Practical guide
Taking a motorhome to Corsica
Which operator carries campers, how the dimensions count and what applies on board
- Every operator except Cors'express carries motorhomes
- Measure the length with bike rack and towbar
- No camping and no hook-up on board
Crossings with a vehicle
Ferry routes to Corsica for your motorhome
Choose your route and date, then enter the vehicle type, length and height of your motorhome, including bike rack, towbar and roof box.
Prices for a car incl. driver, one way
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Taking a motorhome on the ferry
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Corsica Ferries, Moby, Corsica Linea and La Méridionale carry motorhomes to Corsica; only the Cors'express fast boats take foot passengers alone. For the booking, the outside dimensions of your vehicle count, with everything attached, and once the ship has sailed you cannot get back to it.
Rules by ferry operator
From Genoa, only Moby takes vehicles.
Driving from the UK to the port
From Britain you cross the Channel to Calais and drive south through France. Toulon and Marseille are on the French Mediterranean coast, Nice further east. For Savona and Genoa you continue along the Riviera into Italy, and Livorno lies further down the coast in Tuscany. A night ferry from Toulon or Savona swaps a hotel night for a cabin and puts you on the island in the morning.
- Toulon: from Marseille take the A50, from Nice the A8 and A57, then follow the signs for "Port".
- Savona: the ferries leave from Vado Ligure, about 6 km from central Savona. Leave the A10 at Savona/Vado and follow Porto Vado and Corsica Ferries.
- Genoa: coming from France, leave at Genova Aeroporto and follow the signs to the Via Milano port entrance. Moby boards at the Terminal Traghetti, and the Varco Albertazzi gate only lets you in during the six hours before departure.
- Livorno: leave the motorway at the Porto exit and follow "Imbarco Passeggeri" and Moby. The passenger port has a paid car park for motorhomes and charging points for electric vehicles.
Measuring your motorhome
Measure length, height and width yourself, with everything attached: bike rack, towbar, roof box and roof load. Moby counts the length overall, towbar, drawbar and bike rack included, and you declare a height above 2.20 m when you book. La Méridionale asks for towed vehicles, loads and roof boxes with their sizes; a roof load that is not on the booking is charged at check-in. With a caravan or trailer, you book the whole combination, the towing vehicle and the trailer with their dimensions.
The Corsica Ferries camper van offer covers vehicles up to 7 m long, 2.40 m high and 2 m wide. Places in it are limited, so book early for July and August. A larger vehicle does not qualify for the offer.
No camping and no hook-up on board
The car deck is closed during the crossing. Corsica Ferries rules out camping on board and has no electricity for motorhomes or caravans, and with the gas cylinders locked, the fridge will not run either. Do not leave perishable food in the vehicle, as the garage can get hot.
The night ferries from Toulon to Ajaccio and from Savona to Bastia take about 11 hours. Book a cabin or a seat and take everything you need for the night up with you: medicines, chargers, water, warm clothes and your pet's papers.
Gas, LPG and electric vehicles
Gas cylinders can travel; with Corsica Ferries they stay locked for the crossing. La Méridionale allows caravans, motorhomes and campervans up to 3 butane or propane bottles, 47 kg in total.
If your vehicle runs on LPG, La Méridionale only takes it with a safety release valve, and Moby wants LPG or methane declared in the booking. Electric and hybrid vehicles are not charged on board; La Méridionale asks for a battery level between 20 and 80 % and parks them in marked areas.
Check-in and parking on the car deck
With a vehicle, be at Corsica Ferries check-in at least one hour before departure, in high season 1 hour 30 minutes; online check-in opens 7 days before. Moby expects vehicles 2 hours before departure in Genoa and Bastia and 90 minutes before in Livorno. La Méridionale asks for 1 hour 30 minutes in Marseille and 1 hour from Corsica, with the vehicle papers ready.
Before you leave the car deck: engine off, first gear, handbrake on, mirrors folded and alarm off. Departures for every route are in the ferry timetable, and where your dog travels on board is in taking a dog to Corsica.
Motorhome ferry FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Answers about operators, dimensions, gas and your dog.
Which ferries to Corsica take motorhomes? +
Corsica Ferries from Savona, Livorno, Toulon and Nice, Moby from Genoa and Livorno, and Corsica Linea and La Méridionale from Marseille. Cors'express carries foot passengers only. The ferry timetable shows which operator sails on your date.
Can I sleep in the motorhome during the crossing? +
No. The car deck is closed while the ship is at sea. Corsica Ferries does not allow camping on board and has no electricity for motorhomes or caravans. For a night ferry, book a cabin or a seat.
How do I measure my motorhome for the booking? +
Measure the length overall, with towbar, drawbar and bike rack, and the height with roof box and roof load. Moby asks you to declare a height above 2.20 m when you book. The Corsica Ferries camper van offer covers vehicles up to 7 m long, 2.40 m high and 2 m wide.
Can I take gas bottles on the ferry? +
Yes. With Corsica Ferries they stay locked during the crossing, and La Méridionale allows up to 3 butane or propane bottles, 47 kg in total. A vehicle that runs on LPG needs a safety release valve with La Méridionale and must be declared with Moby.
How much is the ferry with a motorhome? +
That depends on the route, the date and the size of your vehicle. Starting fares, including the Corsica Ferries camper van offer, are listed under ferry prices to Corsica.
Can my dog stay in the motorhome? +
Only with La Méridionale, depending on the ship. Corsica Linea does not allow it, on Corsica Ferries your dog stays with you on board, and on Moby it travels on the outer decks or in a cabin with animal access. The rules for each operator are in taking a dog to Corsica.
Ready for Corsica?
Choose your route and enter the vehicle type and dimensions of your motorhome directly in the booking.