Marseille Ajaccio ferry
La Méridionale invites you to discover the imperial city by setting sail on a Marseille-Ajaccio crossing on-board our Piana ship.
Marseille–Ajaccio ferry: an overnight crossing with La Méridionale
Taking the ferry from Marseille to Ajaccio means choosing a crossing that combines comfort with the pleasure of travelling by sea. From Marseille, we welcome you aboard our flagship, the Piana, for a relaxing journey to Ajaccio, with or without your vehicle.
Travelling on our Marseille–Ajaccio route means enjoying an overnight crossing designed around your needs. On board the Piana, we pay particular attention to the welcome you receive, the quality of our shared spaces, the comfort of our cabins and the tranquillity of your journey, so your time in Corsica gets off to the best possible start.
Choosing La Méridionale for your Marseille–Ajaccio ferry crossing means enjoying attentive service, Mediterranean cuisine with a Corsican touch, a comfortable ship and regular sailings between Marseille and Ajaccio. We make this sea crossing a travel experience in its own right, not just a way to reach your destination.
The crossing
Times
During school holidays, we advise you to book your tickets two months in advance to have as much choice as possible. Times specified may be modified without prior notice.
The journey - Route
2027 : two new vessels
ALBA NOVA & AZURA
In 2027, Alba Nova and Azura will join La Méridionale’s fleet, renewing your experience of crossings to Corsica. Designed to combine comfort, peace of mind and innovation, these two new vessels invite you to make the most of every moment on board.
Set a course for comfort, with spaces designed for your well-being and hybrid LNG-electric propulsion.
Le Piana
The flagship of La Méridionale’s fleet, the Piana sails between Marseille and Ajaccio three times a week. At 180 metres long and with a speed of 24 knots, it is the largest ship in the fleet, yet retains a welcoming, intimate feel.
On board: a restaurant, self-service restaurant, bar, cinema, Wi-Fi, outdoor areas and comfortable cabins accommodating up to four people.
ONBOARD SERVICES
A bar overlooking the Mediterranean
Whether you’re looking to unwind, enjoy a refreshing drink or have an “express” breakfast, settle into our lounge bar and take in the stunning views of the Mediterranean.
Corsica on your plate
La Méridionale offers you tasty Corsican-inspired cuisine on board the Piana, its ferry to Marseille Ajaccio. Concocted in the ship's galley by our chefs and their brigades, your dinner will feature fresh ingredients and products from local producers. The Piana has a restaurant and a self-service restaurant:
- Our restaurant welcomes you to enjoy tasty dishes from a menu created by a renowned Corsican chef. The menu changes with the seasons, offering dishes such as Jacques Abbatucci's organic tiger veal stew, brocciu ravioli, not forgetting the plate of charcuterie from the Isle of Beauty, of Corsica!
- In a warm and friendly atmosphere, the self-service restaurant serves a variety of balanced dishes or simply sandwiches and paninis. A full breakfast is served in the self-service restaurant.
Marseille Ajaccio : an overnight crossing
Holidays in Corsica begin with La Méridionale. Our Marseille–Ajaccio ferry sails overnight, allowing you to depart in the evening, rest on board and arrive in Ajaccio ready to make the most of your day. The Piana’s crew take pride in providing impeccable service and ensuring you enjoy a restful night during your Marseille–Ajaccio crossing.
All cabins on our Marseille–Ajaccio ferry are equipped for your comfort, with duvets, pillows, an en-suite bathroom with a shower and toilet, bath and hand towels, shower gel and soap. You’ll also find adjustable air conditioning, a television, storage space and two bottles of spring water.
Marseille–Ajaccio crossing: children are welcome on board
Planning a family holiday in Corsica? Our Marseille–Ajaccio ferry, the Piana, has a play area for younger children. Located in the lounge bar, it lets you relax with a drink while keeping a watchful eye on your little ones.
An eco-friendly ship
When your ship's at berth in Marseille, it cuts its engines and uses shore-to-ship power
The ship's particle filter eliminates sulphur and fine/ultra-fine particles.
Our customers' reviews
They are the ones who speak about it best. Since 2017, TripAdvisor has awarded La Méridionale the Travellers' Choice award, reserved for the travel providers most appreciated by travellers from around the world. Discover one of their reviews:
Beautiful crossings
We took a round trip from Marseille to Ajaccio on the PIANA, a beautiful, quiet ship with spacious areas and, what's more, an environmentally friendly one. The parking area is spacious. Good quality service both at the port and on board, with a well-located restaurant and a nice menu. We have always chosen La Méridionale for many years, a reliable company.
Let's go Ajaccio and Southern Corsica
Jumping on-board a Marseille-Ajaccio ferry, means heading off to one of the favourite holiday destinations for the French: Corsica.
As soon as you arrive in the port of Ajaccio, you'll be charmed by the Island of Beauty and its scenescapes. Beaches, creeks, cliffs and mountains are a pure delight for nature lovers.
It's also a land overflowing with history and culture, birthplace of great historical figures and source of inspiration for numerous artists.
An island boasting many different facets
Corsica may be French, yet it's geographically closer to Italy. Its coastline is less than 100 kilometres from Tuscany and it's only a dozen kilometres from Sardinia.
This adjacency played a key role in this Mediterranean island's destiny. It was attached to the Republic of Genoa from 1284 to 1768 and was finally handed over to France after the downfall of the Republic of Corsica.
Corsica weathered these events yet kept its cultural particularities, like its language and its desire to be independent. Today, it's a one-of-a-kind French territorial collectivity with its own executive council, an assembly and an economic, social and cultural council.
Natural, cultural and gastronomic treasures
Corsica boasts spectacular panoramas galore. So, as soon as you leave the Marseille-Ajaccio ferry, head off and discover the island and its landscapes!
The coastline is fringed with white sandy beaches, pebbly creeks and cliffs that plunge into turquoise water. Villages and forests are strewn everywhere around the mountains inland.
The contrast between the different natural sites is highlighted by varied vegetation, which changes with altitude. Take time out and explore the flora along the seaboard, across the maquis, up in the mountains, where hosts of crocuses, orchids and violets will wow you. These flowers have developed varieties that only exist on the Island of Beauty.
There are also several sites where you can observe protected animal species and species that are native to the region. Corsica Regional Nature Park and nature reserves are home to falcons, eagles and an array of cormorants. And, when it comes to coral, groupers and moray eels, they're just waiting to be admired during an underwater dive.
Corsica's also the place-to-be for lovers of good food. For sure, the restaurant on-board the Marseille-Ajaccio ferry will have whet your appetite for Corsican gastronomy , but a myriad of specialities await you during your stay: cold cuts, cheeses, wines as well as cakes and bouillabaisse. They reflect the richness of the land and of its traditions.
Invitations to travel
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Since 2017, La Méridionale has been awarded the prestigious Travellers' Choice label.
