Afternoon in Scandola and creeks of Piana with stop in Girolata
96 Reviews
Corsica, France

Day Trips hosted by Croisières Grand Bleu
5 hours (approx.)
Up to 15 travelers
Meet everyone at the start point
Mobile ticket
Offered in English
About
- local guide
- Bathroom
- Tax on maritime passengers for the protection of Scandola
Pickup point
Multiple pickup locations offered. During checkout you will be able to select from the list.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass byTorra d'Omigna
historical view and commentary
Pass byPlage d'Arone
View and historical commentary
Stop atCalanques de Piana
Detailed and commented tour of the caves and creeks of Capo Rosso and the Calanques de Piana.
1 hour (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atNature Reserve of Scandola
Detailed and commented visit of the faults and creeks of the Reserve
1 hour (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atGirolata
40-minute stop in the small village accessible by boat or on foot only. Opportunity to swim, walk or enjoy the cafe terraces
40 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- free parking
Cancellation Policy
Free Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Reviews
96 Reviews
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Good but a few points to note
120lorrainer, Nov 2024
We really enjoyed the trip but a couple of things to keep in mind - the tour is in French - there is a website translation of the key highlights you are shown, and the guide did add a few bits in English, but if you don't speak or understand French well you won't get the whole experience - it is difficult to read the website and look and take photos, plus not all the info is on the website, and because there are 12 fixed seats on the rigid inflatable, myself and my partner couldn't sit together which was a shame.
🤞 FOR BEST EXPERIENCE: Exterior seat and fluent french 🤞
Aysha_S, Nov 2024
What I was looking for: To spend an afternoon learning about the history and nature of a beautiful and fascinating part of the world with the wind in my hair and sun on my back.
What I experienced: Allocated a seat on the centre left inside a slightly crowded tour (looked close to full capacity, which seems intentional to economise as I received a request to reschedule from my original booking date). This meant for the first 90 mins my view was sea, a window strut, 3 rocks and other passenger's heads. The right hand side had a great view to begin with and those allocated one of about 20 outside seats had the best views throughout. I was bored and felt claustrophobic. Advertised as an English speaking tour, any language speakers other than French were given a QR code to self-serve, (but essential info was communicated well by the host, e.g. return times). I have no doubts that sitting outside would have got me halfway to what I wanted though, as others sitting outside seemed to love it. Had I realised this would be my experience, I would have refused to board and looked for an alternative.
Given two stars, due to decent organisation, easy to find with free parking, good welcome and the potential if given preferred seating.
Responses from croisieres_grandbleu
Hello,
I'm confused by your review because your experience doesn't match what we want our customers to experience.
We don't assign seats, everyone is free to choose where he or she sits and, above all, everyone can get up and go wherever he or she pleases during the visit.
As for translation, we do offer a translation service accessible on cell phones or tablets with a QR code, but our sailor Joseph speaks English and is always available to communicate. Just ask him.
What a pity you didn't simply express your problem at the time, it would have been solved in an instant and you would have had a great time.
Thank you for mentioning our good organization, our warm welcome and the free parking. And may I add that we also offer the alternative you mentioned: a 12-seater RIB where all the seats are outside.
We look forward to welcoming you again, so that you can fully enjoy this magnificent trip.
Bonjour,
Je suis perplexe en lisant votre avis car votre expérience ne correspond pas à ce que nous souhaitons faire vivre à nos clients.
Nous n’attribuons pas de place, chacun est libre de choisir ou il s’assoit et surtout tout le monde peut se lever et aller ou bon lui semble pendant la visite.
Pour la traduction, nous proposons effectivement un service de traduction accessible sur mobile ou tablette avec un QR code mais notre marin Joseph parle anglais et il se montre toujours disponible pour communiquer. Il faut juste s’adresser à lui.
Quel dommage que vous n’ayez pas tout simplement exprimé votre problème sur le moment, il aurait été réglé en un instant et vous auriez passé un excellent moment.
Nous vous remercions d’avoir mentionné notre bonne organisation, notre bon accueil, le parking gratuit. Et je me permets d’ajouter que nous proposons également l’alternative que vous évoquez: un semi-rigide 12 places où tous les sièges sont en extérieurs.
Nous espérons vous recevoir de nouveau pour nous permettre de vous faire profiter pleinement de cette magnifique balade.
Amazing.
120celineg, Nov 2024
A great moment of exchanges, breathtaking landscapes, an incredible swimming moment. A true family spirit with Dominique at the helm, Jo for the accompaniment throughout the crossing, not to mention the team ashore for the organization. Thank you all
Cruise big blue
T9276GZsandrad, Nov 2024
A good afternoon...clear and interesting explanations...stop in a pretty fishing village...swimming on the return and beautiful sunset....
Breathtaking
vincentcF6913IM, Nov 2024
A family crew, father and son, reassuring, very friendly and extremely professional. A lot of humor during this sea walk that remains breathtaking by its landscapes and the history of this west coast of Corsica. To advise strongly!