Trips to the Sanguinaires Islands leave from Tino Rossi harbour in Ajaccio and from Porticcio. The classic shuttle (Nave Va, from €36 per adult) runs along the gulf's north shore and stops for about an hour on Mezzu Mare. On GetYourGuide, sunset cruises with an aperitif cost €50 to €60 for 2 h 30 to 3 hours, trips with a swim stop €60, and half days €115. Prices checked on 9 November 2026.
Key facts
- Departures: Tino Rossi harbour in Ajaccio, and Porticcio on the south shore.
- About 1 h on Mezzu Mare with the Nave Va shuttle (from €36).
- Sunset: €50 to €60, 2 h 30 to 3 h, often with an aperitif.
- The La Parata pontoon has had no departures since 2020.
The comparison
| Trip | Departure | Duration | Stop | Price “from” |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nave Va shuttle with landing | Ajaccio, Porticcio | half day | about 1 h on Mezzu Mare | €36 |
| Hydrofoil with underwater bubble | Ajaccio | 2 h | no | €40 |
| Trip with aperitif | Ajaccio | 2 h 30 | depends on the trip | €50 |
| Sunset with aperitif | Ajaccio, Porticcio | 2 h 30 to 3 h | depends on the trip | €50 |
| Island tour with swim stop | Ajaccio | 2 h | swim | €60 |
| Discovery brunch | Ajaccio | 3 h | depends on the trip | €90 |
| Half day at the Sanguinaires | Ajaccio | about 4 h | yes | €115 |
Prices checked on 9 November 2026 on the Nave Va website and on GetYourGuide. The best rated on GetYourGuide: the sunset cruise from Ajaccio or Porticcio (4.8 out of 5, 1,646 reviews) and the trip with aperitif (4.7 out of 5, 885 reviews).
What you see on the way
Leaving Ajaccio, the boat passes the citadel and the Greek chapel, then the beaches of the north shore and the seaside cemetery along the Sanguinaires road. It then rounds Parata Point and its Genoese tower before reaching the archipelago.
How to choose
You want to walk on the island: the shuttle with a stop on Mezzu Mare, time to climb to the lighthouse or swim.
You want the evening light: a sunset cruise, Ajaccio’s best-selling trip.
You are on the south shore: several trips leave from Porticcio, see Porticcio.
You want to go further: Scandola, Piana or Bonifacio for the day, see boat trips from Ajaccio.
Book a trip
Compare Sanguinaires trips
PopularFrom Ajaccio: Sanguinaires Islands Boat Trip With Aperitif2.5 hours★ 4.7 (885 reviews)from €50Check availability
Tour of the Sanguinaires Islands : stop for a swim2 hours★ 4.7 (34 reviews)from €60Check availability
Ajaccio: Half-day trip to the Sanguinaires Islands★ 4.5 (42 reviews)from €115Check availability
"From" prices checked on 9 November 2026 and may have changed.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a trip to the Sanguinaires Islands?
The Nave Va trip is advertised from €36 per adult. On GetYourGuide, sunset cruises start at €50, checked on 9 November 2026.
Do all trips land on Mezzu Mare?
No. Read the description: the Nave Va shuttle includes a free stop of about an hour on Mezzu Mare, while other trips, such as Nave Va's « Magie des sens » cruise, take place at anchor in the gulf.
Can you leave from La Parata?
The Grand Site says departures from the floating pontoon at La Parata have been suspended since 2020. Boats leave from Ajaccio and Porticcio.
Sources
Information checked against the sources below. Timetables and prices change: confirm before you go.
- Nave Va, trips from Ajaccio and Porticcio (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
- Nave Va, Sanguinaires Islands trip: route and stop (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
- Grand Site of the Sanguinaires Islands, getting there: pontoon suspended (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
- GetYourGuide widget, Sanguinaires Islands offers (prices, durations, ratings), accessed 9 November 2026
