On arrival, you will be welcomed on board your Sunseeker motoryacht by the captain and crew and offered a glass of champagne.
Once you have settled in, the vessel will slip its moorings, depart the marina and follow the coast round to the internationally renowned ‘Cinq en Cinq’ restaurant, situated on the beach. You will be transported by tender, from your charter motoryacht to the restaurant, where you will disembark at the restaurant’s private beach. Reservations for this restaurant must be made weeks in advance, giving you an indication of its popularity.
After lunch, your vessel will set off towards the picturesque island of Porquerolles, situated a few hours south of St Tropez. Porquerolles is one of the four islands known as Iles d’Hyères. Porquerolles is the largest at over four miles long. Around the islands is a marine reserve – one of the best places to swim in the South of France. It is here that you will spend your first night at anchor. There are several options for eating ashore or you can enjoy a meal prepared on board the motoryacht.
Day 2 Porquerolles – Calvi
After a delicious continental breakfast, the yacht will set sail for Calvi, one of the most beautiful towns in Corsica. You will be able to sit back, relax and enjoy the five-hour cruise to Corsica. Although the journey takes a few hours, when you are relaxing in the sunshine, with the wind in your hair, the time will pass quickly. You may even be fortunate enough to see some dolphins!
You will know when you have arrived at Calvi, as the town sits on a ledge of rock which seems to rise up out of the sea. After the yacht has docked in the picturesque marina, you may like to visit the old town, steeped in history, with wonderful, quaint narrow cobbled streets. It has a great citadel which dates from the thirteenth century, although the site was fortified around 500BC.
In the evening, why not experience some local Corsican live music or visit ‘Chez Tao’, the chic piano bar which also serves delicious cuisine?
Day 3 Calvi – Girolata
After a relaxing morning, your Sunseeker will cruise gently southwards to the bay of Girolata. This is a brilliant place to snorkel in the beautiful clear water or you may prefer to take out the jet tender and water ski – the choice is yours! After a full day spent enjoying water sports and breathtaking views, the vessel will moor for the evening in the village of Girolata, located at the head of the bay.
This is def initely the place to be for those who love seafood, in particular langoustine. You may want to try the restaurant ‘Le Bel ’Ombre’, renowned for its seafood gastronomic delights. Everything in Girolata has to be brought in by boat, as it is shut off from the rest of Corsica by the steep mountains and ravines; this gives Girolata a unique atmosphere.
Day 4 Girolata – Ajaccio
Your Sunseeker will head out of the bay southwards, hugging the fabulous coastline, before stopping to visit the Gulf of Porto for full water sports action. Others may want to visit the old f ishing village of Porto itself. This area is one of the most spectacular and scenic places on the Corsican coast, offering a unique and dramatic beauty.