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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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Opening fresh coconuts Nuku Hiva Traditional wood sculpture Nuku Hiva Oyster Yachts at anchor in Nuku Hiva Marquesas Islands
Handmade seed jewellery Nuku Hiva Musician in Nuku Hiva Oyster 655 Altaia and Oyster 675 Ri Ra Nuku Hiva Marquesas Islands
Visiting archaeological sites Nuku Hiva Traditional Marquesan dance on the beach Fermented breadfruit demonstrations Nuku Hiva
Local fruits Nuku Hiva Horse riding along the beach Nuku Hiva Enjoying fresh coconuts from locals Nuku Hiva
Aerial view of yachts at anchor Nuku Hiva Traditional wood sculptures Nuku Hiva Oyster Yachts Oyster World Rally 2024 25 Fleet in Marquesas Islands
Oyster 885 Babiana Approaching Marquesas Islands Nuku Hiva Marquesas Marquesan people welcoming Oyster World Rally 2024 25 Fleet
Exploring the Marquesas Islands Lush green mountains Nuku Hiva Dance lesson Nuku Hiva
Oyster Yachts Oyster World Rally fleet at anchor Nuku Hiva Crew on board Oyster 885 Babiana Sailing Towards Marquesas Islands Sunset Oyster World Rally 2024 25 Fleet in Marquesas Islands
Opening fresh coconuts Nuku Hiva
Traditional wood sculpture Nuku Hiva
Oyster Yachts at anchor in Nuku Hiva Marquesas Islands
Handmade seed jewellery Nuku Hiva
Musician in Nuku Hiva
Oyster 655 Altaia and Oyster 675 Ri Ra Nuku Hiva Marquesas Islands
Visiting archaeological sites Nuku Hiva
Traditional Marquesan dance on the beach
Fermented breadfruit demonstrations Nuku Hiva
Local fruits Nuku Hiva
Horse riding along the beach Nuku Hiva
Enjoying fresh coconuts from locals Nuku Hiva
Aerial view of yachts at anchor Nuku Hiva
Traditional wood sculptures Nuku Hiva
Oyster Yachts Oyster World Rally 2024 25 Fleet in Marquesas Islands
Oyster 885 Babiana Approaching Marquesas Islands
Nuku Hiva Marquesas
Marquesan people welcoming Oyster World Rally 2024 25 Fleet
Exploring the Marquesas Islands
Lush green mountains Nuku Hiva
Dance lesson Nuku Hiva
Oyster Yachts Oyster World Rally fleet at anchor Nuku Hiva
Crew on board Oyster 885 Babiana Sailing Towards Marquesas Islands Sunset
Oyster World Rally 2024 25 Fleet in Marquesas Islands
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