CORSICA linea

What CORSICA linea does

CORSICA linea is a French regional ferry operator (Société par actions simplifiée, registered capital €3M, headquartered in Ajaccio) that emerged from the restructuring of SNCM/MCM SAS and provides passenger and freight RoPax services across the Western Mediterranean. The company operates a fleet of approximately 8-10 vessels across 11 ports — connecting mainland France (Marseille, Sète) with Corsica (Ajaccio, Bastia, Île-Rousse, Propriano), Algeria (Alger, Béjaïa, Skikda), and Tunisia (Tunis) — and is progressively modernizing its fleet through a long-running partnership with Stena RoRo and China Merchants Industry, with the 13th E-Flexer vessel (Capu Rossu, 1,000 passengers / 2,500 lane meters of freight, multifuel engines with Battery Power systems) delivered in March 2026.

The company's product portfolio spans passenger ticket sales (Standard, Flex, Super Flex, Resident, Family, Friendship, and Getaway tariffs), freight/cargo-mixed transport, cabin bookings, onboard dining and bars, duty-free shopping, and tiered fleet-wide Wi-Fi via partner FMC GlobalSat. Recurring-revenue mechanics include the €100/year Abonnement subscription (30% discount, priority service) and loyalty programs linea FID (Maghreb routes) and linea CLUB (general passengers). Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer via corsicalinea.com, phone call center, and port agencies, supplemented by authorized travel agencies, the Aria e mare combined air-sea package with Air Corsica, and a code-share with La Méridionale on Marseille-Ajaccio.

The business model relies on a hybrid GTM (direct + event-driven seasonal promotions), dynamic pricing across tariff tiers, and increasing emphasis on loyalty-anchored recurring revenue. CORSICA linea positions itself as the newest-fleet Mediterranean operator with a comprehensive port network and energy-transition credentials (LNG/battery propulsion), targeting Corsican residents, leisure travelers, families, Maghreb diaspora traffic, and freight convoyeurs on routes that blend regulated public service obligations with commercially operated international sailings.

Name

CORSICA linea

Legal name

CORSICA Linea

Website

https://corsicalinea.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CORSICA linea is a French regional ferry operator that runs passenger and RoPax freight services across 11 ports connecting mainland France (Marseille, Sète) with Corsica, Algeria, and Tunisia using an 8-10 vessel fleet including new E-Flexer ships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Passenger Transport

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

RoPax Ferry Operators (Passenger + Vehicle) (THAEAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cross-Border & International Passenger Ferries (THAIAJAI), International Cross-Border Ferry Services (THAEAGAL)

Keywords

• Maritime ferry services
• Passenger transport
• Freight shipping
• RoPax ferries
• Mediterranean shipping

Headquarters

HQ city

Ajaccio

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Passenger Ticket Sales: Primary revenue stream from ferry ticket sales for passengers traveling between France (Marseille, Sète), Corsica (Ajaccio, Bastia, Île-Rousse, Propriano), Algeria (Alger, Béjaïa, Skikda), and Tunisia (Tunis). Revenue generated through dynamic pricing with Standard, Flex, Super Flex tariff options.
2. Freight Transport: Cargo-mixed vessel operations transporting goods and freight vehicles (convoyeurs) between mainland France and Corsica, serving commercial customers and logistics needs.
3. Cabin and Onboard Services: Revenue from cabin bookings (interior, exterior, luxury), onboard dining (self-service restaurant, snack bar), bar services, and duty-free shopping.
4. Wi-Fi Services: Four-tier Wi-Fi service packages offered to passengers (Text/Voice, Comfort 2GB, Business 4GB, Premium 8GB) with payments processed by Stripe.
5. Subscription Programs: Annual subscription program (Abonnement) priced at €100 offering 30% discount on standard fares, priority telephone line, free luggage fees, priority disembarkation, free kennel for pets.
6. Loyalty Programs: linea FID loyalty program for Maghreb routes and linea CLUB for general passengers, earning points toward purchase vouchers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CORSICA linea operates passenger and freight ferry services connecting mainland France (Marseille, Sète) with Corsica (Ajaccio, Bastia, Île-Rousse, Propriano), Algeria (Alger, Béjaïa, Skikda), and Tunisia (Tunis). The company runs a fleet of RoPax vessels offering onboard amenities including cabins, restaurants, bars, duty-free shopping, and Wi-Fi, with multiple tariff options and loyalty programs for individual travelers, families, residents, and freight customers.

Product overview

CORSICA linea is a regional maritime ferry company operating passenger and freight transport services between mainland France (Marseille, Sète), Corsica (Ajaccio, Bastia, Île-Rousse, Propriano), Algeria (Alger, Béjaïa, Skikda), and Tunisia (Tunis). The company operates a fleet of 10 vessels (6 cargo-mixed: Pascal Paoli, Jean Nicoli, Paglia Orba, Monte d'Oro, Vizzavona, A Galeotta; 2 passenger ferries: Danielle Casanova, Méditerranée; plus Capu Rossu and others) with services including onboard dining, bars, duty-free shopping, and high-speed Wi-Fi. The product portfolio includes various tariff products (Tarif Résident, Tarif Abonné, Tarif Famille, Flex/Super Flex), loyalty programs (linea FID, linea CLUB), and the combined air-ferry package Aria e Mare in partnership with Air Corsica.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• linea FID: Loyalty program rewarding passengers with points for each crossing on France-Algeria and France-Tunisia routes, convertible to €80 purchase vouchers at 10,000 points.
• linea CLUB

Products and services

• Ferry Passenger Transport Passenger ferry services connecting mainland France (Marseille, Sète) with Corsica (Ajaccio, Bastia, Île-Rousse, Propriano), Algeria (Alger, Béjaïa, Skikda), and Tunisia (Tunis), using a fleet of cargo-mixed and passenger RoPax vessels for individual travelers and families.
• Freight Transport (Fret) Cargo shipping services for goods transport between mainland France and Corsica, Algeria, and Tunisia using cargo-mixed vessels, supporting commercial freight customers and convoyeurs with dedicated freight quotation, reservation, and FAQ channels.
• Abonnement Annual Subscription Annual subscription program priced at €100 that grants 30% discount on standard fares, a priority telephone line, free luggage fees, priority disembarkation, and free kennel for pets, targeted at frequent travelers on France-Corsica-Maghreb routes.
• linea FID Loyalty Program Free loyalty program for passengers on France-Algeria and France-Tunisia Maghreb routes that allows accumulation of points (10 points per €1 spent in pre-season) redeemable as purchase vouchers (€80 voucher at 10,000 points).
• linea CLUB Loyalty Program Loyalty program for regular CORSICA linea passengers offering benefits and rewards including priority disembarkation and dedicated customer service.
• Aria e Mare Air-Sea Package Combined air and ferry travel package offered in partnership with Air Corsica, allowing Corsican residents and travelers to book boat and airplane combinations to mainland France at preferential rates through a single booking point.
• Onboard Wi-Fi Service High-speed Wi-Fi connectivity throughout the crossing provided by partner FMC GlobalSat, available in four service tiers (Text/Voice, Comfort 2GB, Business 4GB, Premium 8GB) with payments processed by Stripe.
• Onboard Dining and Bars Restaurant and bar services aboard the ships, including self-service restaurant, snack options, and bar facilities with television screens.
• Onboard Duty-Free Shop Onboard duty-free boutique selling souvenirs, clothing, perfumery, and cosmetic products, available on Algeria routes.

Quantifiable outcome

• E-Flexer vessels with multifuel engines and Battery Power systems reduce CO2 emissions in ferry operations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stena RoRocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 March 2026Stena RoRo delivers E-Flexer RoPax ferries to CORSICA LINEA from China Merchants Industry shipyard. Partnership has resulted in 19 vessel orders since 2016, with 15 being E-Flexer-class ships. The 13th vessel Capu Rossu was delivered March 2026 for Marseille-Corsica operations.
• China Merchants Industry (CMI Weihai)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Chinese shipyard constructing E-Flexer vessels for Stena RoRo/CORSICA LINEA partnership. Has produced 19 vessels since 2016 as part of ongoing fleet modernization program.
• FMC GlobalSatcoreTechnology or IntegrationWi-Fi connectivity provider supplying high-speed internet service to entire CORSICA linea fleet. Offers 4 service tiers (Text/Voice, Comfort 2GB, Business 4GB, Premium 8GB) for passenger connectivity.
• Air CorsicacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership offering 'Aria e mare' combined air-sea transport service for Corsican residents. Allows combining boat and airplane travel to mainland France at preferential rates with single booking point.
• La MéridionaleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCORSICA LINEA sells tickets for La Méridionale-operated crossings on Marseille-Ajaccio route. Different conditions apply including no subscriber discounts, no priority disembarkation, and different pet/animal policies.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Stena RoRo: Swedish RoRo vessel designer, owner, and lessor; strategic partner to CORSICA linea via the E-Flexer platform and supplier of 13 delivered vessels since 2016. Highly relevant as the technology, design, and asset partner underpinning CORSICA linea's fleet strategy.

Broad incumbents

• DFDS: Large European ferry and logistics group with extensive RoRo and passenger ferry networks across the North Sea, Baltic, and English Channel. Comparable in RoPax vessel operations, freight/passenger mix, and energy-transition (LNG) fleet strategy, though it operates at significantly greater scale and on different seas.

Direct peers

• Tirrenia: Italian operator (under CIN group) running passenger and RoRo services between mainland Italy, Sardinia, Sicily, and Corsica. Comparable in RoPax operations, mixed passenger/freight model, and Southern European Mediterranean coverage.
• La Méridionale: French ferry operator on the Marseille-Corsica route, already linked to CORSICA linea via a code-share arrangement. Competes on the same mainland-Corsica passenger/freight corridor and represents a structural relationship/competitive hybrid.
• Balearia: Spanish privately held ferry operator with extensive passenger and RoRo services in the Mediterranean, including Spain-Morocco routes. Comparable in modern fleet strategy (LNG newbuilds), passenger/freight mix, and Mediterranean/North Africa presence.
• Grandi Navi Veloci (GNV): Italian ferry operator running passenger and RoRo services between Italy, France, Spain, and North Africa. Directly comparable in vessel type (RoPax), Mediterranean route mix, and Maghreb exposure.
• Trasmediterranea: Spanish state-linked ferry operator with passenger and RoRo services connecting mainland Spain to the Balearic Islands, North Africa, and the Canary Islands. Comparable in operating model, multi-port passenger/freight model, and exposure to the Southern European/Maghreb corridor.
• Moby Lines: Italian ferry group operating RoPax services connecting mainland Italy, France, Corsica, and Sardinia. Direct competitor on cross-Mediterranean passenger/freight routes, especially Italy-Corsica connections adjacent to CORSICA linea's network.
• Corsica Ferries: Italy-based ferry operator running passenger and RoRo services between mainland France, Italy, and Corsica. Direct head-to-head competitor on the core France-Corsica and seasonal Mediterranean routes that CORSICA linea serves.
• Brittany Ferries: French ferry operator running passenger and freight services from France to the UK, Ireland, and Spain. Comparable as a French-rooted private RoPax operator serving regional routes with passenger and freight mixed across national borders.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/corsicalinea
• Facebookfacebook.com/corsicalinea

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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