Ajaccio/Porticcio: Scandola & Piana Semi-Rigid Boat Day Trip
Eight hours aboard a semi-rigid covering the Scandola reserve and the red rocks of Piana. The smaller boat slips close to the cliffs and sea caves along the way.
from $123.57 per guest for eight hours on the semi-rigid.
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This full-day excursion from Ajaccio or Porticcio covers Scandola, Girolata, the Calanques de Piana and Capo Rosso in eight hours.
The route takes you to the Scandola Nature Reserve, part of a UNESCO World Heritage property, where the boat cruises near red volcanic cliffs, caves and formations. Wildlife is possible but never promised: cormorants, fish and occasionally dolphins. From there you continue to Girolata, a village reached only by sea or on foot, for a two-hour stopover. You can explore, sit on the beach, or eat lunch beside the water, though food is not included and the listing recommends bringing cash.
The afternoon takes in the Calanques de Piana, with their eroded red granite arches and narrow passages, then a swim stop in clear water at Capo Rosso before the run back to your departure point in the late-afternoon light. It suits travellers who want this stretch of coast in one long day on the water and do not mind a full eight hours afloat. Hotel pickup is not included, so you make your own way to the meeting point, which varies by the option you select.
Eight hours on an open boat is a commitment, so a little preparation goes a long way.
Common issues. Lunch and drinks in Girolata cost extra and are not part of the ticket. Sightings of dolphins and other wildlife are occasional, never certain.
The cruise itself, the stopover in Girolata and the swim stop at Capo Rosso are all included. A two-hour break in Girolata gives you time for lunch, though food and drinks are at your own expense.
No. Food and drinks are not included, so you pay for your own meal in Girolata. The listing recommends bringing cash for this.
No, hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. There are two departure options, Ajaccio or Porticcio, and the meeting point varies depending on which you select, so check the details on the booking page.
The excursion lasts eight hours.
Yes, you can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. The listing states this cancellation policy directly.
The swim stop is at Capo Rosso, in clear water below the headland. Bring swimwear, a towel and biodegradable sunscreen, which the listing lists among the essentials.
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Golfe de Porto · A boat cruise past Scandola and the Calanques de Piana with a swimming stop.
This cruise covers the Scandola reserve and the Calanques de Piana, red cliffs and sea caves along the way. A swimming stop breaks up the run, and the pace stays easy.
from $91.65per guest, with a swimming stop on the route. Check availability →
Golfe de Porto · A half-day boat trip to Scandola and the Calanche de Piana with Corse Emotion.
This half-day outing pairs the Scandola reserve with the Calanche de Piana, run by the Corse Emotion crew. Boats leave from Porto and the commentary on the rock formations keeps coming.
from $80.19per guest, half-day cruise with the Corse Emotion crew. Check availability →
Cargèse · An afternoon cruise through Scandola and the coves of Piana, stopping at Girolata.
The afternoon departure takes in the Scandola reserve and the coves of Piana before a stop at Girolata, reached only by sea or footpath. There is time ashore before the return leg.
from $77.90per guest, with the afternoon stop at Girolata included. Check availability →