--- 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:** 475 - **Cruise Lines:** 12 ## Photos - ![Ajaccio, France](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/western-mediterranean/ajaccio/ajaccio-pexels-18058380.webp) © [Ad Thiry / Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/photo/city-in-mountain-among-trees-18058380/) - ![Ajaccio, France](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1590222808034-39725859323c?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM5MTg5NjR8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Shalev Cohen](https://unsplash.com/@shalevcohen?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Ajaccio, France](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/western-mediterranean/ajaccio/ajaccio-pexels-19466910.webp) © [Dan Phan Nguyen / Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/photo/motor-yachts-moored-in-town-on-corsica-19466910/) - ![Ajaccio, France](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/western-mediterranean/ajaccio/ajaccio-pexels-18240226.webp) © [Ad Thiry / Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/photo/coastal-town-at-a-cloudy-dusk-18240226/) - ![Ajaccio, France](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/western-mediterranean/ajaccio/ajaccio-pexels-17961848.webp) © [Ad Thiry / Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-sailboat-on-sea-17961848/) - ![Ajaccio, France](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1635023852408-529c677182f2?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM3ODM4MzF8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Petr Slováček](https://unsplash.com/@grwood?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Ajaccio, France](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1662400089190-c31f93f47616?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM5MDM4MTh8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Jon Amdall](https://unsplash.com/@amdallgallery?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Ajaccio, France](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1635023852368-fe5d9e66424f?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM5MDgwOTd8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Petr Slováček](https://unsplash.com/@grwood?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) ## Peak season Apr – Sep 484 sailings over the next 12 months Busiest months: Sept (85 sailings), May (70 sailings), Jun (63 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. ## Your day in Ajaccio Ships berth at the Gare Maritime downtown; Place Foch and the old town are a flat walk of about 5 to 10 minutes. ### Map - **Cruise terminal**: Môle Croisières / Quai l'Herminier (41.92100, 8.74131) Walking times from the cruise terminal: - Within 15 min: Maison Bonaparte, Musée Fesch, Ajaccio Cathedral, Citadelle d'Ajaccio, Place du Maréchal Foch, Monument to Napoleon and His Brothers Map data with the walking areas: [GeoJSON](https://cruisello.com/api/day-in-port/90925228-e511-4ea7-9519-0ef8f1430dad.geojson) ### What to see #### Maison Bonaparte Birth house of Napoleon Bonaparte in 1769, a national museum since 1967. 7 min walk. (41.91796, 8.73861) ![Maison Bonaparte](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q3124818/7b9191d677454bca-1440.webp) Photo: Jean-Pol GRANDMONT, [CC BY 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ajaccio_MN1JPG.jpg) #### Musée Fesch Palace museum with Italian paintings collected by Cardinal Fesch, Napoleon's uncle. 1 min walk. (41.92189, 8.73880) ![Musée Fesch](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q2483597/21c2abb826d5cdad-1440.webp) Photo: Pierre Bona, [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ajaccio-Palais_Fesch.jpg) #### Ajaccio Cathedral Baroque cathedral from 1593 where Napoleon was baptised in 1771. 7 min walk. (41.91740, 8.73789) ![Ajaccio Cathedral](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q2437680/4ce525f4a55d4dc4-1440.webp) Photo: Myrabella, [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ajaccio_cathedrale_facade.jpg) #### Citadelle d'Ajaccio Genoese fortress from 1492, still a military post, seen from the waterfront. 10 min walk. (41.91667, 8.74028) ![Citadelle d'Ajaccio](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q5122393/e1cb88183e78368b-1440.webp) Photo: [Ihor Lypnytskyi](https://www.pexels.com/@ihor-lypnytskyi-117692765), [Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/license/), [source](https://www.pexels.com/photo/wall-of-citadell-in-ajaccio-in-france-17162710/) #### Place du Maréchal Foch Main square with the Four Lions fountain and market stalls most mornings. 5 min walk. (41.91895, 8.73884) ![Place du Maréchal Foch](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q124733875/66353bbc6e7df125-1440.webp) Photo: Isiwal, [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Corsica_Ajaccio_Place_Foch_Fontaine_des_Quatre_Lions.jpg) #### Monument to Napoleon and His Brothers Raised in 1864 to Napoleon and his brothers. 8 min walk. (41.91756, 8.73620) ![Monument to Napoleon and His Brothers](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q20807009/4d1304980f8e92b7-1440.webp) Photo: [Ad Thiry](https://www.pexels.com/@adthiry), [Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/license/), [source](https://www.pexels.com/photo/tourists-at-the-monument-to-napoleon-and-his-brothers-in-ajaccio-corsica-18661919/) ## Quick facts - **Currency:** Euro (EUR) - **Language:** French - **Timezone:** Europe/Paris (UTC+1) - **Tipping:** Service included; small change for exceptional service ## Location Coordinates: 41.9211, 8.7413 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Ajaccio/@41.9211,8.74131,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Ajaccio&ll=41.9211,8.74131&z=13) ## Things to do in Ajaccio Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~10h port call | Tour | Rating | Duration | Times | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | [The Napoleon Cave - complete package (Corsican meal)](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/5ec4ae36-4715-474d-8fd1-d09a0a1cf5ff?via=markdown) | 4.7★ (92) | 1h | 12:00 PM–1:00 PM, 1:30 PM–2:30 PM | Fits your port day | €48 | Viator | | [Corsica Ajaccio Private Tour with Driver and Optional Guide with Hotel Transfer](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8df68cd3-95ca-4aa3-9296-3feee03c3d5d?via=markdown) | 4.3★ (3) | 8h | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, 9:30 AM–5:30 PM, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM, 10:30 AM–6:30 PM | – | €660 | Viator | | [Private Shore Tour: Ajaccio Historical Walk & Napoleon Heritage](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/3912b226-6c22-48d0-9470-fa33b72edbea?via=markdown) | – | 4h | 11:00 AM–3:00 PM | Fits your port day | €693 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. 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We may earn a commission when you book through our partner links, at no extra cost to you. ## Nearby ports - [Golfo Aranci](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/golfo-aranci.md): 126 km (68 nm) · Italy - [Olbia](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/olbia.md): 130 km (70 nm) · Italy - [Alghero](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/alghero.md): 156 km (84 nm) · Italy ## Cruise lines stopping here - [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) - [P&O Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/p-o-cruises.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/emperor-s-wake-rome-ajaccio~COSTA-SERENA-20270916-3.md)** - **Price:** €335 per person (€670 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [Costa Serena](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises/costa-serena.md) - **Duration:** 3 nights - **Departure:** 2027-09-16 - **Itinerary:** Emperor's Wake – Rome & Ajaccio ## Cruises visiting Ajaccio Prices are per person, two sharing. | Cruise | Ship | Line | From | 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 | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 2027-05-10 | 7 | €694 | | [Corsair Wake – Rome, Palermo & Split](https://cruisello.com/cruises/corsair-wake-rome-palermo-split~RCL-MARINER-20270702-7.md) | Mariner Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 2027-07-02 | 7 | €791 | | [Riviera Cobalt – Villefranche & Naples](https://cruisello.com/cruises/riviera-cobalt-villefranche-naples~CEL-CELEBRITY_CONSTELLATION-20270508-7.md) | Celebrity Constellation | Celebrity Cruises | 🇮🇹 Civitavecchia (Rome) | 2027-05-08 | 7 | €805 | [See all Ajaccio cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=ajaccio) ## Ready to sail to Ajaccio? 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