Hitching a ride on a cargo ship has a proud history, and the adventurous can still do it today in Europe and North America and, closer to home, in the South Pacific.

After a brief stop, he and Dan Turner (IMMORTAL GAME) sailed south to Baie Hanamoenoa on Tahuata Island, where they were given fresh tuna by a French cruising couple. "Sashimi for lunch, then ...

in the Marquesas group.Andoni Canela / Sunday-Star-Times France's reign over the Marquesas began with "conquerin" the southern island of Tahuata in 1842, and not long after the other Marquesas ...

Marquesas, the Tuamotus and Society Islands (15 days), December 6, 2025 only. This voyage visits Tahiti, Fakarava, Rangiroa, Nuku Hiva, Hiva Oa, Tahuata, Fatu Hiva, Huahine, Bora Bora, Raiatea and ...

With its fully custom-built, dual-purpose passenger and freighter ship, Aranui Cruises brings avid adventurers to the remote islands of Tahiti from its home port in Papeete on the main Island of ...

The Nomination files produced by the States Parties are published by the World Heritage Centre at its website and/or in working documents in order to ensure transparency, access to information and to ...

Purposefully designed to navigate the region's pristine lagoons, The Gauguin offers unmatched access and authentic immersion into the French Polynesian communities and customs. Take, for example ...

The 14-day itinerary will depart from Papeete, Tahiti and head to Moorea, Raiatea on an overnight call, then Fakarava, Nuku Hiva, Fatu Hiva, Atuona, Tahuata, Rangiroa, and Bora Bora, before returning ...

Guests will explore Moorea, Raiatea on an overnight call, Fakarava, Nuku Hiva, Fatu Hiva, Atuona, Tahuata, Rangiroa and Bora Bora before returning to Papeete. Guests will have the chance to ...

Necklaces made from seeds are sold by artisans from the Mahakatau Heipani co-operative at a craft market on Tahuata island. For decades, these beguiling islands have featured on wistful travel ...

They’re loading mangoes on UA Huka. We are waiting in the shade, watching crates of luscious fruit being transferred to a barge for the Aranui 5. We will follow, stepping from rocking barge to ...