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Experience the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix with Azamara

Picture it, waltzing into port in time for race day on a small and intimate cruise ship. Destinations such as St. Tropez, Nice, Marseille and Barcelona feel like simple formalities before the main event—they’re anything but. Embark in culinary, architectural and cultural gem Barcelona, the perfect departure point for any cruise. Marseille is one of Europe’s oldest cities and the largest port in the Mediterranean, St. Tropez conjures up images of sun-drenched beaches and jet setters enjoying martinis on luxury yachts and Nice, Queen of the Riviera, is filled with a treasure trove of archaeological and fine art museums, and it’s where you’ll dock before heading to Monte Carlo for race day.

It needs no introduction from Panache Cruises, the Monte Carlo Grand Prix in Monaco is the biggest race in the world bar none. The glitz and glamour of the harbour, the scenery, the noise and the sheer audacity of F1 cars worth millions of pounds each winding their way through the narrow streets of this principality’s capital city. A winding urban circuit is nestled on the glamorous coast of the French Riviera, and state of the art cars each hurtle past the Yacht Club de Monaco, over the shimmering Hercule dizzying speeds over and over again.

The entire stand shakes as the cars are started, with the pits right below where you’re sitting. This is a true bucket list experience, and you can experience it all with Azamara, sailing to Monte Carlo on a Formula One-themed cruise.