Summary
Short description
Discover Corsica's wild coastline & authentic villages aboard Le Ponant, the first Relais & Châteaux sailing yacht
Highlights
- Sail in style aboard Le Ponant, a majestic three-mast luxury sailing yacht with a distinctive personality
- Swim & snorkel on powdery beaches and turquoise waters on Corsica's wild coastline
- Discover the authentic, lesser-explored medieval villages of Corsica with guided tours
- Experience the very best of the only French luxury cruise line, with fine dining & personalised service
- Enjoy a more sustainable way to cruise
In Brief
- 1 Night Nice
- 1 Night Saint-Florent
- 1 Night Ajaccio
- 1 Night Sant' Amanza
- 1 Night Bonifacio
- 1 Night Roccapina
- 1 Night Calvi
In pictures
About
Recommended for:
Food & wine | History & culture | Natural world | Ocean cruise | Off the beaten track
Discover Corsica's wild coastlines and ancient villages on this week-long, ultra-luxury yacht cruise. Begin in the capital of the French Riviera, Nice, where you'll board onboard Le Ponant, the first Relais & Châteaux sailing yacht. With just 16 spacious staterooms and one crew member for each guest you can expect exclusivity and wonderfully attentive service. Over the next few days will see you sail under the power of the wind and anchor in to postcard-perfect views and rugged archipelagos along Corsica's coastline. Amongst many highlights you will explore Bonifacio, whose medieval clifftop citadel and stunning Lavezzi Islands views has earned it an accolade as 'the jewel of Corsica'. There’s plenty of time for beach relaxation, too, as well as adventures in and under the water.
Day by day itinerary
Day
1
UK to Nice
Begin your trip in style with included VIP airport lounge access before flying from the UK to Nice, the stylish capital of the French Riviera. On arrival, transfer to the port to board Le Ponant. The only French luxury cruise line prides itself on its fine cuisine, attentive service and destination expertise, and after settling in to your sleek stateroom you'll experience it first-hand with the first of your included, gourmet dinners. Expect only the finest in French gastronomy complemented by sommelier-picked wines.
Stay: Le Ponant
Meals: D
Day
2
Saint-Florent
After a breakfast of freshly-made pastries, waffles, detox juices and more, you'll sail to your first stop in Corsica, Saint-Florent. This ancient Genoese city offers white-sand beaches framed by crystal-clear waters, as well as fascinating 16th century architecture, including the famous Tower of Mortella. Be sure to make time to explore on board, too, whether you want to attend an expert lecture, indulge in a massage at the luxe spa or relax by the pool.
Stay: Le Ponant
Meals: B L D
Day
3
Ajaccio
Birth town of Napoleon Bonaparte, Ajaccio occupies a privileged location on the Île de Beauté. Rich in history and culture, the old “imperial city” is imbibed with the memory of this son of the soil. His presence is tangible, from the citadel to the imperial chapel, without forgetting the statues of the emperor in several of the city’s squares. As you stroll through the shaded streets in the old town centre, you’ll come across the central market on place Foch, where you can taste one or two local specialities, for instance, brocciu, lonzu or the famous canistrelli.
Stay: Le Ponant
Meals: B L D
Day
4
Sant'Amanza
Sail to Sant'Amanza today in the south-east of Corsica, between Bonifacio and Porto-Vecchio. With its sandy beaches and turquoise waters there will be time for swimming, snorkelling and paddle boarding. Alternatively, enjoy the exceptional viewpoints over landscapes of rare beauty formed by the limestone cliffs covered with scrub, plunging into the turquoise waters.
Stay: Le Ponant
Meals: B L D
Day
5
Bonifacio
Anchor in to town of Bonifacio today, on the southernmost tip of Corsica. All cobblestone streets, ancient villages and medieval features – alongside numerous beaches – we'd highly recommend an excursion to the area's marine caves today, for panoramic views of the area's famous citadel before heading to the caves, dotted with falcons, puffins and swifts. Continue on to the marine wildlife and plant sanctuary of the Lavezzi Islands, which make up one of Corsica’s two marine reserves, with time at leisure to swim and relax on the beach.
Stay: Le Ponant
Meals: B L D
Day
6
Roccapina
The wild coastline of the Gulf of Roccapina offers up some of the most iconic landscapes in Corsica, where pine forests line bays of turquoise water and powder-soft beaches, dotted with dramatic rocky peaks. Explore with a guided walking tour before heading back on board to relax with a cocktail on the sun deck and by the pool bar.
Stay: Le Ponant
Meals: B L D
Day
7
Calvi
Explore Calvi today, capital of the Balagne region. Highlights include the Notre-Dame-de-la-Serra chapel and miles of sandy beaches framed by mountain peaks. We'd highly recommend a tour of the old villages, where you'll pass winding roads to reach tiny, picturesque towns, pausing at a donkey-driven olive oil mill – complete with an olive oil tasting – as well as Col de Salvi and Cateri's cobblestone streets and flower-lined houses. Later, toast your last night on board with a cocktail in the lounge before your final gourmet, three-course dinner.
Stay: Le Ponant
Meals: B L D
Day
8
Nice to UK
After a final breakfast, disembark back at Nice. Then, transfer to the airport in time for your flight back to the UK.
Meals: B
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Pricing
Any element of this cruise can be adjusted to suit your needs. Just contact us to find out more.
Prices
Accommodation rating:
8-day yacht cruise
from £8,120 pp incl. flights
Departure:
Includes:
- Return scheduled flights from the UK to Nice
- Return private transfers from Nice airport to ship and vv
- 7-night luxury yacht cruise aboard Le Ponant
- All meals (fine-dining) and unlimited drinks
Price varies by departure date and stateroom availability, please call for details.
Why not extend your journey by adding a few days in the South of France before or after your cruise? Please speak to one of our cruise specialists.
Terms & Conditions: Prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin/double room; prices are subject to availability and possible change; normal booking conditions apply.
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