Rental duration
Day, weekend, five-night, or seven-night. Peak-season weeks often require a seven-night minimum on larger yachts; short-format Monaco yacht rentals are easier to place in shoulder months.
Yacht Rental Monaco
Yacht Rental Monaco
Yacht rental Monaco, arranged personally from Port Hercule. Rent a private yacht by the day, weekend or week — with a professional crew, transparent pricing and confirmed availability within 24 hours.
A Monaco yacht rental gives you the yacht and a full professional crew for a defined period — a single day out of Port Hercule, a long weekend to Saint-Tropez, or a full week between the French and Italian Rivieras. Commercially, "rental" and "charter" describe the same service: a private booking under the MYBA charter agreement, with a base fee, an Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) and VAT.
This page is the practical route in. Below, you will find the working answers on duration, guest numbers, departure point, crew, pricing and the booking steps to rent a yacht in Monaco — the details you need before sending an enquiry, rather than the destination narrative.
Overview
Rent a Private Yacht in Monaco
Six practical variables shape every Monaco yacht rental. The faster you can answer them, the faster we can return a real shortlist with real availability — not a brochure.
Guest numbers
Up to 12 sleeping guests under maritime law; up to 30 day guests on certain certified day yachts. Above 12 overnight, a second yacht is rented in parallel.
Departure point
Port Hercule in Monaco is default. Alternatives on the same coast include Cap-d'Ail, Beaulieu, Villefranche, Antibes and Golfe-Juan — chosen with the captain according to draft and tender access.
Crew
Every private yacht Monaco rental comes with a full crew — captain, chef, chief stewardess, engineer and deckhands scaled to the yacht's size. Day yachts run with captain and deckhand.
Pricing structure
Base rental fee + APA (25–35%) for fuel, provisioning and berthing + VAT in EU waters. Nothing at the dock is negotiated between guest and crew; everything flows through the APA.
Availability
Every option in your shortlist is checked against the yacht's live calendar by its central agent before we quote. No holding slots on paper — only real availability.
Day rentals
Day Yacht Rentals from Monaco
For guests staying ashore in Monte-Carlo, Cap Ferrat or Beaulieu, a day yacht rental is the most flexible way to rent a yacht in Monaco. Boarding is directly from Port Hercule; return is usually before evening service ashore.
- ◆Duration: 4h / 6h / 8h / sunset half-day.
- ◆Guest count: 6–12 overnight-certified, up to 30 on day-only yachts.
- ◆Typical routes: Cap-d'Ail → Villefranche → Paloma Beach; longer days to Cannes and the Îles de Lérins.
- ◆Rate: €8,000–€25,000 per day; fuel and F&B billed at cost or as a package.
Weekly & multi-day
Weekly and Multi-Day Yacht Rentals
Most Monaco yacht rentals are booked as full weeks — the yacht becomes your hotel, your restaurant and your route. Multi-day rentals (three nights, weekend, five nights) are available outside peak weeks and on selected yachts year-round.
Feadship · 2018
Lumière
55m · 12 guests · 6 cabins
From €425,000 / week
Sunseeker · 2022
Solstice
35m · 10 guests · 5 cabins
From €155,000 / week
Oceanco · 2019
Étoile Polaire
90m · 14 guests · 8 cabins
Rate on request
Azimut · 2022
Serafina
30m · 10 guests · 5 cabins
From €115,000 / week
Riva · 2023
Dolce Aria
33m · 8 guests · 4 cabins
From €135,000 / week
Sanlorenzo · 2022
Vento d'Oro
29m · 8 guests · 4 cabins
From €105,000 / week
Weekend rentals
Two-night runs to Saint-Tropez, Portofino or Cannes. Ideal for a Grand Prix stay or an event weekend; embark Friday, disembark Sunday evening.
Five- and seven-night rentals
The core Monaco yacht rental format. Saturday-to-Saturday on most yachts, with a mid-week overnight in a second port — Saint-Tropez to the west or Portofino to the east.
Longer bookings
Ten- and fourteen-night rentals are placeable on yachts with open calendars. Repositioning between Monaco and the Balearics or Corsica is quoted transparently.
Crew
Luxury Yacht Rentals with a Professional Crew
Every luxury yacht rental Monaco comes with a full professional crew. The size and specialism of that crew scales with the yacht — but the standard does not. Every crew is MCA/STCW-certified and hired for the season, not the week.
01
Captain and first mate
Route planning, weather calls, berthing negotiations and the daily brief with the guest lead. Your first point of contact on board.
02
Executive chef
On yachts 24m and above, a dedicated chef with a private-service background. Menus are calibrated to guest preferences, allergies and dietary requirements before boarding.
03
Chief stewardess and interior team
Service standards, cabin turn-downs, wine pairing, laundry and every guest-facing detail on the interior. Ratios scale from 1:2 to 1:1 crew-to-guest on larger yachts.
04
Engineer and deck team
Engineering, tender launches, water-toy setup and beach club operation. On superyachts, a separate dive-master or watersports specialist joins for family briefs.
05
Discretion and preference profile
Every rental yacht Monaco team signs an NDA as standard. Guest preference sheets — sleep schedule, coffee, playlists, security notes — are handled before boarding, not on arrival.
Inclusions
What Is Included in a Yacht Rental?
A yacht rental in Monaco is priced as a base fee plus APA plus VAT. This is what each covers.
Included in the base fee
- ◇ Full use of the yacht for the rental period
- ◇ Full professional crew including chef (24m+)
- ◇ Water toys and tenders in the yacht's inventory
- ◇ Insurance for the vessel
- ◇ Bedding, linen and interior consumables
- ◇ Berthing at the home port (Port Hercule)
Billed through APA (25–35%)
- ◇ Fuel for cruising and generators
- ◇ Food and beverage (bespoke to guest preferences)
- ◇ Berthing at all ports outside the home port
- ◇ Communications and Wi-Fi over base allowance
- ◇ Laundry and dry-cleaning ashore
- ◇ Reconciliation at charter-end — unused APA refunded
VAT
EU-water VAT applies to the base fee at rates dependent on cruising itinerary. The concierge structures itineraries to optimise VAT position lawfully.
Optional extras
Helicopter transfers, private jet coordination, security details, chefs ashore, private tastings and event access are all arranged on request.
Not included
Personal shopping, delivery fees for special guest requests, gratuity for the crew (typically 5–15% of the base fee, at guest discretion).
Pricing
How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Yacht?
Every Monaco yacht rental price is quoted as a base fee, plus APA, plus VAT. The table opposite is our working range across size bands for a standard summer week. Event weeks add 30–100% to the base fee.
Below €50,000 all-in, a Monaco yacht rental usually means a day yacht or a two-night weekend on a compact motor yacht. Above €200,000 all-in, the door opens to superyachts. See the full Monaco yacht charter price guide for band-by-band ranges, APA, VAT and Grand Prix rates.
Day yachts · 12–20m
Per day
Up to 12 (day)
€8,000 – €25,000
Compact motor yachts · 20–30m
Per week
8–10
€35,000 – €90,000
Large motor yachts · 30–40m
Per week
10–12
€90,000 – €200,000
Superyachts · 40–60m
Per week
10–12
€200,000 – €600,000
Large superyachts · 60m+
Per week
12
€600,000 – €1,500,000+
All rates are indicative base fees. Add APA (25–35%) for fuel, provisioning and berthing outside Port Hercule, plus VAT in EU waters. Grand Prix and Monaco Yacht Show weeks are quoted separately.
Availability
Request Yacht Rental Availability
Send the brief below. Within 24 hours the concierge returns a private shortlist of Monaco yachts for rent on your dates — on-market and off-market — with all-in indicative pricing.
What to send
- ◇ Preferred dates and flexibility (± days)
- ◇ Guest count — adults, children, overnight vs day
- ◇ Departure point (Port Hercule default)
- ◇ Style and pace — social, quiet, family, event-driven
- ◇ Budget ceiling all-in (base + APA + VAT)
Booking process
- Shortlist within 24 hours
- Option held on preferred yacht for 48–72 hours
- MYBA contract signed, 50% deposit paid
- Preference sheet, menu and itinerary finalised
- Balance and APA paid before boarding
FAQ
Yacht Rental Monaco: FAQ
Common questions on how to rent a yacht in Monaco — duration, crew, price and availability.
What is included in a yacht rental in Monaco?
A Monaco yacht rental includes the yacht itself, a professional crew (captain, chef, stewardesses, deckhands and engineer depending on size), all onboard water toys and tenders listed in the yacht's inventory, insurance for the vessel and full use of the interior and exterior spaces. Fuel, food and beverages, berthing outside the home port, and communications are charged through an Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) of typically 25–35% of the base fee. VAT applies in EU waters.
How much does it cost to rent a yacht in Monaco?
Yacht rental Monaco prices start around €8,000 per day for a 15-metre day yacht and reach €1.5 million or more per week for a 70m+ superyacht. A typical 30–40m motor yacht rental in Monaco runs €90,000–€200,000 per week base fee, plus APA and VAT. Event weeks (Grand Prix, Monaco Yacht Show) add a premium of 30–100%.
Can I rent a yacht in Monaco for just one day?
Yes. Day yacht rentals from Port Hercule are the most flexible way to rent a yacht in Monaco. Duration options are typically 4h, 6h, 8h or a sunset half-day. The day rental includes the yacht, captain and deckhand; fuel and F&B are usually billed at cost or as a pre-agreed package.
What is the difference between yacht rental and yacht charter?
Commercially they describe the same service. Guests often say 'rent a yacht Monaco' when they mean a short, action-oriented booking (a day out, a weekend), and 'charter' when they mean a full week with an itinerary. LYC Monaco delivers both under the same MYBA charter agreement and the same on-board standards.
Where does a Monaco yacht rental depart from?
Port Hercule in Monaco is the primary embarkation point, with the quay in front of the Yacht Club de Monaco used for larger yachts. Alternative departure points on the same coast include Cap-d'Ail, Beaulieu, Villefranche, Antibes and Golfe-Juan — arranged with the yacht's captain according to draft and berth availability.
How many guests can a private yacht rental accommodate?
For overnight rentals, Mediterranean maritime law caps a private yacht at 12 sleeping guests regardless of the yacht's size. For day yacht rentals in Monaco, some yachts are certified for up to 30 day guests. Above 12 sleeping guests, we arrange a second yacht rental cruising in company.
How far in advance should I rent a yacht in Monaco?
For quiet summer weeks, six to eight weeks is usually enough. For peak weeks — Grand Prix, Cannes Film Festival, Monaco Yacht Show, mid-August — book six to twelve months ahead. The most requested yachts in Monaco for rent during event weeks are typically committed a full year in advance.
Can I rent a yacht in Monaco with a professional crew and chef?
Every private yacht Monaco rental over roughly 24 metres comes with a full professional crew including a dedicated chef. Smaller day yachts carry a captain and deckhand, with catering arranged separately. Guest dietary preferences, allergies and menu direction are collected during the pre-charter brief.
What happens after I request yacht rental availability?
Within 24 hours the concierge confirms which yachts are actually free for your dates, prepares a private shortlist with photos, sample menus and indicative all-in pricing, and holds an option on your preferred yacht while contracts are drawn. Booking is confirmed against the MYBA agreement with a 50% deposit; the balance is due before boarding, along with the APA.
More questions? Read the full FAQ or speak to the concierge.
Service
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Inventory
Monaco Yachts for Charter
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Luxury
Luxury Yacht Charter Monaco
Superyacht briefs, event weeks and the flagship service.
Yacht availability, specifications, cruising areas and rates are subject to confirmation. LYC Monaco acts as a yacht-charter concierge and may introduce clients to appropriately appointed brokers, yacht managers or charter professionals depending on the engagement.
Yacht rental Monaco
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Rent a yacht in Monaco by the day, weekend or week — with the crew, the chef and the route confirmed before you board.