This year’s Monaco GP was one of the busiest yacht gatherings.
On Race Day, there were 98 yachts over 24m anchored off Monaco, 42 more in Beaulieu-sur-Mer, and 122 docked in Port Hercules.
70 yachts were anchored off Monaco during the Grand Prix in 2024, compared to 61 in 2023 and just 31 in 2022, showing the event is definitely growing in popularity.
70 yachts were anchored off Monaco during the Grand Prix in 2024, compared to 61 in 2023 and just 31 in 2022, showing the event is definitely growing in popularity.
The iconic Formula 1 race transforms Monaco’s harbour into a spectacular floating luxury marina, attracting some of the world’s largest and most prestigious superyachts.
These yachts offer exclusive vantage points for race viewing, seamlessly blending the thrill of high-performance motorsport with the sophistication of the high-end yachting lifestyle.
The Monaco Grand Prix, which this year happened from 23rd to 25th May, has seen a dense aggregation of pleasure boats and superyachts concentrated near the circuit.
For this event, large passenger ships, including the Explora II (IMO: 9869887), made calls at Port de Monaco during their Mediterranean itineraries.
For this event, large passenger ships, including the Explora II (IMO: 9869887), made calls at Port de Monaco during their Mediterranean itineraries.
Currently berthed at the passenger jetty, the Explora II is valued on our platform at $550 million.
The exposure at jetties in Port de Monaco and offshore has more than tripled to nearly 2,000 pleasure boats currently in the Hercules port and offshore.
Skytek’s Real World platform identifies 170 yachts exceeding 50 meters in length, including several high-value vessels such as the $360 million Kismet, $200 million Renaissance, $150 million Symphony, $150 million Vava II, and the $100 million Atlantis II.
The exposure at jetties in Port de Monaco and offshore has more than tripled to nearly 2,000 pleasure boats currently in the Hercules port and offshore.
Skytek’s Real World platform identifies 170 yachts exceeding 50 meters in length, including several high-value vessels such as the $360 million Kismet, $200 million Renaissance, $150 million Symphony, $150 million Vava II, and the $100 million Atlantis II.
Together, these yachts contribute to an estimated total aggregated value surpassing $3.5 billion.
2025 Monaco GP may set yacht record
— MarineTraffic (@MarineTraffic) May 22, 2025
The Monaco Grand Prix this weekend could see a record number of yachts visiting the area, trying to catch a glimpse of the race.
The 2025 edition of the race could extend a multi-year rise in yacht arrivals, following a record 466 pleasure… pic.twitter.com/p0SLxROWEN
The only other occasion that pops to mind was this past New Year’s in St. Barts, when 148 superyachts were anchored there.
There are 148 yachts currently set to celebrate New Year’s in St. Barts, making it by far the most popular yachting destination for New Year’s celebrations.And there’s still more yachts coming!
2022: Even more arrivals
2023: Noticeably fewer visitors (why?)
2024: A record-breaking year!


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