Corsica Yacht Charter Guide

About Yacht Charters in Corsica

Chartering from Ajaccio on the West Coast, you’ll enjoy over 330 nm of coastline, rugged mountains and lonely river valleys complimented by the finest beaches, ancient villages and lively harbours.  On a 2-week yacht charter you’ll circumnavigate the whole island of CORSICA and have time to visit the Italian islands of Sardinia and Elba.    On a 1-week yacht charter you’ll have a choice to sail either south or north of Ajaccio and return on your tracks.

The Corsicans are as proud of their cuisine as they are of their history and embrace the present with equal gusto. You will be enchanted by authentic local restaurants, as good food and wine are some of the reasons for exploring the waters around Corsica.

Facts About Corsica

Napoleon Bonaparte was born in Ajaccio in 1769 which is just part of the historical legacy of the city.

Main Language: French, Corsican, Italian and English are spoken on CORSICA

Capital City of Corsica: Bastia

Time: CET - Central European Time = GMT (UTC) + 1 hour

Currency: EURO. Visa, Mastercard and Eurocard are accepted

Airport: It's approximately 20 minutes from Campo dell’Oro airport to Ajaccio by taxi. The distance is about 6 km and the cost will be about 20€ for a 4-person taxi

Winds: Prevailing winds are the Mistral (west/northwest) from June to September, the Sirocco (southeast) in the winter, and the Libeccio (southwest) in the summer and autumn. This of course, varies considerably with altitude and mountain forms.

Climate: Corsica has a Mediterranean climate. Micro climates give a wide variety of temperatures and precipitation. The main mountain range divides the island roughly in half. As a general rule the north is hotter than the south. Summers are longer from May till October. Winters can be cold and there's generally snow on the highest peaks until June

Seasons:

Low season : October to April

Middle season : May, June and September

High season : July and August

Temperature Averages By Month:

Tides: In the western Mediterranean, the tide range is very small: 30 cm to 60 cm (one to two feet)

To see map of Corsica click here

Our Charter Services

In the Mediterranean there's such a wide choice of charter yachts it's important that you sail with a reputable company. Over 17-years of yacht chartering Sail Connections has developed a network of only the best charter operators who have a history of caring for our clients. We'll match the right charter yacht to meet your budget, level of comfort and experience.

SAIL CONNECTIONS yacht charter team travels to destinations worldwide to inspect charter yachts and to get first-hand experience of the cruising grounds. We’ll share our local knowledge to help you plan the best charter itineraries and onshore connections to ensure you get the most from your yacht charter. You pay no more for our services.

Experienced sailors can charter 'bareboat' themselves, or Sail Connections can include a skipper to take responsibility for your yacht, and/ or a cook to provide your meals, so you can have a more relaxing holiday. Even for experienced sailors, your carefully chosen yacht charter crew become your local guides. It's fun to find authentic local restaurants and specialist local fare and entertainment, best endorsed by your charter crew.