The Monaco Yacht Show. Four days when the harbour becomes the exhibition.
Port Hercule fills with superyachts, Monaco fills with the people who build, crew and charter them, and the seven minute helicopter from Nice starts to look like the only sensible way in.
The show
Monaco Yacht Show at a glance
- 2027 editionWednesday 22 to Saturday 25 September 2027Four days at Port Hercule, as announced by the organisers.
- Last editionWednesday 23 to Saturday 26 September 2026The 35th show. The Wednesday was reserved for invited guests and premium passes.
- WherePort Hercule, MonacoAn in-water show: the yachts are afloat in the harbour rather than on stands.
- Arrive viaNice Côte d'Azur (NCE)About 20 miles west. Monaco has a heliport at Fontvieille and no airport.
Dates as published by the organisers. If the show is only days away, read the note below about what is still realistic at short notice.
How the week works
A harbour, a hillside and very little parking
Monaco is two square kilometres of steep streets with a harbour in the middle, and for show week it holds several hundred exhibitors, a quayside full of superyachts and everyone in the industry. Cars can reach the Principality perfectly well, but the useful last hundred metres are often closed, quayside access is controlled by the show, and parking is a competitive sport at the best of times. Most people arriving by car are set down at an agreed point and walk in, or move between appointments by tender.
Nice is the airport, and in late September it is busy. It is fully coordinated, so airport slots and prior permission are required for business aviation all year, and aircraft parking is frequently not confirmed until around a week before arrival. From Nice the helicopter to the Fontvieille heliport takes about seven minutes against 35 to 60 minutes by road, and a good deal more when the coast road is heavy. We arrange the aircraft, the helicopter and, where you want one, a yacht. Cars on the Riviera are arranged through operators we know.
What clients usually book
The show, as one plan
- A private flight into Nice, the helicopter across, and a car held in Monaco for the days you are there
- A yacht in or near Port Hercule as a base, a meeting room and a place to host, booked far in advance
- A day charter out of Monaco, Antibes or Cannes to take clients off the quay for an afternoon
- A hotel in Monaco, Cap Ferrat or Èze with a car and chauffeur at disposal, coming in each morning
- A car for the tender quay rather than the hotel, because that is where the day actually starts and ends
- A combined trip with the Cannes Yachting Festival earlier in the month, for people doing both
If you are reading this in the last days before the show
What is still possible at short notice
A berth in Port Hercule or a yacht for the week will be gone, and so, most likely, will aircraft parking at Nice. What can still usually be arranged is a car and chauffeur on the Riviera, a helicopter transfer from Nice, a day charter out of Antibes or Cannes, or a seat on a flight into Nice with the ground side handled properly. Tell us the dates and we will say honestly what we can and cannot do.
Getting there
Ways to reach Port Hercule
| Route | Typical time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Private jet to Nice, then helicopter | About 2 hours flying, then around 7 minutes | The standard arrival. Nice has its own helicopter terminal |
| Private jet to Nice, then car | About 35 to 60 minutes by road | Longer during the show and in the evening rush along the coast |
| Private jet to Cannes Mandelieu, then car or helicopter | About 50 to 80 minutes by road | Daylight only and limited to 35 tonnes for jets, so smaller aircraft |
| By boat from Antibes or Cannes | Roughly 45 minutes to 1 hour 30 | Pleasant, weather dependent, and it avoids the road entirely |
| From a yacht anchored off | Minutes by tender | Subject to the show's own tender arrangements for the week |
Editorial ranges, not promises. Flight and road times vary with the day, the hour and the aircraft.
Around the show
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Getting there
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Tell us your week
Which days, how many of you, and whether you are hosting. If it is late in the day for the edition you are asking about, say so and we will tell you straight away what is still achievable.
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Questions people ask
About Monaco Yacht Show travel
When are the 2027 dates?
Wednesday 22 to Saturday 25 September 2027, as announced by the organisers. Berths, yachts and aircraft parking at Nice go early, so tell us your days as soon as you know them.
Helicopter or car from Nice?
Helicopter, for most people, most of the time. It is about seven minutes against 35 to 60 minutes by road, and the road is at its worst exactly when you want to travel.
Can a car reach the quayside?
Not always. Access around the harbour is controlled during the show. We set you down at an agreed point and hold the car somewhere it can actually wait.
Who operates the yachts and aircraft?
We arrange every charter with operators we know and stay responsible for the whole itinerary.
How early should we book?
For a berth or a yacht for the week, the previous winter is not too soon. For flights, helicopters and cars, as early as you can.
Are you an official partner of the show?
No. We are an independent company arranging travel to and from it.
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