Above: Admire the basalt peaks of Nuku Hiva during your Marquesas, Tuamotus & Society Islands cruise. Right: Discover the art of tapa (bark) painting in the Marquesas, where traditional arts thrive.


Vaipaee, Ua Huka


With fewer than 600 inhabitants here on Ua Huka, wild horses and seabirds far outnumber the locals. As you approach, savor the aroma of the fragrant herbs and wild cotton that carpet the hills on the island’s southern coast. Travel inland to admire ancient petroglyphs and to view the work of local sculptors, whose workshops are filled with hand-carved rosewood, sandalwood, and coconut crafts. Visit Ua Huka on our Marquesas, Tuamotus & Society Islands itinerary (p.50).


Tiaohae, Nuku Hiva


Vast and sparsely populated, Nuku Hiva is a photographer’s dream, with its windswept cliffs, verdant river valleys, and deep indigo bays. Traverse the island’s lush interior by off-road vehicle en route to the Taipivai Valley, Herman Melville’s old stomping grounds. Advanced divers won’t want to miss the chance to explore Hammerhead Sentry Point, where waters thick with plankton attract countless species of sharks and rays. Visit Nuku Hiva on our Marquesas, Tuamotus & Society Islands itinerary (p.50)


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