Cruise Ajaccio : which travel will suit you ?
The city of Ajaccio is so beautiful from the sailboat with its turquoise water, its bay, its incredible nature and its charismatic culture. It offers infinite possibilities, to the delight of its curious travellers.
- If you want a dynamic holiday between sailing and exploration, opt for an Ajaccio hiking cruise or an Ajaccio diving cruise! The bay of Ajaccio reserves you unforgettable land and underwater landscapes.
- If you dream of becoming a ship captain, choose to do a sailing course departing from Ajaccio. You will leave with beautiful memories of Corsica in addition to knowing the basics of sailing.
- For holidays alone or as a couple, Ajaccio in cabin cruise is an excellent choice that you will not regret a single moment.
Cruise Ajaccio : our favorite experiences
Ajaccio, the capital of Corsica, is an exceptional city that offers many activities to do. Discover this imperial city with its citadel, its beaches and its superb market.
Between breathtaking nature, creeks galore, gastronomy, majestic hiking trails, Ajaccio has so much to offer! For a day or a week-long cruise, a departure from Ajaccio is ideal to discover Corsica by sea.
If you go on a day cruise in the bay of Ajaccio your professional skipper will take you to discover the Sanguinaires Islands. If the etymology of the name is blurred, one thing is sure, these islands abound in underwater fauna and flora. After lunch, you will head towards Capo di Muro, the southern limit of the Gulf of Ajaccio. A typical course for a day cruise departing from Ajaccio with your professional skipper.
If you opt for a weekly cruise, you have 2 options: Heading north or heading south. The routes are to be finalized with your professional skipper according to your wishes.
If you are heading north, spend a night at anchor in the beautiful cove of Ficajola. The calanques de Piana (or creeks as they are called in Corsica), or the nature reserve of Scandola are obligatory stages of discovery. Calvi will be the point of return and you will discover new spots on your way back.
If you opt for a cruise south, this route is not to be outdone when it comes to the beauty of the scenery. You will enjoy swimming and lazing at the rocks of Taravù, do not miss the point of Roccapina. Make a stopover at the port of Bonifacio as the entrance to the port is impressive because of the immensity of the cliffs that dominate the city. With your skipper, you will set course for the splendid Lavezzi Islands where you will sail from island to island before sailing to Ajaccio. The week will be over by then but many memories will be forever engraved in your memory
Our skippers will show you their favorite not to be missed during your cruises.
- #1 - The peninsula of the Bloodhounds
Less than half an hour from the centre of Ajaccio stand 4 islands of a dark red colour, hence the name of bloodthirsty islands, especially at sunset. On the peninsula of Parata stands a Genoese tower which is beautiful to observe from the sailboat - #2 - The Fesch Palace in Ajaccio
Sublime palace on the outside, it is no less majestic on the inside with its immense collection of Italian paintings and the rich heritage left by the Renaissance. It is the ideal cultural break during a stay in Ajaccio. - #3 - The Calanques of Piana
Corsica and its creeks, it's quite a symbol! Between Ajaccio and Calvi, the creeks of Piana are unmistakable. It is difficult to put words on these magnificent red rocks. On foot, by car or by boat, it's worth it - #4 - Lunch with your feet in the water in a straw hut
There are many straw huts along the coast of Ajaccio. Right on the beach, you can have lunch with your feet in the water and take a relaxing break from your schedule. - #5 - From Ajaccio to Bonifacio
During a cruise in Corsica, make a stopover in the town of Bonifacio and discover the magnificent cliffs that overlook the town and set up a very special atmosphere when you enter the gorges. It is splendid!
Cruise Ajaccio : the skippair advices for your trip!
Sailing and cruising :
Cruises departing from Ajaccio, the capital of Corsica, are perfect for all levels. You can then sail to South Corsica: Propriano, Bonifacio, the Lavezzi islands or the Maddalena or North Corsica: Porto, Piana, the Scandola reserve, Calvi! You will be able to make the choice of the itinerary because the city is located at equidistance of the 2 zones. On board a sailing boat, monohull or catamaran, sail to discover Corsica by sea. You will only have a few hours of sailing time to reach the different spots.
You can travel to Corsica and Ajaccio between May and October. Remember to be well equipped with solar protections on the boat.
Cruising in monohull or catamaran ?
- For the cruises from Ajaccio, make to your taste and according to your budget, the navigations are quiet and you can enjoy a day or a week cruise!
Practical information :
For the French, a valid identity card is sufficient for your cruise to Corsica and eventually to Sardinia. The currency is the euro.
To get to Ajaccio you have two possibilities either by plane from different cities in France or by boat from the French Riviera, you will then have a direct route to Ajaccio, the capital of Corsica.
Attention, for embarkation, 2 ports are located in Ajaccio, the port Charles Ornano, in the city center and the port Tino Rossi, located a little more towards the tip. Look at your port of departure. This being said, don't worry, you can easily access from one port to the other.
If you have some time before or after your stay, take the opportunity to visit this imperial city, birthplace of Napoleon.