FRANCE · CORSICA
The ones worth booking.
The 15 most popular corsica tours. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.
See Ajaccio’s Napoleon monuments and Sanguinaires coast by open-top bus, with a 20–30 minute Parata panoramic stop for islands views.
“This was a wondreful way to see all of the sights of Ajaccio. This was an hour long bus ride to the end of the Ajaccio area, complete with amazing views of the coastline, beautiful greenery and flowers, and ending with views of the city.”
A full-day guided boat tour from Ajaccio or Porticcio through UNESCO Scandola, Girolata swim break, and Calanche de Piana cliffs.
A 3h15 boat trip from Porto Ota to Calanques de Piana, the Scandola reserve, and a 30-minute Girolata break with English guides.
“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...”
Eco-friendly boat from Porto to UNESCO Scandola Reserve, plus a sea-only stop in Girolata and an optional Calanche de Piana upgrade.
“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…”
3h15 small-group boat cruise from Porto/Ota to Scandola reserve and Piana calanques, with Girolata and an English option.
“Sortie en mer agréable magnifique paysage et le capitaine sympa de bonnes explications geologique . Surtout sur le retour la chance de croiser deux dauphins je recommande”
Silent hybrid boat from Porto to UNESCO Scandola, Girolata village, and turquoise Elbu Bay for a calm 3-hour coast cruise.
“paysage magnifique. les explications etaient top et tres enrichissantes. l'animateur très sympathique”
Boat tour from Porto to Scandola and Calanche de Piana, with wildlife spotting, a remote sea-only village stop, and a possible swim.
Boat tour from Sagone through UNESCO Scandola and Piana, with Girolata lunch stop and a Capo Rosso natural pool swim.
“Tout était exceptionnel !! Vraiment magnifique et le capitaine super sympa et à l'écoute ainsi que l'équipage !!”
Cruise the Gulf of Porto by silent hybrid boat, then see Piana’s Calanques, Capo Rosso tower, and 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.”
Sail from Corsica to Scandola and Piana’s creeks, swim in protected waters, visit Girolata, and enjoy a full nine-hour coastal adventure.
“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.”
Review the Sanguinaires Islands sunset boat tour from Porticcio, with speedboat thrills, a lighthouse walk, Corsican aperitif, and sunset views.
“Been there with my wife last summer, this was the highlight of our trip to Corsica, I just can't remember seeing anything nicer in France. Being on the speed boat is a phenomenal experience and exploring the island right before the sunset is uRead more”
A 3–4 hour sunset cruise from Ajaccio or Porticcio to the Sanguinaires Islands with wine tasting, local bites, and live Corsican music.
“Ambiance festive avec dégustation de vins Corse et ainsi que des spécialités délicieuses. Le vigneron présent et sympathique plus que généreux dans ses portions. Musiciens et musique pour égayer la soirée. Belle sortie en mer.”
Corsica cruise from Ota: Calanches de Piana and Scandola Reserve views, plus a weather-based swim stop at Girolata.
“Le guide Antoine est excellent. Le circuit est époustouflant. Le bateau est hyper rapide et crée de superbes sensations.”
Cruise from Calvi into Scandola Reserve on a 12-person boat, with caves, volcanic cliffs, swimming, Corsican drinks, and sunset views.
“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…”
Cruise from Calvi past its citadel to Revellata, swim at Alga Beach, and watch the Corsican sunset with an aperitif for $59.
“Theo was a perfect guide and pilot. He made us share a moment out of time and we thank him. Isabelle and José”
