Crossing Corsica by boat
The journey time to come to Corsica is a little longer, but you'll be able to take your vehicle across to visit the CorsicaHowever, fares can be much more advantageous if you book in advance for your trip. holidays in Corsica.
Ports in Corsica
- Ajaccio
- Propriano
- Porto-Vecchio
- Calvi
- Ile Rousse
- Bastia.
The main continental ports
- Toulon
- Marseille
- Nice
- Livorno
Shipping companies for a Corsica crossing
SNCM
Ships depart from the ports of Nice and Marseille. The quality of service is excellent, with magnificent boats like the Napoléon Bonaparte, where swimming pools and jacuzzis will make your crossing a great start to your holiday.
The CRUISE FERRIES crossing from Marseille to Ajaccio takes around 10 hours. The NGV (high-speed vessel) crossing from Nice to Ajaccio takes around 4 hours.
Pricing example:
1 pedestrian passenger, return journey Marseille - Ajaccio: from €60 to €120, same crossing but with an extra vehicle: from €120 to €370, depending on the period and how early you book.
Information and bookings:
Ajaccio: 04 95 29 66 99
Bastia: 04 95 54 66 99
Tel: 3260, known as SNCM (special rate number).
SNCM Reservations:61 bd des Dames - BP 80 090 - 13472 Marseille cedex 2
CORSICA FERRIES
Nicknamed "Les Jaunes", this company offers crossings from the ports of Toulon and Nice, as well as from Savona and Livorno (both in Italy). Comfort is decent, and crossings are relatively quick: Toulon-Ajaccio: 5 h 45 by Mega Express Nice-Ajaccio: 4 h 30 Savona-Bastia: 3 h 15
Pricing example:
1 pedestrian passenger, return journey Toulon - Ajaccio: from €75 to €105, same crossing but with a vehicle: from €113 to €310, depending on the period and how early you book.
Information and bookings:
Bastia, Tel: 0803 095 095
Fax: 04 95 32 14 71
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