Motor Yacht · 20 m
Fast One
Fast and sporty, ideal for a day between Monaco, Menton and Villefranche-sur-Mer
- Up to 10 guests
- 2 cabins · 2 crew
- Day charters and short cruises
✦ Yacht Charter · Monaco ✦
Crewed yachts departing Monaco: a day between Menton and Villefranche, a week along the Italian Riviera, or the Grand Prix seen from the harbour.
A luxury yacht charter in Monaco starts from the most famous harbour in the Mediterranean. Port Hercule, below the Rock and Monte-Carlo, welcomes some of the world’s largest private yachts every summer, and it is where the Monaco Grand Prix by yacht and the Monaco Yacht Show take place. Opera Prestige arranges crewed yacht and superyacht charters from the Principality, from a single day at sea to a week-long cruise.
Monaco is also an excellent base for cruising: Menton and the Italian border are around twenty minutes away, Villefranche-sur-Mer and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat less than an hour, Cannes one to one and a half hours by motor yacht, and Portofino half a day at sea. We choose the yacht, crew and itinerary around your group, your dates and the occasion.
To cruise beyond the Principality, see our yacht charter on the French Riviera; ashore, our Monaco concierge arranges villa, restaurants and transfers in parallel.
✦ Our Fleet ✦
A selection from our fleet, from day charters to superyacht cruises. Boarding in Monaco on request, subject to availability.
Motor Yacht · 20 m
Fast and sporty, ideal for a day between Monaco, Menton and Villefranche-sur-Mer
Motor Yacht · 30.5 m
Italian elegance for a week between Monaco and the Italian Riviera
Superyacht · 73 m
An icon of the seas, for hosting during the Grand Prix or the Yacht Show
Day charters and multi-day cruises from Monaco: east to Menton and Italy, west to Villefranche, Cap-Ferrat and Cannes.
A yacht in the harbour or at anchor during the Grand Prix, 4–6 June 2027. Availability is limited: book well in advance.
Monaco’s heliport is seven minutes from Nice Airport by helicopter. We coordinate helicopter and private aviation with your boarding.
✦ Our Commitment ✦
One point of contact for the yacht, the crew, the port and everything ashore.
We select the yacht for your group size, programme and season, from our fleet and our partners’ fleets.
The two highlights of the year are planned months ahead: we tell you early what is still available, in the harbour or at anchor.
Sheltered anchorages, coves for lunch, restaurants you can reach by tender: the itinerary is built with the captain, day by day.
Your Monaco concierge handles villa, tables, transfers and helicopter in parallel: boarding is just one part of your stay.
✦ Expert Guide ✦
Day Charter
The most requested outing: east to Menton and the Italian border, or west to Cap-d’Ail, Èze, Villefranche-sur-Mer and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, anchoring for lunch and a swim. A 20 to 30 m yacht is ideal; in summer, allow a few weeks’ notice. See also our private day cruises on the French Riviera.
Grand Prix
From 4 to 6 June 2027, watching the race from a yacht in Port Hercule, right beside the circuit, remains the most sought-after experience of the weekend. Harbour berths go very early; anchoring offshore is an alternative. Everything is covered on our Monaco Grand Prix yacht charter page and in our Monaco Grand Prix guide.
Week-Long
East, the Italian Riviera: Sanremo, then Portofino and the Cinque Terre. West, the French Riviera: Cap-Ferrat, Antibes, Cannes and the Lérins Islands, as far as Saint-Tropez. The itinerary is set with the captain according to the weather and your wishes; many guests pair the cruise with a luxury villa in Monaco.
Events
Private dinner, birthday, corporate reception or product launch: a yacht in Monaco bay offers a setting few venues can match. Our private events team handles production on board while the crew runs the yacht.
Before you arriveRead our guide to luxury experiences in Monaco and our Monaco Grand Prix guide.
✦ Planning ✦
The most requested week of the year. Harbour berths and the best yachts are booked months ahead, often a year.
Calm seas, long evenings and lively anchorages. For July and August, book in winter.
The leading superyacht show takes over Port Hercule for four days: a chance to cruise at the heart of the event.
✦ FAQ ✦
Prices depend on the size of the yacht, the duration and the season. In our fleet, rates range from around €48,000 per week for a 20 m yacht to €650,000 per week for a 73 m superyacht, excluding running costs (fuel, provisioning, port fees), VAT and crew gratuity. Day charters are quoted on request, and rates are higher during the Grand Prix and the Monaco Yacht Show. Details in our guide to yacht charter costs on the French Riviera.
Yes. Full-day and half-day charters use 20 to 30 m yachts, heading to Menton, Cap-d’Ail or Villefranche-sur-Mer, with lunch on board or at anchor. In summer, a few weeks’ notice is usually enough.
Yes: a yacht in Port Hercule, beside the circuit, offers one of the best views of the race; anchoring offshore is a more accessible alternative. Harbour berths are very limited and booked months in advance. See our Monaco Grand Prix yacht charter page.
For a day with six to ten guests, a 20 to 30 m yacht is ideal. To host during the Grand Prix or cruise for a week with a cabin each, look at 30 m and above. For overnight stays, guest numbers are generally limited to twelve, whatever the size of the yacht.
No. Our yachts are chartered with a professional captain and crew: no licence or sailing experience is required.
Usually from Port Hercule, below Monte-Carlo, sometimes from Fontvieille harbour or at anchor off the Principality, depending on the size of the yacht and availability. If the yacht is based elsewhere on the Riviera, it can pick you up in Monaco for a repositioning fee.
Yes. The border is only a few miles away: Sanremo is about an hour, Portofino half a day at sea. A week lets you combine Monaco, the Italian Riviera and the French Riviera.
For July and August, in winter; for the Grand Prix and the Monaco Yacht Show, several months ahead, often a year. For a day at sea outside these periods, a few weeks is usually enough.
✦ Let's Talk ✦
Contact our marine team for availability, vessel options, and Grand Prix berth enquiries.