The port of Walvis Bay is expected to receive an extra 65 cruise liners during the period of November to January 2027.

This was brought to light by Erongo Governor Neville Andre during the State of the Region Address at Swakopmund.

The port of Walvis Bay is expected to receive an additional 65 cruise liners from November to January 2027.

This was revealed by Erongo Governor Neville Andre during the State of the Region Address at Swakopmund.

Namport has clinched a deal that will see six passenger cruise liners spend more days at Walvis Bay in October to boost tourism.

Normally, these cruise liners dock at the harbour for less than a day, spending less money on the local economy.

Namibia is gearing up for the arrival of 15 passenger vessels at the port of Luderitz and 18 cruise liners at the port of Walvis Bay between November 2023 and February 2024.