Porto Vecchio Yacht Charter

Porto Vecchio Superyacht Charter

Porto-Vecchio is one of Corsica’s most desirable coastal destinations, renowned for its stunning beaches, vibrant marina, historic old town, and exceptional Mediterranean lifestyle. Located on the island’s southeastern coast, Porto-Vecchio combines natural beauty, luxury hospitality, and authentic Corsican charm, making it a favorite destination for travelers seeking both relaxation and adventure.

Often referred to as the “St. Tropez of Corsica,” Porto-Vecchio is famous for its picturesque harbor, elegant waterfront atmosphere, and proximity to some of the Mediterranean’s most beautiful beaches. Visitors can stroll through the historic old town, where narrow streets, lively squares, boutiques, cafés, and restaurants create a welcoming and sophisticated ambiance. The town’s historic citadel offers stunning views over the marina and surrounding coastline.

The area is home to legendary beaches such as Palombaggia and Santa Giulia, celebrated for their soft white sand, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and breathtaking natural surroundings. Beyond the coast, visitors can explore lush forests, mountain landscapes, and scenic hiking trails, including the nearby Alta Rocca region, known for its dramatic scenery and traditional Corsican villages.

Whether enjoying luxury resorts, sailing along the coast, discovering hidden coves, dining at waterfront restaurants, or exploring Corsica’s natural beauty, Porto-Vecchio offers an unforgettable Mediterranean escape where elegance, nature, and island culture come together seamlessly.
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A 36-metre steel-hulled Perini Navi sailing yacht refitted in 2015, chartering Greece with three staterooms, from €57,000 per week.
Gitana

36M

Perini Navi

1989

57000€

Guests

A 76-metre Feadship motor yacht with a glass-sided main deck pool, wraparound-glass master suite and 5,500nm transatlantic range.
Alvia

76M

Feadship

2024

875000€

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The legendary 47.4-metre Royal Huisman sloop Hyperion fuses award-winning high-performance sailing with a spectacular mahogany-and-Moroccan-marble Beeldsnijder interior, a two-level saloon with piano and a full-beam master, cruising the Mediterranean and
Hyperion

47M

Royal Huisman

1998

91000€

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A 73-metre steel motor yacht built by HDW in 2012 with eight guest cabins, a spa and gym, and expansive deck spaces for Mediterranean charters.
Plan B

73M

HDW

2012

800000€

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A 65.4m Benetti superyacht spanning six decks, with two master suites, a 70-square-metre beach club and a dedicated spa therapist.
Triumph

65.4M

Benetti

2021

650000€

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The 72-metre Austal superyacht Marquise (ex-Serenity) offers immense capacity for up to 28 guests across fourteen cabins, with vast sun-soaked decks, a gym, stabilisers and an extensive fleet of tenders
Marquise

72M

Austal

2004

550000€

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A dramatically transformed 73-metre Lurssen, relaunched after a comprehensive 2025 refit with bold new interiors, a vast full-beam swim platform and an extraordinary variety of entertainment spaces for 12 guests.
Starfire

73M

Lurssen

2007

680000€

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The immaculate 43-metre Feadship Go pairs a light-filled Sinot and Fokkema teak-and-cream interior with a full-beam master, a convertible flexible layout, a sundeck jacuzzi and a beach club, and her
Go

43M

Feadship

2010

200000€

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The classic 46.7-metre Feadship Daybreak pairs timeless De Voogt lines with a warm cream-and-sage Larvor interior, a full-beam main-deck master, a sundeck jacuzzi and 5,000nm range, cruising the Mediterranean, Bahamas
Daybreak

46M

Feadship

1997

127500€

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A 37.8-metre Custom Line 124 with a metallic grey hull and a 27-knot top end, carrying twelve guests in five cabins with seven crew, chartering the western Mediterranean from 110,000
THALYSSA

37M

Custom Line

2012

110000€

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The 33-metre Custom Line Navetta 33 Diana II pairs generous volume and best-in-class stability with a bright oak-lined Zuccon interior, a main-deck master, a sun deck Jacuzzi with grill and
Diana II

33M

Custom Line

2020

133000€

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A 33.5 metre Riva 110 Dolcevita from 2019, a fast planing sports yacht with a grand piano in the salon, chartering the Balearics and West Mediterranean for eleven guests from
Elysium I

33M

Riva

2019

118500€

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The 39.8-metre Cantieri di Pisa superyacht Mabrouk is a sleek 23-knot motor yacht pairing sporty performance with a warm, family-friendly interior and an extensive water-toy fleet, offering five cabins for
Mabrouk

39M

Cantieri di Pisa

2004

90000€

Guests

A 52-metre Sanlorenzo 52Steel delivered in 2022 with a glass-bottomed pool over the beach club and fold-out terraces at sea level, chartering the western Mediterranean from €294,000 per week.
R.M.F

52M

Sanlorenzo

2022

294000€

Guests

Highlights

Porto Vecchio Yacht Charter
Porto Vecchio 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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Palombaggia & Santa Giulia Beaches
Palombaggia sits three kilometres south of town, its parasol pines and pink-tinged granite giving way to shallow, sand-bottomed water that holds an anchor well in three to seven metres. Santa Giulia forms a near-enclosed lagoon a little further south, calmer again and popular with families for that reason. Both beaches back onto the four small Îles Cerbicale, a protected nature reserve just offshore that makes a natural extension to a day spent swimming.
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Historic Old Town
Porto-Vecchio’s old town sits on a 70-metre hill above the gulf, built in 1539 by Genoa’s Bank of Saint George after an earlier settlement was lost to malaria. The Genoese ramparts and Porta Genovese gate still mark the original perimeter, and narrow streets climb from there to the main square. Locals still call it the city of salt, after the marshland salt pans below town that once made Porto-Vecchio a trading post worth defending.
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Marina & Waterfront Lifestyle
The marina holds moorings for roughly 450 boats at the foot of the old town, with restaurants and cafés lining the quay below the ramparts. A year-round population of around 11,000 swells to near 50,000 in summer, many of them Italian visitors crossing from nearby Sardinia, which keeps the waterfront lively well into the evening. Ferries to Sardinia and the French mainland also run from here, alongside the leisure moorings.
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Nature & Mountain Landscapes
Inland from the coast, the granite spires of the Aiguilles de Bavella rise above the Col de Bavella, reachable in around forty minutes by road and a favourite half-day trip from a yacht at anchor. The wider Alta Rocca region beyond mixes chestnut forests, traditional villages and waymarked trails, a sharp contrast to the beaches just a few kilometres away. Guests who want a change of pace from swimming and sailing tend to build in a morning here.
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Luxury Hospitality & Island Living
Beach clubs and restaurants along Golfo di Sogno and around Cala Rossa cater to the yachts anchored offshore, with several offering tender pickup for lunch. By night, the scene shifts to the marina and to Via Notte, an open-air club south of town that draws a dressed-up crowd through July and August. Outside the peak season, Porto-Vecchio settles back into a quieter café culture built around its historic centre.

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Porto Vecchio Yacht Charter Itineraries

The Week Unfolds
Across Porto Vecchio, 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.
Ionian
Seven days through the Ionian, from Venetian Corfu and the white beaches of Antipaxos to Navagio, Myrtos and the olive groves of Paxos.
Turkey
Seven days along the Turquoise Coast, from Marmaris through Lycian ruins and Byzantine churches to the sunken baths of the Gulf of Fethiye.
Athens
Seven days from Athens through the western Cyclades, taking in the volcanic colours of Milos, the empty cliffs of Poliegos and the noise of Mykonos.
Nice
Seven days along the Côte d’Azur, from the hill village of Èze to Monaco, Cannes, Saint-Tropez and back to the old town of Nice.
Balearics
Seven days across Mallorca, Ibiza, Formentera and Menorca ’ cathedral to nightclub, Es Vedrà to the Tramuntana, ending on empty Menorcan sand.
Montenegro
Seven days from Porto Montenegro through the Bay of Kotor to Sveti Stefan, Stari Bar and the long sands of Ulcinj.
Dodecanese Islands
Seven days through the Dodecanese, from the crusader city of Rhodes to Symi’s neoclassical harbour, the volcano at Nisyros and the cave of Patmos.
Greece
Seven days through the Ionian, from the Venetian streets of Corfu to the shipwreck cove of Zakynthos, by way of Odysseus’s Ithaca and the sheltered anchorages of Meganisi.
Monaco
Seven days based on the Riviera’s principality, from Èze’s cliff village to Port Hercule, Cannes, Saint-Tropez and Cap d’Antibes.
Côte d’Azur
Seven days from Monaco to the car-free island of Porquerolles and the monks’ vineyard on Saint-Honorat, by way of Cannes and Saint-Tropez.
Cyclades
Seven days from Athens through the Cyclades, taking in sacred Delos, the caldera at Santorini and the lunar rock of Sarakiniko.
Eastern Adriatic
Seven days from Dubrovnik to Corfu, through the fjord-like Bay of Kotor, the walled towns of Montenegro and the Roman ruins of Albania.
Croatia
Seven days up the Dalmatian coast, from Dubrovnik and the salt lakes of Mljet to Hvar, the Blue Cave at Vis and Diocletian’s Split.
Naples
Seven days from Ischia and Ponza to Capri, the Amalfi Coast and Sorrento, finishing among the archaeology and pizza of Naples.
Corsica
Seven days around Corsica, from the citadel at Calvi to the Scandola reserve, Napoleon’s Ajaccio and the white cliffs of Bonifacio.
Tuscan Isles
Seven days from Viareggio to Rome, taking in Cinque Terre, Napoleon’s Elba, the granite solitude of Montecristo and the Tuscan archipelago.
Sardinia
Seven days along the Costa Smeralda, from the granite of Capo Testa and the Maddalena archipelago to Porto Cervo and Porto Rotondo.
Amalfi Coast
Seven days from Naples to Rome, taking in Capri, Positano and the wild Pontine islands of Palmarola and Ponza.
South of France
Seven days along the French Riviera and into Corsica, from the glamour of Cannes and Saint-Tropez to the principality of Monaco and the wild limestone coast of Bonifacio.

Porto Vecchio Must See & Do

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

Santa Giulia Bay
Palombaggia Beach
Cala Rossa
Golfo di Sogno
Baie de San Ciprianu

Top Things to Do

Walk the Genoese ramparts and Porta Genovese
Snorkel the Îles Cerbicale nature reserve
Dine at a beach club on Golfo di Sogno
Day-trip inland to the Aiguilles de Bavella
Dance the night away at Via Notte

Top Places to Visit

Porto-Vecchio Old Town
Palombaggia Beach
Santa Giulia Bay
Îles Cerbicale Nature Reserve
Aiguilles de Bavella

Porto Vecchio Charter Advices

Everything you need to know before chartering a yacht in Porto Vecchio, from the best time to visit to where to drop anchor.
When should we charter around Porto-Vecchio?

June through September gives the warmest, most reliable weather, though July and August bring the summer crowds that fill the marina and the beach clubs along Golfo di Sogno. May and late September offer a quieter gulf with water still warm enough for swimming. Outside these months the town empties out considerably, and several waterfront restaurants close for the season.

How do we get to Porto-Vecchio?

Figari-Sud Corse Airport (FSC) is the nearest, about 22 kilometres and a 26-minute drive southwest of town, with seasonal connections to France and other parts of Europe. Bastia and Ajaccio provide alternative arrival points with broader year-round schedules but longer transfers. Charter guests already cruising the Strait of Bonifacio can also arrive by yacht directly into the marina.

What are the best anchorages near Porto-Vecchio?

Santa Giulia’s near-enclosed lagoon and Palombaggia’s pine-backed bay are the best known, both holding well in sand at three to seven metres. Cala Rossa, deeper into the gulf, tends to be calmer and less crowded, while Golfo di Sogno puts guests closer to the beach clubs. All four sit within a short tender ride or a single short sail of one another.

How many days should we plan for Porto-Vecchio?

Two to three days lets guests split time between the beaches, the old town and an inland excursion to the Aiguilles de Bavella, without feeling rushed. Porto-Vecchio works well as a base for exploring the wider gulf, including the Îles Cerbicale reserve and the approach to Bonifacio further south. Extend to four or five days for a slower pace or to wait out any weather.

Is Porto-Vecchio good for nightlife?

It has the liveliest scene in southern Corsica during peak season, centred on Via Notte, an open-air club south of town that fills up through July and August. The marina itself stays busy into the evening with waterfront restaurants and bars, and several beach clubs along Golfo di Sogno run day-into-night sessions. Outside peak summer, the pace drops considerably and evenings revolve more around dinner than dancing.

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