To 14 ports; the busiest crossings are to Raroia (10 hours, six times a year), Takume (22 hours, six times a year), Hikueru (34 hours, six times a year), Marokau (2½ days, six times a year), Amanu (3½ days, six times a year), Hao (4½ days, six times a year), Vairaatea (5½ days, six times a year) and Nukutavake (6 days, six times a year).