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Monaco
NCE
CET (UTC+1) / CEST (UTC+2) summer
French / English widely spoken in luxury areas

Monaco

Monaco


About

Monaco is the world's second-smallest country and most glamorous microstate - home to the legendary Monte Carlo Casino Formula 1 Grand Prix the Prince's Palace and the most spectacular concentration of super-yachts anywhere.


Nearest Airport

Nice Cote d'Azur (NCE)


Cruise Line that Stops Here

MSC; Celebrity; Royal Caribbean; Norwegian; Princess; Holland America; Silversea; Regent


Best Time to Visit

April - October


Shore Excursion Highlights

Visit Monte Carlo Casino; Prince's Palace and changing of the guard; Oceanographic Museum and Aquarium; Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit walk; Saint-Nicolas Cathedral; Exotic Garden; yacht spotting in the harbor


Distance from Ship to Town

Tender from ship to Port Hercules; easy walk to Casino and Old Town


Safety Tips

Monaco is the most expensive square kilometer on Earth; dress smartly for the casino (no shorts or flip-flops); tender port in the beautiful harbor; very safe city-state


Local Tips

The Monte Carlo Casino is free to enter the lobby. You must pay to enter the gambling rooms (and dress appropriately). The Oceanographic Museum is world-class - founded by Jacques Cousteau. The Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit walking tour is free and thrilling.


Food and Drinks Highlights

French fine dining; pizza monegasque; barbagiuan pastries; rose wine from Provence; Dom Perignon by the glass


Shopping Tips

Carrefore Monte Carlo; Galleries Lafayette; luxury boutiques along Boulevard des Moulins


Family Friendly

Yes - family appropriate during day


Currency

Euro


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