Bonifacio Yacht Charter

Bonifacio Superyacht Charter

Bonifacio is one of the Mediterranean’s most spectacular destinations, dramatically perched atop towering white limestone cliffs overlooking the turquoise waters that separate Corsica from Sardinia. Renowned for its breathtaking scenery, historic citadel, picturesque marina, and rich cultural heritage, Bonifacio offers a truly unique blend of natural beauty, history, and Mediterranean elegance.

Founded centuries ago in a strategic position overlooking the Strait of Bonifacio, the town is famous for its extraordinary cliffside setting. Visitors can wander through the ancient citadel, explore narrow medieval streets, discover historic landmarks, and enjoy panoramic views across the sea and surrounding coastline. The contrast between the white cliffs, crystal-clear waters, and historic architecture creates one of the most iconic landscapes in the Mediterranean.

Below the old town lies Bonifacio’s lively marina, lined with elegant yachts, waterfront restaurants, cafés, and boutiques. The harbor serves as a gateway to some of Corsica’s most beautiful beaches, hidden coves, sea caves, and protected marine environments. Boat excursions, sailing adventures, snorkeling trips, and coastal explorations allow visitors to fully experience the region’s extraordinary natural beauty.

Combining dramatic landscapes, rich history, luxury hospitality, and authentic Corsican character, Bonifacio is a destination unlike any other. Whether exploring ancient fortifications, cruising along the coastline, or relaxing in a stunning Mediterranean setting, visitors will discover one of France’s most unforgettable coastal treasures.
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A 44.2-metre Pendennis sailing catamaran delivered in 2011 and refitted in 2023, one of the largest of her kind, with a 16.6-metre beam, foredeck trampolines and a flybridge jacuzzi, chartering
HEMISPHERE

44M

Pendennis

2011

235000€

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The legendary 65.3-metre Camper and Nicholsons schooner Creole, launched in 1927 and the largest wooden sailing yacht ever built, offers breathtaking sailing, exquisite 1920s-chic interiors and a walnut master, cruising
Creole

65M

Camper & Nicholsons

1927

224000€

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The award-winning 52.8-metre Oceanco Friendship pairs light-filled floor-to-ceiling-glass interiors with two deck jacuzzis, a split-level master, children’s playroom and floating pool, cruising the western Mediterranean for 12 guests.
Friendship

52M

Oceanco

2000

235000€

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A 40.1-metre Sunseeker delivered in 2018 and refitted in 2025, new to the charter market with a rebuilt waterside beach club, floor-to-ceiling glazing down the main deck lounge and licences
NOAH

40M

Sunseeker

2018

175000€

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The 44-metre Conrad Extra Time pairs a long-range steel hull and plumb-bow profile with a minimalist M2 Atelier interior, a full-beam master and outdoor cinema, cruising the Western Mediterranean for
Extra Time

44M

Conrad Shipyard

2024

240000€

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A 44-metre Heesen 4400 delivered in 2008 as Sibelle and refreshed in 2017 and 2022, cruising at 17 knots with a gym-and-wet-bar beach club, a swim-platform golf range and a
G3

44M

Heesen

2008

175000€

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Caladan

38M

Tansu Yachts

2015

90000€

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The 53.5-metre Golden Yachts Mia Rama pairs a warm oak-and-teak Giorgio Vafiadis interior with an owner-s suite with private salon, an upper skylounge, a deck jacuzzi and a versatile family
Mia Rama

53M

Golden Yachts

2010

220000€

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The fast, stylish 44-metre Heesen Kijo pairs a timeless Terence Disdale interior with a full-beam on-deck master, a spectacular open-plan salon and a sundeck jacuzzi, cruising the West Mediterranean and
Kijo

44M

Heesen

2003

160000€

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A 55 metre Oceanfast styled inside and out by Jon Bannenberg and refitted in 2016, OCEANA charters up to twelve guests in five cabins with a sun deck spa tub
Oceana

55M

Oceanfast

1991

165000€

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A 34-metre Dreamline motor yacht with sundeck jacuzzi, fold-down salon balcony, five en-suite cabins for ten guests, and a private owner’s bow terrace.
SOULMATE

34M

Dreamline Yachts

2016

90000€

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The near-new 55-metre Heesen Reliance pairs a shark-grey Omega Architects profile with a calm Luca Dini interior, an 82-square-metre owner-s apartment, a sundeck jacuzzi and a beach club with sauna
Reliance

55M

Heesen

2023

400000€

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The 79-metre CRN Mimtee pairs an elegant Zuccon exterior with Laura Sessa’s light, nautical-blue interior, a private owner’s-deck master suite, three-platform beach club and full wellness suite, cruising the Mediterranean
Mimtee

79M

CRN Ancona

2019

900000€

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A 72.6-metre Turquoise Yachts flagship with a full spa deck, foredeck pool and elevator, cruising the Mediterranean for up to 12 guests from EUR 574,000 per week.
QUANTUM OF SOLACE

72M

Turquoise

2012

574000€

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Bonifacio Yacht Charter
Bonifacio yacht charters offer the freedom to experience the destination on your own terms. Each itinerary can be shaped around the way you want to travel, with the flexibility to move between time on the water, moments ashore and the simple pleasure of life on board.
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Iconic Limestone Cliffs
Bonifacio’s citadel sits on limestone cliffs that rise nearly 70 metres straight out of the Mediterranean, the town’s oldest houses built flush with the cliff edge since Genoese fortification began in 1187. Centuries of wind and wave have carved the rock into overhangs and sea caves below, most famously the Grotte de Sdragonato, where a heart-shaped opening in the roof lets sunlight fall onto the water. Few coastal towns anywhere pair such dramatic geology with a working port directly beneath it.
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Historic Citadel & Old Town
The citadel’s Genoese ramparts date to 1187, when the Republic of Genoa built Corsica’s first stronghold here, and the old town’s narrow streets still follow their medieval layout. The most striking approach is the King of Aragon’s Staircase, 187 steps cut into the cliff face at a 45-degree pitch. Despite the legend crediting a 1420 siege, Franciscan monks built it to reach a freshwater well at the base, not to storm the town.
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Marina & Waterfront Lifestyle
Bonifacio’s marina holds around 350 berths for yachts up to 85 metres, tucked into a natural fjord-like inlet beneath the citadel walls. The port sits within what brokers call yachting’s golden triangle between Sardinia, Ibiza and Saint-Tropez, and receives roughly 44 percent of the large yachts that visit Corsica each season. Restaurants and boutiques line the quay, busiest in the evening as crews and guests come ashore after a day on the water.
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Beaches & Marine Adventures
Piantarella, a shallow sandy bay near the Punta di Sperone, and the more sheltered Santa Manza make easy tender stops east of town, while the Calanque de Fazzio offers a quieter cove just outside the harbor entrance. Divers and snorkellers head for the sea caves along the cliff base, including the Sdragonato grotto, and for the granite outcrops of Cavallo Island a short crossing away. Waters here stay clear enough to spot the seabed in ten metres or more.
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Sailing & Mediterranean Exploration
The Strait of Bonifacio narrows to just 11 kilometres between Corsica and Sardinia, a short, often boisterous crossing that puts the La Maddalena Archipelago within reach of an afternoon’s sail. Closer to town, the granite islets around Cavallo and the Lavezzi nature reserve reward a slower pace, with clear water ideal for a swim stop between legs. Strong mistral winds can funnel through the strait, so most captains plan the crossing around a settled weather window.

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Bonifacio Yacht Charter Itineraries

The Week Unfolds
Across Bonifacio, each itinerary reveals a different rhythm, from lively ports and waterfront towns to secluded anchorages, island escapes and stretches of coastline best discovered from the sea. Together, they create a more layered way to explore, with every route shaped by the places, experiences and moments found along the way.
Corsica
Seven days around Corsica, from the citadel at Calvi to the Scandola reserve, Napoleon’s Ajaccio and the white cliffs of Bonifacio.

Bonifacio Must See & Do

The anchorages, experiences and places that define a yacht charter in Bonifacio, and the ones worth building your itinerary around.
Top Anchorages

Baie de Santa Manza
Piantarella Beach
Baie de Figari
Calanque de Fazzio
Cavallo Island

Top Things to Do

Walk the ramparts of Bonifacio Citadel
Descend the King of Aragon’s Staircase
Browse the harborside market and boutiques
Dive or snorkel the Sdragonato sea cave
Cruise the Strait of Bonifacio

Top Places to Visit

Bonifacio Citadel and Old Town
King of Aragon’s Staircase
Cimetière Marin
Église Sainte-Marie-Majeure
Phare de Pertusato

Bonifacio Charter Advices

Everything you need to know before chartering a yacht in Bonifacio, from the best time to visit to where to drop anchor.
When's the best time to charter around Bonifacio?

May through September offers the most reliable weather, with July and August bringing peak heat, crowded anchorages and the strongest tourist traffic through the citadel. June and September give calmer marinas and cooler evenings while keeping warm, swimmable water. The mistral can blow hard through the Strait of Bonifacio at any point in the season, so build a flexible day or two into the itinerary for weather.

What's the nearest airport to Bonifacio?

Figari-Sud Corse Airport (FSC) is the closest, about 20 kilometres and a 25-minute drive north of town, with seasonal flights from several French and other European cities. Bastia and Ajaccio airports are further options for wider connections, each roughly two hours away by road. Many charter guests instead fly into Olbia in Sardinia and cross the Strait of Bonifacio by yacht, arriving directly into the marina.

Where are the best anchorages near Bonifacio?

Piantarella and Santa Manza give sheltered, family-friendly water close to town, while the Calanque de Fazzio offers a quieter alternative just outside the harbor mouth. For something further afield, Cavallo Island and the granite coves around it are a short hop east and popular with yachts continuing on to Sardinia. Conditions change quickly when the wind picks up, so check forecasts before committing to an overnight anchorage.

How many days should we spend in Bonifacio?

Two to three days is enough to walk the citadel, explore the sea caves by tender and enjoy a couple of nights in the marina, and most itineraries treat Bonifacio as one stop on a longer South Corsica or Corsica-Sardinia route. Guests who want to dive the Lavezzi reserve or make the full crossing to La Maddalena should budget an extra day. The town rewards a slower pace better than a single afternoon stop.

Is Bonifacio a good jumping-off point for Sardinia?

Yes. The Strait of Bonifacio narrows to just 11 kilometres at its closest point, making the La Maddalena Archipelago and Sardinia’s northern coast an easy extension of a Corsica charter. The crossing is short but exposed, and the strait is known for sudden, strong winds funnelled between the two coastlines, so captains typically wait for a settled forecast. Clearing customs on arrival in Sardinia is straightforward for EU-flagged yachts already cleared into Corsica.

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