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A curated atlas of the world's most storied cruising grounds — from Monaco's Port Hercule to the emerald coves of Sardinia. Where to berth, when to sail, and the beaches worth dropping anchor off.

Monaco — The spiritual home of the superyacht
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French Riviera · Monaco

Monaco

The spiritual home of the superyacht

Port Hercule and Port de Fontvieille shelter some of the world's most storied yachts. Home to the Monaco Yacht Show, Grand Prix and legendary Casino Square, the Principality remains the benchmark for glamour on the Mediterranean.

Signature Beaches
  • Larvotto Beach
  • Plage du Larvotto
  • Plage Mala (nearby Cap-d'Ail)
Best Season
May – September
Marinas
Port Hercule · Port de Fontvieille
Mallorca — Hidden coves and dramatic cliffs
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Balearic Islands · Spain

Mallorca

Hidden coves and dramatic cliffs

From the wild Serra de Tramuntana to the glittering bays of the south, Mallorca offers a full season of cruising with turquoise anchorages, pine-scented coves and one of the finest refit yards in the Mediterranean.

Signature Beaches
  • Cala Formentor
  • Es Trenc
  • Cala Deià
  • Playa de Muro
Best Season
April – October
Marinas
Puerto Portals · Port Adriano
Côte d'Azur — Cannes, Antibes, Saint-Tropez
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French Riviera · France

Côte d'Azur

Cannes, Antibes, Saint-Tropez

The classic summer circuit. Berth in Saint-Tropez, drop anchor off Pampelonne, or cruise between the Îles de Lérins. Antibes remains the crewing capital of Europe and the launch point for every great Mediterranean itinerary.

Signature Beaches
  • Pampelonne Beach
  • Paloma Beach
  • Plage de la Garoupe
Best Season
May – September
Marinas
Port Vauban (Antibes) · Port Pierre Canto (Cannes)
Miami — Biscayne Bay and beyond
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Florida · USA

Miami

Biscayne Bay and beyond

The gateway to the Bahamas and the Caribbean. Miami combines a year-round cruising climate with world-class marinas, the Miami International Boat Show and a lifestyle scene to match Monaco.

Signature Beaches
  • South Beach
  • Key Biscayne
  • Haulover Beach
Best Season
November – May
Marinas
Island Gardens Deep Harbour · Miami Beach Marina
Dubai — The new capital of luxury yachting
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United Arab Emirates

Dubai

The new capital of luxury yachting

Dubai Harbour, the largest marina in the region, has re-drawn the map for winter cruising. Beyond the skyline lies the Musandam fjords of Oman — a sheltered, uncrowded playground for explorers.

Signature Beaches
  • Jumeirah Beach
  • Kite Beach
  • La Mer
Best Season
October – April
Marinas
Dubai Harbour · Port Rashid · Dubai Marina
Croatia — A thousand islands to explore
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Dalmatian Coast · Adriatic

Croatia

A thousand islands to explore

From Dubrovnik to Split, Hvar to the Kornati archipelago, Croatia offers the most concentrated cruising ground in Europe. Crystal-clear water, medieval old towns and quiet coves are never more than an hour apart.

Signature Beaches
  • Zlatni Rat (Brač)
  • Stiniva (Vis)
  • Sakarun (Dugi Otok)
Best Season
May – October
Marinas
ACI Split · Marina Frapa · ACI Dubrovnik
Greece — Ancient waters, endless islands
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Aegean & Ionian

Greece

Ancient waters, endless islands

Cyclades, Sporades, Dodecanese, Ionian — Greece is a cruising ground of scale. Anchor beneath Santorini's caldera, explore Milos' volcanic coves, or thread the Cyclades from Mykonos to Paros.

Signature Beaches
  • Navagio (Zakynthos)
  • Elafonissi (Crete)
  • Balos Lagoon
  • Sarakiniko (Milos)
Best Season
May – October
Marinas
Flisvos (Athens) · Mandraki (Rhodes) · Gouvia (Corfu)
Sardinia — The Emerald Coast
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Costa Smeralda · Italy

Sardinia

The Emerald Coast

Porto Cervo is the summer capital of Mediterranean yachting. The pink-granite coastline, La Maddalena archipelago and the crossing to Corsica make Sardinia one of the most rewarding itineraries in Europe.

Signature Beaches
  • Spiaggia del Principe
  • La Pelosa
  • Cala Brandinchi
  • Cala Luna
Best Season
June – September
Marinas
Marina di Porto Cervo · Porto Rotondo · Olbia
Ibiza — Sunset anchorages and Formentera
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Balearic Islands · Spain

Ibiza

Sunset anchorages and Formentera

Beyond the clubs, Ibiza is one of the finest cruising bases in the western Mediterranean. Anchor off Formentera's Illetes sandbank — often called the Caribbean of Europe — or watch the sunset from Cala Comte.

Signature Beaches
  • Playa de Ses Illetes (Formentera)
  • Cala Comte
  • Cala Salada
Best Season
May – October
Marinas
Marina Ibiza · Marina Botafoch
Fort Lauderdale — The Yachting Capital of the World
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Florida · USA

Fort Lauderdale

The Yachting Capital of the World

300 miles of navigable waterways, more than 100 marinas and the largest in-water boat show on earth. Fort Lauderdale is the servicing, refit and brokerage capital of the Americas.

Signature Beaches
  • Fort Lauderdale Beach
  • Las Olas Beach
  • Hollywood Beach
Best Season
November – May
Marinas
Pier Sixty-Six · Bahia Mar · Lauderdale Marine Center
Palma de Mallorca — The Mediterranean's refit capital
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Balearic Islands · Spain

Palma de Mallorca

The Mediterranean's refit capital

Palma combines a UNESCO-listed old town, gothic cathedral La Seu and one of the best-equipped marinas in Europe. STP shipyard makes it the go-to base for winter refits and full-season charter operations.

Signature Beaches
  • Playa de Palma
  • Cala Major
  • Illetas
Best Season
April – October
Marinas
Club de Mar · Marina Port de Mallorca · STP
Corfu — Gateway to the Ionian
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Ionian Islands · Greece

Corfu

Gateway to the Ionian

Emerald cliffs, sheltered coves and a Venetian old town. From Corfu, cruise south to Paxos and Antipaxos, or west toward Albania's untouched Riviera — some of the last quiet corners of the Mediterranean.

Signature Beaches
  • Paleokastritsa
  • Porto Timoni
  • Canal d'Amour
  • Rovinia Beach
Best Season
May – October
Marinas
Gouvia Marina · Marina di Mandraki

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