Marquesas or Gambier? Two Gateways Into French Polynesia From Panama
Every cruiser bound from Panama for French Polynesia defaults to the Marquesas — but the Gambier archipelago, 23 degrees south and off the beaten track, is a real alternative landfall. Birgit Hackl and Christian Feldbauer, who spent nine years cruising the region, break down the passage, anchorages, supplies, and activities for both.
