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Welcome to the Yacht Club de Monaco

Founded in 1953 by Prince Rainier and presided over by HSH Prince Sovereign Albert II since 1984, the Yacht Club de Monaco brings together more than 2500 members from 81 nationalities. Many of the world’s most prestigious private yachts fly the Yacht Club de Monaco’s burgee, testimony to its unique position on the international yachting scene.

Founded in 1953 by Prince Rainier and presided over by HSH Prince Sovereign Albert II since 1984, the Yacht Club de Monaco brings together more than 2500 members from 80 nationalities. Many of the world’s most prestigious private yachts fly the Yacht Club de Monaco’s burgee, testimony to its unique position on the international yachting scene.

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The Yacht Club de Monaco plays a dynamic leading role in the life of Monaco’s main port, according to its statutes and mission which are for the Club to serve as “a link between those who love the sea and the interests of tourism and promoting the Principality”.

Bringing together some of the world’s most prestigious private yachts under its burgee, notably a quarter of the world’s 100 largest superyachts, the Yacht Club de Monaco plays a key role on the international yachting scene. Providing a true link between seamen, the Yacht Club de Monaco’s aim is to assist all industry professionals and unite all the yachting players around it “Art de Vivre la Mer”.

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Amber Lounge Monaco Grand Prix Packages

Amber lounge monaco 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of amber lounge.

Fully immerse yourself in the Ultimate Jet Set lifestyle over the Grand Prix race weekend by staying on-board our luxurious trackside yacht with unrivalled trackside views. This VIP hospitality experience includes celebrities & driver appearances, an all-day open bar including Champagne, exquisite buffets & luxury tender transfers.

Monaco Grand Prix Yacht Party

Join the Amber Lounge Friday Yacht Party, featuring our Resident DJ performances and live entertainment.

The perfect way to experience the adrenaline fuelled atmosphere ahead of the Monaco GP weekend, as you party on a Super Yacht enjoying a complimentary Champagne bar and delicious canapés.

Previous F1® Driver Appearances

Sergio Perez, Nico Hülkenberg, Romain Grosjean, Carlos Sainz, Stoffel Vandoorne, David Coulthard, Mika Häkkinen, Eddie Irvine, Marcus Ericsson, Esteban Ocon, Felipe Massa amongst others

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Monaco Grand Prix 2024 Yacht Race Viewing Weekend Package

For 2024, package options are available for 2 or 3 days. Friday guests will enjoy the new F1® practice day ahead of an action-packed weekend. Saturday, watch the F1® Monaco Grand Prix qualifying on board the yacht, on the tight, twisting Circuit de Monaco. Sunday, relax trackside and be part of the euphoric atmosphere which the Formula 1® Monaco Grand Prix has become famous for. Feel the adrenalin rush as the F1® cars speed by at lightning speed just meters away through the challenging street circuit. The most satisfying and exciting way to experience the Monaco Grand Prix.

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Date: Friday OR Saturday OR Sunday May 2024

• Trackside Viewing • All day open bar including Cocktails, wines, beers, spirits, soft drinks • Gourmet buffet lunch & Afternoon & Tea • Live DJ throughout the day

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This VIP 2-day Monaco GP 2024 Package Includes:

Dates: Saturday & Sunday May 2024

• Saturday & Sunday race viewing tickets • Trackside mooring • Luxurious tender transfers • Continental breakfast • Gourmet buffet lunch, Afternoon & Tea • All-day open bar including unlimited Champagne • Live DJ

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This VIP 3-day Monaco GP 2024 Package Includes:

Dates: Friday, Saturday & Sunday May 2024

• Friday, Saturday & Sunday race viewing tickets • Trackside mooring • Luxurious tender transfers • Continental breakfast • Gourmet buffet lunch & Afternoon Tea • All-day open bar including unlimited Champagne • Live DJ

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Monaco Grand Prix Yacht Hospitality: Cabins

Complete your Monaco Grand Prix Yacht weekend and stay on-board one of our, luxury yacht cabins. 

Enquire for Monaco Yacht Cabin Weekend Packages

Monaco Yacht Master Cabin Weekend Package – SOLD OUT

The impressive master cabin, with en-suite bathroom & king size bed, is the most spacious, luxurious cabin on board. Facilities: Safe, desk, telephone, Wi-Fi, full access to the on-board entertainment, large HD TV.

Monaco Yacht Double Cabin Weekend Package – SOLD OUT

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– All cabins have maximum occupancy of 2 persons. Prices are per cabin for 4 nights (Thursday to Monday) and are all-inclusive of breakfast, lunch, dinner and beverages excluding Champagne outside of race viewing package and Sunday night dinner. Cabins are purchased with race viewing.

– A private cocktail event may take place, on board over the weekend.

Monaco GP 2024 – BIG 20th Anniversary Celebrations!

Amber Lounge Club Nights (Saturday & Sunday) Our 20th Anniversary, back in our ‘home’ venue at the Le Meridien Beach Plaza, Monaco where we will welcome our guests and VIPs to join us in a weekend of celebrating our 20th Birthday and the many years of Amber Lounge!

Featuring flowing champagne, international music artists, members of the F1 Grand Prix racing fraternity, celebrity guests and exhilarating world-class entertainment including cirque-themed performances with elements of surprise, all set against the crown jewel of the Formula 1 circuits, Monte Carlo.

Our packages consist of individual passes with complementary bar or VIP table packages for larger groups.

Amber Lounge Packages

Diamond table (10 pax).

Premiere Luxury booth tables located on the dancefloor with prime views of stage entertainment performances and close to the DJ booth, served with bespoke table service by your personal waitress inclusive of a 6L bottle of Champagne, 6L bottle of Premium Vodka and selected free flow premium bottles.

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Exclusive VIP tables with incredible views of stage entertainment performances and close to the Dancefloor, served with bespoke table service inclusive of a 6L bottle of Champagne, 3L bottle of Premium Vodka and selected free flow premium bottles.

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GOLD TABLE (8 PAX)

Lounge VIP table located one row behind, great views of entertainment performances and served with a 3L bottle of champagne, 1.75L bottle of vodka, unlimited table service and selected free flow premium bottles.

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Signature VIP Table, well positioned and served with unlimited table service including Premium Champagne and selected free flow house bottles.

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Lounge table located both indoor and on the outdoor terrace, inclusive of selected free flow beverages including house Champagne.

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Shared Lounge table, seated with other guests, perfect for networking, located both indoor and on the outdoor terrace. Inclusive of selected free flow beverages including house Champagne.

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High Cocktail table located on our outdoor terrace, suitable for 4 guests inclusive of selected free flow beverages including house Champagne.

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 *NB. All above rates are subject to availability and change

All VIP Tables above will include receiving hostess and waitress service. VIP table passes for additional table guests may be requested subject to availability.

**Additional beverage packages and premium champagne presentations from our menu can be added to any table.

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MONACO YACHT PARTY

I f you are searching for a unique way to experience the essence of Monaco at night during the Grand Prix, look no further. We invite you to join us for a spectacular Cocktail Party aboard a luxurious yacht in the mesmerizing harbour. With all its shining glamour, the port provides the perfect setting for a unique party: enjoy an uplifting ambience with live DJ music and first-class entertainment, a selection of drinks and a standing-dining cocktail buffet. This Yacht Party is a truly unique way to celebrate the Friday night of the Grand Prix with your friends and fellow VIP guests, surrounded by views of the Cote d’Azur and celebrity-filled yachts moored for the grandest Formula 1 race of the year.

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Monaco Yacht Club: An Exclusive Oasis For Marine Lovers

Looking down on the Yacht Club from Monaco’s exclusive seawater Spa, “ Thermes Marins ”, the new club-house really is a magnificent icon of multi-decked architecture – inaugurated in 2014 and designed by internationally renowned architect Lord Norman Foster.

Only in the Principality’s marina could you confuse this giant structure for the yachts around it that it resembles – a yacht mirage with a gorgeous deck with luxurious swimming pool and terraces for dancing. Splendid enough for meetings of the most discerning yacht enthusiasts, including the glitterati and “Three Comma” billionaires that frequent it.

Yachts Beyond the Reach of Mere Mortals

Some of the largest and most expensive yachts in the world dock here to take in the city’s pleasures, particularly during the iconic Monaco Yacht Show. You can wander around marvelling at all of the gadgets designers can inlay on these boats like the 348-foot-long AMADEA one of the largest and most distinctive superyachts in the world with its six distinctive guest decks. Or perhaps gaze at the 365-foot-long TIS, one of the largest and most regal yachts to be launched this year.

These superyachts, like the Yacht Club itself are like private islands and wouldn’t look out of place in a James Bond movie. If billionaires Bernard Arnault or Larry Page or Larry Ellison come calling, Monaco Yacht Club sets the stage perfectly.

Home of the Grimaldi Dynasty

For over 600 years from the 12th century onwards, the Grimaldi stronghold at Port Hercule, including where the Yacht Club now preens itself, was one of the prized naval assets on the Mediterranean. Its strategic location served more than once to change the course of history.

It was around the time of the reign of Charles III of Monaco that the Principality’s reputation as an international haven of luxury and wealth took off. And Charles III had the vision to encourage the development of Monaco as a magnet for international regattas of renown to which the world flocked.

Historic Regatta Heaven

The first of these regattas were held in the bay of Monaco in 1862, so successful that in 1888 the “Société des Régates” was established by Prince Charles III and his son Prince Albert I , affectionately known as the “Oceanographer Prince”.

Almost a century of famous regattas preceded the founding in 1953 by Prince Rainier and presided over by Prince Albert II since 1984, the Yacht Club de Monaco. The Club brings together more than 2000 members from 66 nationalities. Many of the world’s most prestigious private yachts fly the Yacht Club de Monaco’s burgee, testimony to its unique position in the International yachting world.

Prince Albert’s Presidency

In April 1984, with Prince Albert’s Presidency, he developed new international events such as the Primo Cup, the biggest gathering of monotype yachts in the Mediterranean Sea. Prince Albert also put emphasis on classic Yachting with the organization from 1994 of the Monaco Classic Week for vintage and classic yachts, the Prada Challenge for Classic Yachts.

Notably, it was the first visit of Atlantic 2010 (replica of the 1903 three-mast schooner on which Charlie Barr in 1905 set the best time for an Atlantic crossing) to the Principality. Another icon, the SS Delphine (1921) steam-boat made a welcome return. It was aboard this beauty that three world leaders, Stalin, Roosevelt and Churchill, negotiated at least part of the 1945 Yalta Agreement.

Yacht Seasons are typically opened with ultra-private concerts at YCM with celebrities like Sir Elton John in 2016, Duran Duran in 2017, and Sting last year. It was yet another global star Lionel Richie singing “All Night Long” this September who delighted the many boat owners and YCM members. “All Night Long” was attended by YCM President, Prince Albert II and a host of international personalities including actor-producer Samuel L. Jackson, basketball legend Magic Johnson, Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba and fashion designer Domenico Dolce, one of the two behind the eponymous brand D&G.

Regatta and Sports Heaven with a Golden Future

The Monaco Yacht Club from its beginnings embraced and has nurtured a prestige Regatta program that has accelerated and taken on new dimensions under Prince Albert’s Presidency.

It is worth mentioning the Primo Cup again as it has quickly established itself as the big meeting that opens the season in the Mediterranean for Europe’s one-design elite. Just a few other examples of stand-out Regattas enjoyed by YCMmembers include:

Monaco Swan One Design,  (9th-13th April 2019) organized in conjunction with the Yacht Club de Monaco,  was the first event in the 2019 Nations Trophy Mediterranean League.

Monaco Globe Week with the IMOCA 60  – 60-foot monohulls being among the fastest modern racing monohulls have raced on a course totalling 1,300 nautical miles embracing some of the most emblematic marks in the Western Mediterranean.

Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series  offers a monthly programme alternating high level regattas and training weekends for onedesigns.

As well as the Primo Cup another innovation worth a double mention here is  Monaco Classic Week. Persuaded that the reading of the past holds keys for the future Prince Albert fostered the creation and coordination during five years of a unique circuit for vintage and classic yachts, the Prada Challenge for Classic Yachts, without forgetting the acquisition of Tuiga in 1995, since becoming the flagship of the YCM. More recently the wave continued with the launching in 2005 of the “La Belle Classe” label.

The whole yachting world continues to look to Monaco to organize its most prestigious events. Within the last 12 months, 200 guests from the America’s Cup community from around the world gathered at the Yacht Club de Monaco to celebrate the launch of  the Prada Cup – the Challenger Selection Series for the 36th America’s Cup  to be presented by Prada in January 2021 in Auckland – deemed as “ the quest for oldest trophy in sport ”, the America’s Cup. Not to forget  World Rowing with the  Prince Albert II Challenge , a 6000m coastal race organised by the Societe Nautique de Monaco.

The Enthusiasm and Promise of Monaco’s Youth at YCM

Looking to the future is the Monaco Sports Academy which provides support to gifted young Monaco sailors and sportsmen taking on the world. The Academy is a close collaboration between the Yacht Club de Monaco, presided by Prince Albert and its General Secretary Bernard d’Alessandri, and Philippe Ghanem who is an active member of the Club. They share a common goal: to help young athletes living in Monaco reach the highest level in sport.

Also founded in 1970 by Prince Rainier III, the Sports Section of Y.C.M. adapts training to youngsters from as young as age six from initiation to competition and at every age.

Look out for the Monaco Optimist Team Race from 9-12 January 2020. The regatta is reserved for 20 teams of young sailors, all under 14. YCM invites the most competitive clubs with emphasis on tactics and above all team-work.

Full of youthful energy and promise is  the Monaco Solar & Energy Boat Challenge  next held on 30 June-4 July 2020. The Yacht Club de Monaco, in collaboration with the International Powerboating Federation (UIM) and Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation organises the Solar & Energy Boat Challenge which is unique in the world.

How to become a new member of the Yacht Club

Anyone wishing to become a member of the Yacht Club de Monaco needs to be introduced by two “sponsors” from YCM. The sponsor’s letter of introduction will explain the applicant’s motives for joining the Club. Prince Albert, President of the Yacht Club, presides over the meetings of the admissions’ committee. The role of the sponsor is essential. The latter, must integrate him into the life of the Yacht Club, accompany him, present him to the other members but also involve him in organized events, whether they be social or sports.

The sponsor also undertakes to ensure that his “protégé” embraces the YCM’s philosophy and values, will actively engage in the Club’s life and keep its reputation at the pinnacle.

A Regal Club and Natural Host of Prestigious Events

The Yacht club reaches well beyond being a club for owners of yachts and superyachts. It is actually an immense infrastructure akin to a multi-tiered island that organises not only events connected to the yachts and regattas but also all kind of sports and social events, dances and entertainment. High society balls, conferences, exclusive business gatherings and prestigious auctions are just part of the kaleidoscope of activity.

The members of the club and their guests have at their disposition restaurants with Michelin Star chefs (including the exclusive 1909) gyms and a library – and a spa-zone, not to mention the gorgeous pool and terraces overlooking the azure bay. There is a truly great bar, a hive of social contact, with an international reputation and winner of awards for its unique cocktails and the skills of its bar staff. Endless discovery is to be found in each private niche of this island-club.

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Yacht Club de Monaco: Flagship events in 2024!

After commemorating 70 years of the Monaco Yacht Club last year, the celebrations will continue in 2024 with the 10th anniversary of the new Club House, designed by Lord Foster.

The calendar’s schedule is in keeping with the ambition of the “Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting” initiative,  launched by the Yacht Club to promote the Principality as a centre of excellence in the field.

14th Monaco Optimist Team Race (10-14 January)

Starting on 10 January, the international elite of Optimist team-racing will be heading to Monaco. 17 nations (United States, Italy, France, United Kingdom, Monaco among them) will be represented by 72 sailors aged under 14.

Organised in match race format, the competition will consist of duels between teams of four. A total of 153 rounds are scheduled to be fought out in Monegasque waters.

16th Economic Symposium (8 February)

The 16th edition of this annual industry event will focus on the French Riviera’s significant economic might in the yachting industry.

Organised in the form of a dinner-debate, the aim of the La Belle Classe Superyachts symposium, which brings together yacht owners and professionals by invitation, is to analyse the yachting sector, explore its developments and gain a better understanding of its challenges and issues.

Primo Cup-Trophée UBS (7-10 March)

The best international J/70 crews will meet again for the continuation of the Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series, Act 3 (8-11 February). Over the last eleven years, this series of monthly regattas has become an unmissable fixture on the winter calendar.

Currently led by the Monegasque crew of Giangiacomo Serena di Lapigio’s G-Spot, the series promises to be hotly contested. To round off the winter season, the J/70s will meet one last time in Act 4 (7-10 March).

USA win 12th Monaco Optimist Team Race

The weekend will coincide with the 40th Primo Cup-Trophée UBS, which will bring together the Smeralda 888s, the Longtze Premiers, the RS 21s, the Cape 31s — not forgetting the Surprises.

March will conclude on an equally sporting note with the second Women Leading and Sailing Trophy (15-17 March), an all-female J/70 event organised in collaboration with the Monegasque and French Sailing Federations.

Monaco Ocean Week (18-22 March)

During Monaco Ocean Week, organised by the Prince Albert II Foundation along with the Monaco Oceanographic Institute and the Centre Scientifique de Monaco, the Yacht Club has been entrusted with the yachting aspect of the week, which is dedicated to protecting the oceans.

On Thursday 21 March, the Y.C.M. will be hosting a series of three events, starting with the 13th Environmental Symposium. Following on from the Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous, organised in September by M3 (Monaco Marina Management), the Y.C.M. will be hosting the 2nd Monaco Smart Yacht Rendezvous on 21 and 22 March.

Monaco Ocean Week: how can we save our underwater world?

This networking event aims to make the yachting industry more ethical by encouraging exchanges of ideas and introducing innovations for a more sustainable industry. The event will conclude with the presentation of the Smart Innovative Yacht Awards.

Thursday 21 March will conclude with the presentation of the 4th YCM Explorer Awards by La Belle Classe Superyachts. Organised under the presidency of H.S.H. Prince Albert II, this ceremony has been rewarding yacht owners who have distinguished themselves by their commitment to preserving the marine environment, both in the design of their yachts and in their sailing, since 2018.

Superyacht Chef Competition (4 April)

For five years now, superyacht chefs have been meeting at the Y.C.M. to test their skills in the Superyacht Chef Competition, a unique gastronomic contest organised by the Club in collaboration with Bluewater.

The idea is simple: to bring together 9 chefs who work at sea and watch them work their magic in cooking areas inspired by the limited confines of the kitchens on some yachts. “As part of La Belle Classe Academy, the Y.C.M.’s training centre, this event attracts professionals and the general public alike, providing a unique perspective on the different professions in yachting,” says Bernard d’Alessandri, General Secretary of the Y.C.M.

Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (1-6 July)

For over 10 years, the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, a hub for new technologies and alternative energies, has been bringing together young engineers from schools and universities across the world, putting them in touch with key figures in the yachting industry.

In 2023, 46 teams representing 31 universities and 25 nations demonstrated the effectiveness of their shared, open source solutions. This year, SBM Offshore – also an event partner, for the fifth year in a row – will be installing a floating pontoon that will start producing green hydrogen from January on, to supply the participating teams ahead of the event.

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Yacht Club Monaco

Founded in 1953 by Prince Rainier and presided over by HSH Prince Sovereign Albert II since 1984, the Yacht Club de Monaco brings together more than 2.500 members from 80 nationalities. Many of the world’s most prestigious private yachts fly the Yacht Club de Monaco’s burgee, testimony to its unique position on the international yachting scene.

Inauguration of the new YCM building

At 43°44’15’’ N and 7°25’40’’ E, this hi-tech building which looks like a liner docked on Quai Louis II is home to two of the Principality’s historic clubs: the Société Nautique (rowing club) and the Yacht Club, a meeting point for owners and focus of international yachting activities. Alongside Lord Foster and Monegasque architect Alexandre Giraldi, Jacques Grange and Nelson Wilmotte have put their talents to the service of the new building’s interior and exterior layout and design.

“ Allow me to express a very sincere wish that the Yacht Club de Monaco fulfil its mission as a link between people who love the sea, that it serves the interests ”

— Prince Rainier III

To be a member of the Yacht Club de Monaco is above all a commitment. It is a desire to preserve a certain ethic, both on land and on the water, and to foster a respect for naval etiquette and preservation of the environment. The Yacht Club de Monaco’s philosophy is based on the need to perpetuate but also to pass on a heritage, inherited from our ancestors, to ensure that the Yacht Club remains a lively and progressive place.

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How to Dress to Impress at a Monaco F1 Yacht Party

Few things in life scream opulence quite like a cocktail party on a superyacht in Monaco — for the Grand Prix weekend. And when the F1 comes to town, a special buzz takes hold of Monte Carlo. You’ll feel it all around the winding streets in town and on the fine teak decks of the superyachts floating in the harbour. It’s party time, and if ever there was a time to dress to impress, this is it.

So if you’re wondering what you should wear for a Monaco Grand Prix yacht party ? Well, wonder no more, because we’re here to share some expert tips. Welcome to our Monaco F1 style guide.

Selecting the perfect attire for Monaco’s best yacht cocktail party

Ultimate Driving Tours has been hosting cocktail parties in Monaco for over a decade, and we know that if it’s your first time visiting this gorgeous principality, you might find it a little daunting deciding what to wear. After all, Monte Carlo is one of the world’s chicest fashion capitals, and people here seem to have an innate sense of style and the ability to dress perfectly for any occasion. So, no pressure right?!

But with a little bit of knowledge and some careful selections, you can put together perfect outfits which will have you looking and feeling great all weekend long, ensuring you get the most out of your incredible Grand Prix weekend. Each year, we welcome a diverse mix of stylish guests aboard our yacht as part of our European Supercar Tour , so we thought we’d share some tips on how to dress to impress.

Monaco Grand Prix fashion: what if there’s a dress code?

The Monaco Grand Prix is the perfect opportunity to flaunt your sense of style, but if you’re planning to enjoy premium hospitality at the Champions Club or Paddock Club, a smart casual dress code will apply.

For men, smart casual means trousers and an open-collared shirt with a blazer or jacket. Shoes should be closed and polished styles such as loafers or Oxfords. For women, a dress, skirt (pencil or flowing type) or pantsuit is recommended along with a pair of heels, wedges, loafers or some smart ankle boots. Shorts are not recommended for men or women.

What it’s like at the Ultimate Driving Tours Monaco yacht party

The cocktail party aboard our chartered superyacht is always a highlight of Grand Prix weekend. We host our cocktail party on Friday night, and it always sets the tone for a great weekend of racing and celebrations.

The vibe at the party is lively, so Anthony and I like to wear comfortable yet stylish outfits which will transition smoothly from sunset into the night. A jacket and pants with an open-collared shirt works for me, but some guests like to go all out with classic cocktail attire. And everyone always has an absolute blast regardless of what they wear!

Is there a theme for the cocktail party?

Our cocktail party has a Euro-chic theme. It’s a modern theme emphasising comfort over formality. That means there isn’t a strict dress code, and guests are encouraged to express themselves with their outfits.

So, cocktail attire is welcome but is by no means mandatory. I love seeing guests embrace the spirit of the Cote d’Azur in their outfit choices; linen shirts, colourful jackets and trousers for the men, and vibrant dresses and snappy jumpsuits for the ladies.

If you’re keen to buy an outfit while you’re on the tour, Nice’s Old Town has plenty of boutiques and shops that offer clothing in this style. Don’t be shy with your selections — remember, this weekend is as much about enjoying life’s special indulgences as it is about Formula 1.

Guests come here to sip champagne, admire the views from the yacht, and mix and mingle with like-minded people. And people in Monaco do enjoy showing off, so if you’re worried your outfit might be too ostentatious, don’t be.

Weather in Monaco on Grand Prix weekend

Weather is always a consideration when selecting your outfit, and the weather in May in Monaco can be changeable. One day it might be around 22℃ (71℉), and the next might be cooler, around 15℃ (59℉). And there’s always the chance of rain, so I recommend packing a range of clothing options to cover your bases.

On the water, temperatures can drop quickly once the sun goes down. Over the Grand Prix weekend, guests spend all day Saturday and Sunday aboard the yacht celebrating, so I always recommend bringing a hat for during the day, and a warm jacket so you can enjoy yourself well into the night without worrying about getting cold.

What is cocktail attire?

Cocktail attire is a semi-formal dress code. As the name suggests, it’s commonly worn to cocktail parties, but can also be worn to weddings, a day at the races, or an evening party.

While it’s less formal than black tie, cocktail attire calls for a suit jacket and trousers for men, and a semi-formal dress or pantsuit for women. The fun part is that unlike black tie, there’s room to get creative with colours and matching the individual elements of your outfit. Monaco is always full of snappy dressers, so you’ll definitely see some pretty impressive outfits as you explore Monte Carlo.

If you’re heading out on the town in Monaco, some venues may require a formal dress code, but in general, things are more relaxed than they were in years gone by.

These days, you don’t need to dress like James Bond to play the tables at Monte Carlo Casino — but you might attract a few admirers should you choose to do so.

Cocktail attire for men

Traditional cocktail attire for men means an elegant jacket and trousers. Cocktail attire is more formal than business casual, but less formal than black tie. The aim is to dress smart but you don’t need to follow the rules as strictly as you do with the more formal dress codes.

Prada, Ermenegildo Zegna and Paul Smith are all known for their jackets and remain great choices with colour and material options ranging from understated to extroverted.

Canali, Fendi and Alexander McQueen offer great fitting trousers including some lighter materials like seersucker and linen. These can be great for warmer days.

Classic leather Oxford shoes from brands like Tom Ford and Chrisian Louboutin remain popular. For a more relaxed outfit, I love the loafers from Bally.

Accessories

I like to keep my accessories fairly simple with an understated watch, and I might add an extra splash of colour with a pocket square.

Cocktail attire for women

Alexander McQueen and Just Cavalli offer some modern twists on the classic midi dress, and for jumpsuits, Dolce & Gabbana, Band of Outsiders or Fendi.

Tom Ford, Jimmy Choo and Valentino make some of the most incredible shoes that are sure to turn heads.

A clutch, some earrings and a necklace will see you shining bright even when the sun goes down. Fendi, Tory Burch and Stella McCartney make some of the best clutches.

Superyacht cocktail party FAQs

We field a bunch of questions each year about how the cocktail party works and how to dress for the superyacht — here are a few tips and tricks to make your yacht party experience as comfortable as possible.

Can I wear my shoes on your superyacht?

On most superyachts, the answer is no. However, unlike many, our yacht has protective carpeting, meaning you can wear whatever footwear you desire, including heels. There’s no basket full of designer shoes on our yacht. For the ladies, block heels and wedges are popular shoe choices as they provide more comfort and stability than stilettos.

Is there a dress code at your cocktail party?

We don’t enforce a strict dress code. Our advice is to wear comfortable and smart clothing that will let you transition from day into night without needing to change. For men, a full suit is not required, but a jacket is recommended. For women, we recommend a dress, jumpsuit or similar.

Does it get cold at night in Monaco?

The average low temperature for Monaco in May is around 13℃ (55℉). It’s not icy cold, but a jacket will ensure you don’t get chilly as the night wears on.

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Yacht Club de Monaco, a 2024 under the banner of high-end yachting

High-end yachting and maritime eco-sustainability return to the spotlight at the Principality of Monaco again for 2024. After Yacht Club de Monaco’s 70 th  anniversary celebrations last year , festivities continue in 2024 with commemoration of 10 years in the new Clubhouse designed by Lord Foster. Once again the calendar lives up to the ambitions of the collective ‘ Monaco, Capital of  Advanced  Yachting ’ approach, initiated by YCM to position the Principality as a centre of excellence in this sector.

14 th Yacht Club de Monaco Optimist Team Race

The match racing format pits two teams of four boats in each race which totals 153 races in the knock-out rounds leading up to the finals and requires finely tuned skills, tactics and teamwork to hone their race techniques and knowledge of the race area.

Yacht Club de Monaco: 16 th Business Symposium

For yachting professionals, the first important event in Monaco will be on February 8 th at the 16 th Business Symposium , an annual industry meeting that takes stock of the market and economic weight of the yachting industry on the Côte d’Azur. Organized in the form of a dinner-debate, the La Belle Classe Superyachts Business Symposium gathers owners and professionals to analyse the yachting sector, explore its evolution and gain a deeper understanding of its challenges and issues.

11 th Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series and 40 th Primo Cup-Trophée UBS

Act IV ( 7-10 March ) coincides with the  40 th  Primo Cup-Trophée UBS  when G-Spot, Smeralda 888, Longtze Premier, RS 21, Cape 31 and historic stars of the event, Surprise, will also be out on the race area. Launched in 1985 on the instigation of YCM President HSH Prince Albert II this major regatta awards the top three teams in each class with Slam sailing gear and has established itself as the biggest European gathering of one designs in the Mediterranean.

2 nd Women Leading and Sailing Trophy

The Principality March calendar ends on a high note with the 2 nd   Women Leading and Sailing Trophy regatta (15-17 March) , an all-female event organised in partnership with the Monegasque and French sailing federations.

Monaco Ocean Week

During Monaco Ocean Week , organized by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation alongside the Monaco Oceanographic Institute and Monaco Scientific Centre, Yacht Club de Monaco is responsible for the yachting component of this week dedicated to protecting the oceans, from March 18-22 . There will be three events on Thursday 21 st  March: the 13 th  Environmental Symposium, the 2 nd  Monaco Smart Yacht Rendezvous  and the 4 th  YCM Explorer Awards by La Belle Classe Superyachts.

Yacht Club de Monaco: Superyacht Chef Competition

For the fifth year in a row, chefs working on superyachts will be at the Yacht Club de Monaco for the Superyacht Chef Competition , organized by the Club in partnership with Bluewater. The principle is simple: bring nine chefs together to compete on the quay at work stations based on small galleys in certain yachts, conjuring up dishes from a basket of mystery ingredients.

 “Held under the aegis of YCM’s La Belle Classe Academy training centre, it attracts professionals and the public and offers a unique perspective of yachting professions,” says YCM General Secretary Bernard d’Alessandri.

The 5 th Superyacht Chef Competition will take place on April 4 th , 2024.

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Monaco Yacht Club celebrates 2022, looks forward to 2023

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Celebrating the arrival of new members and rewarding the best sailors of 2022, the Yacht Club de Monaco gathered for the traditional winter cocktail party at the presence of its President HSH Prince Albert II and Minister of State HE Mr Pierre Dartout.

“It’s a pleasure to welcome the new members in our community and it’s an important moment because our members contribute to spreading the values of the Club as well as our responsibility to tackle climate change and support ocean preservation. This year has been relevant sport-wise, as well, with the J/70 World championship which has seen more than 400 sailors from 23 nations and 90 boats competing”, Prince Albert said.

“It’s an occasion for different generations to share their passion of the sea and everyone has its own way of living that passion. It’s a moment when we can all share and discover what achievements some members have done in the year so it’s really enjoyable”, added YCM vice-president Pierre Casiraghi.  

In 2022, YCM was also active offshore with two members on the start of the 12th Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe. Boris Herrmann (Malizia-Seaexplorer) and Oren Nataf (Rayon Vert) were competing in this legendary solo race, “We were very proud to have two boats flying the YCM flag on the start of this prestigious transatlantic,” continued the sovereign. Boris Herrmann, skipper for Team Malizia founded by Pierre Casiraghi, will be heading for Alicante in Spain for the start on January 15 of The Ocean Race, round the world in stages with crew.

The Credit Suisse Trophy for YCM Sailor of the year 2022, went to Pierrik Devic. Nominated for the first time, Devic has distinguished himself by his remarkable regularity in the J/70 classification. Crowned Vice-World Champion of the series in Monaco, he has shown extreme consistency throughout the season. “It’s a great honour and a great pleasure. I have to thank my team, it’s been a year of hard work and it’s an amazing achievement for us. For me ambience it’s very important. You can’t have a great result without a strong team and you need a great atmosphere on board which the Yacht Club is providing through the coaches and the environment”, said Devik.

At the dawn of a new year and the 70th celebrations, YCM intends to maintain its course on major sporting, environmental and innovative projects, under the aegis of the Monaco Capital of Advanced Yachting, to contribute to the development of sustainable yachting.

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• Superyachts, the most expensive asset  a billionaire can own, are pushing the boundaries of luxury.
• The boats, which cost eight or nine figures, are getting larger and include more features than ever.
• From massage rooms to basketball courts, here's what the world's richest want on board.

For many wealthy boat owners, a private spa is a must-have on board. A sauna is a nice touch. A Jet Ski or two makes days at sea way more fun. And if you don't have someone on board who can whip up a Michelin-star-worthy meal , you might as well stay on land.

In the world of massive yachts , there's no such thing as too much. After all, if someone spends eight or nine figures to design the vessel of their dreams — or at least $500,000 a week to charter one — more is more.

"Yachting. It's not rational; it's emotional," Ralph Dazert, the head of intelligence at SuperYacht Times, told Business Insider at the Palm Beach International Boat Show, where dozens of superyachts — often defined as vessels over 30 meters in length — were on display.

And while there are certain classic features, such as jacuzzis and bars, what superyacht owners want is evolving, insiders at the show said. That might mean more crew members, more space for helicopters, or more water toys, but might also include manicure salons and putting greens.

"The bar of what is the baseline expectation has increased exponentially just over the last four or five years," Anders Kurtén, the CEO of brokerage Fraser Yachts, said. Clients are "spending more time on the boat and really wanting to extend the lifestyle they lead on the shore."

A lot of this can be chalked up to the pandemic. Superyacht purchases and charters spiked as life and luxury travel on land screeched to a halt. While the market has moderated slightly, the number of superyachts on order — 1,166 as of September, according to Boat International's Global Order Book — is still above pre-pandemic norms.

"What the pandemic really showed is that the appetite for being out there at sea, sort of living the marine lifestyle, is still as valid as ever," Kurtén said.

That means there's a lot of money on the water. The total value of the 203 superyachts over 30 meters delivered last year was $6.4 billion, according to data from SuperYacht Times. New custom builds from the world's most prestigious shipyards — Lurssen, Feadship, Oceanco , Benetti — can run into the hundreds of millions. Even used superyachts at the Palm Beach show cost as much as $75 million.

And it's not just traditional buyers like retired wealthy couples looking for a place to relax or celebrities looking for a place to party away from the paparazzi. New clients are often younger and have families, so want areas to work and watch movies . They also want pricey water toys, access to fitness equipment, or even pizza ovens for picky eaters.

"This would've never happened in the nineties," said Giovanna Vitelli, the vice president of the Azimut Benetti Group, the world's biggest producer of superyachts. "You would go with your beautiful woman, Champagne — the idea of yachting was much more showing off with your jacuzzi and things like that."

Pure opulence has made room for function.

When Benetti's Nabila set sail in 1980, its 50-person crew, gold-and-diamond-encrusted interiors, and lavish parties captured headlines and even inspired the Queen song "Kashoggi's Ship."(Seven years later, Donald Trump bought Nabila for $30 million , renaming her the Trump Princess.)

"Life on board was considered very formal — big formal dining rooms, boats were high on the water, you would be segregated from the rest of the world," Vitelli said, remembering another client who insisted on a replica of the Sistine Chapel above the dining table.

But the ostentatious, palatial-like interiors that used to be highlighted in yacht brochures have made way for lists of more functional features .

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Rather than esoteric novelties like an extra-large safe for rifles that one builder had to construct per a Russian yacht owner's request , the superyachts on display at the Palm Beach show featured basketball courts, saunas, and ice baths.

Owners want elevators and luxury gyms. Pampering options, be it a massage room, manicure station, or a professional-grade facial machine, are a dime a dozen. Some bathrooms have fancy Toto toilets, which can cost around $20,000.

Sterns (that's the back of the boat) used to be built high to guard guests' privacy. Now, they're built as "beach clubs" — an open swim platform.

And what good is a massage room if no one on board can give one? Many superyachts can hold twice as many crew members as guests, if not more. One broker, representing a boat that didn't have a masseuse, said it could be quite a "tricky" issue because if a charter wants one, they have to find someone who can massage guests and "pull their weight with the crew."

"It's not uncommon to look for a deckhand who can also mix a martini, play an instrument, maybe entertain the guests with singing, and ideally even give a massage," Kurtén said.

Of course, a crew comes at a cost . Most are considered full-time employees, requiring salaries and benefits like health insurance. Captains, first mates, and chief engineers often make six figures a year. That's without tips; a charter guest will typically spend six figures on gratuities for the crew who worked during a weeklong vacation.

For the superrich, there must be room for toys.

It's not just the onboard amenities that count. What's known as "toys" in the industry — water slides, eFoils, Jet Skis, and underwater scuba diving jets — are popular, and costs range from merely hundreds of dollars (banana boats) to millions ( submersibles , which are still popular despite the recent tragedy).

" Tenders and toys, the sky seems to be the limit," Kurtén said. "More is more."

If you can't fit all those toys in the yacht's storage space, you can just use another boat. Jeff Bezos' support yacht is a superyacht in itself, measuring 75 meters and costing tens of millions of dollars. (His main yacht, Koru , cost a reported $500 million.)

Support yachts are also faster, meaning the crew can get to a destination first and set up the Jet Skis, seapools, and the like, Dazert said. "By the time the owner arrives on the main yacht, everything's set up, and he can go and have fun."

Even tenders, the smaller vessel that brings guests from the ship to the shore, are getting glow-ups. The Nero, a 90-meter beauty available to charter for about $500,000 a week and modeled after J.P. Morgan's 1930s ship, has custom-built tenders to match the design. The most expensive ones often cost seven figures. Nero has three.

"It used to be a tender was a tender," Jeffrey Beneville, who handles yacht insurance at NFP, told BI. "Now they're called limousine tenders. Think of an incredibly luxurious gondola that's got a hard top so nobody's hair gets mussed when they're being dropped off at the Monaco Yacht Club ."

One thing that clearly hasn't changed in superyachting: showing off. If the boat next door at the marina has an indoor-outdoor cinema, it's natural to want one too. Ditto a wine cellar or helipad.

"It's a bit of a celebration of your success in life, of wealth," Vitelli, whose company is behind the Lana yacht Bill Gates chartered for a birthday party three years ago, said. "You push it a little more."

And that's a boon for yacht makers and brokers catering to the superrich.

"Our job is to make clients' dreams come true," Kurtén said.

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Inside the Owners' Club Cocktail Reception at the Monaco Yacht Show 2022

During this year's Monaco Yacht Show, an exclusive cocktail reception was hosted for members of the BOAT International Owners’ Club . Hosted on board Golden Yachts 88 metre Project X , the event was supported by the Owners’ Club annual partner the Bermuda Tourism Authority, and event partners EYOS Expeditions , Voly Yachting , Reference Capital and La Scolca.

Fresh on the scene this year from Greek builder Golden Yachts,   Project X played host to superyacht owners and their guests for the 2022 Owners' Club Cocktail Reception. Guests at the party were able to take a tour of the yacht's stunning interior by Massari Design Studio and enjoy the hospitality of the vessel's captain and crew. 

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The band HighWood played during the event. 

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Sushi from Nobu at Monaco's Fairmont Hotel and wine from La Scolca were served to guests throughout the event. 

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