Cruising the Marquesas
- labadiemichael
- 7 hours ago
- 2 min read
We arrived in the Marquesas on the 20th of May and are only just leaving now, on the 7th of April—18 lovely’s days in these islands. As I mentioned in the last blog, the first week was a little hectic with all the jobs that needed doing, but once that was behind us, our time was mostly spent exploring ashore and diving. The above-water adventures are best summed up by the genuine kindness of the locals, the lush, towering landscapes, and the easy camaraderie shared with other cruisers who had just completed the Pacific crossing as well.
Our underwater exploration was just as memorable, made even more special by the complete absence of other people at every dive site—something any diver will appreciate. Most of the dives were along steep volcanic walls, mirroring the dramatic landscapes we’d seen above the surface.
The marine life did not disappoint. We saw everything from large schools of fish to white tip and black tip reef sharks, moray eels, and, of course, the highlight: manta rays. On our final dive, off the island of Fatu Hiva, we came face to face with two enormous mantas, each with a wingspan of over 10 feet. It was one of those crazy underwater moments that are rare to come by.
Our final anchorage was on the island of Fatu Hiva, and we all agreed it was one of the most beautiful we’ve ever seen anywhere in the world. Mike even said it would make his top five. A good portion of the drone footage in Felix’s video was captured in that incredible spot.
We spent our last few days in the Marquesas there, soaking it all in before moving on. Now, we have 400 miles ahead of us to the Tuamotus—specifically the island of Rairoa. Stay tuned.
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