Gulf of Ajaccio catamaran cruise: 4-hour swim stop

You swim in the water, not just look at it from the deck.

A four-hour catamaran cruise in the Gulf of Ajaccio, Corsica, with a live guide in English, Italian or French. The boat visits either the bloodthirsty islands or the cocoa cove at the foot of Genoa tower of capo di muro depending on weather, stops for swimming in turquoise water, and includes lunch. Suitable for all fitness levels. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller.

Step-by-step itinerary

Catamaran cruise and swimming stop

• Depart on catamaran cruise
• Visit bloodthirsty islands or cocoa cove
• Observe southern Gulf of Ajaccio landscapes
• Swim in cocoa cove
• Enjoy lunch break on board

The experience

If you have a free afternoon in Ajaccio and want to get out on the water without arranging a boat yourself, this catamaran leaves from the harbor and heads into the Gulf. The route depends on the weather: you'll either cruise past the bloodthirsty islands or head to the cocoa cove at the foot of Genoa tower of capo di muro, where the wild southern shore comes into view. The guide narrates in English, Italian or French as you move through the water.

The stop is a real swim break, not a photo moment. You get in the turquoise water for as long as you want, and lunch happens on the boat afterward. The whole outing runs four hours from start to finish, so it fits into a day when you have other plans in town.

Families with infants or small children can bring a pram or stroller aboard. Service animals are welcome. The boat operates in most weather, though the specific destination (islands or cove) shifts based on conditions that day.

What’s included

• Lunch.
• admission ticket.
• four-hour catamaran cruise with a live guide in English, Italian or French.
• swimming stop in the Gulf of Ajaccio.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 May 2027

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (14 and older) · Child (5 to 13 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupUp to 200

Live guideEnglish, French and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Les croisières en Catamaran

Is this one for you?Book this cruise if you have a free afternoon in Ajaccio and want to swim in the sea without renting your own boat or hiring a private guide. The four-hour length fits between other activities in town, and the swimming stop is the main event, not an afterthought.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 13 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I bring my own food, or is lunch provided on the catamaran?

Lunch is included in the cruise. You don't need to bring your own.

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

The catamaran adjusts its route depending on conditions: you'll visit either the bloodthirsty islands or the cocoa cove, whichever is safer that day. The cruise still runs unless conditions are severe enough to cancel.

Is there time to actually swim, or do we just sail past the water?

The itinerary includes a dedicated swimming stop in turquoise water where you can get in and spend time in the sea before lunch.

Is sunscreen provided, or should I bring my own?

Bring your own sunscreen. It's not provided on board. You'll also want to bring a swimsuit and a towel for after your swim.