When To Go · Destination Guide
Limestone canyons, granite islands, and giant grouper in Corsica's protected far south
When to go
Plan the complete waterfocused trip between May and October.
Best overall window
Active operator season, comfortable touring weather, and sea temperatures rising toward or easing from the summer high near 24°C
Outside that window
School Holiday Crowds.
Start with the overall answer, then switch only when scuba, freedive, snorkel, or topside timing changes the trip in a meaningful way.
The overall row stays visible so you can compare it against the currently selected scope.
| Scope | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Overall - Jan: Off | Overall - Feb: Off | Overall - Mar: Off | Overall - Apr: Good | Overall - May: Best | Overall - Jun: Best | Overall - Jul: More variable | Overall - Aug: More variable | Overall - Sep: Best | Overall - Oct: Best | Overall - Nov: Good | Overall - Dec: Off |
These do not replace the overall planner. Use them only if a specific animal or event is driving your trip dates.
Dusky grouper stronghold
Best for Scuba, Freedive, Snorkel
Year-round
Large dusky grouper are a signature of Lavezzi, Bonifacio, and Cerbicale routes.
Summer amberjack and tuna activity
Best for Scuba
Jul to Aug
Bonifacio operator guidance notes amberjack and occasional tuna around Merouville in July and August.
Bottlenose dolphin monitoring area
Best for Scuba, Freedive, Snorkel, Topside
Year-round
Reserve monitoring has identified resident and passing bottlenose dolphins across the Bouches de Bonifacio.
Built from climate references, access rules, and destination operators. Wildlife timing and route flexibility can shift year to year.