Join a boat tour from Porto aboard an eco-hybrid vessel and explore the stunning Scandola Nature Reserve in tranquility. Discover diverse wildlife and visit the secluded coastal village of Girolata.

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Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Duration 3 - 4.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: French

Highlights

Explore Corsica’s Scandola Nature Reserve on an eco-friendly hybrid boat
Stop in the remote village of Girolata, which is only accessible from the sea
See endemic fauna, including birdlife such as sea eagles and peregrine falcons
Learn about the local ecosystem from the onboard commentary
Upgrade your booking to see the stunning rock formations of the Calanche de Piana

Full description

Discover the Scandola Nature Reserve and visit the charming village of Girolata as you embark on a boat tour off Porto on the coast of Corsica. Sail in silence on the waters of the reserve on an eco-friendly hybrid boat and enjoy access to prime seating thanks to priority boarding. Meet the ship’s friendly crew who will assist you with the boarding process and then set off to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Nature Reserve, which is only accessible by sea and subject to strict protection. See coastal caves and observe diverse marine life and seabirds, such as ospreys and peregrine falcons, from a respectable distance so as not to disturb the natural environment. Learn about the reserve’s ecology through live French commentary throughout the tour. Stop for 30 minutes in the remote and quaint coastal village of Girolata, surrounded by the sea and only accessible by boat. Walk around the village or cool off with a swim and be on the lookout for the resident wild cows that roam the streets, cafés, and beach of Girolata. Upgrade and extend your experience with an optional trip to the stunning Calanche de Piana rock formation. Admire a beautiful pink granite geological landscape, which has been uniquely created from centuries of strong winds and sea spray.

Includes

3-Hour Boat Tour on an eco-friendly, hybrid boat
Live commentary in French
30-minute stop in the village of Girolata
1.5-Hour Boat Tour to the Calanche de Piana rock formation (if option selected)

Food and drinks

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

Meeting point

Look for the Nave Va kiosk, where you will collect your tickets before boarding the boat.

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Important information

What to bring

Towel
Sunscreen

Not allowed

Smoking

Know before you go

If you have added the Calanche de Piana tour option, you will return to the harbor in the middle of the tour to drop off and collect customers, before heading out on the second part of your cruise
For every morning departure, there is a 30 or 60-minute stop-over in Porto
Guests can bring their own food and drinks
Swimming is possible on the beach while visiting the village of Girolata
Non-electric wheelchairs are allowed on the boat however, electric wheelchairs are not permitted onboard due to their heavy weight
The boat goes into electric, silent mode only when in the Scandola Reserve

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 548 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.7/5
Transportation
4.7/5
Value for money
4.4/5

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Nice boat trip. Beautiful rock formations at Scandola. No birds or other animals seen. Part two, in the afternoon, is best omitted. Beautiful, but this boat is much too big to sail into the few beautiful caves / coves. Guide only speaks French, luckily the speakers are not too loud.

July 14, 2022

A superb cruise guided by Carole, very welcoming, friendly, lively and who likes to make us discover the magnificent landscapes of the Gulf of Porto! I don't regret having chosen the semi-rigid rather than the big boat because we can get closer, enter the caves, and better appreciate the view that is offered to us.

July 9, 2022

Very beautiful landscapes: creeks of Piana, Capo Rosso, Scandola and the bay of Girolata. Unfortunately, the stop in this fishing village is of no interest in this season because everything is closed. Thanks also to the captain of the boat for his repeated approaches so that everyone can see as well as to the person who made the comments.

November 1, 2021

Porto: Scandola Nature Reserve Eco-Friendly Boat Tour

Porto: Scandola Nature Reserve Eco-Friendly Boat Tour

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