Ua Huka
Ua Huka is the smallest island and famous for its wood carvings which are considered the best in Polynesia. A crescent shaped island situated 22 miles east of Nuku Hiva and 35 miles northeast of Ua Pou, Ua Huka is the smallest of the northern Marquesan group and home to 539 inhabitants. A vast plateau spreads out at the base of Mount Hitikau, with an arid, desert like topo scrub brush. Wild horses roam the tablelands and herds of goats graze around and on the small airstrip. Wild cotton and fragrant herbs cover the hills of the southern coast and offshore islets are home to thousands of sea birds. The coast off Haavei is rich in sea life, filled with sharks, dolphins, manta ray, big turtles, lobster and a variety of fish.
Currency
The currency used in French Polynesia is the French Pacific Franc (CFP).
| Cruise Lines | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | 2009 Jan |
Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regent Seven Seas |
Carnival Carnival Pride on 11/09/08 · $569
Carnival Carnival Spirit on 11/28/08 · $699
Carnival Carnival Splendor on 10/05/08 · $1449
Carnival Carnival Freedom on 10/25/08 · $1299
Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Sky on 11/03/08 · $363
Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Jade on 01/16/09 · $1,268
Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Pearl on 12/14/08 · $736
Voyages of Discovery MV Discovery on 12/03/08 · $5195