Catamaran cruise North Corsica
North Corsica circuit
The north of Corsica is a fantastic sailing destination. Marina Vela is a specialist in luxury yacht
charter from Ajaccio. Its skipper has concocted a 7-day catamaran cruise in Northern Corsica for
you. Are you coming with us?
North Corsica, seen from the sea
You want to sail around the Isle of Beauty towards the north. You are quite right! The west coast
of Corsica offers a breathtaking landscape. It is full of small fishing ports. As for nature, it offers
you a real firework display of colours. It combines :
Red rocks
Green forests
turquoise water
So keep your eyes open during your catamaran cruise in Northern Corsica!
Week schedule
North Corsica cruise: Departure of the catamaran
The crew members are waiting for you at 18:00 for boarding. They will install you on board your
new home and present you with the week’s programme.
Let’s go for your first minutes of sailing!
It takes about 1h30 to reach the Petit Capo beach. You take your first swim in the crystal clear
water. Your skipper anchors the boat on the beach of Capo di Feno, near the golf course of Ajaccio.
Day 1: From the port of Ajaccio to the beach of petit Capo
Boarding at 6:00 p.m., installation of the welcome deck, presentation of the week’s program and the boat. After having carried out the check-up of the boat, departure towards the beach of Petit Capo (about 1h30 of navigation) for a first swim. Night at Capu di feno anchorage.
Day 2 : Cargèse and Girolata by sailboat
After a good breakfast, on the back deck, you leave to discover Cargèse which is located 1h30 away. It is a magnificent Corsican village, founded by the Greeks. Two churches face each other, one Catholic, the other Orthodox.
You will then have lunch on the boat and sail for 2 hours to Girolata. This commune at the gateway to the Scandola reserve is cut off from the world. There is no road to get there.
On the spot, you have the possibility to :
Visit the Genoese fort
Take the famous postman’s path
Eat at the restaurant « Le bon espoir »
Back on the boat, your skipper will drop anchor for the night in Girolata.
Day 3: Heading from the yacht to Calvi
The third day of your cruise on board the catamaran in Northern Corsica is devoted to the Scandola reserve. This splendid site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will have lunch on the beach of Galéria which is a magnificent little fishing village.
Why not try a water activity after the walk? The nearby Fango River is particularly suitable for kayaking.
For the rest of your all-inclusive Corsica cruise, you sail to Calvi for 2 hours. You have plenty of time to visit the citadel and to do some shopping. Your yacht spends the night in port.
Day 4 : Anchorage at Ile Rousse
After a 2.5 hour crossing, you head for Saleccia beach. It is one of the most beautiful beaches in Corsica. Its water is limpid. Its strip of white sand makes it a postcard setting.
Once your meal is over, your catamaran heads for the outskirts of Ile Rousse. It is situated about 1.5 hours from, in the heart of the Balagne region, in one of the most beautiful gulfs in Corsica.
Take a stroll through the town and visit the Greek-style covered market. The boat is moored near Ile Rousse, as it is well protected from the wind.
Day 5: Stopover at the Scandola reserve
The departure is a little early, but the crossing of about 3 h 30 is worth the diversions. The red of the rocks makes you think of Colorado. However, you are in Northern Corsica, in the Scandola reserve. After lunch in this fantastic setting, our team suggests you discover the Gulf of Porto, a 2-hour boat ride away. You can spread your towel at the Ficajola point. With its fishermen’s huts, this small beach is a paradise. Enjoy it! Your yacht drops anchor there.
Day 6: Mooring in the Calanques de Piana
The Calanques de Piana are only 1 hour away by boat. The day’s programme will certainly please you:
Visit of the natural caves
Swimming
Osprey watching
As soon as you have eaten, your skipper will hoist the sails. The next part of the North Corsica cruise on board your catamaran takes you to the Topidi cove. With its abandoned hut, and its atypical sea bed, it is a magical place at 1 hour’s sailing time.
Day 7: South of Sagone
Do you like snorkeling ? There is a place south of Sagone called Figuera Cove. You can observe the fish there. Once you’ve finished swimming, why not take a stroll through the charming little coastal village nearby? The locals and shopkeepers will give you a warm welcome.
You have just spent 7 extraordinary days on a cruise in Northern Corsica on board a catamaran with top-of-the-range service. Was the week too short? Why not do the complete tour of Corsica next year? Contact us and book your future trip now. We look forward to seeing you.
Day 8: boarding
One week is too short!! You can then choose “the Tour de Corse” in two weeks, welcome to the Corsican dream…. We are waiting for you with pleasure
The best anchorages in the North of Corsica
Why choose a Marina Vela rental?
Catamaran cruising is attracting more and more yachtsmen from all over the world. In addition to its many tourist attractions, the anchorages are safe. Aboard our luxury sailboats, you can sail quietly on the Corsican waves while admiring the landscapes of the island. On its fine sandy beaches, you can take the opportunity to bask in the sun during your most beautiful days of idleness. The Liberty catamaran rental ensures you a flat navigation for a comfort that meets your expectations with its 14 years of experience the Liberty team works to offer you a most pleasant stay; you will be entitled to a complete service with the accompaniment of a professional skipper to guide you during your cruise.
Our motto is your satisfaction. 95% of our customers were satisfied with our cruises and the services on board Liberty and would like to try the experience once again with us.
