As anticipation builds for one of the world’s most glamorous sporting and social events, Explora Journeys has today opened reservations for suite-only stays and suites with 3-day Grandstand access aboard EXPLORA I for the FORMULA 1® GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2027. Suites with 3-day Paddock Club™ hospitality will also be released soon, offering guests an additional opportunity to experience the race weekend with access to gourmet dining, pit lane walks and appearances by Formula 1 legends.
From 2 to 7 June 2027, EXPLORA I will take her place just 150 metres from the circuit, bringing Explora Journeys’ distinctive approach to ocean travel back to Port Hercule for the third year in a row. Her exceptional position puts guests at the heart of the energy and excitement of race weekend, while offering a calm and private retreat just moments from the action.
For those looking to extend their time onboard, the Monaco race weekend can also be combined with a Journey before or after the event. Guests can sail from Rome to Monaco from 24 May to 7 June, continue from Monaco to Barcelona from 2 to 14 June, or combine both for the ultimate Journey from Rome to Barcelona from 24 May to 14 June, creating an opportunity to experience the Grand Prix as part of a longer Mediterranean journey.
The return to Monaco marks another chapter in Explora Journeys’ growing relationship with the legendary race weekend, where motorsport, gastronomy, art, culture and entertainment converge against the backdrop of the Riviera.
“Monaco has become an important part of the Explora Journeys story,” said Anna Nash, President of Explora Journeys. “Being in the heart of Port Hercule for Formula 1 – one of the world’s most celebrated events – allows us to bring together so much of what our guests value, privileged access, exceptional gastronomy and hospitality, and a seamless way to experience the very best of the race weekend. Returning for a third consecutive year reflects both the success of this experience and our ambition to continue going beyond the traditional ocean journey.”
THE ULTIMATE MONACO ADDRESS
EXPLORA I will be the only ship of its kind docked in Port Hercule throughout the race weekend, offering guests the convenience of being just moments from the circuit as well as:
Oceanfront suites, each with a private terrace
Six restaurants offering distinct epicurean experiences
12 bars and lounges
Premium beverages throughout the stay
Ocean-inspired wellness, including spa and fitness facilities
Exclusive Formula 1® experiences and onboard events
Allowing guests to move seamlessly between the intensity of the circuit and the more relaxed rhythm of life onboard, EXPLORA I will provide a unique perspective on one of the world’s most anticipated sporting weekends.
A DISTINCTIVE MONACO EXPERIENCE
Over the 2025 and 2026 events, Explora Journeys firmly anchored its presence in Monaco as the social epicentre of the Riviera during race weekend. Previous editions have welcomed motorsport legends Sir Jackie Stewart, Mika Häkkinen and David Coulthard onboard, and hosted high-profile gatherings including the official Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco 2026 Opening Party or the iconic Vanity Fair Club in 2025. Full details of the highly anticipated 2027 programme will soon be revealed.
Reservations for the Suite with 3-day F1 Paddock Club™ hospitality package will open soon, with guests invited to register their interest by completing the dedicated form on explorajourneys.com.
Whether choosing to stay for the race weekend or extend the experience into a longer Mediterranean Journey, guests can book through the Explora Experience Centre, at explorajourneys.com, or through their preferred travel advisor.
