Glide by private vessel into Corsica's crown jewel — the UNESCO-listed Scandola Reserve — then drift through the rose-pink sea-cliffs of the Calanques de Piana. This is Corsica at its most primordially wild, seen from the only angle that matters: the sea.
What to expect
Board in Ajaccio harbour and head north along a coastline that feels prehistoric — jagged red porphyry spires plunging into water of impossible clarity. At Scandola, the engine idles while dolphins investigate the hull and ospreys circle overhead. The return passes through Piana's cathedral-like calanques, where the rock glows amber in the afternoon light. A chilled bottle of Corsican rosé from the skipper's cooler is entirely appropriate.
Good to know
Half-day departures typically return well before all-aboard. Pre-book directly — summer departures fill weeks in advance. Bring reef-safe sunscreen and a hat; shade on the boat is limited.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Corsica — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Corsica
- Bonifacio Citadel & Lavezzi Islands Snorkel Cruise
- Maison Bonaparte & Napoleon's Ajaccio: Private Expert Walking Tour
- Calanques de Piana 4×4 & Swimming in the Gorges du Prunelli
- Domaine Peraldi Wine Estate: Private Tasting in the Ajaccio Vineyards
- Kayak & Snorkel the Marine Reserve of the Îles Sanguinaires