Leaving Fatu Hiva was not easy but after five beautiful days, we are now underway to Hiva Oa, the largest island in the Marquesas. We expect to reprovision there, make one more stop at Tahuata and then depart the Marquesas for the Tuamoto Islands.

When we met Dana Felecia in the Sea of Cortez, Sven said Fata Hiva is one of the most beautiful islands in the Pacific (after cruising 76,000 miles). Our expectations were sky-high and we were not disappointed. It has everything; great anchorage, cool breeze, great shore access, hiking with spectacular scenery and phenomenal diving. We’ll let the pictures do the rest of the talking.

Picturesque anchorage – Bay of Virgins.



Foothill village.



Bocce players.

Scenery on the road.

Back from a monster hike.

Church at Omoa.

Local craftsman Chris.

Polynesia wood carving.