Canonical page: /p/french-polynesia/fatu-hiva/
Collected: 2026-10-18
JSON: /p/french-polynesia/fatu-hiva/index.json

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French Polynesia

# Fatu Hiva Island

[About the port](/p/french-polynesia/fatu-hiva/)[Timetable](/p/french-polynesia/fatu-hiva/timetable/2026-10/)

Getting ashore Tender to the village bay

Into town Walk, the village is small

Best starting point Hanavave village and the bay

Currency [CFP franc - XPF](https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/?Amount=1&From=XPF)

## Getting ashore

Ships anchor in the bay at Hanavave, and passengers are tendered ashore. The village is small and walkable from the landing.

## Watch-outs

Fatu Hiva is remote, with very few shops, no hotels and little infrastructure. Bring water, sun cover, cash in CFP francs, and anything you need from the ship.

## Hanavave

Hanavave is the island's only village, set in a steep valley beside the bay, with a church and a few houses.

## Marquesan culture

The island is known for its tapa cloth, its stone tiki carvings and its archaeological sites, which local guides can show you.

## Walks and the coast

Walks go through the valley and along the coast. The paths are steep and the heat is strong, so take a guide.

## Food & shopping

Marquesan food includes poisson cru, breadfruit and fresh tropical fruit. Local crafts are sold in the village.

## Money & connectivity

The currency is the CFP franc. Cash is needed, as cards are not accepted. Mobile signal is very limited.

## Accessibility & mobility

The tender landing is hard for anyone with limited mobility. The village and paths are steep and uneven. Ask your ship and operator about access before booking.

Plan your call

## Who's in port?

16 calls in the collected schedule.

[View timetable](/p/french-polynesia/fatu-hiva/timetable/2026-10/)

## Maps & transport

- [Hanavave on Google MapsVillage and bay ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hanavave+Fatu+Hiva)

- [Marquesas mapMap and directions (Wikivoyage) ↗](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Marquesas_Islands)

## Useful links

- [Marquesas Islands on WikivoyageIslands and transport ↗](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Marquesas_Islands)

- [Convert US dollars to CFP francsDaily reference rates ↗](https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/?Amount=1&From=USD&To=XPF)