When is the cruising season in Monaco?

Mid-May through early October. The Grand Prix in late May or early June and the Monaco Yacht Show in late September are the two peak weeks — berthing and yacht availability tighten significantly.

Where do charters depart from?

Port Hercule and Port de Fontvieille. Both accommodate superyacht embarkation; Port Hercule remains the principal berthing during major events.

Can berthing be secured for the Grand Prix?

Grand Prix berthing is allocated months — sometimes years — in advance. We hold relationships that allow late-stage placements when berthing changes hands, but earlier briefs return more options.

Can charters extend along the Italian coast?

Yes — the Italian Riviera, Portofino and the Cinque Terre are within reach. Longer cruises to Sardinia and Corsica are arranged on owner request.

French Riviera · yacht charter

Monaco.

Port Hercule and Port de Fontvieille departures, with itineraries along the Riviera and into the Italian coast.

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Overview

What to expect.

Monaco is the eastern end of the Côte d’Azur and the most operationally dense port in the Mediterranean. Port Hercule and Port de Fontvieille together accommodate the international superyacht fleet for the principal events of the European calendar; berthing is allocated months: and for the Grand Prix, years. In advance.

Two weeks shape the Monaco calendar: the Grand Prix in late May and the Monaco Yacht Show in late September. Outside those windows, Monaco operates as a discreet base for cruising the Italian Riviera, Sardinia, and the western Côte d’Azur. The eastern end of the Riviera: Roquebrune, Menton, Bordighera. Sits within a half-day passage.

Fleet

Yachts currently open in Monaco.

Amer 36m

10 guests · 5 cabins · 2024

Bilgin 50m

12 guests · 6 cabins · 2024

Season

When to cruise.

Best months: May to September; peak around the Grand Prix and Monaco Yacht Show.
Prevailing winds: Mistral · light
Typical base ports: Port Hercule · Port de Fontvieille

Mid-May through early October. The Grand Prix in late May and the Monaco Yacht Show in late September dominate the calendar; outside those windows Monaco operates as a discreet base for cruising the Italian Riviera and the eastern Côte d’Azur.

Ports

Marinas and anchorages.

Port Hercule
The principal harbour and the centre of Monaco: Grand Prix berthing, the Monaco Yacht Show quay.
Port de Fontvieille
The secondary harbour to the west. Superyacht berthing during peak weeks and the Yacht Show overflow.

Frequently asked

Practical questions.

When is the cruising season in Monaco?: Mid-May through early October. The Grand Prix in late May or early June and the Monaco Yacht Show in late September are the two peak weeks — berthing and yacht availability tighten significantly.
Where do charters depart from?: Port Hercule and Port de Fontvieille. Both accommodate superyacht embarkation; Port Hercule remains the principal berthing during major events.
Can berthing be secured for the Grand Prix?: Grand Prix berthing is allocated months — sometimes years — in advance. We hold relationships that allow late-stage placements when berthing changes hands, but earlier briefs return more options.
Can charters extend along the Italian coast?: Yes — the Italian Riviera, Portofino and the Cinque Terre are within reach. Longer cruises to Sardinia and Corsica are arranged on owner request.

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