The Casino de Monte-Carlo is open to players from 2 pm until the last table closes. Restricted access – over 18’s only Proof of identity required. Tours: Every day, except during the Formula 1 Grand Prix, the Casino. Locations Monaco Montecarlo Place du Casino Monte Carlo Hotel Paris Monaco. Monte-Carlo Casino. Prince's Palace. Before the late 1870s, it was built in more of a seaside style, with the facade being that of a coastal establishment rather than the epitome of luxury. In 1878-79, the casino building was transformed and expanded – and again in the 1880s – to be similar to what we see today. Monte-Carlo Casino, Place du Casino, Monaco, France. Monte Carlo Bay Hotel and Resort - 40 Avenue Princesse Grace, Monte Carlo, Monaco (Monte Carlo scenes).
In PortHercule,the port ofMonte-Carlo, the world'smost exclusiveyachts can be seen.Largecruise ships dockin the easternpart atthe pier,QuaiRainierIII.They dock close tothe cruiseterminal atEsplanade desPêcheurs. There is enoigh space for only onecruise shipperday, soit is possible yourshipanchores and you come ashore by tender boat. Port traffic influences where ships dock. Most landmarks are located within walking distance from the port. Excursions to, for example Nice or Cannes, are an option. The Tourist Board info desk can be found inside the cruise terminal building and on the port's parking lot.
During acruise vacationto France,Monacoshouldnot be missinginthe program.This mini-stateis beautifully situated alongthe WesternMediterranean.Besides thecity itselfthere are severalexcursion options alongthe French Riviera.Many cruise line companies therefore offer cruisesto Monaco.
Language in Monaco
The language in Monaco is French, but on touristic spots you can also use English.
Currency in Monaco
The currency in Monaco is Euro (€). You can find ATM’s along the city.
Opening times in Monaco
Opening times differ a lot around France, but generally are as follows:
On Sundays andholidays shops are closed.Of course thereare exceptions
Cathédrale Notre-Dame-Immaculée is a Cathedral of Monaco (in neo-Romanesque-Byzantine style). It dates back to 1874
Grand Prix Formule 1 is one of the 19 races in Formula 1. It attracts many celebrities from all over the world
Monte-Carlo Casino is one of the most famous and most exclusive casinos in the world
Musée Océanographique de Monaco is an oceanographic museum. It's a part of the Oceanographic Institute
Palais Princier is a Prince's Palace of Monaco. It's located in Monaco Ville at 60 meters above sea level
Monaco has a typical Mediterranean climate with warm dry summers and humid winters.The average annual temperature in summer is between 27°C and 30°C and in winter - between 3°C and 6°C
You can discover Monaco on your own, book a shore excursion through the cruise line company or book a shore excursion from one of our partners. We offer shore excursions at local prices straight from the local companies.
The headquarter of the Tourist Office in Monaco is not far away from the Casino and the train station. If you dock at Monte-Carlo, there is also a smaller office in the cruise terminal building.
In the cruise terminal is an information kiosk of the Tourist Board. If you arrive by bus or by train in Monte-Carlo, you can also go to the office in the upper part of the city.
The following cruise lines offer itineraries and schedules to and from Monaco:
Azamara, Celebrity, Crystal, Cunard, Fred Olsen, HAL, Hapag Lloyd, Marella, NCL, Oceania, Princess, RSSC, Saga, Seabourn, SeaDream, Silversea, Star Clippers, Thomson