PONANT Yachting suggested itinerary

Corsica and Sardinia Suggested Itinerary aboard La Désirade

A customizable seven-day Mediterranean program between southern Corsica and the Maddalena Archipelago.

7 days | Bonifacio roundtrip

La Désirade, intimate sailing catamaran in the PONANT EXPLORATIONS fleet

Important itinerary status

Suggested route — dates arranged on request

PONANT Yachting presents this as an example private-yacht program. It is listed as a tailor-made option in the 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029 calendars, but it is not a fixed dated departure and no voyage number has been invented.

Day-by-day route

Corsica and Sardinia Suggested Itinerary

Day 1

Bonifacio and the Lavezzi Archipelago

Depart Bonifacio in the afternoon for the Lavezzi Islands. Anchor near Cala Lazzarina for swimming among granite formations and protected sandy coves.

Flexible timing; exact calls and activities are arranged for the private-yacht program.

Day 2

Lavezzi to the Maddalena Archipelago

Sail to Sardinia's Maddalena Archipelago and anchor near Spargi in sheltered Cala Corsara, with coves reached by dinghy.

Flexible timing; exact calls and activities are arranged for the private-yacht program.

Day 3

Maddalena to Isola di Caprera

Make the short passage to Caprera and Cala Coticcio, with its granite cliffs, protected anchorage, and marked walking trails.

Flexible timing; exact calls and activities are arranged for the private-yacht program.

Day 4

Caprera to Rondinara Beach

Return to Corsica and anchor in the sheltered round bay of Rondinara for beach time and sunset views.

Flexible timing; exact calls and activities are arranged for the private-yacht program.

Day 5

Rondinara to Santa Giulia Beach

Sail to Santa Giulia for paddling, snorkeling, beach access, and a peaceful day in its protected bay.

Flexible timing; exact calls and activities are arranged for the private-yacht program.

Days 6–7

Santa Giulia to Bonifacio

Return toward Bonifacio, with an optional stop near Punta di Sperone before arriving at the marina.

Flexible timing; exact calls and activities are arranged for the private-yacht program.

Official source

Published by PONANT Yachting

The route sequence is based on PONANT Yachting's official suggested itinerary. View the official route source. View the official availability source.

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