Sights
Oceanographic Museum
An aquarium and museum of the sea in a grand building on the cliff edge, with a rooftop terrace. Open every day except 25 December and the Grand Prix weekend.
- Only ships up to 250 m long or 1,250 passengers, in the luxury and premium categories, are accepted.
- Most calls berth alongside at the Digue (the breakwater berth). Some ships anchor offshore instead and use tenders: the port's schedule marks these calls 'RADE', about one in five calls in the 2027 plan.
- Ships often stay late, with departures anywhere from 17:00 to midnight, so check your own all-aboard time.
- The Prince's Palace State Apartments were open from 30 March to 15 October 2026 and reopen in spring 2027. The palace square and the views stay open.
- On the Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend the Oceanographic Museum, the Jardin Exotique and the palace tours close, and streets are closed for the race.
- Monaco uses the euro.
Where ships dock
Digue Rainier III cruise berth and gare maritime
Walk off the ship: the berth is at the foot of the Rock. Allow about 10–15 minutes uphill on foot to the Oceanographic Museum and the cathedral, about 10 minutes along the harbour to La Condamine, and 20–25 minutes round the harbour to the Casino. Public lifts and escalators link the levels, and a bus stop called Digue Croisières is by the berth (check CAM lines on the day). Taxis are available.
Tender landing in Port Hercule (ships at anchor)Tender call: the ship anchors in the bay and its boats bring you into Port Hercule, right in the centre. La Condamine is on the quay, the Rock is 10–15 minutes uphill and Monte-Carlo about 15 minutes on foot. Check the exact landing point and the last tender time with your ship.
Tender portReady-made days
Add your ship's times above to see what fits in your time ashore.
Beaches & parks
Saint-Martin Gardens
Shady paths and sea views along the cliffs of the Rock, between the museum and the cathedral.
Sights
The Prince's car collection
Prince Rainier III's collection of classic and racing cars, on the harbour front.
Sights
Monte-Carlo Casino & Casino Square
The ornate casino and its gardens, surrounded by grand hotels and cafés. Check the casino's site for daytime visiting hours and the entry rules.
Sights
Monaco Cathedral
A white stone cathedral on the Rock where Princess Grace and Prince Rainier III are buried.
Sights
Prince's Palace & palace square
The Grimaldi family's palace on the Rock, with cannons, views over both harbours and a changing of the guard just before noon. The State Apartments reopen in spring 2027.
Food & drink
La Condamine market
A local market square with stalls outside and a food hall inside, a good stop for a light lunch.
Practical
Monaco tourist office
Maps and advice on Boulevard des Moulins, just above the Casino gardens.
Beaches & parks
Jardin Exotique
Cacti and succulents on a cliff high above the city, with a cave you can visit on a guided tour. Open daily except the Grand Prix weekend, 19 November and 25 December.
Beaches & parks
Japanese Garden
A calm, carefully kept garden with ponds and a tea house, beside the sea.
Beaches & parks
Larvotto beach
Monaco's public beach, with promenade cafés behind it.
Boat & day trips
Èze village
A medieval village perched on a rock above the sea, with an exotic garden at the top. Reached by bus or taxi; check connections locally.
Boat & day trips
Vieux Nice
Nice's old town, with the Cours Saleya market, socca stalls and Castle Hill, reached by regional train from Monaco station.
Map
Your ship's times
Type your ship's arrival and departure times at the top of this page and everything here is marked for your day. Your times are on your cruise documents or in the cruise line's app.
Monaco publishes its cruise calendar: see the port's schedule ↗
Sources we checked on 2026-10-21: ports-monaco.com ports-monaco.com ports-monaco.com visitepalaisdemonaco.com musee.oceano.org jardin-exotique.mc