Around Lavezzi, most activities happen on the water: a shuttle or half-day trip to the island (from €37 and €60), a full day sailing or on a catamaran (€175 to €200), a tour of the Bonifacio cliffs (from €26), snorkeling and diving in the reserve, kayaking and wingfoiling from Piantarella. On land, you walk round Lavezzu island, visit Bonifacio's upper town and head up to the Bavella Needles. Prices checked on 9 November 2026.
Key facts
- Cheapest: the SPMB shuttle to Lavezzi, €37 per adult.
- Best rated: « Visit Bonifacio by sea », 4.9 out of 5 from 361 reviews.
- For families: a half-day trip with a swim, the snorkel trail from age 8.
- For divers: the reserve's grouper sites, with a club.
The activities table
| Activity | Where | Duration | Price “from” | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shuttle to Lavezzu | Bonifacio | stay as long as you like | €37 | from Bonifacio |
| Half-day trip with a swim | Bonifacio | 3 h | €60 | boat trips |
| Half-day Lavezzi and Cavallo | Porto-Vecchio | 4 h | €90 | from Porto-Vecchio |
| Day sailing trip | Bonifacio | 7 h | €175 | boat hire |
| Day catamaran trip | Porto-Vecchio | 9 h | €190 | boat trips |
| Private boat with skipper | Bonifacio | 4 h | €699 per group | boat hire |
| Cliff tour | Bonifacio | 1 h to 1 h 30 | €26 | Bonifacio by boat |
| Snorkeling from a boat | Porto-Vecchio | 3 h | €60 | snorkeling and diving |
| Try dive | Porto-Vecchio | 3 h | €110 | snorkeling and diving |
| Wingfoil | Piantarella | 1 h 30 | €70 | beaches near Bonifacio |
| 4x4 tour to Bavella | Porto-Vecchio | 8 h | €175 | Bavella Needles |
| Walk round the island | Lavezzu | 1 h 30 | free | Lavezzu walk |
Prices checked on 9 November 2026 on the SPMB website and on GetYourGuide.
What you cannot do at Lavezzi
No fishing, no camping, no dogs, no drones, no restaurant and no motorised activity on land: the archipelago is a nature reserve. See the rules.
The best-rated trips
Based on the ratings shown on GetYourGuide on 9 November 2026: « Visit Bonifacio by sea » (4.9 out of 5, 361 reviews), the catamaran from Porto-Vecchio (4.9 out of 5, 93 reviews), the half-day Lavezzi trip from Bonifacio (4.8 out of 5, 229 reviews) and the 4x4 tour to Bavella (5 out of 5, 132 reviews).
Book a trip
Every Lavezzi trip
From Bonifacio: Lavezzi Islands Half-Day Boat Tour3 hours★ 4.8 (229 reviews)from €60Check availability
Visit Bonifacio by sea1.5 hours★ 4.9 (361 reviews)from €35Check availability
Catamaran cruise to the Lavezzi Islands9 hours★ 4.9 (93 reviews)from €190Check availability
"From" prices checked on 9 November 2026 and may have changed.
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Frequently asked questions
What can you do at Lavezzi in one day?
Take the morning shuttle from Bonifacio, walk round the island (1 h 30), swim in a cove, have a picnic and return in the early afternoon. In the evening, take the cliff tour or explore Bonifacio's upper town.
Which activity is best with children?
The shuttle or a half-day trip with a swim, Cala di u Grecu for mask and snorkel, and the guided snorkel trail, open from age 8.
Sources
Information checked against the sources below. Timetables, prices and rules change: confirm before you go.
- SPMB, circuits and prices (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
- GetYourGuide widget, Lavezzi, Bonifacio and Porto-Vecchio offers, accessed 9 November 2026
- Visit Corsica, Lavezzi underwater trail (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
- Visit Corsica, Lavezzu island trails (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
