Making the most of Fatu Hiva
Use these notes to shape a realistic day ashore, then confirm any time-sensitive information for the date of your call.
01
Arriving at the port
Your ship takes you to Omoa, a peaceful fishing village in a magnificent Fatu Hiva bay, far from civilisation. Passengers go ashore by tender.
02
Nearby places
Hanavave, Fatu Hiva's other main settlement, is 17km from Omoa and sits beside the Bay of Virgins, considered one of the world's most beautiful bays. The ten-mile route between Hanavave and Omoa Village passes towering cliffs, waterfalls, steep gorges, valleys and luxuriant vegetation.
03
Money
Fatu Hiva has no banks and credit cards are not accepted. It is best to carry local currency (XPF).
04
Staying connected
Internet/Wi-Fi: the tourism office in Omoa Village offers Wifi for $500 xpf per day.