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Port Hercule, Monaco

Monaco's deep-water harbour below the Rock: 760 berths, superyachts and cruise ships, run by the Société d'Exploitation des Ports de Monaco on VHF 12.

Harbour · International

Welcome to Port Hercule, Monaco

Port Hercule is the main harbour of the Principality of Monaco, a natural bay at the foot of the Rock in Monte Carlo. It is operated by the Société d'Exploitation des Ports de Monaco (SEPM), which also runs the smaller Port de Fontvieille on the other side of the Rock. The harbour is protected by a semi-floating outer breakwater 352 metres long, towed into place in August 2002. It takes yachts, superyachts and cruise ships, and the streets around the harbour form part of the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix circuit. The Monaco Yacht Show is held in Port Hercule each September.

Guide TypeHarbour Guide

CountryMonaco

RegionMonaco

OperatorSociété d'Exploitation des Ports de Monaco

Telephone+377 97 77 30 00

Marina VHFChannel 12 (24 hours)

ReceptionIn season 07:30–21:30

Berths760

DepthBasin 2.5 m to 55 m; outer port 40 m

Speed Limit3 knots

Pump-outGrey and black water connection, or collection by approved companies on request

LiftingYard cranes of 5, 6 and 15 tonnes

InternetFibre connection through Monaco Telecom

Arrival by Sea

Call the harbour office on VHF Channel 12, which is monitored around the clock. The speed limit inside the port is 3 knots. Reception is staffed from 07:30 to 21:30 in season and the port has a 24-hour watchman.

Berthing Experience

Port Hercule has 760 berths. Boats moor stern-to with a lazy line at the bow. The Monaco government lists around 30 visitor berths, allocated according to availability on the Quai des États-Unis and the central T-pier.

Depths range from 2.5 metres in the inner basins to 30 metres at the outer pier and 40 metres in the outer port.

Facilities Afloat

Reception is on VHF Channel 12, monitored around the clock, and on +377 97 77 30 00. In season the reception desk is open from 07:30 to 21:30.

Berths can connect grey and black water to the collection network, or a pump-out by an approved company can be requested through the port.

A fibre internet connection is available at Port Hercule through Monaco Telecom.

Marine Services

Yard companies in the port run a fixed 6-tonne crane and cranes of 5 and 15 tonnes. Ship chandlers and marine engineers are based around the harbour.

Ashore

Public car parks serve the harbour at Quai Antoine 1er, Louis Chiron, La Digue and Ostende.

Nearby Cruising

Port de Fontvieille, also run by SEPM, uses VHF Channel 9. The Yacht Club de Monaco marina uses VHF Channel 14. Monaco Radio broadcasts weather continuously on VHF Channel 23.

Skipper's Notes

Marina VHF: Channel 12 (24 hours). Telephone: +377 97 77 30 00.

Before You Arrive

Confirm the berth, vessel dimensions and arrival instructions directly with the marina or harbour office.
Check depths, tidal access and any entry or clearance formalities before arrival.
Use current charts, pilot books, forecasts and local notices, and follow harbour-master directions.
Treat every map and position in this Guide as general orientation, never navigation.
Recheck fuel, lifting and seasonal service availability before departure.

Contact and booking

Berths, prices, depths and arrival procedures change. Confirm them directly with the marina or harbour office before you sail.

Ports of Monaco — Port Hercule

Frequently asked questions

What VHF channel does Port Hercule, Monaco use?

Marina VHF: Channel 12 (24 hours).

What is the phone number for Port Hercule, Monaco?

Telephone: +377 97 77 30 00.

What are the office hours at Port Hercule, Monaco?

Reception: In season 07:30–21:30.

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