First moments in the Marquesas

After a 20 day crossing, arrival in Fatu Hiva in the Marquesas. Meeting locals, fresh fruits, manta rays and discovering the Polynesian way of life.

4/15/20261 min read

After 20 days and 8 hours at sea, we finally reach the Marquesas and meet the people of Fatu Hiva.

From the very first encounters, we are struck by their incredible generosity and hospitality.

The landscapes are breathtaking: steep cliffs, lush vegetation, and a wild, vibrant nature all around us.

Everything feels more intense, more alive.

We leave with our bags full of fruits, bananas, mangoes, avocados, grapefruits, generously given… without spending a single coin.

Back on the boat, the magic continues: manta rays glide gracefully around us.

The calm is absolute, almost unreal.

The schedule is already filling up: tuna fishing, barbecues with locals, discovering the Marquesan earth oven, and of course a few small projects on board as we continue the journey.

Day by day, we are discovering the Polynesian way of life