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.
Marina Stars are editorial ratings based on superyacht berthing, facilities, services, location value and available information.
Operational overview
At a glance
Maximum yacht length130.00 m
Berths760
Transient berthingAvailable / listed
FuelFuel dock listed
Shore powerAvailable / listed
Fresh waterAvailable / listed
VHFVHF Ch. 12
Best seasonMay to September, with major demand around the Monaco Grand Prix and Monaco Yacht Show.
Marina overview
Port Hercule is a Deep-water city harbour and major event superyacht port in Monaco, Monaco, serving yachts cruising the Monaco / French Riviera area.
Marina overview
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.
Berthing and arrival profile
Maximum listed yacht length: 130.00 m.
Listed berth count: 760.
Total listed berths: 760.
Superyacht berthing note: Major Monaco superyacht harbour used for large yachts, Monaco Yacht Show and Grand Prix periods.
Mooring style: Rear berthed with mooring line at the front, according to official port description..
VHF / arrival communication: VHF Ch. 12.
Access and cruising area
Nearest major airport: Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE).
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport and Monaco helicopter links provide major access for owners, guests and crew.
Best season note: May to September, with major demand around the Monaco Grand Prix and Monaco Yacht Show.
Nearby cruising area: Monaco, Cap Ferrat, Nice, Antibes, Cannes, Italian Riviera, Sanremo
Facilities and yacht services
Facilities: 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.
Fuel and bunkering: Fuel available locally; confirm current port and supplier arrangements.
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.
Security: High-profile Monaco harbour security, with additional restrictions and access controls during major events.
Customs, immigration and port formalities
Customs: Available through Monaco procedures / confirm with agent.
Immigration: Available through Monaco procedures / confirm with agent.
International yacht formalities should be coordinated with the port and appointed agent.
Editorial note
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.
Deep-water city harbour and major event superyacht port
Coordinates
43.734000, 7.421000
Ownership and management
Owner
Government / Ports of Monaco
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.
Harbour communication
Marina VHF
VHF Ch. 12
Harbour master VHF
VHF Ch. 12
Emergency VHF
VHF Ch. 16
Harbour master phone
+377 97 77 30 00
Approach and navigation
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.
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.
Berthing and technical limits
Maximum yacht length
130.00 m
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.
Power, fuel and utilities
Shore power
Available by berth; confirm voltage, amperage and event-period arrangements.
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.
Customs, immigration and harbour authority
Port of entry
Yes
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.
High-profile Monaco harbour security, with additional restrictions and access controls during major events.
ISPS compliant
Yes
CCTV
Yes
Gated access
Yes
Night security
Yes
Privacy level
High operational security but very public during major events.
Facilities
Deep-water berthing, Monaco port services, event berthing, security, luxury hotels, restaurants, yacht support and immediate access to Monaco’s waterfront.
General services
Services
Berthing, harbour support, security, event logistics, concierge access, yacht agents, provisioning and local technical services.
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 facilities
Crew lounge
Confirm current crew-specific facilities
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.
Guest and luxury facilities
Concierge
Concierge and event support available through agents, hotels and local providers.
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.
Technical and shipyard support
Hardstanding
Confirm regional yard options.
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.
Commercial berthing
Transient berths
Available / listed
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.
Environmental standards
Recycling
Confirm port recycling and waste procedures.
Environmental notes
Environmental, waste and discharge requirements should be confirmed with Ports of Monaco.
Marina information note:
Berth availability, maximum yacht length, draught, VHF channels, customs arrangements, fuel, shore power and technical services can change. Captains, managers and agents should confirm operational details directly with the marina or harbour authority before arrival.
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