Private boat transfer · From May 11, 2027
Cannes to Monaco by private boat
Sillages Riviera takes up to 8 guests from the Old Port of Cannes to Monaco by private boat in about 50 minutes, depending on sea conditions, with a professional skipper at the helm. The route follows the coast past Cap d'Antibes, Nice and Cap Ferrat; go one way or book a round trip.
- Guests
- Up to 8
- Departure
- Old Port of Cannes (Quai Saint-Pierre)
- Duration
- About 50 min each way
- Distance by sea
- About 23 nautical miles (43 km or 27 miles)
- Season
- May 11 to late October 2027
- Price
- On request — contact us
Cannes to Monaco: boat, train or car?
By private boat, Monaco is about 23 nautical miles (43 km or 27 miles) from Cannes, about 50 minutes harbor to harbor. The regional train takes about 1 h to 1 h 10 between the two stations.
| Criteria | Private boat | Train | Car |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | About 50 min, depending on the sea | About 1 h to 1 h 10, station to station | Depends on A8 traffic and the way into Monaco |
| Start | Old Port of Cannes (Quai Saint-Pierre) | Cannes station | Door to door |
| Arrival | Monaco harbor named in your quote | Monaco-Monte-Carlo station | Door to door, subject to parking |
| Who travels with you | Your group only | Shared, busy in summer | Your group only |
Boat times depend on sea conditions. Heading west instead? See Cannes to Saint-Tropez by private boat.
How it runs: Cannes to Monaco along the capes
Times are indicative, adjusted to the weather and your wishes.
Leave the Old Port of Cannes
Your skipper welcomes you at Quai Saint-Pierre, or at another harbor on request, and heads east: Cap d'Antibes is about 15 minutes away.
Cap d'Antibes and the Bay of Angels
The boat rounds Cap d'Antibes, with its pine trees and villas, then crosses the Bay of Angels with the Promenade des Anglais and the old town of Nice on the left.
Villefranche, Cap Ferrat and the approach to Monaco
Past Cap de Nice come the bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer and the headland of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, then Beaulieu, Èze and Cap-d'Ail. For a lunch stop on the way, see a day with skipper.
A day trip to Monaco by boat: where you arrive and when you come back
For a day trip from Cannes to Monaco, Sillages Riviera confirms your landing point in your quote, because it depends on the port's rules on the day.
Arriving in Monaco (Monte-Carlo)
Port Hercule is Monaco's main harbor, between the Rock and Monte-Carlo. Your quote names where you step ashore.
Returning to Cannes
Book one way, or a round trip with the return time you choose, including after dinner in Monaco: give it when you request a quote.
Can you go by boat during the Grand Prix or the Yacht Show?
During the Monaco Grand Prix (June 4–6, 2027), transfers are tailor-made only; during the Monaco Yacht Show (September 22–25, 2027), access to Port Hercule is restricted, so each drop-off is confirmed case by case. Harbor rules for both events are on our events page.
Sillages Riviera is an independent private boat service. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or a partner of the organizers of the events named on this page; their names are used only to indicate dates and places.
On board and on request
Your crew
A licensed professional skipper (captain), alone or with a hostess or deckhand depending on the number of guests, the length of the trip and your wishes.
On board
Masks, snorkels, fins, 2 paddleboards, towels and water; life jackets for every age, including SOLAS-certified infant life jackets. A private restroom with a hot shower and shade under the roof of the Axopar 38 Cross Top.
On request
Drinks (champagne available), meals, appetizer platters, canapés, flowers or a photographer. You can pay for them directly on board, with no obligation to buy.
Good to know
Meeting point
Quai Saint-Pierre in the Old Port of Cannes, or another harbor on request, at a supplement. During the Cannes Yachting Festival and the Régates Royales, the quay is closed and your quote names another boarding point.
What to bring
Swimwear, sunscreen, sunglasses and a light sweater for the evening.
Languages on board
Every skipper speaks at least English and French.
Weather and cancellation
Only swell, wind or confirmed rain can cancel a trip, never clouds alone. Your skipper checks the sea before every departure and has the final say; rescheduling or refunds follow our terms and conditions of sale.
Accessibility
Boarding is difficult but not impossible for guests with reduced mobility, and the restroom is not wheelchair accessible. See the FAQ and contact us before you book.
Questions
Is there a one-way boat from Cannes to Monaco?
Yes, as a private transfer that works like a private water taxi: Sillages Riviera takes your group only, one way from the Old Port of Cannes to Monaco. You can add the trip back in the same request.
How long does it take from Cannes to Monaco by boat?
About 50 minutes from the Old Port of Cannes at the boat's 30-knot cruising speed, depending on sea conditions. A stop on the way adds time.
Can we go from the Cannes cruise port to Monaco by boat?
Yes, as a private transfer for your group only, up to 8 guests with a professional skipper. The boat leaves from the Old Port of Cannes, close to the cruise ship tender landing, and reaches Monaco in about 50 minutes, depending on the sea. Give your ship's all-aboard time in your quote request: your quote sets the return time.
Where do we step ashore in Monaco?
At a harbor or pontoon in Monaco named in your quote, under the port's rules on the day. Port Hercule is the main harbor.
Can we come back to Cannes after dinner in Monaco?
Yes. A return after dinner in Monaco is possible: give your preferred time in your quote request, and your quote confirms it for your date and the sea conditions.
Can we go from Nice airport straight to Monaco by boat?
Yes. From the boarding point near Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, confirmed in your quote, Monaco is about 30 minutes by sea: see Nice airport boat transfers.
What is the distance from Cannes to Monaco by sea?
About 23 nautical miles (43 km or 27 miles), following the coast past Cap d'Antibes, Nice and Cap Ferrat. At the boat's 30-knot cruising speed, that is about 50 minutes, depending on sea conditions.
Plan your trip to Monaco
Send your date, the number of guests and your preferred return time. The quote is free, with a same-day reply in season; the price is per boat, including VAT, set by the date, the duration and the route.
On request — contact us
