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Port Hercules announces access restrictions for Monaco Yacht Show 2026

By Monaco Issue on August 18, 2026
Port Hercules announces access restrictions for Monaco Yacht Show 2026
Port Hercules in Monaco, the location of the Monaco Yacht Show 2026, where new access restrictions and speed limits will be enforced for vessels / © Reece T

Port Hercules will implement strict access restrictions for vessels during the Monaco Yacht Show 2026, which takes place from 23 to 26 September.

To ensure the smooth running of the international luxury yachting event, restrictions will be in effect from midnight on 23 September until 18:30 on 26 September.

The port will be completely closed to all traffic between midnight and 7 a.m. daily during this period. From 7 a.m. until midnight, only vessels carrying a badge issued by S.A.M. Monaco Yacht Show will be permitted to circulate within the port.

For safety reasons, a navigation speed limit of 3 knots will be enforced throughout the port for the duration of the event.

Boaters seeking an identification badge are advised to apply directly to S.A.M. Monaco Yacht Show by telephone. Applications open on 18 August 2026 and must be completed by 11 September 2026.

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August 18, 2026
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Editorial Analysis
Port Hercules will enforce strict vessel access restrictions and a 3-knot speed limit during the Monaco Yacht Show from 23 to 26 September 2026. The port will close entirely nightly from midnight until 7 a.m., with circulation during the day limited exclusively to badge-holding vessels. Boaters must apply for these mandatory identification badges between 18 August and 11 September 2026.
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Access Restrictions: Port closed midnight–7 a.m.; badge‑issued vessels allowed 7 a.m.–midnight.
Badge Requirement: Only vessels with an S.A.M. Monaco Yacht Show badge may circulate during the event.
Speed Limit: 3‑knots navigation limit enforced throughout the port.
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