Ajaccio cruise quay (Quai L'Herminier)
Dedicated cruise quay inaugurated in 2008 for ships up to 340 m, with passenger terminals, security screening and excursion departure areas refurbished in 2020.
Ajaccio, Corsica
Ajaccio, Napoleon's birthplace and the capital of Corsica, sits on the Gulf of Ajaccio on the island's west coast. More about Ajaccio →
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Ship schedule by month
October 2026 · from today · all times local (Central European Time)
ShipDateArrivalDeparture
Showing 7 of 7 calls in October
Cruise Ships in Ajaccio
Today and the next 7 days · all times local (Central European Time)
Today · Fri 23 OctTypical
3,110 people in port
1 ship · ships alongside 07:00 – 17:00
11% quieter than a typical day in Ajaccio. Busiest 07:00 – 17:00, when 1 ship is alongside.
Next 7 days
Quietest: Fri 23 Oct · busiest: Thu 29 Oct- Fri23 Oct3.1kTypical1 ship
- Sat24 Oct–No ships0 ships
- Sun25 Oct–No ships0 ships
- Mon26 Oct–No ships0 ships
- Tue27 Oct–No ships0 ships
- Wed28 Oct6.8kPeak1 ship
- Thu29 Oct7.0kPeak2 ships
Thousands of people in port, guests plus crew. Crowd level compared with a typical Ajaccio day.
Planning a day in Ajaccio?
The crowd calendar shows every ship and how busy the port is, hour by hour, plus the quietest and busiest days for the next 90 days.
Where is the Ajaccio cruise port?
Port de commerce d'Ajaccio, Quai L'Herminier, 20000 Ajaccio (CCI de Corse), on the town-centre waterfront next to the old town; dedicated cruise quay opened in 2008.
Terminal
Getting to the Ajaccio cruise port
Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA) → Quai L'Herminier (cruise port)
6.8 km · ~15 min by car
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
TransportTypical priceJourneyGood to know
Line 11 airport shuttle to Place De Gaulle
EUR 8–10per person
Varies
Approximate fare. €8 for non-residents, pre-bought by CAPAMOVE app or SMS (MUVI8 to 93020); every 15 min by day Mon–Sat, every 30 min evenings, Sundays and holidays.
Taxi
Variesper vehicle
Varies
Taxis wait at the arrivals terminal; metered fare.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
Driving to the port
The old town, Place Foch and the main museums are walkable from the quay. Line 5 runs to the Parata.
Ajaccio Cruise Terminals
1 terminal
Parking at the Ajaccio cruise port
Port of call; no cruise parking.
Where to Stay Before Your Cruise
Pick the area first. Typical nightly prices, approximate.
Centre / old town (Place Foch)
EUR 71–99 / night
Walk to the ship, museums and the market.
Typical hotel
EUR 71–99 / night
Port ~1 minAirport ~13 min
0.3 km and about 1 min to the quay; 6.8 km and about 13 min to the airport.
Hotels here
- Hotel Napoleon
- Hotel San Carlu Citadel
Route des Sanguinaires
EUR 58 / night
Seafront hotels and beaches west of the centre.
Typical hotel
EUR 58 / night
Port ~12 minAirport ~24 min
5.1 km and about 12 min to the quay; 12.5 km and about 24 min to the airport.
Hotels here
- Residence les Calanques
Eating in Ajaccio
- Coffee per item
- EUR 1.50
- per item
- Soft drink per item
- EUR 2.80
- per item
- Bottled water per item
- EUR 3.20
- per item
- Casual lunch per person
- EUR 20–40
- per person
- Restaurant dinner per person
- EUR 20–100
- per person
Prices are approximate, in EUR. Breakfast up to about €40; dinner €20–100 or more. Coffee, soft drink and water prices are from an old-town cafe.
Where to eat
Marcatu d'Aiacciu (Place Campinchi)
Covered market, Tuesday to Sunday mornings: charcuterie, Corsican cheeses, fish, fritters and bastelles; the Halle Gourmande next to it for tasting.
Rue Cardinal Fesch
Old-town street with restaurants and cafes.
Boulevard Pascal Rossini (Port Tino Rossi waterfront)
Waterfront restaurants by the marina.
Destination
About Ajaccio
Ajaccio, Napoleon's birthplace and the capital of Corsica, sits on the Gulf of Ajaccio on the island's west coast. Its commercial port is run by the CCI de Corse and is the island's busiest, and France's second cruise port, with 205 cruise calls in 2023. Ships berth at a dedicated quay opened in 2008 for vessels up to 340 m, beside the town centre.
A short walk away are the Maison Bonaparte, the Palais Fesch fine arts museum, the Santa Maria Assunta Cathedral where Napoleon was baptised, and the Miollis citadel. West of town, the coast road runs to the Parata peninsula and the Sanguinaires Islands, known for their sunsets.
- Time zone
- Central European Time
- Currency
- EUR
Things to Do in Ajaccio
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Maison Bonaparte
Napoleon's birthplace at 5 rue Saint Charles, where he was born on 15 August 1769. Now a national museum, it covers the Emperor's childhood and his family through furniture, period objects and archives.
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Palais Fesch – Musee des Beaux-Arts
Fine arts museum holding one of the finest collections of Italian paintings in France.
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Old town, cathedral and Miollis citadel
The historic centre's narrow streets lead to Santa Maria Assunta Cathedral, where the future Emperor was baptised, the 15th-century Miollis citadel and squares such as Place Foch and Place De Gaulle.
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Sanguinaires Islands and La Parata
West of the city, the Parata peninsula offers panoramic views, a Genoese tower and the Douaniers (customs officers') trail, facing the Sanguinaires Islands, famous for their sunsets. Sea excursions run to the islands.