If you decide to go to Corsica by boat, with your vehicle or not, 4 shipping companies provide crossings between the continent and the Island of Beauty with, for those who wish, the ability to book a cabin for more comfort. You will have the choice between traveling by day or night or even taking a high-speed ship to reduce the journey time.
To take advantage of the best rates, it is advisable to book your crossing tickets well in advance, especially for the high summer season, and to compare the prices of the 4 shipping companies. Overview of the different possibilities available to you to best choose your shipping company according to your destination and your needs.
Corsica Ferries is certainly the best known ferry company to go to Corsica. Recognizable by its yellow ships, this private company which sails under the Italian flag, provides crossings from the ports of Toulon and Nice to Bastia, Ajaccio, Porto Vecchio and Île Rousse. Corsica Ferries offers up to 30 crossings per day all year round, with a large number of timetable choices. Six “classic” boats, acquired between 2006 and 2015, make up its fleet and provide crossings lasting 8 to 12 hours depending on the port of arrival. Corsica Ferries also has high-speed vessels that take you to Corsica in less than 4 hours, but the prices are higher than with a classic boat. The shipping company offers promotions on its rates on its website, to consult to benefit from the best prices.
If you want to leave from Marseille, you can opt for the maritime company La Méridionale which offers to take you to Bastia, Ajaccio or Propriano. La Méridionale has been providing crossings since 1937 every day and all year round with its three boats. This private French company is recognized for its quality services on board and its rigor. With its "serenity package", La Méridionale also offers a selection of accommodation in Corsica, from campsites to hotels, which will help you organize your stay on site, travel included.
Corsica Linea is the new name of the famous Société Nationale Corse Méditerranée (SNCM) company which ceased its activity in January 2016. Like La Méridionale, Corsica Linea offers crossings to Corsica from Marseille only, in the direction of Ajaccio, Bastia, Île Rousse and Porto-Vecchio. The company provides more than 100 crossings per month and offers many promotions for its travelers and the possibility of organizing their stay in Corsica. Note that Corsica Linea has specific prices for Corsican residents.
Moby Lines is an Italian shipping company that offers mainland-Corsica crossings from the city of Nice to Bastia and Bonifacio. Its boats are recognizable by their dressing made of paintings of comic book heroes for young audiences. Moby Line wants to be a modern, young company, focused on the leisure activities offered on board in particular. The company offers a "Moby Card" loyalty program to provide its passengers with the best rates.
