General information
Agent
Spliethoff Maritime
"Le Panorama"
57, Rue Grimaldi
MC 98000 - Monaco
Tel. +377 9770 7535
Fax: +377 9770 7536
Mobile: +33 6 8830 5269
Email: SpliethoffMonaco@sevenstar.nl
Contact people: Mr. Valerio Del Becaro & Mr. Pieter Flohil & Mrs. Brigitte Monier
Shipping Agent and Customs broker
Office Maritime Monegasque
Stade Louis II
Entree E
13, Avenue des Castelans
BP 472
MC 98012 - Monaco Cedex
Tel: +377 92 05 76 15
Fax: +377 92 05 19 59
Email: info@omm-monaco.com
Preferred skipper
Please contact Spliethoff Monaco, Mr. Del Becaro (see details mentioned above)
Port Hercule
43º 44' 1'' North - 7º 25' 5" East
Located in the heart of the Quartier de la Condamine under the Casino, and near all shopping and leisure facilities.
Facilities:
Anchorage for up to 550 vessels, up to 135 metres in length. Max draught 9 metres.
Some berths equipped with telephone plugs and connected to the Principality TV
All berths equipped with connections for electricity and water
A mail service is available at the Port Authority Offices
Petrol jetty and waste oils
Heliport: 1 Km
More information :
Pilot station: +377 93 15 85 77
Contactperson: Mr. Lionel Avias
Port Authority: 6, Quai Antoine Premier
Tel: +377 93 15 86 78
Fax: +377 93 15 37 15
VHF Channel 12
Port De Fontvieille
43º 43' 7'' North - 07º 25' 4'' East
Located in the new quarter of the Principality, near to the commercial and recreational centres.
Facilities:
Anchorage for up to 150 vessels, max length 30 metres
All berths equipped with water, electricity and television
Waste oils
Heliport: Adjacent
More information:
Port Authority: Quai Jean Charles Rey
Tel: +377 93 15 85 69
Fax: +377 93 15 37 13
VHF Channel 9
Tourist information
Monaco Government Tourist Office
565 Fifth Avenue, 23rd Floor
New York, NY 10017
Tel. (800) 753 9696 or +1 212 286330
Fax +1 212 2869890
Email: mqto@monaco1.org
Website: www.monaco-tourism.com
The Principality of Monaco is considered by many people to be one of the most fascinating European countries. It may only cover one square mile, but an unforgettable experience is assured. The population of the Principality consists of around 30,000 inhabitants, two thirds of which are evenly divided between Monegasques, French and Italians.
The climate is mild in winter (average in January and February: 8.2°) and pleasantly warm in the summer (average in July and August: 25.5°). The Principality enjoys an exceptional amount of sun.
Visit the Old Town with its amazing passageways and intriguing sights, medieval houses, the Princes Palace and take a rest at the Café de Paris, the place to be seen at the Place de Casino. Other interesting sites are:
Jardin Exotique
Princess Grace Rose Garden
Oceanographic Museum
Grand Casino and the Terrasses du Soleil
Naval Museum
Excursions around the Principality
Mediaeval Castle of Roquebrune Village
Tower of Augustus, La Turbie
The Cocteau Museum, Menton
The Greek Villa Kerylos, Beaulieu
The Eagle's Nest of the Cote d'Azur, Eze Village
Monaco is known for cultural events such as the Monte Carlo International Circus Festival, which takes place in the first week of February. Other features of Monegasque cultural activity are the opera season (January to March), the productions of the Monte Carlo Ballet (November-December, March-April and August), the concerts of the Philharmonic Orchestra (March, April, July, August, October and December) and the theatre season (October to May). The annual Boat Show (end September) is a rallying point for yachting enthusiast.
If you're looking for amazing ways to tour Monaco, try the Limousine Service or take a Helicopter Tour. The Azur Express also offers a picturesque tour of all the sites to see in Monaco.
Shopping
There are many beautiful shops to visit in Monaco. You can also cross the border to San Remo or Ventimiglia on one end and Nice or Cannes on the other for shopping (have your passport ready).
Means of access
By air: The Nice - Cote d'Azur International Airport is located 22 kilometres away from Monaco
By train: The Monaco-Monte Carlo (SNCF) railway station is a stop for many international trains.
By road: The A8 motorway, which connects with the whole of European motorway system, serves the Principality by means of easy access roads.
By sea: The two harbours, the Condamine (Hercule harbour) and Fontvieille are equipped to handle yachts of all tonnages.
