Nave Va Promenades en Mer
Nave Va Promenades en Mer
4.5
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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For many years NAVE VA organises boat rides from Ajaccio, Porticcio, Sagone, Cargese and Porto. Discover the most fabulous sites in Corsica: Scandola, Girolata ,Calanche de Piana, Bonifacio, and Iles Sanguinaires.
Ajaccio, France
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2022
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Steve Buckley
London, UK6,005 contributions
Sep 2022
My wife and myself were part of a 24-strong Great Railway Holiday Group who went on the 90 minute Nave Va Boat Trip from Porto this afternoon.
The boat (Andrea Linda Maria) was most impressive - comfortable and spacious with a variety of seating options. The 1330 hours trip started a few minutes late but finished on time and covered all of the sights.
The only downside was the Tour Commentator - not only did he not speak a word of English but he deliberately went out of his way to make jokes at our expense. All very strange but it did little to take the shine off what was a most enjoyable Boat trip.
The boat (Andrea Linda Maria) was most impressive - comfortable and spacious with a variety of seating options. The 1330 hours trip started a few minutes late but finished on time and covered all of the sights.
The only downside was the Tour Commentator - not only did he not speak a word of English but he deliberately went out of his way to make jokes at our expense. All very strange but it did little to take the shine off what was a most enjoyable Boat trip.
Written September 21, 2022
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Sara T
Cambridge, UK25 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
We chose a grand tour on the small fast boat. Calanches Piana, Scandola UNESCO site, swimming and Gerolata. Our captain was Thomas. It was superb, Thomas was amazing. He provided the tour in English for us as well as French. I am so happy we had Thomas and chose this boat and tour. Very beautiful and perfect amount of time spent at each. Stunning. The boat was a fast speedy one with weird seats where you sit astride like a horse. We had 8 people I think in total. Perfect.
Written September 2, 2022
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beatrice
Paris, France150 contributions
Jul 2012 • Solo
Nave va offers trips to the most beautiful sights of Corsica, some only seen from the sea. The staff is very welcoming and fun, they will make sure you are spending a great, comfortable and unforgettable journey.
The Capo d'Ortu was the ship we cruised on for the Scandola/Girolata/Piana trip as well as the trip to Bonifacio. It's a double decker and you can enjoy the sea view from anywhere you stay. The sea is rather calm most of the time, but if you feel sea sick, the staff is equipped to handle the matters, otherwise you can also check for medicine with your doctor beforewards. There is a mini bar handled by one of the 4 skippers serving sodas, beer (Corsican and One foreign) and coffee.
The Scandola/Girolata/Piana journey starts at 8am, from Ajaccio, a small stop is made at the docks of Porticcio for e rest of the passengers and thr boat heads North. The staff make sure to comment every curioisity on the way, and there are plenty. You will earn a lot about the history of the beautiful island of Corsica. Staff isn't too English fluent, and you will get the most out of the comments if you speak French. They do make efforts though :) The Scandola sight is awesome, boat tries to manoeuvre to e closest of the attraction so that everyone can see and enjoy the view. A stop is made at Girolata for a couple of hours, enough for lunch and a quick visit of the sea/foot accessible only village. The Piana attraction on the afternoon is mind blowing. Journey ends around 6pm.
Bonifacio journey starts at 8am, same drill to Porticcio before heading South bound. A fewer curiosities on the way but some rich information on Corsica too. The stop at Bonifacio is rather quick, 3 hours to have a quick lunch and visit the city. Make sure to know what you want to see, since you are on your own, more or less. At the dock, a small train takes you from thr boat stop to the upper city, where you can visit and eat. However, on the way back, it will take you to thr beginning of the docks and ou will need around 10 min to reach back the boat. The 3 hours stop is not enough in my opinion but it's enou to have a rather large idea of the city. You might like to spend some time there, if you like it since it's a very atypic city.
Prices of Attraction is inexpensive compared to what you get in return, an unforgettable journey.
Overall, it's a more than recommended attraction, staff is amazing and friendly. You can exchange about hiking, mecanics, boats and Corsica with them. Big respect for them!
The Capo d'Ortu was the ship we cruised on for the Scandola/Girolata/Piana trip as well as the trip to Bonifacio. It's a double decker and you can enjoy the sea view from anywhere you stay. The sea is rather calm most of the time, but if you feel sea sick, the staff is equipped to handle the matters, otherwise you can also check for medicine with your doctor beforewards. There is a mini bar handled by one of the 4 skippers serving sodas, beer (Corsican and One foreign) and coffee.
The Scandola/Girolata/Piana journey starts at 8am, from Ajaccio, a small stop is made at the docks of Porticcio for e rest of the passengers and thr boat heads North. The staff make sure to comment every curioisity on the way, and there are plenty. You will earn a lot about the history of the beautiful island of Corsica. Staff isn't too English fluent, and you will get the most out of the comments if you speak French. They do make efforts though :) The Scandola sight is awesome, boat tries to manoeuvre to e closest of the attraction so that everyone can see and enjoy the view. A stop is made at Girolata for a couple of hours, enough for lunch and a quick visit of the sea/foot accessible only village. The Piana attraction on the afternoon is mind blowing. Journey ends around 6pm.
Bonifacio journey starts at 8am, same drill to Porticcio before heading South bound. A fewer curiosities on the way but some rich information on Corsica too. The stop at Bonifacio is rather quick, 3 hours to have a quick lunch and visit the city. Make sure to know what you want to see, since you are on your own, more or less. At the dock, a small train takes you from thr boat stop to the upper city, where you can visit and eat. However, on the way back, it will take you to thr beginning of the docks and ou will need around 10 min to reach back the boat. The 3 hours stop is not enough in my opinion but it's enou to have a rather large idea of the city. You might like to spend some time there, if you like it since it's a very atypic city.
Prices of Attraction is inexpensive compared to what you get in return, an unforgettable journey.
Overall, it's a more than recommended attraction, staff is amazing and friendly. You can exchange about hiking, mecanics, boats and Corsica with them. Big respect for them!
Written July 8, 2012
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Kristine612
Tbilisi, Georgia13 contributions
Jul 2013 • Couples
Do you want to loose time and money? Then go for this trip. I want to start with a lady selling the tickets: she did not speak any language except of French and we had difficulties explaining her what we wanted and she was extremely rude, made us understand that In Corsica they only speak French and not English!
The tour itself lasted for 3 hours and it was a nightmare. There was not a single word or any explanation printed in English. So, we were listening to a language that we did not understand for 3 hours and no one explained anything to us. It is great that people respect their language but we come from Georgia (post soviet country) and unfortunately we do not know French and believe me not everybody is supposed to know French.
Corsica itself is a wonderful place. There are so many nice places to see and explore but those who do not speak or understand French should not take this trip, because this is just waste of time and money.
The tour itself lasted for 3 hours and it was a nightmare. There was not a single word or any explanation printed in English. So, we were listening to a language that we did not understand for 3 hours and no one explained anything to us. It is great that people respect their language but we come from Georgia (post soviet country) and unfortunately we do not know French and believe me not everybody is supposed to know French.
Corsica itself is a wonderful place. There are so many nice places to see and explore but those who do not speak or understand French should not take this trip, because this is just waste of time and money.
Written July 31, 2013
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Michael B
35 contributions
Ok, Bonifacio is stunning from the sea and definitely worth the trip, but the town itself, whilst quaint, has very little of interest to see apart from the views and the charming streets, which are heaving with tourists. It's seven hours in a boat and four hours in the town, we'd eaten and seen everything in just over two. The trip back was quite rough and sick bags were out in force and spray flying around, the top deck emptied quickly with drenched tourists running for cover. Choose a calm day to go and take a good book!
Written July 21, 2012
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domylee
Singapore, Singapore50 contributions
Jul 2017 • Solo
I took a return boat trip from Ajaccio to Bonifacio. Nave Va is clearly a very well run operation: purchasing the ticket online took me just a couple of min, and the ferry left exactly on time for both Ajaccio and Bonifacio departures. When approaching Bonifacio, the crew did a few loops so that passengers sitting on both sides of the ferry could get some really good pics. The main commentary on the ferry was in French, but one of the crew members checked on me to make sure that I could understand the instructions and would not be left behind by mistake in Bonifacio!
The ferry was clean, and it's possible to buy drinks onboard (very useful as the two legs of the journey add up to 6-7 hours). The ticket price of 62 euros is not cheap, but still reasonable value for money.
The ferry was clean, and it's possible to buy drinks onboard (very useful as the two legs of the journey add up to 6-7 hours). The ticket price of 62 euros is not cheap, but still reasonable value for money.
Written July 22, 2017
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Filipa Freitas
Lausanne, Switzerland32 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
When we first entered the boat, the smell was terrible! We could smell vomit everywhere. So, if you are planning to do this trip, please go to the upper deck, where you can get some air.
We have visited Scandola and Girolata. We have spent the whole freeking day on a boat (8:30-18:30) with a 1:30/2h stop in Girolata.
The price was 58€/person. In my opinion this is too expensive for what it is. The view is beautiful but still...
The tourist guide didn’t even speak English. So, if you don’t speak a word of French, it will be hard to understand the explanations. However, the explanations were very good (the only good thing).
Prepare yourself for this trip (in terms of nausea) cause people will start throwing up next to you.
We have visited Scandola and Girolata. We have spent the whole freeking day on a boat (8:30-18:30) with a 1:30/2h stop in Girolata.
The price was 58€/person. In my opinion this is too expensive for what it is. The view is beautiful but still...
The tourist guide didn’t even speak English. So, if you don’t speak a word of French, it will be hard to understand the explanations. However, the explanations were very good (the only good thing).
Prepare yourself for this trip (in terms of nausea) cause people will start throwing up next to you.
Written August 18, 2019
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LeandraRab
Montreal, Canada10 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
Bonifacio is beautiful and I'm definitely happy I decided to take a boat there since there is a lot of traffic for cars and parking looked impossible. Plus, the view of the cliffs from the boat is really unbeatable. I was a bit disappointed with the smoking onboard. There are signs that say it's a smoke-free space yet people were smoking in the back of the boat. I saw a member of the crew come back and thought he was going to tell them to stop smoking. To my surprise he started to smoke too! This was really the final straw and I asked him what he was doing. Finally he got upset and went back to the front of the boat and never came back. I'm disgusted because we are all on the boat together for 3 hours there and 3 hours back and there's no way to escape the smoke. So this was a huge turn off.
Written August 18, 2016
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The_hammonds_11
Frinton-On-Sea, UK225 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
We spent 2 hour 30 mins on this trip which included a 1 hour stop on the Iles Sanguinaire.
The commentary was all in French, I'm sure it was very informative but we struggled to understand with only a little French. The crew do speak a little English.
It was lovely to go to the final island@ Iles Sanguinaire but the shore is very rocky & difficult to actually swim, you need sturdy beach shoes.
Bar & toilets on board. Indoor & outdoor seating available.
€25 per adult, €15 per child.
The commentary was all in French, I'm sure it was very informative but we struggled to understand with only a little French. The crew do speak a little English.
It was lovely to go to the final island@ Iles Sanguinaire but the shore is very rocky & difficult to actually swim, you need sturdy beach shoes.
Bar & toilets on board. Indoor & outdoor seating available.
€25 per adult, €15 per child.
Written July 20, 2015
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Joanne P
Bowral, Australia752 contributions
We were lucky and had a perfect sunny day for our trip to Les Sanguinaires. The whole trip would have been much more enjoyable had the commentary included an English explanation, but the staff did a good job and our journey of about 40 minutes to the islands was relaxing. Going ashore for about an hour and walking to the lighthouse is worth it. The views are stunning and in spring the Marquis both looks and smells amazing. If you are so inclined and it's hot you have time for a dip. The waters are crystal clear. So a thumbs up for the destination, and the tour would get a five rating and the crew would get a tip if there had been information in English. Even a written version of the commentary would be great
Written May 4, 2015
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Alain B
Montreal, Canada22 contributions
Faites-vous l'excursion Ajaccio-Bonifacio-Ajaccio en bateau classique en septembre 2019?
Quels jours de la semaine?
Nous voudrions le faire le lundi 23 ou mardi 24 septembre.
616carine
Rhone, France25 contributions
Bonjour c'est vous qui choisissez c'est le mardi ou le jeudi pendant la période d'été juillet et août pour septembre il faut voir avec l'agence vous ne serez pas déçu avec le personnel naviguant au top
Bonnes vacances en Corse
Tamara J
Ans, Belgium
Bonjour est ce possible de faire ce genre d'excursion avec des enfants en dessous de 3ans ? Ça me paraît assez long.
Bien à vous
Tamara
soniavallarella
Turin, Italy1 contribution
io vorrei prenotare on line dal quattordici in poi il viaggio ajaccio/ Bonifacio ma non riesco qualcuno sa dirmi come sifa grazie x l aiuto
Sophie C
Lille, France40 contributions
non c'è partenza alle 14, sono sempre alle 8
Bonjour,
J'aimerais réserver la sortie en mer que vous avez effectuer depuis Porto. pouvez vous me dire comment vous avez pu obtenir le prix de 44€ pour cette sortie.
Je vous remercie d'avance.
Cordialement
Corinne
regalain2017
Eu, France41 contributions
Bonjour. Sortie prise au port en juin : 20€ / personne . Port de Sagonne. Bonnes vacances
Alvilde Linnea F
Corfu, Greece1 contribution
Hi, we are looking for a trip that goes from Ajaccio to Porto Torres on sunday july 15 or monday july 16. Do you have any trips, and how much will it cost? If not to Porto Torres - do you go to Bonifacio? Our final destination is Porto Torres, so we are looking for optional rutes.
Caroledordogne
Limoges, France17 contributions
bonjour
je pense réserver une excursion Ajaccio-Bonifaccio en juillet. Est ce qu'on s’arrête se baigner sur une plage ou est ce qu'on ne va qu'à bonifaccio? avec la compagnie nave va promenades?
merci
Sophie C
Lille, France40 contributions
Et j'allais oublié, on a un quartier libre de 4 heures environ à Bonifacio
bsr je me rend en corse pour une semaine debut aout j'aurais aime avoir les tarif pour les excurssions nous serons 7 dont 2 enfants et une personne en fauteuil roulant donc je voulais savoir si c'etait possible dans une voiture si une personne peu me renseigner me faire signe merci
bsr je me rend en corse pour une semaine debut aout j'aurais aime avoir les tarif pour les excurssions nous serons 7 dont 2 enfants et une personne en fauteuil roulant donc je voulais savoir si c'etait possible dans une voiture si une personne peu me renseigner me faire signe merci
Inma Muñoz
Cordoba, Spain71 contributions
Por favor me gustaría me indicasen la duración de la travesía completa que incluye la reserva de scandola, girolata y piana, con salida desde AJACCIO. Muchas gracias.
NaveVa
Ajaccio, France
Hola,
Para la excursión que sale de Ajaccio el día es el siguiente:
Salida de Ajaccio a las 8.00
Visita de la Reserva Scandola
2 oras parada en Girolata
Visita de Calanche de Piana y Capo Rosso
De vuelta a Ajaccio a las 18:30
Saludos cordiales
Lavinia