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Fatu Hiva Marquesa Islands French Polynesia Cruise Port Guide
Location:
Your ship will take you to Omoa, a peaceful fishing village far from all civilisation, nestling in a magnificent bay on the island of Fatu Hiva. You will be tendered ashore.
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In the valley, you will be able to spot some tohua, former sacred sites, as well as the many burial caves lost in the island’s abundant tropical forest. During your port of call, you’ll be able to discover the Maison Grelet, a museum that houses remarkable wooden sculptures and local works of art. Right in front of you, the village’s artisans will demonstrate how they make tapa, a bark cloth obtained through the technique of beating layers of wood, and explain the manufacturing processes of umu hei, a bouquet garni made from a delicious mix of fragrances.
Tours Excursions Transportation:
Nearby Places:
Fatu Hiva’s other main settlement, Hanavave 17km from Omoa, lies on one of the most beautiful bays in the world, the Bay of Virgins, and the ten-mile road linking Hanavave to Omoa Village is a wonderland of scenic delights. Behold towering cliffs, plunging waterfalls, steep gorges and valleys, and luxuriant vegetation along the way.
Shopping and Food
Currency:
There are no banks on Fatu Hiva, and credit cards are not accepted. Cash: best to have local currency (XPF).
Communication:
Internet/Wi-Fi: Wifi available at the tourism office in Omoa Village, the charge is $500 xpf per day.
Opening Hours and Holidays:
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