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Tom Hanks Filmed Castaway HERE — We Sailed to the Real Island in Fiji

18. februar 2026 · 25 min · 41K visninger · Fiji

Sailboat glides near Fiji’s palm-fringed turquoise shore

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Erica and Warren, sailing through Fiji, visit the island used as the primary filming location for the movie *Castaway*.0:48 After anchoring their boat, the pair explores the island by dinghy and hikes to a high vantage point to compare the landscape to scenes from the film.10:56 The crew notes the island’s lush vegetation, white sand beaches, and clear water, comparing the terrain to the Marquesas in French Polynesia.14:53

Before the excursion, the crew repairs a leaking automatic purge valve on their dive compressor, which had been failing due to a broken gasket.5:35 They successfully test the compressor and dive in 50 feet of water to inspect the local coral reefs.7:21 The pair discusses the challenges of living at anchor during the Fijian cyclone season, noting that while the lack of wind limits sailing, the frequent rain showers help fill their water tanks and keep the boat cool.24:07

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