Alfa
70 m12 guestsBenetti Yachts
From €700,000 per week
An overnight crossing
Yacht charter in Corsica
The crossing from Cannes to Corsica is often made overnight. Over a week, a crewed charter links Calvi, the Gulf of Porto, Bonifacio and the Lavezzi Islands.
- Charter season
- May to September
- From Cannes
- 98 nm to Calvi
- Embarkation ports
- Cannes or a Corsican port
Cruising in Corsica
Corsica is 183 km long and 83 km wide, with 1,000 km of coastline. The island has 6 nature reserves covering nearly 83,500 hectares. Charters focus on Ajaccio and the west coast, as well as Cap Corse to the north.
Calvi lies 98 nm from Cannes. On a displacement yacht, the crossing can be made overnight with a morning arrival. Starting from Cannes gives access to a wider choice of yachts than the Corsican ports. Ajaccio, Calvi and Bonifacio are the usual ports for guests who prefer to board on the island.
In the south, northern Sardinia is a short passage from Bonifacio. The Lavezzi Islands lie 9 nm from the La Maddalena archipelago. Some itineraries start in Cannes and end in Olbia or Porto Cervo.
Where to go
Calvi
Calvi is often the first port of call after the crossing from Cannes. Below the citadel, a long beach lines the bay.
Gulf of Porto, Scandola and Girolata
The Gulf of Porto, Girolata, Scandola and the Calanche de Piana together form a single UNESCO World Heritage Site. At Scandola, the islets and sea caves are home to rich marine life. Ospreys nest on the rock pinnacles above.
Bonifacio
Bonifacio looks out to sea from limestone cliffs 68 metres high. Cavallo lies 7 nm from the harbour.
Lavezzi Islands and the Strait of Bonifacio
The Bouches de Bonifacio Nature Reserve covers 79,460 hectares. The Lavezzi Islands lie 9 nm from the La Maddalena archipelago in Sardinia. In the strait, the captain selects an anchorage suited to the day's wind.
Agriate, Saleccia and Lotu
The beaches of Saleccia and Lotu lie within the Cap Corse and Agriate Marine Nature Park. They are among the most popular stops for yachts in summer.
When to go to Corsica
- Janoff season
- Feboff season
- Maroff season
- Aprshoulder season
- Mayshoulder season
- Junshoulder season
- Julpeak season
- Augpeak season
- Sepshoulder season
- Octshoulder season
- Novoff season
- Decoff season
The season runs from May to September, and charters remain possible from late April to early October. July and August are the busiest months. May, June and September offer the best balance of fine weather and quieter anchorages.
The libeccio, a south-westerly wind, occasionally reaches the west coast. The mistral can be felt in the north, and the Strait of Bonifacio funnels the wind.
7 nights between Corsica and Sardinia, day by day
The captain adapts each stop to the weather and sea conditions.
Cannes to Porto Cervo
This itinerary includes 7 nights on board. Guests embark in Cannes and disembark in Porto Cervo, Sardinia.
- Day 1
Cannes and the Lérins Islands
Guests embark at Port Pierre Canto and spend the day at anchor off the Lérins Islands. The crossing to Corsica is made overnight.
- Day 2
Calvi and Girolata
Guests wake up in Calvi. The yacht then heads for the Gulf of Girolata, part of the Gulf of Porto UNESCO World Heritage Site.
98 nm from Cannes
- Day 3
Ajaccio and Porticcio
A call at Ajaccio, then Porticcio on the southern shore of the Gulf of Ajaccio.
- Day 4
Propriano
The yacht continues south to Propriano, with the option of lunch at Campomoro.
- Day 5
Bonifacio and the Lavezzi Islands
From the sea, Bonifacio appears high on its cliff. The afternoon is spent at the Lavezzi Islands.
- Day 6
La Maddalena
The yacht crosses to the La Maddalena archipelago, 9 nm from the Lavezzi Islands. The archipelago has more than 60 islands.
9 nm from the previous stop
- Day 7
Porto Cervo
The yacht arrives in Porto Cervo on the Costa Smeralda.
- Day 8
Porto Cervo
Guests disembark in Porto Cervo in the morning.
Cruising distances
| Cannes to Calvi | 98 nm |
|---|---|
| Cannes to Porto Cervo | 217 nm |
| Bonifacio to Cavallo | 7 nm |
| Lavezzi Islands to La Maddalena | 9 nm |
Good to know
The captain selects authorised anchorages and avoids Posidonia seagrass meadows.
Anchoring rules vary between protected areas. The captain follows the local regulations that apply to each one.
Yachts in the Western Mediterranean
The yachts shown here cruise the Western Mediterranean in summer, an area that includes Corsica. Our broker checks availability and plans the itinerary with you.
Vassa
68.8 m12 guestsFeadship
From €595,000 per week
Loon
67.5 m13 guestsIcon Yachts
From €550,000 per week
Vertigo
67.2 m12 guestsAlloy Yachts
From €360,000 per week
Calex
67 m12 guestsBenetti Yachts
From €680,000 per week
Triumph
65.4 m12 guestsBenetti Yachts
From €650,000 per week
Artisan
63 m12 guestsBenetti Yachts
From €645,000 per week
Lemon Tree
61.5 m14 guestsSanlorenzo
From €485,000 per week
Entourage
60 m12 guestsAmels
From €485,000 per week
Come Together
60 m14 guestsAmels
From €490,000 per week
Pink Shadow
58.3 m12 guestsDamen Yachting
From €510,000 per week
Illusion V
58 m12 guestsBenetti Yachts
From €350,000 per week
Drumbeat
53 m11 guestsAlloy Yachts
From €210,000 per week
Upstream
33 m10 guestsCustom Line
From €135,000 per week
Pause
27.6 m8 guestsSanlorenzo SL90A
From €55,000 per week
Theotokos VI
26.8 m10 guestsSirena Yachts
From €75,000 per week
Vinci II
26.7 m9 guestsSanlorenzo SX88
From €65,000 per week
Sedna
23 m8 guestsJet Tern Marine
From €36,000 per week
Frequently asked questions
Ask another questionHow long is the crossing from Cannes?
Calvi lies 98 nm from Cannes. A displacement yacht cruising at 12 knots can make the crossing overnight and arrive in the morning.
When is the best time for a Corsica yacht charter?
The season runs from May to September and peaks in July and August. May, June and September combine fine weather with quieter anchorages.
Should we board in Corsica or in Cannes?
Starting from Cannes gives access to a wider choice of yachts than the Corsican ports, with an overnight crossing to Calvi. Guests can also board on the island in Calvi, Ajaccio or Bonifacio. Calvi and Ajaccio have their own airports, and Figari serves Bonifacio.
Can we combine Corsica and Sardinia?
Yes. Northern Sardinia is a short passage from Bonifacio, and the Lavezzi Islands lie 9 nm from the La Maddalena archipelago. Some itineraries start in Cannes and end in Olbia or Porto Cervo.
Which airport should we fly into?
Corsica has 4 airports, at Ajaccio, Bastia, Calvi and Figari. For a departure from Cannes, guests fly into Nice Côte d'Azur Airport. For a charter ending in Porto Cervo, Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport is the closest.
Your Corsica charter enquiry
The cruising area is set. Tell us your dates and the number of guests. Our broker will check availability and come back to you with suitable yachts.
Maxime Delattre, broker+33 6 08 48 67 99
