Nuku Hiva
Nuku Hiva is the main island in the northern archipelago with the town of Taiohae serving as the administrative and economic centre. It is best known for its Ahuii waterfall in the Hakaui Valley. It is the largest island in the Marquises archipelago.
Attractions
- Hakapaa Bay - One of the two bays used in the television show "Survivor."
- Taipivai Valley - Large, fertile valley made famous by American writer Herman Melville.
- Cathedral of Notre Dame - The church contains magnificent wood sculptures made by local artisans.
Currency
The currency used in French Polynesia is the French Pacific Franc (CFP).
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Carnival Carnival Splendor on 04/05/09 · $529
Carnival Carnival Imagination on 12/12/08 · $179
Royal Caribbean Rhapsody of the Seas on 02/10/09 · $3,100
Royal Caribbean Rhapsody of the Seas on 04/02/09 · $2,500
Crystal Symphony on 02/16/09 · $3,595
Crystal Serenity on 05/07/09 · $4,995
Carnival Carnival Elation on 02/12/09 · $219