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Marquesas Islands

These striking volcanic islands welcome you with beautiful, black sand beaches and stunning bays. Inland, lush rainforest and nature is in charge here rather than people.

Originally settled by Polynesians believed to have come from Tonga around 300 AD, the islands were first spotted by Spanish navigator Mendena in 1594 and visited by Captain Cook in 1774. Many artists and writers have been inspired by the Marquesas, including Paul Gauguin, Herman Melville and Robert Louis Stevenson. Stevenson wrote in a letter to a friend: “The climate is delightful; and the harbour where we lie one of the loveliest spots imaginable”. The 3,000 mile passage from the Galápagos takes about the same time as an Atlantic crossing, thanks to favourable Tradewinds and currents. The islands enjoy steady winds and no tropical depressions. Beach landings can be challenging due to swell but there are lots of lovely, sheltered bays where you can drop anchor and soak up the beautiful scenery and tropical heat.

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Highlights

  • Experience the thrill of swimming with Manta rays and Eagle rays.
  • Explore the breath-taking landscape on foot, on horseback or in a 4WD.
  • Sample local cuisine including ‘Poisson cru’, Polynesian ceviche and indigenous tropical fruits.

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A flavour of Marquesas Island

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Pink sunset in Nuku Hiva Marquesas Islands Sailing yachts Oyster 675 and 565 in Taiohae Bay Nuku Hiva Marquesas Sailing yacht at anchor in Marquesas Islands
Beach horse riding in Marquesas Oyster World Rally fleet dancing the Haka with local men Local man in Marquesas blowing shell
Oyster World Rally fleet in Marquesas Local women in Marquesas welcoming guests with flower necklaces Horse riding along the beach in Marquesas Islands
Sailing yacht in Marquesas Islands Statue in Nuku Hiva Marquesas Islands Sailing yachts at anchor in Nuku Hiva Marquesas
19. Marquesas Islands tribal man in traditional outfit 20. Yachts in Taiohae Bay in the Marquesas Islands 21. Beautiful view of Nuku Hiva the Marquesas Islands
22. Giant oceanic manta ray 23. A traditional house in the Marquesas Islands 24. Sailing in Fatu Hiva the Marquesas Islands
Pink sunset in Nuku Hiva Marquesas Islands
Sailing yachts Oyster 675 and 565 in Taiohae Bay Nuku Hiva Marquesas
Sailing yacht at anchor in Marquesas Islands
Beach horse riding in Marquesas
Oyster World Rally fleet dancing the Haka with local men
Local man in Marquesas blowing shell
Oyster World Rally fleet in Marquesas
Local women in Marquesas welcoming guests with flower necklaces
Horse riding along the beach in Marquesas Islands
Sailing yacht in Marquesas Islands
Statue in Nuku Hiva Marquesas Islands
Sailing yachts at anchor in Nuku Hiva Marquesas
19. Marquesas Islands tribal man in traditional outfit
20. Yachts in Taiohae Bay in the Marquesas Islands
21. Beautiful view of Nuku Hiva the Marquesas Islands
22. Giant oceanic manta ray
23. A traditional house in the Marquesas Islands
24. Sailing in Fatu Hiva the Marquesas Islands
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