Superyacht Guide Award
2 Stars - Good marina standard
Preliminary Superyacht Guide marina profile pending full editorial assessment. Port Hercule has clear recognised superyacht and event merit but remains capped at 2 stars until assessed.
Last reviewed: May 10, 2026
Marina Stars are editorial ratings based on superyacht berthing, facilities, services, location value and available information.
Port Hercule is a Deep-water city harbour and major event superyacht port in Monaco, Monaco, serving yachts cruising the Monaco / French Riviera area.
Port Hercule is listed as a Deep-water city harbour and major event superyacht port in Monaco, Monaco. The marina forms part of the Monaco / French Riviera cruising area. It is included within the Superyacht Guide Mediterranean marina coverage.
This profile is an editorial marina directory entry. It is not an official berth offer, pilotage instruction, safety inspection, harbour notice, class certificate or guarantee of availability. Captains, managers and yacht agents should confirm berth availability, maximum length, draught, beam, VHF channels, fuel, shore power, customs, immigration, security and technical support directly with the marina, harbour authority or appointed local agent before arrival.
Where an official website is listed, it should be used as the primary source for current operational information.
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| Destination | Monaco |
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| Location | Monaco , Monaco |
| Region | Mediterranean |
| Local region | Monaco / French Riviera |
| Marina type | Deep-water city harbour and major event superyacht port |
| Coordinates | 43.734000, 7.421000 |
| Owner | Government / Ports of Monaco |
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| Owner type | State / public port authority |
| Management company | Société d’Exploitation des Ports de Monaco |
| Ownership notes | Port Hercule is operated within Monaco’s official port system. Current operational responsibilities should be confirmed with Ports of Monaco. |
| Marina VHF | VHF Ch. 12 |
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| Harbour master VHF | VHF Ch. 12 |
| Emergency VHF | VHF Ch. 16 |
| Harbour master phone | +377 97 77 30 00 |
| Approach notes | Approach into Port Hercule should be coordinated with Monaco port authorities. Event periods, commercial movements, harbour traffic, weather and berth allocation are operationally important. |
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| Navigation notes | Port Hercule is a deep-water harbour but precise berth access, manoeuvring and port instructions must be confirmed before arrival. |
| Pilot required | Confirm with Ports of Monaco |
| Pilot notes | Large-yacht arrivals during events should follow specific port, agent and harbour authority instructions. |
| Tidal notes | Limited Mediterranean tidal range; swell, wind, harbour traffic and event restrictions are more relevant. |
| Swell exposure | Protected harbour, but confirm conditions and berth exposure. |
| Shelter | Deep-water harbour with substantial protection. |
| Maximum yacht length | 130.00 m |
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| Minimum depth | 2.50 m |
| Maximum depth | 55.00 m |
| Berths | 760 |
| Total berths | 760 |
| Visitor berths | 30 |
| Superyacht berths | Major Monaco superyacht harbour used for large yachts, Monaco Yacht Show and Grand Prix periods. |
| Superyacht visitor berths | Visitor berths subject to availability and event-period allocation. |
| Mooring style | Rear berthed with mooring line at the front, according to official port description. |
| Alongside berths | Confirm by berth allocation. |
| Stern-to berths | Rear-berthing arrangements used in the harbour. |
| Nearby anchorage | Nearby anchorage options around Monaco and the Riviera are subject to local regulation and weather. |
| Shore power | Available by berth; confirm voltage, amperage and event-period arrangements. |
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| Shore power voltage | Confirm by berth |
| Shore power amps | Confirm by berth |
| Fresh water | Available by berth / confirm with port |
| Fuel | Fuel available locally; confirm current port and supplier arrangements. |
| Fuel dock | Confirm with port |
| Fuel types | Diesel / yacht fuel by local arrangement |
| Bunkering notes | Advance bunkering coordination is recommended, especially around Monaco Yacht Show and Grand Prix periods. |
| Grey water pump-out | Confirm with port |
| Black water pump-out | Confirm with port |
| Waste disposal | Waste arrangements should be confirmed with the port. |
| Hazardous waste | Confirm hazardous waste, oil and battery disposal procedures. |
| Port of entry | Yes |
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| Customs | Available through Monaco procedures / confirm with agent |
| Immigration | Available through Monaco procedures / confirm with agent |
| Customs notes | International yacht formalities should be coordinated with the port and appointed agent. |
| Harbour authority | Ports of Monaco |
| Harbour authority website | https://www.ports-monaco.com/ |
| Security | High-profile Monaco harbour security, with additional restrictions and access controls during major events. |
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| ISPS compliant | Yes |
| CCTV | Yes |
| Gated access | Yes |
| Night security | Yes |
| Privacy level | High operational security but very public during major events. |
Deep-water berthing, Monaco port services, event berthing, security, luxury hotels, restaurants, yacht support and immediate access to Monaco’s waterfront.
| Services | Berthing, harbour support, security, event logistics, concierge access, yacht agents, provisioning and local technical services. |
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| Crew facilities | Crew access to Monaco, restaurants, transport, laundry, provisioning and Riviera service network. |
| Guest facilities | Casino de Monte-Carlo, Hôtel de Paris, luxury restaurants, shopping, clubs, Grand Prix and Monaco Yacht Show. |
| Technical services | Strong Riviera technical and yacht-service network nearby, including Monaco, Antibes, Nice and Italian Riviera providers. |
| Crew lounge | Confirm current crew-specific facilities |
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| Crew gym | Nearby Monaco gyms and fitness facilities |
| Showers | Available / confirm with port |
| Laundry | Available locally |
| Crew parking | Highly restricted during events; confirm with port/agent |
| Crew transport | Monaco, Nice Airport, helicopter transfers and Riviera transport available. |
| Concierge | Concierge and event support available through agents, hotels and local providers. |
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| Restaurants on site | Monaco waterfront restaurants and luxury hotel dining nearby. |
| Hotel on site | Monaco luxury hotels nearby |
| Beach club | Monte-Carlo beach and Riviera beach clubs nearby. |
| Shopping | Monaco luxury shopping immediately nearby. |
| Heli access | Monaco heliport and Nice Airport helicopter transfer options. |
| Private aviation access | Nice Côte d’Azur Airport and Monaco helicopter transfer network. |
| Hardstanding | Confirm regional yard options. |
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| Dry dock | Confirm regional dry dock and refit options. |
| Refit services | Riviera yacht-service network nearby. |
| Engine services | Engineering and specialist contractors available regionally. |
| Paint facilities | Confirm regional options. |
| Nearby shipyard | Monaco, Antibes, La Ciotat and Italian Riviera technical networks accessible regionally. |
| Chandlery | Yacht suppliers available regionally. |
| Transient berths | Available / listed |
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| Annual berths | Available / listed |
| Berth lease | Available / listed |
| Price notes | Pricing and berth availability vary substantially by yacht size, berth location and event period. |
| Booking notes | Grand Prix and Monaco Yacht Show periods require very early planning and specialist agent coordination. |
| Recycling | Confirm port recycling and waste procedures. |
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| Environmental notes | Environmental, waste and discharge requirements should be confirmed with Ports of Monaco. |