Few vantage points rival a yacht berthed in Port Hercule during the Grand Prix — the cars a few metres away, the harbour as your terrace. These berths are limited and spoken for long ahead, so the earlier we begin, the better the position.
We arrange the yacht, the berth, hospitality and catering, and coordinate arrivals and tenders across a busy weekend so your guests simply step aboard.
The finest seat at the Monaco Grand Prix
There is no vantage point in motorsport quite like a yacht berthed in Port Hercule during the Grand Prix. The cars thread the harbour chicane and the swimming-pool section a few metres from your deck, the noise rolls across the water, and the principality rises behind as a backdrop no grandstand can offer. Between sessions your yacht is a private terrace over the most glamorous harbour in the world.
For a host it is the ultimate way to receive guests during the race weekend — close enough to feel the cars, private enough to talk business or celebrate in comfort, and entirely your own for the duration.
Trackside berths and why they book a year ahead
The berths that line the circuit are among the scarcest assets in sport. There are only so many, they return to the same hands year after year, and demand far outstrips supply. A berth on the trackside quay commands a premium and is reserved long in advance — often a year or more — so the single biggest factor in securing a good position is simply starting early.
We work to secure the berth first and match a yacht to it, rather than the other way around. The closer to the circuit and the better the sightlines, the earlier the commitment needed; we are candid about what is realistically available for your timing and budget.
The race weekend, day by day
The Grand Prix is a multi-day event, and a yacht lets you take in as much as you wish. Practice running fills the Friday, qualifying on Saturday decides the grid in the weekend's most intense session, and Sunday brings the race itself, the longest and most celebrated afternoon on the calendar. Many guests come aboard for the full programme; others choose a single day.
We build the schedule around you — catering timed to the track action, quieter mornings for those who want them, and the deck arranged so everyone has a clear view when the cars are running.
Hospitality and catering aboard
A Grand Prix charter is as much about hospitality as horsepower. A private chef and service crew handle everything from a relaxed breakfast to a champagne lunch and canapés through the afternoon, with a fully stocked bar and staff who keep the day flowing. The yacht's terraces and saloon give your guests room to watch, mingle and retreat from the sun as they please.
We tailor the catering to your guest list and the occasion — corporate hosting, a milestone celebration, or family and friends — and arrange any extras, from a sommelier to a photographer, so the weekend is remembered for the right reasons.
Choosing the right yacht for the Grand Prix
For the Grand Prix the deck matters more than the cruising range, since the yacht stays berthed for the weekend. We look for generous, tiered deck space with clear sightlines to the track, comfortable shaded areas, and an interior that works as a cool, quiet retreat between sessions. Larger yachts host more guests and offer more terrace; smaller ones suit an intimate party with a prime position.
We match the yacht to your guest numbers and the style of hosting you have in mind, and confirm exactly what the sightlines from each deck will be before you commit.
Guest logistics across a busy weekend
Grand Prix weekend is one of the busiest in the principality, and moving guests smoothly is part of the service. We coordinate arrivals, tender transfers where needed, any circuit accreditation, and timing so your guests step aboard without queueing or confusion. Roads close, crowds build, and a well-run plan is what keeps the day effortless.
Our crew manage the comings and goings so you can host rather than organise, and we remain on hand throughout the weekend to handle anything that arises.
Beyond race day: a Riviera week
Many guests extend the Grand Prix into a longer charter, slipping out of Port Hercule once the circus leaves town for the quiet of the Lérins, Saint-Tropez or the Italian coast. Late May is the start of the season, the sea warming and the coast not yet at its busiest — an ideal time to cruise.
We can plan the race weekend and the days that follow as a single seamless charter, so the excitement of the Grand Prix flows straight into a relaxed week on the water.
Planning and booking
Because berths and the best yachts are reserved so far ahead, planning a Grand Prix charter is a conversation that ideally begins a year out, though it is always worth asking about late availability. A deposit secures the berth and yacht, and from there we capture your guest list, catering preferences and schedule in detail.
From first enquiry to the final lap, a single point of contact carries you through every arrangement, so the only thing you focus on is the racing and your guests.
What's included
Frequently asked questions
How far ahead should I book a Grand Prix yacht?
Trackside berths and the best yachts are reserved a year or more in advance, so the earlier you begin the better the position. Late availability does occur, so it is always worth asking, but for a prime berth early commitment is essential.
Can I watch the race from the yacht?
Yes — that is the whole point. A trackside berth in Port Hercule puts the harbour chicane and swimming-pool section metres from your deck, with the cars in clear view through practice, qualifying and the race itself.
What is included in Grand Prix hospitality?
Typically a crewed yacht on a trackside berth, a private chef and service crew, catering and bar through the weekend, and full guest logistics. We tailor the package — corporate hosting, celebration or private party — and arrange extras such as a sommelier or photographer.
How many guests can I host aboard?
It depends on the yacht. Smaller yachts suit an intimate group with a prime position; larger ones host more guests across tiered decks. We match the yacht to your guest numbers and hosting style, confirming sightlines from each deck before you book.
Can I charter beyond the race weekend?
Yes. Many guests extend the Grand Prix into a longer Riviera charter, cruising to the Lérins, Saint-Tropez or the Italian coast once the race ends. We plan the weekend and the days after as one seamless charter.
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