Monaco: Harbours, bridges and formalities for sailors
3 harbours
Monaco: 3 harbours, clearing in, papers and fees. Plan your trip with weather, tides and route.
Formalities
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Clearing in: Monaco is not in the EU, but lies in the EU customs territory and de facto in the Schengen area via France: no clearance from France or Italy. Report to the harbour office in Port Hercule or Fontvieille and request a berth in advance.
Documents: Crew ID, boat papers, insurance, SRC.
Fees: Harbour dues per night, high; during major events (Grand Prix, Yacht Show) the harbours are full.
Fairway: Hardly any tide. Few harbours between Nice and Ventimiglia (Cap d'Ail, Fontvieille, Port Hercule, Menton); in southerly winds, swell runs onto the coast.
Nature: There is a marine protected area off Larvotto; anchoring and fishing are prohibited there.
Emergency: 112; VHF channel 16 and DSC.
Sources: Ports de Monaco, Gouvernement Princier de Monaco (as of 2026-10-20)
Harbours by cruising area
Monaco
Frequently asked questions
Monaco: Do I need to clear in?
Monaco is not in the EU, but lies in the EU customs territory and de facto in the Schengen area via France: no clearance from France or Italy. Report to the harbour office in Port Hercule or Fontvieille and request a berth in advance.
Monaco: Which documents do I need on board?
Crew ID, boat papers, insurance, SRC.
Monaco: What fees apply?
Harbour dues per night, high; during major events (Grand Prix, Yacht Show) the harbours are full.
Monaco: What is the emergency number at sea?
112; VHF channel 16 and DSC.
Monaco: How many harbours does Sailseer cover?
Sailseer covers 3 harbours with harbour info, weather and route planning.