Monaco Cruises: Sailings, Embarkations & Ports of Call
54 ships from 19 cruise lines
Monaco cruises at a glance
Waterways Cruise lists 336 upcoming sailings on 54 ships from 19 cruise lines visiting Monaco, calling at 1 place. Cruises can start in Monte Carlo and end in Monte Carlo. Of 336 upcoming sailings, 31 start in Monaco and 28 end there. More Mediterranean cruises.
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See every Monaco cruise line by ocean and river and by ultra-luxury, luxury, premium and contemporary style, with fares, cruise lengths, ships and ports.
About Monaco
Monaco is a compact city-state on the French Riviera, delivering old-world glamour, a storied Grimaldi dynasty, a deep-water harbor at Port Hercule that welcomes smaller and medium-size cruise ships, and an unusually walkable concentration of historic, cultural, and natural sights. For the milestone American traveler who dislikes being herded, Monaco rewards independent pacing: no passport formalities for day calls, an efficient public elevator system, and easy excursions to Eze and the wider French Riviera. Trade-offs: ships are often tendered or booked on small/medium vessels, the principality is crowded at peak season, and Monaco's glamour can feel stage-managed; the real appeal is the contrast between cliff-top old town and modern state.
Typical routes
- Western Mediterranean rotation
- French Riviera & Ligurian coast
Ports overview
Monaco is not a mass-market mega-ship destination: Port Hercule has berths for medium-size ships, and larger vessels often anchor or tender off Monaco-Ville. Because the principality is only 2.08 km², every port call is effectively a call in Monte Carlo, La Condamine, and Monaco-Ville. The two local harbor areas are Port Hercule and the smaller Fontvieille marina.
Cruise season
April–October is the standard Mediterranean cruise season; May, June, and September offer the best balance of warmth and fewer mega-yacht crowds. Grand Prix weekend (late May) is spectacular but chaotic; avoid if you dislike crowds.
Find your Monaco sailing
Upcoming sailings calling at Monaco, earliest departure first.
8 Days One-Way from Rome City to Villefranche-Sur-Mer
Visits Monaco. Also visits Italy, France
Emerald Sakara
11 Days One-Way from Barcelona to Chioggia
Visits Monaco. Also visits Spain, France, Italy
Viking Star
8 Days One-Way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Monte Carlo
Ends in Monaco. Also visits Italy, France
Ritz-Carlton Evrima
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8 Days One-Way from Villefranche-Sur-Mer to Civitavecchia-Rome
Visits Monaco. Also visits France, Italy
Royal Clipper
7 Days One-Way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Barcelona
Visits Monaco. Also visits Italy, France, Spain
Viking Mars
27 Days One-Way from Istanbul to Barcelona
Visits Monaco. Also visits Turkey, Greece, Montenegro
Viking Neptune
10 Days One-Way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Monte Carlo
Ends in Monaco. Also visits Italy, France
MSC Explora 1
7 Days One-Way from Monte Carlo to Civitavecchia-Rome
Starts in Monaco. Also visits France, Italy
Ritz-Carlton Evrima
11 Days One-Way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Barcelona
Visits Monaco. Also visits Italy, France, Spain
Silver Ray
11 Days One-Way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Barcelona
Visits Monaco. Also visits Italy, France, Spain
Star Legend
11 Days One-Way from Villefranche-Sur-Mer to Rome City
Visits Monaco. Also visits France, Italy
Scenic Eclipse 2
8 Days One-Way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Barcelona
Visits Monaco. Also visits Italy, France, Spain
Star Legend
Where Monaco cruises start and end
Embarkation ports (1)
Monte Carlo (336) (cruises from)
Disembarkation ports (1)
Monte Carlo (336)
Ships by type: 52 ocean 1 river 2 expedition · a ship that visits several places here is counted once; an expedition ship that also sails as an ocean ship appears under both types.
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Monaco cruise port guide
Cruise ports, what to see, history and practical advice.
Monaco cruise port guide →Frequently asked questions about Monaco cruises
How many places do cruises visit in Monaco?
1 Monaco place are visited by 54 ships from 19 cruise lines.
When is the best time to take a Monaco cruise?
April–October is the standard Mediterranean cruise season; May, June, and September offer the best balance of warmth and fewer mega-yacht crowds. Grand Prix weekend (late May) is spectacular but chaotic; avoid if you dislike crowds.
Sources and further reading
Background on Monaco draws on these references. Sailing, fare and port data come from cruise line itineraries and are refreshed regularly.
- Encyclopaedia Britannica: Monaco
- CIA World Factbook: Monaco
- Visit Monaco: The Official Monaco Tourism Portal
- Ports Monaco: Port Hercule
- U.S. Department of State: Monaco
Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise.
Published September 9, 2026 · Last updated October 30, 2026
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