Cruise Description

Kalliste. The most beautiful. The ancient Greeks used this name to talk about the allure of Corsica, a veritable heaven on earth that seems to have every wonder of the world on its shores or in its hills. Join us on a cruise to discover the kaleidoscope of blue in the sea waters and the fresh mountain air in the peaks.

Day 1
Passengers are welcome to board at 5:00 p.m. We'll set out on an optional tour of Nice(2) (not included in the packages). The best way to get to know Nice is by strolling through the city and adsorbing its sights and sounds. After our excursion, we’ll return on board the ship. We’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Tonight we’ll enjoy dinner and an evening of activities on board. Our ship will cruise to Corsica overnight.

Day 2
Our ship will begin to cruise to Corsica.In the afternoon, we offer two optional excursions:CLASSIC package: Ajaccio and the Îles Sanguinaires. Ajaccio, the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte, has a rich and historical past. We’ll also stop at the Pointe de la Parata, get a good glimpse of the Îles Sanguinaires, and stroll through this exceptional natural area.DISCOVERY package: The sights and scents of Corsica.We’ll cross the maquis—the Corsican underbrush exploding with a potpourri of flowers and plants—for a visit to Corsica PAM in Ocana.An evening of Corsican music and song on board.

Day 3
Today,JOIN US FOR AN OPTIONAL full-day excursion to the Calanques de Piana and the village of Porto (pre-booking only). Our coach will travel along the picturesque coastline dotted with rocky inlets until we reach Porto. We’ll then jump on a local boat and head to the Calanques de Piana, where sheer cliffs and rock sculptures seem to jet up from the water and radiate a red hue along the coastline.ORThis morning,DISCOVERY package: An optional visit to the Maison Bonaparte, a national museum. The museum retraces the history of the Bonaparte family in Corsica as well as the series of exiles they experienced.This afternoon, DISCOVERY package: An optional afternoon at Mare E Sol or Capo Di Feno. At the end of the day, we'll begin to cruise to Bonifacio. We'll enjoy dinner and an evening of entertainment.

Day 4
Optional excursion for both packages:This morning, we’ll set out on an optional guided tour of Bonifacio. Bonifacio is rich with a history told along its small streets and paths, the thousand-year-old fortress, and the sturdy stone homes perched high above the sea waves.In the afternoon, join us for an optional excursion to the nature reserve on the Archipelago of Lavezzi. The islands are scattered with sculpted granite boulders and impressive cliffs.In the evening, we’ll have a delicious, in-season dinner at a traditional inn accompanied by Corsican music and songs.

Day 5
This morning, we offer two optional excursions:CLASSIC package: Set out on an optional guided tour of Porto-Vecchio. The old town includes the ruins of a 16th-century citadel and gorgeous views of the marina.DISCOVERY package: An optional trip to Palombaggia Beach (with the possibility of a picnic lunch from the ship). In the late afternoon, we'll begin to cruise towards Bastia.

Day 6
Today, we offer two optional excursions: CLASSIC package: Cap Corse Located to the north of Bastia and Saint-Florent, Cap Corse is a 25-mile-long promontory with several attractive fishing villages, gorgeous coastline, and a couple of good beaches. DISCOVERY package: Enjoy a full day of free time in Saint-Florent (lunch not included). Saint-Florent is a seaside city built on the cliffs overlooking the mouth of the Aliso River and the gulf that bears its name. At the end of the day, we’ll continue to cruise towards l’Ile-Rousse.

Day 7
This morning, we offer two optional excursions: CLASSIC package: An optional tour of Calvi and its citadel. You’ll discover its large marina and immense bay surrounded by unique landscapes and often snow-capped mountains. OR Discover the old villages in the Balagne Region. These are the fertile hills of the island—commonly referred to as the Corsican gardens—where more than thirty villages are perched on cliffs or hidden in narrow valleys. DISCOVERY package: Kick back at Bodri or Ghjunchitu beach. We’ll then spend the afternoon crossing the Mediterranean to Nice. Tonight is our festive gala evening.

Day 8
Enjoy breakfast on board this morning before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.