Corsica Tours: 15 With the Prices and the Hours

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.Magic Sanguinaires Sunset from Ajaccio/Porticcio – Aperitif

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

Set out from Ajaccio or Porticcio on a small RIB with a French or English-speaking guide. Cruise close to the Sanguinaires Islands, stop to swim, and possibly explore Mezu Mare before a Corsican aperitif at sunset. Guides such as Tom add local stories, maritime tales, and a friendly touch.

“Excursion très sympathique ! L’apéritif sur l’île n’est pas inoubliable mais il permet de discuter avec nos guides, très souriants et dans l’échange. Les bateaux sont tops et le trajet vaut le coup, on a eu la chance de croiser des dauphins. Le coucher de soleil, même un peu caché par les nuages reste magique. Je recommande”

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4.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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5.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 to Bonifacio. See Roccapina’s lion-shaped rock, Napoleon’s Hat, Grain de Sable, and the King Aragon Steps, then spend four hours in town with a mini-train ride to the citadel. Commentary is in French, and lunch is not included.

“Great trip value for money you get to see different parts of corsica you would not normally get to see well worth the money only down side was the guides commentary was only in french so.e english would have been welcome”

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6.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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7.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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8.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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9.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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10.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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11.Bonifacio: Lavezzi Islands and Caves Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 380 reviews · 3 hours · from $94

Set out from Piantarella Beach in a 12-meter boat with a captain-guide such as Tim, Malo, or Pierre. Visit the Lavezzi Archipelago, view Bonifacio’s cliffs from the sea, enter the Saint-Antoine and Sdragonato caves, and pause at Fazzio Bay. English and French guiding is available, with a swim stop on selected options.

“Pierre has a vast knowledge of the region and makes the tour very interesting the way he tells it. The tour was about 3hrs and we enjoyed every minute of it. Definetly recommend it”

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12.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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13.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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14.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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15.4×4 Agriates Desert and Beach Excursion from Calvi

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 129 reviews · from $120

From your Calvi accommodation, a guide such as Jeremy takes you by air-conditioned 4x4 through the Agriates Desert, past caves, old sheep sheds, troglodyte shelters, and abandoned villages. You get four hours at Ghignu or Malfacu Beach for swimming and relaxing. The group is limited to six.

“nothing is left to chance, drop-off at the end of the path and explanations for the hike, plenty of time to do it and find the beach about 1 hour 15 minutes of leisurely walking”

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