Yacht charter Corsica

What type of boat should you choose for your charter? 

• Monohull sailboat charter: a monohull sailboat will offer you a more sporty experience and allow you to reach secret coves only accessible by sea. For adventure and thrill seekers, a monohull sailboat is for you.
• Catamaran charter: if you are looking for a relaxing cruise and want to prioritize space and comfort for your trip, we highly recommend a catamaran charter, which will offer you greater stability.
• Motor yacht charter: more accessible and cheaper, this option is ideal for a day charter.

Services offered for your yacht charter in Corsica

• Bareboat yacht charter: this option allows you to rent a boat for a fixed period, generally by the day, week or month. You are then free to sail as you please and discover the wonders of Corsica in complete autonomy.
• Yacht charter with skipper: If you have little or no sailing experience or you simply want to spend a relaxing vacation, Filovent offers you the option of renting your boat with a professional skipper. The skipper will know the sailing area and will show you some of the most beautiful places in the region.
• Additional services: Many rental companies offer a wide range of additional services that you can book, such as fishing and diving equipment. You can also hire a crew if you wish, especially if you are renting a large boat, which usually includes a captain, a cook and a hostess. The crew will take care of you and make sure you have an unforgettable cruise!
• Cabin cruise: You can book a cabin on board a top-of-the-range, people-sized boat that you will share with a few other travelers, as well as a crew that will take care of your every need.

How much does a yacht charter in Corsica cost?

Here is a table showing the average prices for yacht charters in Corsica for one week. These prices are a rough dead reckoning and may vary depending on the season, the model and the age of the boat. Please note that they do not include extras such as the services of a skipper or hostess, insurance, port and anchorage fees, cleaning, etc

Where to sail in Corsica?

1.  Cap Corse and the Agriates Desert: Saint-Florent and the village of Centuri will allow you to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of small, typical Corsican villages. Overflowing with charm, Saint-Florent is nestled in the hollow of a gulf. Its old port, with its bars, shops and restaurants along the quays, is a reminder that Saint-Florent is above all a fishing village. Your discovery of Cap Corse by boat continues with the Désert des Agriates. As you sail along the steep coast, we recommend that you head for Saleccia beach or Lotu beach. Turquoise waters, fine sand and typical Mediterranean maquis: this is what awaits you on these beaches!
2. Balagne and the gulfs of northern Corsica: This is the most popular sailing area. The advantage of sailing in this area is that you can discover the various gulfs, all of which are real gems. In the Gulf of Porto you can discover the Scandola Nature Reserve and the Calanques de Piana, which have been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983. The Gulf of Sagone extends from Cargèse to Capo di Feno. The coastline is dotted with small fine sandy beaches that are ideal for family swimming. As soon as you move away from the shore, the land rises and you enter thick scrubland that hides small villages. Cargèse, in the north of the Gulf of Sagone, "is a pretty little port village, typically Corsican", as Laurent, who took out a Sun Odyssey 36l on charter with Filovent, told me. The Pointe de Cargèse, to the west of the village, will offer you a breathtaking view from the Pointe d'Omigna to Capo di Feno, i.e. over the entire Gulf of Sagone. Finally, the Gulf of Ajaccio will have some nice surprises in store for you: "While crossing it, we sailed alongside a whale. I was at the helm and I tried to get as close as possible so we could see it better. It was truly an unforgettable and unique moment that can only happen in Corsica!" said Gilles, who skippered a Dufour 382. The two main points of interest in the Gulf of Ajaccio are Ajaccio and the Sanguinaires Islands. The latter form an archipelago made up of four islands: Grande Sanguinaire, Cormorans, Cala d'Alga and Porri. These islands offer multiple faces every time you set eyes on them thanks to the mixture of dark rock, diorite, and light rock, a monzonitic granite.
3. Southern Corsica and the Lavezzi Islands: When sailing in southern Corsica, we recommend stopping off at Bonifacio and Porto-Vecchio. Bonifacio will charm you with its white limestone cliffs where the old town is perched and its lively port with bars, shops and restaurants hauled in along the side of the boat. Porto-Vecchio, located on the south east coast of Corsica, dominates a bay from the top of the rock on which it is situated. Finally, the Lavezzi Islands, made up of 23 islands and islets, should be part of your sailing itinerary in the south of Corsica. Turquoise water and granite rock dotted with sparse vegetation are the main characteristics of the landscape of this archipelago. The Lavezzi Islands have a dramatic past, as they were the scene of the sinking of the Sémillante in the mid-19th century.
4. Sardinia: If you start your voyage in the south of Corsica, particularly from Porto-Vecchio, it is quite possible to set a course for Italy. The Maddalena archipelago is a possible stopover when on a yacht charter in Corsica. It is made up of 7 islands and around 60 rocky islets. Sailing in this archipelago will allow you to admire its rich biodiversity: granite rocks sculpted by the wind, lush scrubland and heavenly beaches with waters ranging from turquoise blue to emerald green.

When to sail in Corsica?

Corsica is an ideal playground for great sailing. However, because of its relief, the wind changes direction quickly, which can make sailing quite challenging. To avoid being caught off guard by the Mistral and the Libeccio, the main Mediterranean winds that blow in Corsica, we advise you to always check the wind conditions using applications such as Windy or Météo Consult.

The climate in Corsica is considered temperate Mediterranean. The island is sunny all year round and the summers are hot and dry. The weather from May to September is favorable for a boat cruise, however to avoid the influx of tourists we recommend that you go there in May, June or September.

Here is an average of the temperatures recorded in recent years in Corsica:

Our advice for a successful yacht charter in Corsica:

• Become familiar with local regulations: Before embarking on your sailboat charter, make sure you are familiar with the regulations in force in the region in terms of navigation zones, anchorages in Corsica, or protected areas.
• Documents and formalities: If you are the skipper of the boat, make sure you have a boat license to present. In addition, we strongly advise you to take out damage waiver insurance even if you hire a skipper: in the event of damage to the boat, you are directly responsible, and damage waiver protects you from any unintentional damage.
• What are the departure bases for sailing in Corsica? In Corsica, there are many departure bases for a yacht charter. You will therefore have the choice to discover the different sailing areas. However, it is more strategic to choose certain bases depending on your sailing itinerary, accessibility, the number of yachts available for charter, etc. Therefore, it is preferable to: depart from Ajaccio as it is the largest base in Corsica. It is centrally located and will allow you to discover either the southwest or northwest of the Isle of Beauty depending on the weather conditions and your preferences; leaving from Calvi to sail in the middle of the Scandola Reserve, the Gulf of Porto and Sagone; leaving from Macinaggio to explore Cap Corse and the Agriates Desert; leaving from Porto-Vecchio to discover the South of Corsica, the Lavezzi Islands and Sardinia.