Cap d’Ail Port, France

Often considered as one of the ports of Monaco, the PORT OF CAP D’AIL is located in the western part of the rock of Monaco, the Franco-Monegasque border delimiting the East facade of the Port. However it is indeed in France, although its access passes through the streets of Monaco.

The PORT OF CAP D’AIL is a peaceful haven for the residents of Monaco and nearby French communes. It is part of the «Ports d’Azur» network. This network reunites the ports under the supervision of the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis.

PORT OF CAP D’AIL is a so-called «private» because most of the berths are on leaseholds. It is one of the deepest marinas on the French Riviera and has a total of 260 berths (docks and floating pontoons). There are 200 berths in the «private» area and 60 berths in the public area for ships from 6 to 65 m in length in its «Bassin d’Honneur».

THE PORT OF CAP D’AIL is managed by the Societe du Port Plaisance de Cap d’Ail (SPPC), with a concession whose term is in December 2027. Despite a great disparity between the sizes of Boats and yachts, Cap d’Ail remains a quiet and friendly small port, where users often know each other and where the team of the Capitainerie maintains very good relations with its boaters. The port is well maintained and the administration is very active in improving the port.

KEY FEATURES
• Nice-Côte d’Azur International Airport at 32 km
• Heliport
• Practically in the Principality of Monaco with easy access to public transport
• Possibility of enjoying the numerous events organized in the Principality and by the city of Cap d’Ail
• Quietness of a small well-sheltered port
• Shipyard, Hard-standing area, Slipway and Launch pad
• Bunkering station for fuel
• Ship chandler and nautical professionals
• Concierge for boat keys
• Hotels, Restaurants and Bars
• Beaches, Beach Club, Sailing School and Clubhouse
• 24-hour security
• Car parking

MAIN CHARACTERISTICS
Latitude: 43° 43′, 4 N
Longitude: 007° 24′, 9 E
Moorings: 260 berths (60 in the public port and 200 in the private harbour)
Sizes: From 6 to 65 m (Bassin d’Honneur: 10 berths from 40 to 65 m)
Depth: Outer pier 20 m, Port entrance 18 m, Basins 5 to 20 m, Pontoons north quay 4.5 m
Distances by boat: Beaulieu-sur-Mer 4 nm, Calvi 95 nm
Mooring: On docks, floating pontoons and catways (2 chains fore, dockside)
Anchorage: Mooring on anchor prohibited in the port basin, Possible in good weather between the underwater dike protecting the Marquet beach and N of the axis of the channel
Speed: 3 Knots in the port
Noticeable day marks: Mountain of the “Dog Head” in the NW, Lighthouse of Cap Ferrat at 5 nm, Rock of Monaco to less than 1 nm in the NE

SERVICES AND USEFUL INFORMATION
VHF: Channel 9
Welcome: 6 am-10 pm
Day approach: Entry channel at 090°, after having passed the end of the breakwater dike
Access: Day and Night in any weather. In fresh wind, strong backwash along the Outer Dike, go to 0.5 nm. Attention by strong West wind, swell and backwash in the ports’ basin
Departure and docking services for large yachts
Towing possible for boats under 15m
Boat keys: A double of the keys of your boat can be deposited at the reception
Electricity: 220V and 380V / 16A, 32A, 125A and 250A, single-phase or three-phase (socket available on loan)
Fresh water: Supplied to all berths in the port
AVIA fuelling station: On the reception dock (season 8am-8pm, off season 8am-6pm)
Weather: Displayed at the entrance and available at the dedicated weather station
Clean point (waste collection point): Located on the public slipway, sorting of industrial waste
Collectors of black water: North and Outer dike quays, Pumping of black water by barge possible
Household waste: Garbage collected daily
Repairs: Shipyard (CNCA) with Hard-standing area, Public dry-dock, Travelift 75 T, Slipway
Conveniences: 2 sanitary blocks (13 toilets, 9 showers) handicapped accessible, Ice
Mail / Parcel: You can receive your mail at the address of the port
Wi-Fi: Free network near the Capitainerie
Surveillance: Security guards and CCTV cameras 24/7
Car parking: Paying after 1 hour
Leisure: Clubhouse on the south dike, Club Nautique of Cap D’Ail on the Marquet beach, Sailing school
Hotels, Restaurants and Bars within the Port
Ship chandler and nautical professionals

COMMENTS
Limited number of berths available for rental and sale in most sizes. For a complete list of rental and purchase prices in PORT OF CAP D’AIL, please contact us.

Since 2010, Allied Yachting has developed a partnership with the Cap d’Ail shipyard (CNCA) with preferential rates for the grounding, winterizing, service, maintenance and any intervention on boats.