Southern Corsica Speedboat Tour from Santa Teresa di Gallura
Crystal-clear waters, wild island nature, and a memorable day on the Bocche di Bonifacio.
This Southern Corsica speedboat tour takes you from the northern tip of Sardinia into one of the Mediterranean's most celebrated marine reserves, exploring the Lavezzi archipelago and the turquoise shallows near Piana Island in a single, well-paced day.
Departing from the port of Santa Teresa di Gallura, a licensed skipper guides your group through the Bocche di Bonifacio strait, a channel renowned for both its scenic drama and its protected marine ecosystem. The crossing itself offers panoramic views of rugged coastlines that mark the boundary between Sardinia and Corsica.
On the island of Lavezzi, passengers disembark by tender to explore granite formations shaped by centuries of wind and sea, visit the island's small historical monuments, and settle into sheltered coves for swimming. A second stop near Piana Island offers a different mood entirely, with shallow, sandy water linking the island to the Piantarella beach in a pale, luminous palette that rewards both snorkelers and those content to wade.
The boats assigned to this tour are well-maintained vessels equipped with interior saloons, sundecks, a boarding ladder, stereo systems, and onboard toilets, ensuring comfort throughout the navigation segments of the day.
Tour Highlights
Navigate the Bocche di Bonifacio with a knowledgeable skipper who shares the history and ecology of the strait.
Explore the protected island of Lavezzi, a nature reserve with striking granite landscapes and historical monuments.
Swim in the crystal-clear, shallow waters between Piana Island and the Piantarella beach on Corsica's south coast.
Enjoy a full onboard lunch featuring pasta, bread, water, wine, coffee, myrtle liqueur, and dessert.
Travel aboard a comfortable speedboat with a sundeck, interior saloon, and easy water access via boarding ladder.
Benefit from approximately two hours ashore at each stop, allowing genuine exploration rather than a brief glance.
Itinerary
The tour begins at the port of Santa Teresa di Gallura on the northern coast of Sardinia. The skipper briefs the group before casting off into the Bocche di Bonifacio strait.
The boat crosses the channel separating Sardinia from Corsica, passing through protected marine waters with commentary from the skipper on the area's geography and wildlife.
Passengers transfer ashore by tender for approximately two hours. Time is available to visit the island's monuments, walk its granite paths, and swim in quiet coves. Lunch is served on board after this stop.
The boat continues along the southern Corsican coast toward Piana Island, where shallow, sandy water creates distinctive turquoise conditions between the island and Piantarella beach.
A second tender transfer brings the group ashore for roughly two more hours of swimming, snorkeling, or relaxation in calm, clear water.
The speedboat returns across the strait to the departure port in Santa Teresa di Gallura, completing the full-day excursion. Note that stops and itinerary order may vary with weather and skipper judgment.
What Is Included
Included
- Full-day speedboat navigation with licensed skipper
- Shore stop on the island of Lavezzi (approx. 2 hours)
- Shore stop near Piana Island (approx. 2 hours)
- Tender transfers to and from shore
- Onboard lunch: pennette with tomato sauce, bread, water, wine, coffee, myrtle liqueur, and dessert
- Use of onboard facilities including toilets, sundeck, and stereo
Not Included
- Personal travel insurance
- Snorkeling equipment (not mentioned as provided)
- Gratuities for the crew
- Transport to and from the departure port
- Any items of a personal nature
Important Information
Reserve Your Spot
Places on this full-day speedboat tour through southern Corsica are limited by the capacity of each vessel. Booking in advance is recommended, particularly during the summer season.
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