Bonifacio boat tour with swimming: Lavezzi Islands day trip

Swim in the Lavezzi Islands and see Bonifacio's cliffs from the water

A full-day boat tour from Bonifacio to the Lavezzi Islands and along the Corsican coast, with a French-speaking guide, multiple swimming stops, and a tasting of local charcuterie and rosé wine. The boat departs at 7:45 a.m. and returns at 5:00 p.m., covering nine hours on the water. Children are welcome from age 6.

The Experience

The boat leaves Porticcio Beach at 7:45 a.m., and from there you head out to discover what makes this stretch of Corsica worth the early start. You'll stop to swim at several points—Piantarella Beach, the Lavezzi Islands, and Roccapina Beach—each one a chance to get in the water and see the coastline from a different angle. The guide navigates the route in French, pointing out the geology and the history as you move between stops.

Midway through the day, you get a tasting of local charcuterie and rosé wine from Corsican producers—the kind of thing that tastes different when you're sitting on a boat in the sun. The Lavezzi Islands are the centerpiece: a small archipelago with shallow turquoise water and rocky shores that look nothing like the mainland. Bonifacio's limestone cliffs rise straight from the sea on the return leg, and seeing them from the water shows you why the town sits where it does.

The full circuit takes nine hours, so you're back at the pontoon by 5:00 p.m. Bring a swimsuit, sunscreen, and a towel; the boat handles the rest. Public transportation runs to the departure point if you don't have a car.

What’s included

• A French-speaking guide for the full nine-hour route.
• multiple swimming stops at Piantarella Beach, the Lavezzi Islands, and Roccapina Beach.
• a tasting of local charcuterie and rosé wine from Corsican producers.

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?Book this tour if you want a full day on the water with swimming built in and a guide handling the navigation—the early departure and fixed return time mean you can plan the rest of your day around it, and the Lavezzi Islands are the kind of stop that justifies the length.

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Top questions

How many swimming stops are there on the Bonifacio boat tour?

The tour includes multiple swimming stops at Piantarella Beach, the Lavezzi Islands, and Roccapina Beach, so you get in the water at several different points during the nine-hour day.

What's included in the tasting on the boat?

A tasting of local charcuterie and rosé wine from Corsican producers is included; lunch is not, so bring something or plan to eat before or after the tour.

Can children go on this tour?

Children are welcome from age 6 and up; the tour is suitable for all fitness levels, though it is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy.

What time does the boat leave and return?

The tour departs at 7:45 a.m. from Porticcio Beach and returns at 5:00 p.m., making it a full nine-hour day on the water.

Is the guide in English?

The guide speaks French; if you don't speak French, confirm language options with the operator before booking.

How do I get to the departure point?

The boat leaves from a pontoon in front of the tourist office at Porticcio Beach; public transportation options are available nearby if you don't have a car.