Monaco Classic Week

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Cultural & TraditionalPort Hercule
DatesDates TBA · Usually SeptemberCheck locally before booking
DurationAutumnEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLiving tradition, ritual symbolsWhat sets Monaco Classic Week apart is its
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: EUR
CategoryCultural & TraditionalFestival type
The story

Monaco Classic Week in Port Hercule

Monaco Classic Week gathers more than 150 historic sailing and motor yachts at Port Hercule every other year, organized by the Yacht Club of Monaco since 1994. The 2025 edition, its seventeenth, ran September 11 through 14 and brought together collectors, shipwrights and crews for parades, races and judged gatherings celebrating wooden-boat craftsmanship and Monaco's long maritime heritage.

Port Hercule fills with a different kind of yacht every other September.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

What sets Monaco Classic Week apart is its focus on preservation rather than pure competition

02

The mystery stays covered

The biennial event, staged in Port Hercule since 1994 by the Yacht Club of Monaco, centers on the La Belle Classe Restoration Prize, an award that honors owners and shipyards for meticulous, historically faithful restorations of vintage sailing and motor yachts

03

The city starts moving

Alongside the prize, the gathering includes on-water parades and races that let more than 150 classic vessels show off their original lines and rigging

04

The water draws everyone in

Held in even years, it draws collectors, naval architects and shipwrights from across Europe, turning the harbor into a floating exhibition of wooden-boat craftsmanship and a working reminder of Monaco's maritime traditions

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The event continues a Mediterranean tradition of wooden-boat preservation

Water and renewal

Living ritual

with the restoration prize formalizing craftsmanship long passed down among shipwrights and sailmakers around Port Hercule

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually September

Getting around

For Monaco Classic Week, plan transport around the exact Port Hercule venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Smart casual harborside attire works for spectators; deck shoes are practical near the docks. Yacht owners and crews often wear nautical blazers or club uniforms for prize ceremonies.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Monaco Classic Week, stay near the part of Port Hercule you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map43.74 N, 7.43 EOpen in Google Maps

Port Hercule, Port Hercule, Monaco

Nearest airportNCE — Nice-Côte d'Azur
TransportFor Monaco Classic Week, plan transport around the exact Port Hercule venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Monaco Classic Week, stay near the part of Port Hercule you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Port Hercule via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Port Hercule, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for September.Compare faresFestival gearSmart casual harborside attire works for spectators; deck shoes are practical near the docks. Yacht owners and crews often wear nautical blazers or club uniforms for prize ceremonies.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Monaco and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Monaco Classic Week?

Monaco Classic Week is listed for September · Autumn. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Monaco Classic Week take place?

The festival is listed in Port Hercule, Monaco. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Autumn is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Port Hercule, Port Hercule, Monaco

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually September
Source statusOfficial source linked
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