Sunset cruise Corsica: Aperitif and swim at Calvi

Swim in turquoise water, then anchor for aperitif as the sun drops behind the Revallata lighthouse

A two-hour sunset cruise from Calvi, Corsica, sailing around the Genoese Citadel to the Bay of Revallata for a swim among fish in clear water, then an aperitif of local wine and cold meats on deck as the sun sets. The boat holds a small group. A captain guides the route and shares stories of the coast. Children from age three are welcome, and the experience is led in English or French.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset cruise with aperitif and swim

• Depart from Calvi
• Sail around Genoese Citadel
• Swim in Bay of Revallata
• Enjoy aperitif with regional flavors
• Watch sunset over Revellata lighthouse

The experience

Two hours from departure to return. The boat leaves Calvi and sails toward the Genoese Citadel, then heads for the Bay of Revallata, where the water is shallow and clear enough to swim among fish. You get time in the water before the boat anchors for the aperitif: local wines, soft drinks and Corsican charcuterie served on deck while ambient music plays and the sun moves toward the Revallata lighthouse on the horizon.

The captain knows the hidden corners of the coast and tells you the stories of the places you pass. The atmosphere stays relaxed: laughter, the sound of water against the hull, the taste of cold wine and salt air. The group stays small, which means the boat does not feel crowded and the captain can move around and talk to people without shouting over a crowd.

What’s included

• Local wine and soft drinks.
• Corsican charcuterie.
• a swim in the Bay of Revallata.
• ambient music during the aperitif.
• a captain who shares the stories and secrets of the coast.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Jun 2027

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish and French

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by GIRU MARE - excursions en mer

Is this one for you?You're sharing the boat with other travelers and the captain chooses where to sail, so book this if you want to watch the sunset and swim without steering. Just show up and follow their route.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

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.

What is the water like at the Bay of Revallata where we swim?

The Bay of Revallata has turquoise water shallow enough to swim in, and fish swim there too, so you can see them while you are in the water.

What drinks and food come with the aperitif?

The aperitif includes a selection of local wines and soft drinks, paired with Corsican charcuterie: cold meats from the region.

Does the boat go all the way around the Genoese Citadel?

The route sails around the majestic Genoese Citadel as it leaves Calvi, then heads toward the Bay of Revallata for the swim and aperitif.