Cruise Information and Festival Passes
18-19 March 2025
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For Golden Circle ticket holders, complimentary shuttles will be available from the cruise ship to the Dune and back. For General Access ticket holders, the shuttle service is available for N$350
| Ticket Type | Price | Cart |
|---|---|---|
| Namib Jazz, Golden Circle [18 - 19 Mar '25]-N$750 | R750.00 |
| FAQ | |
| How to manage Data/cell phone needs | Cell Phone and Data needs for international visitors to The Namib Desert International Jazz Festival. Roaming can be expensive. In agreement with MTC, they have made a simple and cheap process available for non-Namibian Cruise and fly-in passengers. It costs 120 Namibian dollars/ R120 South African Rands. You will pay this on arrival in Walvis Bay at a stand located close to our ship. -A Sim Card To activate the sim card, MTC will register the sim in your name before arrival. To enable this you must email a copy of the passports that require a sim card directly to MTC on [email protected] Your SIM card will be active on arrival. A simple biometric exercise and payment at the harbour (5 minutes max) will complete the process, and the SIM card will be yours for immediate use. |
| Cost of festival tickets? | N$750: ONE golden circle ticket for the weekend |
| Where to book festival tickets? | Weekend access passes (Festival Tickets) must be purchased on the Catch The Wave portal: https://catchthewave.co.za/tc-events/namib-desert-international-jazz-festival-2025/ |
| How do we get to the Dune? | For Golden Circle ticket holders, complimentary shuttles will be available from the cruise ship to the Dune and back. For General Access ticket holders, the shuttle service is available for N$350 |
| Who is on the line-up? | International acts: Jonathan Butler, Peter White, Elan Trotman, Marion Meadows, Jim Porto, Robertinho Bastos, Jimmy Dludlu, The Reunion Band Local acts: Don Vino, Cameron Ward, Ian Smith, Ramon Alexander, and rising saxophonist Suzy Eises. |
| What to pack? | Good walking shoes, comfortable clothes, sunscreen, hat and sunnies |
| Duration of Love Jazz cruise? | 16 March until 22 March (6 days) |
| Where does the cruise start and dock? | Destination : Walvisbay Namibia Embarkation Port : Cape Town Disembarkation Port : Cape Town |
| Cost of MSC Love Jazz cruise? | From R14 000 pp (depending on room & package stay) More info > MSC |
| Where to stay (if you have flown or driven in)? | The accommodation spot (closest to the Dune) and which is highly recommended is at Lagoon Chalets & Camping in Walvis Bay. Roughly a 14 minute drive to Dune 7 |
| Can we bring our own food & drink into the festival space? | No. We need to keep the Dune in a pristine condition to maintain it’s status as a UNESCO World Heritage site |
| For jazz lovers on the cruise, PLEASE NOTE: | Passports are Compulsory and MUST be valid for 6 months after disembarkation date |
MSC Package : If you purchased the Jazz cruise package from MSC Cruises directly, your access passes (Festival Tickets) must be purchased here. A Shuttle service will operate from the Harbour to Dune 7 in the Desert and will run at regular intervals on both days at a total cost of N$350.
Camissa Package: All who booked their cruise through Camissa: Price includes Golden Circle access tickets and shuttle fees are discounted. In short Camissa cruisers get free festival access and discounted shuttle fees. The shuttle fees is not included with the price.
The following is relevant for Attendees wishing to opt for the cruise-in package. Book your cabins from [email protected] and secure a reduced all-in cost for the festival and the cruise.
The cruise package is as follows: Six jazzy nights aboard The MSC Musica will culminate in a spectacular international jazz Festival nestled in the dunes of the Namib Desert. We depart Cape Town Harbour on March 16th, 2025, and arrive in Walvis Bay Harbour on March 18th, 2025.
We will remain in Walvis Bay for two nights to enjoy the sights and sounds. We depart Walvis Bay on the afternoon of 20th March 2025 to arrive back in Cape Town on the 22nd of March 2025. Sun, Sea, Desert and all that Jazz! Prepare to be Inspired!
| Ticket Type | Price | Cart |
|---|---|---|
| Namib Jazz, Golden Circle [18 - 19 Mar '25]-N$750 | R750.00 |