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French Polynesia Marquesas - "Nuku Hiva" Island
French Polynesia Marquesas - "Nuku Hiva" Island

Discover Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia

Ancient Petroglyphs. Waterfall Hikes.

Exciting Shore Excursions

Immerse yourself in authentic experiences with our Shore Excursions, expertly guided by locals.

Snapshots of Nuku Hiva

A visual preview of the amazing sites that await you.

Anchored in Nuku Hiva Anchored in Nuku Hiva.
Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands. Bay of Taiohae, French Polynesia. Bay of Taiohae, French Polynesia.
NUKU HIVA - MARQUESAS ISLAND Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands.
French Polynesia, Marquesas, Nuku Hiva. In a beautiful Nature a girls walks in the in beautiful landscape Beautiful nature in Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands.
Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands. Tiki on the bay of Nuku Hiva. Tiki on the bay of Nuku Hiva.

Travel Tips & Interesting Info

Uncover Hidden Gems & Fun Facts

French Polynesia, Marquesas, Hiva Oa Island. Typical Tiki Statues.

Famous For

Hiva Oa is a majestic and historic island known for its wild, untamed landscape, giant stone tiki, and for being the final resting place of poet Jacques Brel and artist Paul Gauguin.

Pile of coconuts in the food market of India

Exquisite Flavours

Umu pakapaka, a local delicacy cooked in an earth oven, is a must-try dish during your travels. Sample juicy, freshly picked coconuts straight from the jungle.

Underwater landscapes of anaho bay - nukuk hiva - marquises islands

Fun Facts

Be sure to visit Anaho Bay for its pristine white-sand beach, surrounded by palm, mango and breadfruit trees with beautiful blue waters for snorkelling.

Port Name & Location

Taiohae Nuku Hiva Cruise Port - French Polynesia
Ship will ANCHOR OFFSHORE at this port.

Language

French and Tahitian are the official languages

Time Zone

MART Marquesas Time UTC/GMT -9.30 hours

Currency & Shopping

French Polynesian Collective Franc (CFP) is the local currency

Featured Nuku Hiva Itineraries

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