🚗 By car
Bastia is located in Corsica; to reach it by vehicle you need to drive to one of the ports of embarkation on the French or Italian coast and embark your car on the ferry; the main access motorways are the A8 in France (towards Nice, Toulon, Marseille) and the A10/A12 (E80) in Italy to Savona, Genoa and Livorno; the boarding terminals are located in the ports of Nice, Marseille, Toulon, Savona, Genoa and Livorno, with transfer times from urban centers approximately between 15 and 40 minutes depending on the point of departure; Boarding procedures require check-in at the terminal and the vehicle is stowed on board, so you must arrive at the port in advance according to the instructions of the shipping company.

🚆 By train
On the mainland, the useful stations to continue towards the ports are Marseille Saint-Charles, Nice-Ville, Genoa (Piazza Principe/Brignole) and Livorno Centrale; from Paris, TGVs reach Marseille in about 3 hours and Nice in about 5 hours and 40 minutes, while from Milan regional connections to Genoa take about 1 hour and 30 minutes; from the main stations there are local connections (buses, trams, taxis or shuttles) that take you to the port terminals in times varying between 10 and 35 minutes; Bastia has a train station served by the regional Corsican network, which connects the town to other locations on the island.

✈️ By plane
The nearest airport is Bastia-Poretta (code BIA), located about 20-25 km from the center of Bastia with transfer times by car or taxi of 25-35 minutes; seasonal and continuous connections are operational with Paris (Charles de Gaulle/Orly), Lyon, Marseille, Nice and some Italian and European airports, managed by carriers such as Air France, Volotea and easyJet; Shuttle, taxi and car rental services are available from the air terminal for transfers to the city centre and the port.

⛴️ By ferry/hydrofoil
The port of Bastia receives maritime connections from Nice, Savona/Genoa, Livorno, Toulon and Marseille; the main companies operating routes to Bastia are Corsica Ferries, Corsica Linea and La Méridionale; the approximate durations of the ferries vary according to the port of departure and the type of service: Livorno 4-5 hours, Savona/Genoa 5-7 hours, Nice 4-6 hours, Toulon 6-8 hours and Marseille night routes around 10-14 hours; the passenger and cargo terminals of Bastia are located in the port area and have areas dedicated to check-in and disembarkation.

The skipper - and any crew members, if applicable - sleep in one of the boat's cabins.

The cabins are double and therefore, those who book individually share the cabin with another traveler (not necessarily of the same gender). Seats are assigned in order of reservation, except in special cases

Yes, it is possible to reserve a single cabin, but in this case the price is equal to that of two shares.

The purchase of the galley is made by the participants at the time of boarding.

Meal preparation is a shared activity among all participants in the experience, unless the optional “Hostess/Cook on board” service is available and has been chosen.

A soft bag is required for transporting luggage, so that it can be easily stowed away. Hard suitcases and trolleys should be avoided, as they are difficult, if not impossible, to stow. A small backpack or beach bag may be useful for shore excursions.

Travelling light is recommended: especially in summer, when you will almost exclusively be wearing swimwear, T-shirts, and shorts on the boat during the day. A sweatshirt and long pants for the evening may be sufficient in the height of summer, while something warmer is preferable in the cooler months, as well as a waterproof windbreaker in case of bad weather or when sailing. Sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun, flip-flops/sandals for going ashore; if you want to wear shoes on board - especially useful when sailing - they must have white soles and be used only on the boat. It may also be useful to bring a small waterproof container for your wallet/cell phone to use when going ashore. For bed linen and towels, please refer to the “What's included” section.

The boat is equipped with both 12V sockets (with USB and/or cigarette lighter connectors) that can normally be used at any time, and 220V sockets that can only be used when docked in ports, once connected to the charging stations on the quay.

We will spend the night moored in a bay or in port, where we will be able to refill our water and/or provisions, as well as enjoy a pleasant evening ashore.