--- title: "Ajaccio Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/ajaccio description: "Napoleon's birthplace on Corsican shores" --- # Ajaccio 🇫🇷 · France · Western Mediterranean > "Napoleon's birthplace on Corsican shores" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 10.3h - **Visiting Sailings:** 461 - **Cruise Lines:** 11 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Sept (81 sailings), May (67 sailings), Jun (60 sailings) ## About Ajaccio Ajaccio, the capital of Corsica, sits in a sheltered bay with pastel-hued buildings against a backdrop of green hills and blue water. The ship docks close to the centre of town. Napoleon Bonaparte's legacy is everywhere, from the cathedral where he was christened to his birth house, now a museum. The air carries the scent of saltwater and fresh bread, and café chairs clatter along the streets. The historic centre has narrow alleys, hidden courtyards, and lively markets with local produce. The Musée Fesch holds one of France's finest collections of Italian Renaissance art. For a taste of Corsica's wild side, the Parata Peninsula and the Sanguinaires Islands have crimson cliffs dropping into the sea. Corsican food is worth trying: wild boar sausages, brocciu cheese, and myrtle liqueur. The daily market at Place Foch sells fresh seafood, honey, and charcuterie. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** EUR (Euro) - **Language:** French - **Timezone:** Europe/Paris (UTC+1) - **Tipping:** Service included; small change for exceptional service ## Location Coordinates: 41.9260, 8.7369 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Ajaccio/@41.92595,8.73688,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Ajaccio&ll=41.92595,8.73688&z=13) ## Things to Do in Ajaccio Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~10h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Corsica A Cupulatta Turtle Park Skip the Line Admission Ticket](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/6264c730-8bdc-436a-aa10-9ce9802b37cf.md?via=markdown) | 4.6★ (159) | 2h | ✓ | €15 | Viator | | [The Napoleon Cave - complete package (Corsican meal)](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/5ec4ae36-4715-474d-8fd1-d09a0a1cf5ff.md?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (90) | 1h | ✓ | €48 | Viator | | [Corsica Ajaccio Private Tour with Driver and Optional Guide with Hotel Transfer](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8df68cd3-95ca-4aa3-9296-3feee03c3d5d.md?via=markdown) | 4.3★ (3) | 8h | – | €660 | Viator | | [Private Shore Tour: Ajaccio Historical Walk & Napoleon Heritage](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/3912b226-6c22-48d0-9470-fa33b72edbea.md?via=markdown) | – | 4h | ✓ | €693 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Golfo Aranci](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/golfo-aranci.md): 68 nm - [Olbia](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/olbia.md): 69 nm - [Alghero](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/alghero.md): 84 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - [TUI Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/tui-cruises.md) - [Virgin Voyages](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/virgin-voyages.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise →](https://cruisello.com/cruises/napoleon-s-wake-marseille-rome~COSTA-DELIZIOSA-20271121-3.md)** - **Price:** €305 per person (€610 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [Costa Deliziosa](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises/costa-deliziosa.md) - **Duration:** 3 nights - **Departure:** 2027-11-21 - **Itinerary:** Napoleon's Wake – Marseille & Rome ## Featured Cruises from Ajaccio Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Sun-Dappled Mediterranean – Barcelona & Rome](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sun-dappled-mediterranean-barcelona-rome~RCL-EXPLORER-20270510-7.md) | Explorer Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 2027-05-10 | 7 | €735 | | [Mediterranean Getaway – Tunisia & Sicily](https://cruisello.com/cruises/mediterranean-getaway-tunisia-sicily~CCL-SUNSHINE-20270717-8.md) | Carnival Sunshine | Carnival Cruise Line | 2027-07-17 | 8 | €866 | | [Emperor's Wake – Rome, La Spezia & Ajaccio](https://cruisello.com/cruises/emperor-s-wake-rome-la-spezia-ajaccio~AIDA-AIDACOSMA-20261030-8.md) | AIDAcosma | AIDA Cruises | 2026-10-30 | 8 | €879 | ## Browse Cruises - [All cruises visiting Ajaccio](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=ajaccio) (461 sailings) ## Browse - [Western Mediterranean cruises](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean.md) - [All Destinations](https://cruisello.com/destinations.md) - [All Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md)