Cruises

Monaco is a land of everlasting and elegant European beauty. Flanked by France on three sides and Italy on one, this petite region is as gorgeous as its illustrious neighbors. The Monaco Cruise Guide offers traveler’s super cruise ideas to navigate their way through the charming Mediterranean stunner.

Cote d’ Azur 

The French Riviera or Cote’d Azur is a breathtakingly beautiful belt of Mediterranean coastline. Come here for a day on the cruise to catch the ultra-cool spirit if the region that envelops the borders of Monaco. This is a place for the hip and happening and a destination that doesn’t give you the opportunity to watch your wallet. Unabashedly opulent in attitude, this area encircling Monaco is famous for its idyllic waters and ancient historical structures. A day cruise-stopover is a perfect way to see this picturesque region as the rates of the hotels are terribly unaffordable and exorbitant most of the times.

Grand Prix Formula One

Thoroughbred car racing rooters should plan a cruise in the third week of May,  when the car racing action is at its peak with the world famous Grand Prix Formula One event that can viewed from the luxurious confines of your ship. Be prepared fir an unmatched thrill and super opulence. The race track is strategically laid in the heart of the city and gives a perfect view from the docks of moored ships. Thank god for small wonders.

Carnival Cruise

Carnival Cruise, one of the most celebrated cruise companies, offers a brilliant Monaco- Monte Carlo Cruise option that lets you explore the almost fairy-tale like splendor of the region with an itinerary that includes a visit to the palatial abode of the royal Grimaldi family of Monaco. The next haunt is the famous rock of Monaco where you can catch a striking view of the region from the lofty peak of the structure. The trip also includes a visit to Monaco’s Royal Palace, an oceanographic museum and a cathedral that nestles the tomb of Princess Grace. Window-shop at high end haute-couture stores and famous  courtier houses at Monte Carlos’ elite shopping belt. Visit the world famous casino complex of Monte Carlo and sample the region’s glitzy lifestyle with top-notch dining options and glamorous streets. The Jardin Exotique is a tapestry of the most beautiful native flowers, palm trees and cactus' that ornament the region. The cruise lasts for four hours and is priced at $70 per person for adults and children below three.

Glamorous Monaco

Take the Glamorous Monaco cruise that commences form Cannes and lasts for an hour and fifteen minutes. Visitors can opt to depart from and return to the swanky French hotspot on one of the several crossings that are operational daily. The ferry crossing is a mere 45 minutes from Nice so you can embark on your cruise from there as well. Visitors on a lavish budget can consider spending an entire day in Monaco before heading back to Nice or Cannes.

Monaco offers several cruise options that be combined with French and Italian destinations to complete a splendid European trilogy.