Cruise tο Monaco !
Monaco’s harbour – called Port Hercule and located in the heart of the city – offers new facilities on a 352mtr long uniquely designed semi-floating breakwater. The breakwater provides berthing for cruise ships with a maximum length of 300mtr (68,000gt) or two 150mtr long, and a third cruise ship on the offshore side when the weather is fine. This floating pier also contains a passenger terminal and 300 parking spaces on four levels.
Since the 1850’s some of the world’s greatest architects have left their mark in Monacoand the surrounding area. Charles Garnier designed the Monte- Carlo Casino while Gustave Eiffel built a sumptuous villa in Beaulieu and also contributed to the Winter Garden at the Hotel Hermitage. Visitors follow in their footsteps while strolling around the Principality and along the Med coast. Admire the classic almost baroque facades. Behind the multicoloured mosaics, one can catch a glimpse of a bygone age.
Some of the greatest names in the world of art and culture have sought inspiration inMonaco. One name that springs to mind is Le Corbusier.
Our era has seen a new passion for creating gardens and open spaces. With a total surface of 195 hectares, the Principality is keen to preserve its greenery against the advance of urbanisation. Until the 19th Century there were secret gardens located in monasteries. The green revolution started in the public realm in 1863 with the creation of the gardens around the Casino that are still in existence today.
Port Facts
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Maximum ship dimensions for berth: Length: 300mtr
Width: no limit
Draught: no limit
Anchorage
Available: yes
Ship tenders allowed: yes
Tugs available: no
Tidal movement/range: 1mtr
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Quays
Total number of quays: 1 longside – stern to quay
Total length of quays: 325mtr
Quay depth: 7.5mtr
Passenger terminals: 2
Distances/Transportation
City centre: 500mtr
Airport: 20km
Free shuttle service to city: Buses, Electric
boat to casino sector, Helicopter to Nice airport
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Traffic
Total cruise passengers 2016: 185,392
Total cruise calls 2016: 181
Cruise lines visited in 2016: 24
Turnaround port? yes
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Port Contact details
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Other Contact
Colette Borgheresi
Cruise Manager
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Mailing Address
Societe d’Exploitation des Ports de Monaco
30, Quai l’ Hirondelle
BP 453
98011 MONACO CEDEX
P +377 9777 3000
F +377 9777 3001
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