Hana Vave Anchorage

Drop anchor in the Baie des Vierges (Bay of Virgins), widely regarded as the most scenic anchorage in the entire Marquesas, framed by dramatic volcanic spires rising straight out of the water. You'll find yourself floating off the small village of Hanavave, surrounded by some of the most jaw-dropping scenery in the South Pacific. Coordinates 10° 27.88'S, 138° 40.10'W put you right in front of the village, typically sharing the bay with a handful of other boats making the offshore passage from Panama or the Gambiers.