The Monaco Yacht Show takes place at the Port Hercule, Monaco. 

Tickets are sold exclusively through the Show's official online ticket office. There is no ticket desk on-site, so we recommend purchasing in advance. Standard Visitor Passes are valid from Thursday; visiting on the Wednesday preview requires an MYS VIP or Prestige VIP Pass.

The MYS offers a Visitor Pass (standard access, Thursday–Saturday), an MYS VIP Pass (1–4 flexible days with dedicated entrances, courtesy car, and Upper Deck Lounge lunch), and a Prestige VIP Programme (full four-day bespoke concierge experience including the Grand Opening Night). Dedicated Press and Captains & Crew passes are also available. Pricing is set at checkout on the official ticketing page.

Most visitors travelling from outside the French Riviera fly into Nice Côte d'Azur International Airport. From there, transfer to Monaco by helicopter (around 7 minutes) or by private car (around 30 minutes, traffic dependent).

For the most seamless arrival, guests can travel from Nice Côte d’Azur Airport to Monaco by helicopter, with a flight time of approximately seven minutes, or arrange a private chauffeured transfer directly to their hotel or the show. Taxis are also readily available from Nice Airport, offering a convenient door-to-door option. Alternatively, Monaco is easily accessible by train, with regular services from Nice arriving at Monaco-Monte-Carlo station, within walking distance of Port Hercule.

IYC's Sales and Charter Consultants can help arrange your yacht visits, and schedule a personal tour on board. To plan your viewings, pre-register with IYC and select the list of yachts that you would like to view. Our team will be in touch to arrange your yacht visits.

During the Monaco Yacht Show, several yachts available for sale and charter are anchored nearby and open for viewings. To arrange your transfer and schedule a visit, simply contact an IYC broker, who will assist you throughout the process and accompany you onboard. IYC operates a fleet of tenders, with service available daily from the show's opening at 10 am until 6 pm.

The Monaco Yacht Show is organised into several dedicated areas. The Dockside Area is the main exhibition zone, where superyachts and luxury tenders are berthed for viewing alongside the brokers, shipyards, and naval architects behind them. The Sailing Yacht Area and Designer Gallery showcase sailing yachts and design and architecture talent respectively, while the Adventure Area features the latest yacht toys and gadgets. The Blue Wake™ programme highlights innovations focused on reducing yachting's environmental impact. The Upper Deck Lounge, reserved for MYS VIP and Prestige VIP Pass holders, offers hospitality and showcases complementary luxury sectors such as aviation, art, and high-end goods.

The Monaco Yacht Show can easily be explored on foot, with most areas located within Port Hercule. Complimentary electric golf carts shuttle visitors between exhibition areas from 10 am to 6:30 pm (until 6 pm on Saturday), and shuttle boats run transfers between docks on the same schedule, both reserved for show visitors rather than the general public. Courtesy cars are available for MYS VIP and Prestige VIP Pass holders to move between the show and Monaco, departing from the same points, on the same hours. IYC also provides private cars for its clients, as well as tenders to reach yachts at anchor.

The Dockside Area typically hosts more than 120 superyachts and 60+ luxury tenders, spanning new launches, motor yachts, sailing yachts, and the latest in yachting technology, alongside the brokers, shipyards, and designers behind them.

longside new builds, the MYS features a strong presence of brokerage yachts, making it one of the best opportunities in the calendar to view pre-owned vessels in person. IYC's brokers will be on-site throughout the show and available to walk you through current listings.

It's okay to take photos and videos within the show's exhibition tents and quaysides. Boarding a yacht to film or take photos requires permission from the exhibiting company, and any filming elsewhere in Monaco outside the show boundaries requires prior authorisation from the Monaco Press Centre. Drones are banned throughout the show period. For 2026, that's from 8 am on 19 September to 6 pm on 27 September, with only the Show's official service provider authorised to operate one.

While you may be viewing yachts as potential purchases or charters, remember that you are a guest on board. Always respect the yacht and follow the crew's instructions. Viewings should be scheduled in advance with a broker; if you do not have an appointment, ask permission before stepping aboard. Guests are expected to remove their shoes when boarding, and it is best not to use the yacht's facilities during visits. It is also recommended to be discreet and avoid asking personal questions about the yacht's owner. If you are accompanied by children, please ensure they remain under close supervision at all times.

While there is no formal dress code, comfortable and practical yet elegant attire is recommended for the warm September weather on the Riviera. Light, breathable fabrics are ideal for walking the docks and touring yachts throughout the day. Choose shoes that are easy to slip on and off, as most yacht viewings require removing footwear. To stay comfortable in the sun, don't forget a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.

The weather in Monaco at the end of September is generally warm and sunny, with daytime temperatures averaging in the mid-20s°C (mid-70s°F). While conditions are usually pleasant, occasional rain showers are possible.

Monte-Carlo is an excellent choice for those looking to stay close to the Monaco Yacht Show, with many of the Principality’s most prestigious hotels, restaurants and attractions within easy reach of Port Hercule. La Condamine offers the greatest proximity to the show, with much of the area within walking distance of the port. Monaco-Ville and Fontvieille are also convenient options, providing easy access to the show and the wider Principality.

Monaco’s leading hotels are in exceptionally high demand during the Monaco Yacht Show, so booking as early as possible is strongly recommended to secure your preferred hotel and room or suite category. The Show’s official accommodation agency, Monaco Check-In, can also assist with hotel arrangements and access to preferential rates during the event.