphins who look to satisfy their curiosity. The unconventional mola or sunfish is a highlight for many of our guests and we have had regular sightings of equally impressive Leatherback Turtles. Four of our seven catamarans are sailing catamarans, so we enjoy letting guests enjoy the true experience of sailing. We frequently switch off the engines and hoist the sails – conditions permitting – and encourage guest to partake in the sailing experience by helping to rig the lines and setting the sails.
Few people realise that there is a whole new world of strange and wonderful birds just a few miles off shore of Namibias beaches.
Apart from ornithologists and dedicated birders, few people are familiar with the fascinating world of pelagic birds. Pelagic birds are seabirds that spend most of their time on the ocean away from land. They only visit land to nest. Birders and scientists often know much less about the pelagic birds in their region than other species, meaning there are still lots of exciting things to discover. Examples of pelagic birds in the Walvis Bay area include several species of Albatrosses, Petrels, Skuas, Prions, Fulmars and Gulls.
An amazing and family-fun active adventure: Guaranteed!! Suitable for all ages and from novice to expert - let us introduce you to the playful and curious resident seals by kayak - all in the calm Atlantic Ocean in the idyllic bay of Walvis Bay. Round off the morning's kayaking with a hearty brunch - and an extravagant bed of fresh Namibian oysters paired with crisp sparkling wine on the beach!
Search for the Namibian Marine Big 5 - meet clumsy pelicans, view boisterous seals and, if luck permits, see leaping dolphins, playful whales, mysterious mola and shy turtles - all this and more on our daily morning educational marine dolphin and seal cruises.