MONACO GRAND PRIX 2025
Your cruise may be a few months away yet but it’s never too soon to start making plans. And with our arrival in Monaco coinciding with the Grand Prix, it pays to get organized to ensure you’ll be in pole position for all the action.
We are delighted to announce three very special experiences you can add on to your cruise to make your race weekend even more spectacular.
Choose from watching the races on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. We’ve also got a combination offer for the two main race days.
We have exclusive seats in the best grandstand, with its all-important view of the start and finish lines, so you can soak up every last minute of this thrilling event.
Join us for the opening festivities and the qualifying races, where every lap counts in pursuit of the podium, before gearing up for the finale to see who gets the glory.
It’s nerve-wracking and thrilling in equal measure as dreams are made and legacies fulfilled – right in front of you.
START YOUR ENGINES: MONACO GRAND PRIX DAY 1
MONTE CARLO - Friday, May 23, 2025
You will disembark the ship by tender at Monaco Port of Fontvieille, where your adventure begins. Our hostess will be there to guide you on the walk to Grandstand – enjoy the ambience as the streets fill with crowds of Formula 1 fans. Grandstand is particularly esteemed as it offers a fantastic vantage point of the circuit, with a close-up view of the start and finish line, plus a sweeping panorama of the marina. There's also a giant screen to enhance your viewing experience.
Friday's schedule is packed with racing action. You'll get to see the first F1 practice session and the thrilling qualifying rounds for Formula 2 and Formula 3. You'll be given a delicious packed lunch to enjoy in the Grandstand so you don't have to miss a minute.
Guests will also be gifted a Crystal backpack and cap to use throughout the day, and to keep as a souvenir of this unforgettable experience.
After the last race, you'll walk back to Fontvieille at your leisure for the return transfer to the ship.
POLE POSITION: MONACO GRAND PRIX DAY 2
VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-MER - Saturday, May 24, 2025
You will transfer from the ship to Fontvieille, where your adventure begins. Our hostess will be there to guide you on the walk to Grandstand – enjoy the ambience as the streets fill with crowds of Formula 1 fans. Grandstand is particularly esteemed as it offers a fantastic vantage point of the circuit, with a close-up view of the start and finish line, plus a sweeping panorama of the marina. There's also a giant screen to enhance your viewing experience.
Saturday's schedule is packed with racing action. The day starts with free practice and the qualifying stage takes place in the afternoon, with the drivers gearing up to secure their place on the grid and fight it out for pole position. You'll be given a delicious packed lunch to enjoy in the Grandstand so you don't have to miss a minute.
Guests will also be gifted a Crystal backpack and cap to use throughout the day, and to keep as a souvenir of this unforgettable experience.
After the last race, you'll walk back to Fontvieille at your leisure for the return transfer to the ship.
THE PODIUM AWAITS: MONACO GRAND PRIX RACE DAY
VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-MER - Sunday, May 25, 2025
You will transfer from the ship to Fontvieille, where your adventure begins. Our hostess will be there to guide you on the walk to Grandstand – the excitement is contagious as the streets fill with crowds of Formula 1 fans eager to see who will claim glory in the 82nd Grand Prix of Monaco.
Grandstand is particularly esteemed as it offers a fantastic vantage point of the circuit – including the crucial close-up view of the start and finish line – plus a sweeping panorama of the marina. There's also a giant screen to enhance your viewing experience.
Sunday is the pinnacle of the whole event, with nerves fraying and emotions bubbling over – the atmosphere is simply electric. You'll watch the finals of Formula 1, 2, and 3, plus the victory laps, drivers parade and all the thrilling scenes from the podium. You'll be given a delicious packed lunch to enjoy in the grandstand so you don't miss a minute.
Guests will also be gifted a Crystal backpack and cap to use throughout the day, and to keep as a souvenir of this unforgettable experience.
After the last race, you'll walk back to Fontvieille at your leisure for the return transfer to the ship.
FROM POLE TO PODIUM: TWO THRILLING DAYS OF RACE ACTION
VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-MER - Saturday, May 24, 2025 / Sunday, May 25, 2025
This combination package brings you all the pivotal moments in the battle to be crowned champion of the 82nd Monaco Grand Prix, taking you from one nail-biting moment to the next. From the starting grid to the final triumph – you won’t miss a minute.
PLEASE NOTE:
* This experience needs to be booked through your agent and requires a prepayment. Please contact your agent to reserve your spot. This experience is non-refundable once booked and 100% cancellation fee applies in case of cancellation. Seats are reserved with numbers. Seats are simple plastic seats or benches and are uncovered, therefore guests should be aware there is no shelter from sun or rain. Guests are strongly advised to bring a hat and sunscreen. Umbrellas are not permitted as they will block the view for other guests. Customized cushions will be distributed as well as plastic ponchos in case of rain.During the Grand Prix, it is nearly impossible to find taxis in Monaco. The best way to get around is to walk, as many streets are closed for the race, and those that are open have heavy traffic. There are public buses running special itineraries.This excursion is not appropriate for children under 8 years due to the very high noise level. This excursion is not wheelchair accessible; grandstand seating can only be accessed by stairs.Because of the noise, heat, dust and crowds, guests should be in a very healthy condition. Elderly guests are advised that there's no shade in the stands and it can become very hot.This excursion will operate in all moderate weather conditions. The Grand Prix has never been cancelled due to the weather, but the race can be delayed because of rain.Photography is allowed. No fee or limitationsBring camera, cash, sunscreen, hat or rain protection. Guests are free to leave the stands. There are souvenir shops located nearby (cash in EUR only). Credit cards are only accepted in the regular shops.Due to the increased occurrence of pickpocketing on race days, guests are advised to leave all valuables on board the ship. Crystal Cruises cannot be held responsible for any loss or theft of items. This excursion might be subject of changes by the Grand Prix organization or FIA.
