Snorkeling in Gulf of Calvi: Pointe de la Revellata boat trip

Ninety minutes in the water at Corsica's most popular dive site, watching wrasse and sar dart past the Revellata cliffs

A snorkeling trip in the Gulf of Calvi takes you by boat to Pointe de la Revellata, where the boat moors and you spend an hour and a half in the water with provided mask, fins and snorkel. The instructor briefs you before departure and leaves you free to explore the seabed and swim toward the cliffs for a break. The site changes only if weather demands it. Children from age 6 can join; all fitness levels are welcome.

The Experience

You arrive at the meeting point and get a briefing on how the trip will run. The boat heads out into the Gulf of Calvi toward Pointe de la Revellata, the bay's most popular snorkeling site, unless wind or swell pushes the group to an alternative location. Once the boat moors, you have an hour and a half in the water on your own terms—no guided tour, no timed stops, just you and the Mediterranean.

The seabed around Revellata is shallow enough to see clearly. Wrasse, sar and other small fish move through the rocks and sand. You can swim in any direction from the boat, and many people paddle toward the cliffs themselves to haul out and look back at the bay. The water is cold enough that a wetsuit would help, but the operator does not mention one, so bring what you think you'll need or ask before you book. The 2.5-hour total includes the boat ride, the briefing and the time in the water.

Snorkeling equipment—mask, fins, snorkel—comes with the trip. Public transport runs near the meeting point, so you don't need a rental car to get there. The boat is small enough to moor close to the rocks, which is why Revellata works as a snorkeling site at all; larger tour boats have to stay farther out.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment (mask, fins, snorkel).
• boat transport to Pointe de la Revellata.
• 90 minutes of free snorkeling time.
• instructor briefing before departure.

Good to know

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

Operated by HIPPOCAMPE

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or French, so choose the language that suits you when you book. If you want to snorkel without a guide narrating every fish or directing your route, this trip leaves you free to explore on your own for the full 90 minutes.

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Top questions

Can I snorkel in the Gulf of Calvi if I've never done it before?

Yes. The instructor gives a briefing on how the trip works and how to use the equipment. All fitness levels are welcome, and you're free to stay near the boat or explore as far as you're comfortable. Children from age 6 can join.

How long do I actually spend in the water at Pointe de la Revellata?

An hour and a half. The boat moors and you're left to snorkel on your own—no guide narration, no set route. You can swim around the boat, head toward the cliffs, or stay in one spot.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my trip?

Pointe de la Revellata is the main site, but the boat can move to another location depending on wind and swell. The instructor decides this before departure based on conditions.

What fish and sea life will I see in the Gulf of Calvi?

Wrasse and sar are common around Revellata. The seabed is shallow and clear enough to watch them move through the rocks and sand. You'll also see the natural rock formations and cliffs above the waterline.

Is snorkeling equipment included, or do I need to bring my own?

Mask, fins and snorkel are included. The total trip is 2.5 hours, which covers the boat ride, briefing and 90 minutes in the water.

How do I get to the boat in Calvi without a car?

Public transportation options are available near the meeting point, so you can reach the boat without renting a vehicle.