The 15 Best Boat Tours in Corsica

1.From Ajaccio/Porticcio:Ajaccio & Sanguinaires Gulf Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,931 reviews · 3 hours · from $42Our pick

You’ll cruise from Ajaccio or Porticcio along Ajaccio’s north shore, with French commentary on the city, coast, and Sanguinaires Islands. The highlight is a one-hour stop at Mezu Mare for swimming, the Daudet lighthouse walk, and Lazaretto ruins. Water shoes and beachwear are useful.

“It didn’t happen. The excursion started with a ferry to the tour boat. The tour boat left before we arrived”

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2.Ajaccio/Porticcio: Scandola Nature Reserve Guided Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,375 reviews · 1 day · from $82

Set out from Ajaccio or Porticcio with a French-speaking guide for a full day along Corsica’s wild west coast. You’ll see Scandola’s volcanic cliffs, stop for two hours in remote Girolata, cruise the Gulf of Porto, and reach the red granite caves and arches of Piana and Capo Rosso.

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3.From Ota: Scandola Nature Reserve Eco-Friendly Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 932 reviews · 3 hours - 270 minutes · from $53

You’ll cruise from Porto into Scandola Nature Reserve aboard a hybrid boat, stop 30 minutes in sea-only Girolata, and watch for ospreys, peregrine falcons, caves, and coastal rock. Commentary is in French. An optional 1.5-hour extension visits the Calanche de Piana.

“la réserve de scandola et les calanques de Piana . Visite de girolata ,c'est moyen”

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4.Porto: Scandola and Calanches of Piana Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 719 reviews · 3 hours · from $76

Sail from Porto to the Scandola Nature Reserve and Calanche de Piana on a three-hour motorboat tour. Your local guide speaks English, French, and Italian. Look for Porto Marine Evasion by La Calypso Hotel, and bring water, sunscreen, and your camera.

“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”

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5.From Porto: Scandola & Girolata Tour by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 698 reviews · 3 hours - 270 minutes · from $53

From Porto, you’ll cruise the UNESCO-listed Scandola Nature Reserve aboard a quiet hybrid boat, pause in turquoise Elbu Bay, and spend 30 minutes in Girolata. A French-speaking guide explains the cliffs, coves, birds, and local story. Some departures may add the Calanche de Piana.

“paysage magnifique. les explications etaient top et tres enrichissantes. l'animateur très sympathique”

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6.From Porto: Scandola and Calanche de Piana Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 681 reviews · 3h 30m · from $82

From Porto, join a French-speaking guide such as Nicolas aboard a semi-rigid boat for 3.5 hours. See Scandola’s cliffs and wildlife, stop at sea-only Girolata, explore pink granite at Piana, and swim if weather allows.

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7.Porto: Half-Day Cruise Scandola Reserve & Calanche de Piana

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 672 reviews · 3 hours · from $82

From Port de Porto-Ota, your captain guides you along the Gulf of Porto to Scandola, Girolata, Calanche de Piana, and Capo Rosso. Expect French, Italian, or English commentary, multilingual audio, sea birds, red granite cliffs, and a weather-dependent swim.

“De tocht was fantastisch mooi. Wel jammer dat de gids alleen Frans sprak en niet de moeite nam om even uit te leggen hoe ik informatie in het Nederlands of Engels kon vinden. Toen ik dat uiteindelijk zelf uitgevonden had bleek dat er een aantal punten was waar informatie werd verteld maar waar geen informatie in een andere taal beschikbaar was. Ik had dus het gevoel dat ik een deel van de ervaring gemist heb.”

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8.From Porto: Boat tour to the Calanches of Piana & Capo Rosso

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 605 reviews · 90 - 270 minutes · from $37Best value

From Porto, cruise the Gulf on a quiet hybrid boat with a French-speaking captain. See Ficajola Beach, the red granite Calanche de Piana, Capo Rosso’s Genoese tower, and the crystal-clear Natural Pool. Captain Nicolas is known for mixing geology, local stories, and humor.

“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.”

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9.Visit Scandola, the creeks of Piana by boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 579 reviews · from $169Top rated

Spend about nine hours cruising from Lava Beach, Ajaccio, or Porticcio to Gargalo, Capo Rosso, Scandola, and Girolata. Guide Thomas explains the route in English. Expect swimming stops, a shore lunch at your own cost, and a bumpy ride in rough water.

“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.”

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10.Sanguinaires Islands Sunset Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 562 reviews · from $57

From Porticcio, JPS Aventure takes you by boat to Mezzu Mare, the largest Sanguinaires Island. Expect a lively 30-minute crossing, about an hour to walk to the 1870 lighthouse or swim, and a sunset return with music. Captains Greg and Thomas are praised for friendly, clear guidance.

“Great tour, fun music, saw dolphins and watched one of the most beautiful sunsets ever! The wine was excellent. The company gives you about an hour to explore island”

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11.Ajaccio/Porticcio: Sanguinaires Sunset Cruise & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 455 reviews · from $74

Join Nave Va for a 3 to 4-hour French-language cruise from Ajaccio or Porticcio. A sommelier and local wine-grower present Ajaccio whites, reds, and rosés, paired with Corsican food and live guitar music.

“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.”

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12.Calvi to Scandola: 4-Hour Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 383 reviews · from $105

Join up to 12 passengers aboard the Santa Regina from Calvi. Cruise past the citadel, stop for a swim, then enter Scandola Reserve for close views of caves, volcanic cliffs, osprey nests, and Genoese towers. French and English guiding, soft drinks, music, and an aperitif are included.

“I recommend this activity to those who want to explore the beautiful cliffs of Scandola. The trip included roughly 1 hour of boating from Calvi to Scandola, each way. The other two hours were split between a swim in a beautiful inlet just north of Scandola, and then an informative boat cruise along and through the rock formations. Our guide explained the geography and geology, gave context about the Genoese towers, Osprey nests, and formation of the Scandola National Reserve. It was information and not too much information. The only thing is, if you don't go swimming, then you might have to be mindful of how much water you drink…”

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13.From Porto: Calanche de Piana and Capo Rosso Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 376 reviews · 1h 30m · from $47

From Porto’s harbor, join a 12-person boat with a French, Italian, or English-speaking captain for a 90-minute trip to the Calanche de Piana and Capo Rosso. Expect sea caves, granite formations, a natural pool, local ecology, and a possible swim when conditions allow. Audio guides are available on request.

“Belle activité, le capitaine avait des informations très instructives et parfois amusantes”

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14.Pointe de la Revellata Snorkeling Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 362 reviews · 2h 30m · from $41

Meet the English or French-speaking crew at Hippocampe Plongée Calvi in Calvi’s marina. After collecting your snorkel gear, take a short boat ride to Pointe de la Revellata for family-friendly swimming and time among fish and rock formations. You must know how to swim.

“Activité conforme à nos attentes. Les fonds explorés regorgent de poissons. C'est top. Je recommande”

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15.2-Hour Sunset Cruise to Revellata Peninsula

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 340 reviews · from $59

Set out from Calvi with a small group and a live English or French guide. Theo or Charlotte may lead the trip toward Revellata, with a turquoise-water swim at Alga Beach, Corsican history, music, snorkel masks, and an aperitif as the sun drops.

“This activity was cancelled due to a lack of participants.”

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