7.7 hours ashore on average
Ships typically dock in Nuku Hiva Island for around 7.7 hours. That's enough time for a full island tour, a beach day, or a combination of shorter experiences.
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When to Visit Nuku Hiva Island
Cruise season patterns based on scheduled ship visits and passenger volumes
Winter Season
Dec – Feb
6,441 estimated passengers across 13 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Spring Season
Mar – May
10,134 estimated passengers across 11 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Summer Season
Jun – Aug
704 estimated passengers across 2 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Autumn Season
Sep – Nov
10,450 estimated passengers across 17 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Cruise Lines Visiting Nuku Hiva Island
8 cruise lines. View full breakdown →
Windstar Cruises Cruises (59)
Silversea Cruises Cruises (16)
Ponant Cruises Cruises (15)
Holland America Cruises (7)
Phoenix Reisen Cruises (4)
Oceania Cruises Cruises (4)
Seabourn Cruises Cruises (1)
Small Cruise Lines Cruises (1)
Ships Arriving Soon
Next scheduled visits to Nuku Hiva Island
Mon 21 Sep
Silver Whisper
Silversea Cruises Cruises
09:00 – 18:30
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99% goes directly to the local operator. Plus 25% of our profits fund island farming through Ground Swell.
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