| Yachting is a luxury activity. Super yachts can | | | | captains, crews, yacht owners, salespeople, and |
| measure up to 90 meters long. They are a | | | | designers. Should there ever be a dull moment, |
| symbol of wealth, sophistication, power, and | | | | you can wonder off to enjoy a breath-taking |
| adventure. | | | | view or relax on the beach. |
| Monaco is the centre of the yachting world, | | | | Getting to the Yacht Show |
| where sandy beaches and clear water meet | | | | There are numerous ways to get to the Monaco |
| jutting rock cliffs. Each year Monaco is the home | | | | Yacht Show, depending on your location and your |
| to an annual yacht show. | | | | budget. |
| What is the Monaco Yacht Show? | | | | * Train If you choose to travel by train, your |
| Monaco's annual luxury yacht show is a four-day | | | | destination will be the Monaco-Monte Carlo Railway |
| event that is celebrating its seventeenth year. It | | | | Station. |
| is held at Port Hercules, and has an average of | | | | * Car If you drive in to Monaco from Nice, you |
| 24,000 visitors each year. The Monaco Yacht | | | | will take the A8 Motorway and go north at exit |
| Show attracts people from around the world, with | | | | 54. |
| over 80% of visitors coming from overseas and | | | | * Plane You can travel from virtually anywhere in |
| 38 nations having representation at the event. | | | | the world by plane to Nice Cote d'Azur |
| Shipbuilders, boat designers, and equipment | | | | International Airport. A bus shuttle departs from |
| suppliers are available at the Quayside Exhibition in | | | | the airport hourly and will take you to the yacht |
| an air-conditioned tent. This year's event will be | | | | show. |
| bigger than ever with an addition of four 2-story | | | | * Helicopter If you choose to fly in by helicopter |
| pavilions for added exhibitor space. | | | | you can catch a ride at Heli Air, which is a |
| The Floating Exhibit is what draws people to the | | | | 6-minute ride and leave Nice every 20 minutes. |
| Monaco Yacht Show, however. Super yachts are | | | | There is no wrong way to get to the Monaco |
| lined up for display, creating a spectacular | | | | Yacht Show, but you will soon discover that the |
| nighttime display when they are lighted. The | | | | best way to travel is by yacht. |
| largest and newest yachts draw the most | | | | In an age when the private jet is becoming |
| attention. Each yacht is worth tens of millions of | | | | everyday and the limousine is a glorified taxi, it is |
| dollars and is 213 feet or more in length. They | | | | only when you own a yacht that you are |
| have four decks above water, plus a sleeping | | | | inarguably one of the super-rich said Simon Hills of |
| cabin below. | | | | The Times (June 30, 2007). |
| Social Aspect of the Monaco Yacht Show | | | | Certainly part of the fun is being able to outdo |
| The wealth and class doesn't stop at the yachts. | | | | your neighbour and show off the longest yachts |
| The Monaco Yacht Show opens with a red carpet | | | | with the most amenities. If you are in the market |
| reception, and the social events continue on from | | | | for a super-yacht, there is no better place in the |
| there. From food and dining to drinks and nightlife, | | | | world to be than the Monaco Yacht Show. |
| the event is full of opportunities to socialize with | | | | |