France · CORSICA TOURS
14 tours
Corsica keeps its best scenery on the water: the Scandola reserve, the red rock of the Calanches de Piana, the Sanguinaires islands off Ajaccio at sunset. Below are the best boat trips and guided days on the island, with departure ports, how long you spend at sea, whether swimming stops are included, and what each costs.
3-hour guided boat tour from Ajaccio to the Sanguinaires, Mezu Mare, and a swim stop plus a Daudet lighthouse walk.
“It didn’t happen. The excursion started with a ferry to the tour boat. The tour boat left before we arrived”
Cruise UNESCO Scandola, chill in sea-only Girolata, then photograph red cliffs at Calanche de Piana and Capo Rosso.
Boat trip from Porto Ota to Calanches de Piana, Scandola reserve, and Girolata, with a 30-minute seaside village stop.
“Très bon moment passé en famille. Excellente excursion à faire absolument surtout les calanches de piana. L'équipage à bord est sympa. Avec de bonnes sensations avec ce bateau. On recommande...”
RIB cruise from Ajaccio or Porticcio to the Sanguinaires, with a swim, possible Mezu Mare landing, and a Corsican aperitif at sunset.
“Super organisation. pro et conviviale. Le site est superbe, belles sensations de vitesse avec le bateau semi rigide. En prime, on a eu la chance de croiser 2 fois des dauphins.”
Explore Scandola Nature Reserve by hybrid boat with quiet electric mode, visit boat-only Girolata, and upgrade to Calanche de Piana rocks.
“Eine Stunde vor Abfahrt rief der Veranstalter an und wollte absagen wegen zu hohem Wellengang. Wir waren aber schon unterwegs und auf halber Strecke. Dann hat er die Abfahrtszeit um eine halbe Stunde nach vorne verlegt, was wir kaum hätten schaffen können und uns gesagt, dass die Tour heute 1h kürzer und ohne Aufenthalt in Girolata sein würde. Die Tour fand dann auf einem normalen Dieselboot statt, Guide nur auf Französisch, Infos konnten in einer Online-Broschüre nachgelesen werden. Anfahrt also Stress pur, Bootsfahrt zwar mit schöner Landschaft, aber lautem und stinkenden Boot nur 2 statt 3 Stunden ohne Preisnachlass. Das war Abzocke!”
Full-day boat cruise from Ajaccio or Porticcio to Bonifacio, with Roccapina’s lion rock, King Aragon Steps, and 4 hours to explore.
“The boat launch was convenient in both ports. The staff was competent and helpful. There was a trip cancelled for weather the prior day, so the instructions and patter were in French only.”
3-hour motorboat from Porto to UNESCO Scandola and Piana’s Calanques. Deep cliffs, photo stops, and a Girolata swim.
“Le confort du bateau sièges trop durs par rapport à un confrère et un petit en cas lors de l’arrêt sur l’île car pas grand chose à faire”
A 3-hour boat trip from Porto to UNESCO Scandola, with Girolata village time and turquoise bay views on a silent hybrid craft.
“paysage magnifique. les explications etaient top et tres enrichissantes. l'animateur très sympathique”
Boat tour from Porto to UNESCO Scandola, sea-only Girolata, and Calanche de Piana. Small group, wildlife spotting, possible swim.
Cruise Porto to the UNESCO Scandola Reserve and Calanche de Piana, with captain guidance, wildlife, and pink-granite Porto Rosso views.
“Bonne connaissance du guide et des explications intéressantes sans trop en dire. une belle balade”
A 7-hour boat day from Sagone through UNESCO coves, Scandola, Girolata, Piana, Capo Rosso, with time to swim and stunning views.
“O itinerário é lindo, vale a pena conhecer a área. O barco é grande e a viagem é feita com muitas pessoas, nem todos conseguem lugar para sentar do lado de fora e apreciar a paisagem. Quem senta do lado de dentro ve tudo pelo vidro/ janela, o que não é o ideal.”
Hybrid boat from Porto to the Calanche de Piana and Capo Rosso, with French commentary and a close pass of the Natural Pool.
“Superbe activité, magnifique. Les calanques mais surtout la visite de la réserve naturelle sont à faire. Nous avions la compagnie Naev va, génial. Beaucoup d'explication et d'humour de la part de l'équipage.”
Boat day trip to UNESCO Scandola from Corsica, sail past Capo Rosso caves and swim twice near Girolata and Porto Gulf.
“About the boat! It was too windy and lots of waves.People with orthopedic problems must know the boat may bump a lot! The driver Thomas and also guide was so good. Translate everything to English.”
Sunset boat cruise from Ajaccio to the Sanguinaires Islands with sommelier-led Corsican wine tasting, live music, and a local food buffet.
“Brilliant boat ride with plenty of wine and small food pairings for the way back. Sunset was beautiful over the islands and all staff very attentive with service.”
