*** The myth of the Kon-Tiki begins during the late 1930s on the South Pacific island of Fatu Hiva, in the Marquesas chain.

That, too, was shadowed by windy conditions that made it impossible for tenders to escort guests to Fatu Hiva island. And so, bypassing island No. 2, we sailed to our third island, Hiva Oa.

A copy of one of Gauguin's sculptures adorns the tombstone. Fatu Hiva, Marquesas Islands. Author - Philippe Reichert. The mesmerising landscapes of Oceania The island of Hiva Oa is ideal for lovers of ...

Hanavave Bay, off Fatu Hiva, one of the Marquesas Islands. Unfriendly clouds loomed as the Star Breeze eased out of the lagoon. The wind and the swells picked up, and the seas turned a milky blue.

Given the conditions, the ship’s busy crew recalibrated again. Rather than spending a full day looking at Fatu Hiva, we’d instead make for Hiva Oa, another island in the chain.

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. During the ...

Fatu, Hiva Bay. The luxury small ship cruise line provides guests with an enchanting journey beyond the typical Tahiti cruise to explore the remote and relatively uncharted Marquesas Islands.

From there, Star Breeze will sail northeast toward the Marquesas, making stops on Fatu Hiva, Hiva Oa and Nuku Hiva islands. ... After three days in the Marquesas, the ship will head back to the ...

In 1853, Matunui, the high chief of the Marquesan island Fatu-hiva, accompanied by his son-in-law Pu‘u, a native Hawaiian, arrived in Lahaina, Maui, where Pu‘u was born and raised.

The 14-day voyage visits the Society, Tuamotu and Marquesas Islands. Guests will explore Moorea, Raiatea on an overnight call, Fakarava, Nuku Hiva, Fatu Hiva, Atuona, Tahuata, Rangiroa and Bora ...

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