Sailing trip along the west coast of Corsica

Zeilvakantie Middellandse Zee Corsica Westkust
Departure
3 October 2025 18:00
Return
11 October 2025 15:00
Days
9
Sailing area
South Europe
Port of departure
Olbia, Sardinia (IT)
Port of arrival
Nice (FR)

Bonifacio – Capo Rossu – Calvi – Cote d´Azur – Villefranche-sur-Mer – Antibes

1st day
Arrival in Olbia, embarkation at Palau in La Sciumara bay. We start the trip with a welcome drink on board, followed by an introduction to the ship and an introduction to sailing and rigging. Sailing enthusiasts can actively participate in hoisting the sails, or just get carried away.

2nd day
We leave in the early morning for the Lavezzi Islands, a paradise for beach lovers and snorkellers. This area is a protected natural park, providing crystal-clear waters and colourful fish. The views of Corsica and Sardinia are breathtaking.

3rd day
We set sail for Bonifacio, one of Corsica’s most impressive towns, perched on a narrow limestone cliff. After lunch, we moor and explore the city on foot. We climb from the lower town to the upper town for stunning views of the steep chalk coast and Sardinia. The narrow streets, characteristic houses and cosy bars make Bonifacio a charming town to explore.

4th day
We sail to the Gulf of Roccapina, famous for its spectacular rock formations and the beautiful Plage Erbaju beach. We take a short walk through the maquis to the impressive rock formation Rocher du Lion, which looks like a resting lion. In the afternoon, we sail to Porto Pollo in the Gulf of Valinco, where we anchor and enjoy dinner overlooking the mountains.

5th day
Today we sail to the Iles de Sanguinaires, a group of islands west of Ajaccio. The water here is crystal clear and ideal for swimming and snorkelling. We take a walk on the Grande Sanguinaire, from the lighthouse to the Genoese tower. In the afternoon, we set sail for Cargese, a picturesque village with both a Greek and a Catholic church. We explore the village and enjoy the serene atmosphere.

6th day
In the morning, we sail to Capo Rosso, an impressive rocky peninsula with a tower 330 metres high. The area is known for its bizarre rock formations and caves. We take a trip by dinghy to the caves. In the afternoon, we sail to the idyllic fishing village of Girolata, accessible only by boat or on foot. This charming village offers a peaceful atmosphere and is perfect for relaxing.

7th day
Today we visit La Scandola nature reserve, a mountainous peninsula in the Gulf of Porto known for its impressive rocky landscape. The area is protected and home to a variety of marine and bird species. In the afternoon, we sail to Calvi, a picturesque town with an imposing citadel on a rocky point. We explore the town and its cosy streets.

8th day
We sail north to Corsica and reach Cap Corse, a headland famous for its rugged nature and impressive rocks. This area has spectacular views and many small coves and beaches. We take time to explore the area and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

9th day
On the last morning, we sail the final stretch to Nice, arriving in Villefranche-sur-Mer around noon. We prepare the ship for check-out, which takes place at 15:00. Transfers to Nice airport or to any hotels can be recommended.

This itinerary proposal is a non-binding suggestion; destinations are determined by the captain depending on wind and weather conditions. Changes and errors reserved.

Sir Robert Baden Powell

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Frequently asked questions

We still handle your bookings personally and therefore do not have an automatic booking system. This way, we can enable you to reserve individual places for a few days without any obligation. This allows you, for example, to arrange your holiday without someone stealing your place from under your nose. For this reason, we cannot keep track of the exact number of free places on a daily basis. However, we regularly check the availability of our sailing holidays. Therefore, you can generally assume that plenty of free places are still available on all trips that are not marked as ‘fully booked’ or ‘Last Minute’. Call us or use our booking form if you want to know the exact number of places available.

If you are travelling alone and have not booked a private cabin, you will be accommodated in a shared cabin. Shared cabins are normally divided by gender. Only on the Belle Amie and Seatrips Yachts do they sometimes have mixed cabins.

Yes, vegetarians and allergies/intolerances can be catered for on most ships. However, there is only one menu per day on the programme. Therefore, please let us know during your booking if you have any special dietary requirements.

In principle, all our trips are suitable for both experienced and novice sailors. The professional crew on board will teach you everything you need to know. In some cases (e.g. on Atlantic crossings) initial sailing experience may be an advantage/requirement. In this case, this will be clearly indicated in the cruise description.

Prices

DescriptionPrice
B-hut voor 2 tot 3 personen (klein)
Adult€ 1.760 p.p.
Child
A-hut voor 2 tot 3 personen (groot)
Adult€ 1.880 p.p.
Child
Eenpersoonshut
Adult€ Prijs op aanvraag
Child

Included in price

Full board/Service (breakfast, lunch, coffee/breakfast, 3-course dinner, home-baked organic bread)
Drinks (Coffee, Tea, Water, Table wines)
Bed linen (pillow, sheets & duvet) and shower towel
Daily room service
Private shower and toilet in all cabins
Fuel costs and Dinghy shuttle
Nautical crew, cook and service crew
Snorkelling equipment and SUPs

Not included in price

Drinks outside meal times (available on board at fair prices)
1-2 dinners ashore (depending on duration of trip)
Transfer from/to the departure/arrival port (flight tickets etc.)
Travel and cancellation insurance
Diving equipment, diving and diving courses

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