How Ancient Voyagers Crossed the Ocean (Full Episode) | Voyagers: Exploring Pacific Waters | Nat Geo

How did ancient voyagers cross the Pacific Ocean? In this full episode of Voyagers: Exploring Pacific Waters from National Geographic, follow the story of fearless seafarers who sailed into the unknown in search of new islands, new homes, and new futures across the Pacific. For viewers inspired by Disney’s Moana, this episode explores the real history of ancient ocean voyagers and the remarkable navigation skills that helped shape the Pacific Islands. 4,000 years ago, ancient Pacific voyagers set out across dangerous open waters in the unexplored Pacific Ocean, traveling from island to island and settling places from Guam to Vanuatu. Guided by ancestral stories and ocean knowledge, they became master navigators capable of crossing some of the world’s most challenging waters. As these early explorers reached Fiji, Samoa, and Tonga, however, their search for new islands became even more difficult. Voyagers: Exploring Pacific Waters | S1 E1 Watch More Voyagers: Exploring Pacific Waters here on Disney+: https://go.natgeo.blink.app/6685ea Explore the World with National Geographic subscriptions: https://natgeo.com/ytngmagazine ➡ Subscribe: https://on.natgeo.com/4p5A0D6 ➡ Get more Nat Geo Full Episodes: https://on.natgeo.com/3V5ZfHI ➡ Get wild with Nat Geo Animals Full Episodes: https://on.natgeo.com/3V2EOLO And check out more National Geographic series and specials here: ➡ Disney Plus: https://on.natgeo.com/3q6on5p ➡ Hulu: https://on.natgeo.com/3Qor0Ko ➡ NGTV: https://natgeo.com/tv ➡ ABC: https://abc.com #NationalGeographic #Voyagers #FullEpisode About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for critically acclaimed storytelling around science and exploration. Discover amazing wildlife, ancient civilizations, hidden worlds, and the incredible wonders of our Earth. Through world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo inspires fans of all ages to connect with, explore, and care about the world. Get More National Geographic: Official Site: https://nationalgeographic.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/natgeo Facebook: https://facebook.com/natgeo Threads: https://threads.com/@natgeo X: https://x.com/NatGeo LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/national-geographic TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@natgeo Reddit: https://reddit.com/user/nationalgeographic Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/natgeo How Ancient Voyagers Crossed the Ocean (Full Episode) | Voyagers: Exploring Pacific Waters | Nat Geo https://youtu.be/cVmntLC6bZ0 National Geographic youtube.com/natgeo