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Spend a private day cruising from Sardinia to Corsica: snorkel in Lavezzi’s clear waters, walk Bonifacio’s cliff-top citadel, and anchor in Piana and Cavallo for swims and photos. This customizable 7-hour trip balances time ashore with calm open-water stretches.
Spend a private day cruising from Sardinia to Corsica: snorkel in Lavezzi’s clear waters, walk Bonifacio’s cliff-top citadel, and anchor in Piana and Cavallo for swims and photos. This customizable 7-hour trip balances time ashore with calm open-water stretches.
The boat slips free from the pier and the shoreline stretches into a ribbon of rock and scrub as you head north toward Corsica. Salt spray cools the air; the captain points out granite islands tumbling from the sea and the white outline of Bonifacio’s cliffs looming on the horizon. The day is paced by water—an hour to Lavezzi, a slow skirt of Corsica’s jagged coast, a lunch stop at Bonifacio’s old town and swims in crystal anchorages near Isola Piana and Cavallo.
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Operated by Noleggio Le Isole · Cannigione, Sardinia
The boat slips free from the pier and the shoreline stretches into a ribbon of rock and scrub as you head north toward Corsica. Salt spray cools the air; the captain points out granite islands tumbling from the sea and the white outline of Bonifacio’s cliffs looming on the horizon. The day is paced by water—an hour to Lavezzi, a slow skirt of Corsica’s jagged coast, a lunch stop at Bonifacio’s old town and swims in crystal anchorages near Isola Piana and Cavallo.
This route threads the Strait of Bonifacio between Sardinia and Corsica, an area shaped by hard granite and white limestone and a history of shipwrecks—the Sémillante ran aground here in the 19th century—while La Maddalena’s archipelago is protected as a national park with strict anchoring rules. The culture here toggles between Italian and Corsican-French flavors: seafood trattorias in Sardinia and limestone citadel streets in Bonifacio.
Practically, expect roughly seven hours afloat following the standard itinerary: ~1 hour to Lavezzi, stops for swimming and photos, ~90 minutes in Bonifacio for lunch and a short walk, then returns along the archipelago. Snorkel gear and an onboard aperitif are provided; the private format means you can adjust timing. Bring ID for cross-border travel, reef-safe sunscreen, sturdy swim shoes and a wind layer for cooler crossings. If you’re prone to seasickness, plan ahead—calm seas change quickly in the strait. This is a relaxed but active day at sea that rewards curiosity, sensible preparation and respect for protected marine areas.
easy.
6–8 hours (standard 7-hour itinerary).
Suitable for most fitness levels; participants should be able to board a small boat, climb a short set of quay steps and swim from a tender if desired.
Yes—Bonifacio is in France; EU ID cards suffice for EU nationals, but non-EU visitors should carry a passport.
Yes; the tour includes use of snorkelling equipment, but you may bring your own mask for comfort and fit.
Yes—this is a private tour and the route, stops and lunch arrangements can be adjusted by prior agreement with the captain.
Most private dinghies have limited facilities; the tour includes a substantial lunch stop in Bonifacio where marina facilities are available.
The Strait of Bonifacio has long been a maritime crossroads; the Sémillante shipwreck near Lavezzi in the 19th century is a local maritime story visitors often hear.
Parts of the route pass La Maddalena National Park; avoid anchoring in seagrass (Posidonia) meadows and follow captain guidance to minimize impact.
Noleggio Le Isole operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The boat slips free from the pier and the shoreline stretches into a ribbon of rock and scrub as you head north toward Corsica. Salt spray cools the air; the captain points out granite islands tumbling from the sea and the white outline of Bonifacio’s cliffs looming on the horizon. The day is paced by water—an hour to Lavezzi, a slow skirt of Corsica’s jagged coast, a lunch stop at Bonifacio’s old town and swims in crystal anchorages near Isola Piana and Cavallo.
The boat slips free from the pier and the shoreline stretches into a ribbon of rock and scrub as you head north toward Corsica. Salt spray cools the air; the captain points out granite islands tumbling from the sea and the white outline of Bonifacio’s cliffs looming on the horizon. The day is paced by water—an hour to Lavezzi, a slow skirt of Corsica’s jagged coast, a lunch stop at Bonifacio’s old town and swims in crystal anchorages near Isola Piana and Cavallo.
This route threads the Strait of Bonifacio between Sardinia and Corsica, an area shaped by hard granite and white limestone and a history of shipwrecks—the Sémillante ran aground here in the 19th century—while La Maddalena’s archipelago is protected as a national park with strict anchoring rules. The culture here toggles between Italian and Corsican-French flavors: seafood trattorias in Sardinia and limestone citadel streets in Bonifacio.
Practically, expect roughly seven hours afloat following the standard itinerary: ~1 hour to Lavezzi, stops for swimming and photos, ~90 minutes in Bonifacio for lunch and a short walk, then returns along the archipelago. Snorkel gear and an onboard aperitif are provided; the private format means you can adjust timing. Bring ID for cross-border travel, reef-safe sunscreen, sturdy swim shoes and a wind layer for cooler crossings. If you’re prone to seasickness, plan ahead—calm seas change quickly in the strait. This is a relaxed but active day at sea that rewards curiosity, sensible preparation and respect for protected marine areas.