The 15 Best Corsica Tours & Boat Trips

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.Sea trips Scandola Girolata and Calanches de Piana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,146 reviews · 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $84Top rated

From Porto Ota, take a 3-hour-15-minute boat ride along Corsica’s dramatic west coast. You’ll see the Scandola Reserve, Piana Calanques, sea caves, and Girolata, with a 30-minute stop in the fishing village. Boats carry no more than 12 people, and English is offered.

“Excellente excursion, excellent guide!! Nous avons vu de très elles choses , notre guide était top !”

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4.Magic Sanguinaires Sunset from Ajaccio/Porticcio – Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 956 reviews · 150 minutes - 3 hours · from $58

Join Corsica Marittima for a 2.5 to 3-hour sunset cruise from Ajaccio or Porticcio. A French or English-speaking captain, sometimes Tom, takes up to 12 people by RIB to Mezu Mare, a sheltered swimming cove, and a Corsican wine and charcuterie aperitif.

“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.”

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5.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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6.Bonifacio by Sea: Unmissable Escape from Ajaccio/Porticcio

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 897 reviews · 1 day · from $84

Sail from Ajaccio or Porticcio along Corsica’s south coast with French commentary, passing Roccapina, Napoleon’s Hat, and the King Aragon Steps. Spend four hours in Bonifacio, use the included panoramic mini-train, and return by boat. The vessel is clean, wheelchair accessible, and equipped with toilets.

“Good crew who worked hard . No announcements in English so no idea of narrative when looking at landmarks etc. Nice little train to olde part of city but not aware we should have been on 3pm return at latest. Lovely place - very interesting. Very very busy .”

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7.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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8.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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9.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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10.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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11.From Sagone/Cargèse: Scandola Calanques Piana Girolata Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 670 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $76

Spend about seven hours aboard Isula Croisières from Sagone, exploring Scandola, Girolata, the Gulf of Porto, Piana’s red cliffs and Capo Rosso. Expect a swim stop, onboard commentary, shaded areas, a bar and a group of up to 73 people. French may dominate despite the English option.

“The operator canceled the tour and Viator did not provide a refund. Very poor customer service. We booked this tour after missing the previous day’s tour because of a flight delay and got no refund for that.”

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12.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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13.Visit Scandola, the creeks of Piana by boat

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

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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14.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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15.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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