Boat Tours in Corsica: 15 to Choose Between

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

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

Spend three hours cruising Ajaccio’s north shore and the Sanguinaires Islands with a French-speaking guide. You’ll see the Citadel, Parata Tower, Mezu Mare, the Daudet lighthouse, semaphore, and old Lazaretto ruins, with one hour for swimming or walking. Bring water shoes, beachwear, a hat, and biodegradable sunscreen.

“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

Spend a full day by boat from Ajaccio or Porticcio, visiting the UNESCO-listed Scandola Nature Reserve, remote Girolata, the Gulf of Porto, Calanche de Piana, and Capo Rosso. Your French-speaking guide explains local history and wildlife while you enjoy photo stops, swimming, and time ashore. Bring lunch, swimwear, sun protection, and a change of clothes.

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

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

From Porto, you’ll cruise the Gulf of Porto and protected Scandola Nature Reserve on a hybrid boat, with French commentary, coastal caves, seabirds, and a 30-minute stop in Girolata. Priority boarding helps with seating. An optional 1.5-hour extension visits the pink granite Calanche de Piana.

“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..”

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4.From Porto: Scandola & Girolata Tour by Boat

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

From Porto, you’ll cruise aboard a quiet hybrid boat to the UNESCO-listed Scandola Nature Reserve, pause in Girolata, and view Elbu Bay’s clear turquoise water. A French-speaking guide explains the coast and its wildlife. The boat is wheelchair accessible, and an information leaflet is available in French, English, and Italian.

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

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5.Visit Scandola, the creeks of Piana by boat

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

Set out from Lava Beach, Ajaccio, or Porticcio for a full day on Corsica’s Gulf of Porto. You’ll pass Gargalo and its Genoese tower, see the Capo Rosso caves, visit Scandola, stop to swim, and have time in Girolata. Guide Thomas provides explanations in English. Lunch in Girolata costs extra.

“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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6.Sanguinaires Islands Sunset Boat Tour

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

From Porticcio, JPS Aventure takes you by fast boat to the Sanguinaires Islands in about 30 minutes. You get about an hour on Grande Sanguinaire to walk to the 1870 lighthouse, see the semaphore, swim, and watch the sunset. Captains Greg and Thomas are praised for their friendly explanations and lively atmosphere.

“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”

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

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

Join Nave Va for a three to four-hour French-guided cruise from Ajaccio or Porticcio. See Ajaccio’s north shore, taste white, red, and rosé wines with a sommelier and local grower, and enjoy Corsican ham, cheese, chard pie, and sweet fritters as local musicians play near the Sanguinaires Islands.

“great service...excellent music...good ambiance....can definitely recommend to clients I am a travel agent....DID NOT ask for a discount”

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8.Calvi to Scandola: 4-Hour Boat Tour

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

Leave Calvi aboard the 12-passenger Santa Regina for a four-hour cruise to Scandola. Your French or English-speaking guide points out caves, osprey nests, Genoese towers, and volcanic rock formations. The outing includes soft drinks, music, a Corsican aperitif, and possibly a swim stop with masks supplied.

“since we do not speak very good french, most of the guides comment were lost to us”

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9.Calvi: Pointe de la Revellata Snorkeling Boat Tour

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

Meet the Hippocampe Plongée Calvi crew at the marina, collect your snorkel gear, then ride by boat to Pointe de la Revellata. You will swim in a sea-only-access spot, watch for fish and other marine life, and enjoy the rocky coast from the water. Swimming ability is required.

“Bra, men det var nog lite sent på säsongen (25/9) som vi gjorde turen. Det var mulet och lite kyligt, så vi frös en hel del, speciellt på vägen hem. Det vore bra om man hade fått låna ngt värmande att dra över sig, man fick ju inte ta med ngt eget i båten,”

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10.From Calvi: 2-Hour Sunset Cruise to Revellata Peninsula

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

Set out from Calvi at 6:30 or 7:00 PM in June, July, and August for a small-group cruise toward wild Revellata. Your English- or French-speaking guide shares local history, with a swim at Alga Beach, snorkel masks, music, a windbreaker, and a Corsican aperitif included. Return by 8:30 or 9:00 PM.

“Theo was a perfect guide and pilot. He made us share a moment out of time and we thank him. Isabelle and José”

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11.Calvi: Scandola and Girolata 6-Hour Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 186 reviews · from $135

From Calvi, cruise aboard the 12-person Santa Regina past the citadel and Corsica’s west coast to the UNESCO-listed Scandola Nature Reserve. Visit caves and wild beaches, swim in clear water, and spend an hour in Girolata for lunch. A French- and English-speaking guide leads the six-hour trip.

“We had a lovely day. It was a bit long and we could have had longer swimming and having lunch”

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12.Ajaccio: Guided Scandola Nature Reserve Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 81 reviews · 8h 30m · from $117

Spend 8.5 hours on Corsica’s west coast in a semi-rigid speed boat limited to 12 people. A French-speaking captain takes you through Scandola, Gargalo Island, Girolata, and the Calanques de Piana, with swimming stops, a charcuterie and rosé aperitif, and two hours for lunch in Girolata. Thomas and Quentin are among the guides who may lead the trip.

“Thomas was SUPER!!!!! Great music all day that set the mood each stop as well. Wonderful information and incredible beach stops xoxoxoox”

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13.From Porto: Piana Creeks and Scandola Semi-Rigid Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 78 reviews · 3 hours · from $94

Spend three hours on a semi-rigid boat from Porto, visiting Piana’s sea-cut coves, the Scandola Nature Reserve, and the Gulf of Porto. A French-speaking guide handles the route and explains the sites. The boat can reach caves and rocky shores, with swimming and snorkeling possible when weather allows. Dimitri and Captain Sanson are among the named guides.

“Super sortie !! Je la recommande vivement !! Notre guide trés sympathique jeune breton, nous a appris et fais découvrir beaucoup de choses. Sa connaissance des sites de Piana et Scandola nous a permis d'apprécier pleinement la sortie. Son pilotage était parfait. La baignade excellente !! Encore merci.....”

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14.Catamaran day excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · 6 hours · from $123

Spend six hours aboard the 20-meter Bella Vita catamaran along Corsica’s Agriates Desert. You’ll stop at quiet coves for swimming, enjoy a meal box onboard, and have time on the sun decks and upper deck. The French-speaking host explains the coast, though drinks cost extra and the exact Wild Boat meeting point depends on your booking.

“C’était vraiment une super excursion avec un personnage au top!!!! l’alimentation sur le bateau était juste parfaite, et niveau quantité, rien à dire!!!!! je recommanderais à 1000 %❤️❤️”

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15.Bonifacio: sunset catamaran trip and aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 50 reviews · 3 hours · from $116

Spend three hours on a modern catamaran in the Strait of Bonifacio, with a maximum of 12 people. After a short cruise, stop near a beach for swimming, paddling, masks, snorkels, and water scooters. A glass of wine, Corsican cheese, cold meats, soft drinks, and sunset views round out the evening.

“Sehr schöne Fahrt mit leckerem Essen und genug Zeit, um zu schnorcheln oder zu schwimmen. Der Katamaran war nicht so überfüllt wie andere Boote. Man hatte genug Platz, um sich zu entspannen.”

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