Tino Rossi harbour in Ajaccio is the departure point for most boat trips in south-west Corsica. The shortest go to the Sanguinaires Islands (from €36 with Nave Va, from €50 for a sunset). For a full day, you head for the Piana calanques (from €112), the Scandola reserve (from €100), Bonifacio (from €72 with Nave Va, €156 on GetYourGuide) or whale and dolphin watching (from €65). Prices checked on 9 November 2026.
Key facts
- Sanguinaires: half day from €36, sunset from €50.
- Scandola and Piana: full day, 8 to 9 hours, from €100.
- Bonifacio: full day, from €72 (Nave Va).
- Whales and dolphins: a day in the marine sanctuary, from €65 (Nave Va).
The comparison
| Destination | Duration | Price “from” | Operator checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanguinaires Islands with landing | half day | €36 | Nave Va |
| Sanguinaires sunset | 2 h 30 to 3 h | €50 | GetYourGuide |
| Gulf of Ajaccio, Cacao cove | 3 h | €85 | GetYourGuide |
| Gulf discovery day | 6 h | €120 | GetYourGuide |
| Piana calanques and Capo Rosso | 4 h 30 | €112 | GetYourGuide |
| Scandola reserve | 8 h 30 | €100 | GetYourGuide |
| Scandola, Girolata, Piana | full day | €70 (Nave Va), €140 (GetYourGuide) | Nave Va, GetYourGuide |
| Bonifacio | full day | €72 (Nave Va), €156 (GetYourGuide) | Nave Va, GetYourGuide |
| Whale and dolphin watching | full day | €65 | Nave Va |
Prices checked on 9 November 2026. Differences between operators come down to the type of boat and what is included.
The Sanguinaires
This is Ajaccio’s short trip: the gulf’s north shore, Parata Point and the archipelago, with or without a stop on Mezzu Mare. Details in the Sanguinaires boat trip comparison and the sunset page.
Further afield, for the day
To the north, Scandola, a nature reserve of volcanic formations, and the Piana calanques can be visited in a day, often with a stop at Girolata, a village reachable only by sea. To the south, the trip to Bonifacio follows the whole coast to the cliffs. Nave Va also runs a day of whale and dolphin watching in the marine sanctuary.
From Porticcio
Several trips also leave from Porticcio, on the south shore: see Porticcio.
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Day trips from Ajaccio
Ajaccio: Guided Scandola Nature Reserve Boat Tour8.5 hours★ 4.7 (87 reviews)from €100Check availability
Ajaccio: Day Trip Boat Tour to Bonifacio9.5 hours★ 4.5 (59 reviews)from €156Check availability
Corsica: Calanques de Piana-Capo Rosso boat trip/swimming stop4.5 hours★ 4.2 (16 reviews)from €112Check availability
"From" prices checked on 9 November 2026 and may have changed.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best boat trip from Ajaccio?
For half a day, the Sanguinaires Islands at sunset; for a full day, Scandola and the Piana calanques, Scandola being a UNESCO World Heritage site, according to Nave Va.
Can you go to Bonifacio by boat from Ajaccio?
Yes, on a day trip: from €72 with Nave Va, from €156 (9 h 30) on GetYourGuide, checked on 9 November 2026.
Sources
Information checked against the sources below. Timetables and prices change: confirm before you go.
- Nave Va, trips from Ajaccio and Porticcio: prices, durations (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
- GetYourGuide widget, boat trips from Ajaccio, accessed 9 November 2026
