France · BOAT TOURS IN CORSICA
Good boat tours in Corsica fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Cruise Ajaccio’s Gulf to the Sanguinaires Islands, swim at Mezu Mare, and walk to Daudet’s lighthouse on this 3-hour Corsican boat tour.
“It didn’t happen. The excursion started with a ferry to the tour boat. The tour boat left before we arrived”
Cruise Corsica’s wild west coast from Ajaccio or Porticcio to Scandola, Girolata, Piana, and Capo Rosso on a guided full-day boat tour.
Explore Scandola by quiet hybrid boat, stop at sea-only Girolata, and add Piana’s pink granite cliffs on this Corsica tour.
“Lorsqu’on est assis du mauvais côté et à l’intérieur des fenêtres ont voit rien et les guide laisse à peine le temps au passager de se lever pour prendre des photos. On nous a changer d’horaire et fait changer de bateau entre deux trajet, le trajet vers la réserve naturelle était mieux car nous avons pu nous assoir au deuxième étage..”
Cruise Porto’s coast by silent hybrid boat to UNESCO-listed Scandola, turquoise Elbu Bay, and secluded Girolata for $53.
“paysage magnifique. les explications etaient top et tres enrichissantes. l'animateur très sympathique”
Cruise Corsica’s Scandola Reserve and Calanche de Piana, stop at remote Girolata, spot seabirds, and swim from a small semi-rigid boat.
Cruise Porto’s Gulf, Scandola Reserve, Piana’s red cliffs, and Capo Rosso on a three-hour sunset boat trip with a live guide.
“Bonne connaissance du guide et des explications intéressantes sans trop en dire. une belle balade”
Cruise Porto’s Gulf on a quiet hybrid boat to Piana’s red cliffs, Capo Rosso, Ficajola Beach, and a crystal-clear natural pool.
“Le tour en bateau est bien, l excursion à duré pile 1 heure, au lieu 1h30, Dommage”
Sail from Ajaccio or Porticcio to Scandola, Capo Rosso, and Girolata, with two swimming stops and a full day on Corsica’s coast.
“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.”
Ride by speedboat from Porticcio to Corsica’s Sanguinaires Islands for a lighthouse walk, swim stop, Corsican aperitif, and sunset.
“We bought our ticket vis tripadvisor and went there for the program in 1.5 hour car ride (and 1.5 hour back) from our hotel. We waited there at the meeting point for 20-30 minutes, nobody came. After the long hopeless waiting we went to the ofRead more”
Cruise Ajaccio’s coast to the Sanguinaires Islands for sunset, Corsican wine, local food, and live guitar music aboard Nave Va.
“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.”
Review of the four-hour Calvi boat tour to Scandola, with a 12-passenger boat, caves, swimming, cliffs, wildlife, and Corsican aperitif.
“Very interesting tour with a very friendly guide. A nice sized boat. We felt safe at all time.”
See Corsica’s Calanche de Piana and Capo Rosso by small boat, with cave stops, granite rock formations, commentary, and possible swimming.
“Belle activité, le capitaine avait des informations très instructives et parfois amusantes”
Snorkel the Gulf of Calvi at Pointe de la Revellata on a 150-minute boat trip with gear, crew, rocky views, and family-friendly sea time.
“Activité conforme à nos attentes. Les fonds explorés regorgent de poissons. C'est top. Je recommande”
Review the Calvi sunset cruise to Revellata, with an Alga Beach swim, Corsican aperitif, history, music, and practical tips.
“Theo was a perfect guide and pilot. He made us share a moment out of time and we thank him. Isabelle and José”
Explore Scandola, Girolata, Piana, and Capo Rosso by fast boat on an eight-hour Corsican coast trip from Ajaccio or Porticcio.
“Email sent the morning of the excursion had a link to a meeting point that was not near where we were supposed to be and we almost missed our excursion because of it. Also, the Whatsapp phone number included in the same message had no service. The tour operator lady gave us heck for not being on time and she never tried calling me on Whatsapp just through regular cell service which for most people from North America will have turned off because Whatsapp is cheaper. Views, ride and guide were great though but that front end experience sucked”
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