Sanguinaires Islands Sunset Boat Tour from Corsica

A lighthouse 80 meters above the sea, built in 1870, on an island you reach by speedboat.

A sunset boat tour from Corsica to the Sanguinaires Islands, a four-island archipelago off the coast, with a guided stop on Grande Sanguinaire. You ride out on a fast boat, dock for about an hour, and walk to the lighthouse at the island's highest point for a 360-degree view, or swim in the bay instead. The tour runs in French with a live guide; children from age 4 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset boat tour and island visit

• Boat ride to Sanguinaires Islands
• Dock at Mezzu mare island
• Visit lighthouse and semaphore
• Enjoy 360-degree island views
• Optional swim break

The Experience

The boat leaves and covers the distance to the islands in 30 minutes — the operator calls it a "fantastic ride" with sensations guaranteed. You'll dock on Grande Sanguinaire (also called Mezzu mare), one of the four rocky islands that make up the archipelago, where you have roughly an hour to spend on foot or in the water.

The main draw is the lighthouse, which dates from 1870 and sits at the island's highest point, 80 meters above the sea. Walking up gives you a 360-degree view across the water and back toward the coast. The semaphore station is also there to see. If you'd rather not climb, you can swim in the bay or sit on the rocks instead — the hour is yours to split however you want.

The tour runs in French with a live guide on board. Children from age 4 can come along. Private transportation is included, so you don't arrange your own way to the boat. The whole outing takes about three hours from start to finish, timed to catch the sunset over the water on the ride back.

What’s included

• Boat transport to the Sanguinaires Islands and back.
• private transportation to the departure point.
• a guided stop on Grande Sanguinaire with access to the 1870 lighthouse and semaphore.
• a live French-speaking guide throughout the tour.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by JPS Aventure

Is this one for you?Catch the Sanguinaires Islands lighthouse and its 360-degree views as the sun drops into the sea—a 30-minute speedboat ride from Corsica's coast with an hour to explore on foot.

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Top questions

How long does it take to reach the Sanguinaires Islands by boat?

The boat covers the distance in 30 minutes. You then dock on Grande Sanguinaire for about an hour before heading back.

What can you do on Grande Sanguinaire during the stop?

You can walk to the 1870 lighthouse at the island's highest point, 80 meters above the sea, which offers a 360-degree view, or visit the semaphore station. Swimming in the bay is also an option if you prefer the water.

Is the tour guided, and what language is it in?

Yes, a live guide leads the tour in French and is on board throughout the outing.

What age can children join this tour?

Children are welcome from age 4 onward.

What's included in the tour price?

Private transportation to and from the boat is included, along with the boat ride itself and the guided stop on the island.