Cruise ship arrivals to Monaco surge in 2025 as luxury traffic grows
Monaco recorded a sharp rise in cruise ship visits and passenger numbers in 2025, reinforcing its appeal to high-end cruise operators despite a more limited economic impact from day visitors.
Cruise ship visits to Monaco saw a big increase in 2025.
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Between July and September, 99 ships called at the Principality, up from 84 the year before, while passenger numbers jumped nearly 30% to over 70,000.
Monaco continues to favour smaller, high-end vessels, even as cruise traffic across the Mediterranean grows.
The figures underline the Principality’s appeal to luxury cruise lines, with new operators, such as Explora Journeys, making a notable debut.
While passenger numbers rose sharply, day visitors still tend to spend less than overnight guests, meaning the economic impact is more nuanced than the headline figures suggest.