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Monte Carlo

Monte Carlo · Monaco · View on map

Monte Carlo is a district representing Monaco, internationally known for its casino and the F1 Monaco Grand Prix. Its waterfront combines luxury resorts, historic hotels, and Mediterranean scenery, making it a distinctive cruise destination.

From port to town

Not yet confirmed

Model plan 1 (Japanese)

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Monte Carlo · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

About 39,000 people (all of Monaco)
Population
The Mediterranean climate brings dry, hot summers and mild winters with somewhat more rain.
Climate
French (official language of Monaco)
Language
Euro (EUR)
Currency
Spring (April to June) and autumn (September to October)
Best time to visit
Local food
BarbajuansoccabouillabaisseFrench cuisineMediterranean cuisine
Sights
Monte Carlo CasinoPrince's Palace of MonacoOceanographic Museum of MonacoExotic GardenSite of the F1 Monaco Grand Prix circuit
Monthly average high / low temperatures
13°
6°Jan
14°
6°Feb
15°
8°Mar
17°
11°Apr
21°
15°May
25°
18°Jun
28°
21°Jul
28°
21°Aug
25°
18°Sep
21°
14°Oct
17°
10°Nov
14°
7°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: NICE · about 20 km from port · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Much more expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)284 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is much more expensive.

€5.00
Water 500 ml
€4.75
Coffee
€13.50
Inexpensive meal
€10.50
Local beer
€12.30
Big Mac

Prices in Monaco (Monte Carlo). · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices

Getting there from Japan

NCE
Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports
30–45 min

About 19 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)
B — One connection
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Ports in the same region

Model plans in this region

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Port Hercules” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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