Boat charter Monaco — dayboats from Port Hercule.

Boat charter Monaco — dayboats, cruisers and open craft.

Boat charter in Monaco starts at Port Hercule and takes in Cap-Ferrat, Villefranche, Èze-sur-Mer and the Italian border. This page covers the smaller-craft end of the fleet: 12–22m open dayboats, sport cruisers and motor yachts you can rent for a half-day, a full day or a weekend.

For weekly charters and 24m+ motor yachts, see our dedicated pages on yacht charter Monaco and superyacht charter Monaco. If you're comparing this to yacht hire, both terms lead to the same fleet — see yacht hire Monaco for the day-rental angle.

The Monaco boat fleet.

Riva Aquariva, Rivarama, Rivamare (10–14m). The signature Monaco dayboat. Mahogany, chrome, open cockpit. Best for cocktail runs to Villefranche and Cap-Ferrat, short lunch stops. Skipper included.

Wajer 38, 55, 77 (12–24m). Dutch-built open cruisers with a full crew, marble bathroom, and sun pads for eight to twelve. Best for a full day out of Monaco with lunch on board.

Frauscher 858 Fantom, 1414 Demon (9–14m). Austrian day-cruisers built around the driving experience. Fast, quiet, sharp. Best for guests who want to cover distance — Portofino in a day is achievable.

Axopar 37, 45 (11–14m). The workhorse of the Riviera day-rental fleet. Enclosed wheelhouse, weather-proof, family-friendly. Best for shoulder-season and mixed weather.

Sunseeker Predator, Manhattan (18–24m). The step up into sport-cruiser territory. Full crew, master cabin for a day rest, tender for shore transfers. Best for a full day out with fifteen to twenty guests.

For the full inventory including 24m+ motor yachts, see the yacht fleet.

Boat rental prices in Monaco.

All-in prices, including skipper, fuel to fair-usage cap, and Monaco berthing.

Half-day, 10–14m Riva / Frauscher. €2,500–€4,500.

Full day, 10–14m Riva / Frauscher. €3,500–€6,500.

Full day, 12–18m Wajer / Axopar. €4,500–€9,000.

Full day, 18–24m Sunseeker Predator. €7,500–€14,000.

Event-week premiums apply during Monaco Grand Prix (late May), Cannes Film Festival (mid-May) and Monaco Yacht Show (late September) — expect +30–100% and 6–9 months lead time. See Monaco yacht rental prices for detailed bands.

Day itineraries from Monaco.

Cap-Ferrat and Villefranche (half-day). Depart Port Hercule 10:00, cruise 25 minutes west along the Corniche, anchor off Paloma Beach or Passable for swim, return 15:00.

Èze, Cap-Ferrat and Villefranche (full day). Add lunch on board or at Paloma, second swim off Villefranche, return via Cap-d'Ail at 18:00.

Menton and the Italian border (full day). East run to Menton, lunch at the border, return via Cap-Martin.

Portofino day-trip (full day, fast boat). 4h each way on a Frauscher 1414 or Wajer 55. Realistic for departure by 08:00 and return by 20:00.

Every itinerary is drafted with the captain based on weather, sea state and your party. Nothing here is fixed.

How to book a boat charter in Monaco.

Send your dates, party size, and the kind of day you have in mind (leisurely swim day, distance run, lunch out). A Monaco-based advisor returns three to five suitable boats within one working day — each with a firm all-in price against your dates.

Deposit is 50% on booking, balance seven days before charter. Cancellation and weather policies vary by yacht and are disclosed before you commit. No booking fees.