To reach the remote destination in French Polynesia, you sail 1,000 miles from Tahiti aboard a ship that delivers supplies to the 12-island chain. Skip to content All Sections ...

Located in the Pacific Ocean, the Marquesas Islands are known for their natural beauty and island culture. Part of French ...

Hanavave Bay, off Fatu Hiva, one of the Marquesas Islands ...

Three Marquesas mayors—from the islands of Ua Huka, Fatu Hiva and Tahuata—will also join the 14-day voyage, which sails roundtrip from Papeete, Tahiti, aboard the 312-guest Star Breeze.

The cruise will start in Papeete, the capital of French Polynesia, before departing for Fakarava, an atoll in the Tuamotu Archipelago. From there, Star Breeze will sail northeast toward the Marquesas, ...

Guardian tikis appear to encircle the distant Aranui passenger-freighter, moored off Fatu Hiva in the remote Marquesas Islands. (Photo by Norma Meyer) Marquesan war dancers seem incredibly ...

Hanavave Bay, off Fatu Hiva, one of the Marquesas Islands. Credit: Getty Images. Unfriendly clouds loomed as the Star Breeze eased out of the lagoon.

To reach the remote destination in French Polynesia, you sail 1,000 miles from Tahiti aboard a ship that delivers supplies to the six inhabited islands in the 12-island chain.