Where to Go: the 10 Best Corsica Boat Tours

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

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

Cruise Corsica’s wild western coast from Ajaccio or Porticcio, with Scandola, Girolata, Piana’s red cliffs, and Capo Rosso.

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

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

Review of Corsica’s Scandola boat tour from Porto, with Girolata, quiet electric cruising, French commentary, costs, tips, and drawbacks.

“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 Girolata sein würde. Die Tour fand dann auf einem normalen Dieselboot statt, Guide nur auf Französisch, Infos konnten in einer Online-Broschüre nachgelesen werden. Anfahrt also Stress pur, Bootsfahrt zwar mit schöner Landschaft, aber lautem und stinkenden Boot nur 2 statt 3 Stunden ohne Preisnachlass. Das war Abzocke!”

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3.Cruise Calanches de Piana and Scandola Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 849 reviews · 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $96Top rated

Review of Corsica’s 3-hour-15-minute boat trip through Scandola and Piana, with practical advice on scenery, price, guides, and weather.

“C’est un décor magnifique, les calanques, la réserve de Scandola et le village de Girolata nous ont éblouis. La balade de 3h passe très vite. À faire absolument !”

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4.Scandola & Girolata Tour by Boat

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

Cruise from Porto to UNESCO-listed Scandola, turquoise Elbu Bay, and Girolata aboard a quiet hybrid boat in Corsica.

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

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5.Scandola and Calanche de Piana Boat Tour

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

Cruise from Porto through Scandola and Piana’s pink granite coast, visit Girolata, spot seabirds, and swim in clear Corsican water.

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6.Boat tour to the Calanches of Piana & Capo Rosso

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

Cruise Porto’s Gulf, the Calanques of Piana, Capo Rosso, and a natural pool aboard a quiet hybrid boat with a French guide.

“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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7.Sanguinaires Islands Sunset Boat Tour

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

Review of Corsica’s Sanguinaires Islands sunset boat tour, with a fast ride, lighthouse visit, island walk, aperitif, and practical booking tips.

“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”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 539 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $82

Cruise from Ajaccio or Porticcio to the Sanguinaires Islands for sunset, Corsican wine, local food, and live music aboard Nave Va.

“Le coucher de soleil était exceptionnel, il y a de quoi plutôt bien manger mais surtout de quoi boire, soyez bien accroché le vigneron a la main plutôt lourde !”

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9.Calvi to Scandola: 4-Hour Boat Tour

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

Cruise from Calvi to Scandola on a small 12-passenger boat, with caves, sea cliffs, swimming, wildlife, and a Corsican aperitif.

“Great way to see the coast of Corsica and the Scandola Nature Reserve. We stopped at a beautifully blue beach for a quick swim with lots of fish. Masks supplied to see them underwater. The Scandola Nature Reserve was very impressive and definitely worth seeing! On the way back dolphins joined us and the guides offered extra time to watch the dolphins play in the waves. Very glad to have booked!”

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

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

Review of Calvi’s 2-hour sunset cruise to Revellata, with an Alga Beach swim, Corsican aperitif, guide commentary, and practical tips.

“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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