Perched atop its limestone cliffs, Bonifacio holds a unique place among the great Mediterranean coastal cities. At the foot of the upper town, the harbor opens onto a strait known to sailors around the world. Corsica Yacht Charter offers a selection of boat rentals departing from Bonifacio, allowing you to explore the Bouches, the Lavezzi Islands, and the waters off Sardinia.
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It is from the open sea that Bonifacio reveals its true character. Its white limestone cliffs, riddled with caves and secret passages, form a silhouette unlike any other along the Corsican coastline.
Beyond the city, the Strait of Bonifacio opens onto an exceptional stretch of water. The Bouches, the Lavezzi Islands, and the northern tip of Sardinia form a collection of destinations waiting to be explored. Corsica Yacht Charter organizes your boat charter from Bonifacio, with a team and fleet that do justice to what this southern corner of Corsica deserves.
Navigating the Bonifacio Strait requires boats that are reliable, easy to maneuver, and meticulously maintained. The currents of the strait, the offshore winds, and the rocky seabed impose technical demands that our teams at the Santarelli Marine shipyard take into account when selecting and maintaining every boat in our fleet.
From yachts designed to handle rough seas to agile RIBs for exploring the coves and caves along the limestone cliffs, our rental boats in Corsica are equipped to handle every challenge the Strait of Bonifacio has to offer.
The Bonifacio Strait is dotted with channels and coves that small boats can reach. Our RIBs and open boats are particularly well-suited for exploring this coastline, from the caves carved into the limestone cliffs to the deserted coves of the Lavezzi Archipelago.
Fast and easy to handle, these boats are popular with those who want to plan their day with complete freedom, without being tied to a set schedule. Head to a secluded cove in the morning, have lunch on a terrace in Bonifacio on the way back, and cross over to Sardinia in the early afternoon: this type of sailing is planned as you go. Depending on your experience, you can take the helm yourself or let one of our skippers handle the steering.
The port of Bonifacio is a well-known anchorage in the Mediterranean.
Behind the citadel, the cliffs plunge straight into deep blue waters, creating a setting that the world’s largest yachts come to cruise along every summer. It is in this setting that a crewed yacht charter takes on a special quality.
From the deck of our yachts, Bonifacio can be admired from a truly exceptional vantage point. The captain and crew handle navigation through the currents of the strait while you enjoy the spectacular views of the cliffs, sea caves, and crystal-clear waters of the Lavezzi Islands.
On board, you’ll enjoy luxurious accommodations and a full range of recreational amenities: high-speed tenders for shore excursions, paddleboards, and snorkeling gear to explore the protected seabed of the Bonifacio Strait Nature Reserve.
Bonifacio is a port of call we know inside out. Ever since the early years of Santarelli Marine, founded in Ajaccio in 1959, southern Corsica has always played a central role in our business.
Its challenging waters, currents, and anchorages have helped our teams develop a unique expertise in navigation, honed through practice and experience.
Corsica Yacht Charter is the charter division of this family-owned shipyard. Over three generations, the company has built a reputation based on reliability and a strong commitment to service.
In Bonifacio, as at all our destinations, we put this experience to work for our loyal and discerning clientele.
Bonifacio is a top destination. We make sure that every one of your sailing trips in Corsica is carefully planned, so that you can focus on what matters most as soon as you step aboard.
From Bonifacio, every trip out to sea is an adventure in its own right. The strait separating Corsica from Sardinia packs into just a few miles a concentration of landscapes, light, and contrasts found nowhere else in the Mediterranean.
As you leave the natural harbor, limestone cliffs rise up on either side, their bases eroded by waves that have carved out caves and arches over the centuries. The entrance to the strait then opens onto the Lavezzi Islands, a granite archipelago that is part of the international nature reserve, whose protected waters are home to some of the richest marine biodiversity in the Mediterranean.
The waters here are exceptionally clear, there are plenty of anchorages, and—outside of the peak season—it is almost completely silent.
To the east, Sardinia is less than an hour’s boat ride away. The Maddalena Archipelago, with its deserted islands and turquoise waters, provides a natural extension to a day that began in the estuaries. Further still, the Costa Smeralda and its prestigious marinas await those who wish to venture beyond the horizon.