December 5, 2025
- Maritime passenger traffic reached 762,200, showing a +3.5% increase compared with July 2024 — a strong performance in the crucial summer month.
- Bastia remains the dominant port, handling 52% (398,000 passengers) of all ferry travellers in July.
- Ajaccio is second with 22% (165,000 passengers), followed by L’Île-Rousse at 14% (105,000).
- Corsica Ferries is by far the largest carrier, moving 52% (398,000) of all maritime passengers.
- Corsica Linea accounts for 14% (107,000).
- La Méridionale handles around 11% (83,000).
- Italian operators (Ichnusa Lines, Moby Lines) remain niche players (3–4%).
- France remains the principal origin market, representing 61% (463,000) of maritime passengers, with Italy supplying 39% (298,000).
Source: Corse Developpement
