Port

Cap d'Ail

4.3Cap d'Ail, FranceRiviera · Alpes-Maritimes
Maximum length
65 m
VHF channel
9
Maximum draught
20 m

Deepwater marina of 260 berths on the Riviera, immediately west of the Principality of Monaco.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Approach from the south along the Tête de Chien cliffs. Entrance between two moles with red and green lights. Max draught 20 m at the outer pontoons, suitable for large yachts. Exposed to easterly storms. VHF 9.

Practical

260 berths including superyacht berths of up to 110 m. Water, electricity, diesel and petrol at the fuel berth. Toilets and showers. Chandlery and restaurants around the harbour basin.

Ashore

Sentier du littoral eastward to the Plage Mala in a sheltered cove, 15 min on foot. Monaco border 400 m east, Monte-Carlo Casino 2 km by the coast road. Villa Les Funoel of Sacha Guitry overlooks the harbour.

History

Cap d'Ail developed as a Riviera resort at the end of the 19th century after the railway arrived in 1868. The marina was inaugurated in 1976 on land reclaimed from the sea.

Key facts

Type
Harbour
Coordinates
43.72416, 7.41654 (43°43.45'N 7°24.99'E)
Town
Cap d'Ail
Country
France
Maximum draught
20 m
Maximum length
65 m
VHF channel
9
Boaters' rating
4.3/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Cap d'Ail lies at 43°43.45'N 7°24.99'E, that is 43.72416, 7.41654 in decimal degrees. Call the harbour on VHF channel 9 before entering.

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Frequently asked questions

What boat length does Cap d'Ail accept?

Cap d'Ail accepts boats up to 65 m.

Which VHF channel for Cap d'Ail?

Cap d'Ail answers on VHF channel 9.

How do boaters rate Cap d'Ail?

Cap d'Ail is rated 4.3/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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