2023 Azamara Cruise & Monaco Grand Prix
6 Night Itinerary – Includes 1 Night in Barcelona, followed by a 5-Night Voyage on Azamara Pursuit, with two days docked in Monte Carlo to enjoy the most iconic race in the world of motor sport.
This itinerary allows you to combine an intimate cruise experience with glitz, glamour, and good times during the Monaco Grand Prix. Our package includes two days worth of Grand Prix race viewing, from different perspectives. On Saturday, enjoy the racing from Ermanno Palace 8th Floor Suite which has a panoramic view of 70% of the circuit, including the start/finish straight, all the action on turn 1, Beau Rivage plus everything from the tunnel exit through to La Rascasse. As well as amazing race views, all suite guests will experience the finest hospitality. On Sunday, enjoy the electric atmosphere of Grandstand K. This is one of the Circuitās most popular grandstands located opposite the harbour, with incredible views of the lower part of the race circuit from the Chicane exit to the swimming pool. This is a large grandstand in the heart of the action and a great spot for fans who want to see as much of the track as possible from their seat. *This itinerary can be enhanced with additional pre/post cruise hotel stays – please ask for details *Other hospitality areas available – please ask for details
Details
- Return flights between London and Barcelona (regional available)
- Airport/Cruise port transfers
- 1 Night at Ohla Barcelona on a b&b basis
- 5 Nights Aboard Azamara Pursuit in an Oceanview Stateroom
- Ermanno Palace 8th Floor Suite Hospitality on Saturday race day
- Grandstand K seats on Sunday race day
Guide Price from Ā£3,450pp
2023 Azamara Cruise & Monaco Grand Prix
Overview
Enjoy a 6 night itinerary including an overnight stay in Barcelona, 5 nights on Azamara Pursuit and two race days in Monte Carlo. Price from Ā£3,450 pp2023 Azamara Cruise & Monaco Grand Prix
Day 1 – 24th May 2023
Take a morning direct flight from London Heathrow to Barcelona. Upon arrival at the airport, a private car will be waiting to take you to your hotel in Barcelona city centre. Ohla Barcelona Hotel is a five-star boutique hotel located in the historical center of the city Barcelona, surrounded by three of the city’s most popular sight-seeing and shopping areas: the Gothic Quarter, the Born and the Eixample. Spend the remainder of your day and evening enjoying your time in the cityDay 2 – 25th May 2023
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and your morning at leisure. At midday, a private car will collect you to transfer you to Barcelona port, where the Azamara Pursuit awaits. Board the ship and depart Barcelona at 5pm.Day 3 – 26th May 2023
Azamara Pursuit will arrive in Saint-Tropez at 1pm. Stroll along the harbor and marvel at the yachts, many of which dwarf the surrounding buildings. Join other jet setters on one of the fabulous beaches, some of which are clothing optional. Ooh, la la! For lunch, the old fishing quarter La Ponche has plenty of seafood restaurants serving the dayās freshest catches and refreshing rosĆ©s, a regional specialty. Depart Saint-Tropez at 10pm.Day 4 – 27th May 2023
Arrive in Monte Carlo at 8am – today is qualifying day. Late morning, make your way to Ermanno Palace 8th Floor Suite and enjoy a full day of hospitality and great race views. Hospitality Package Includes: Coffee, tea & pastries upon arrival and canapes served late morning. Champagne, wines, beer & all other beverages throughout the day Sumptuous hot & cold 3-course gourmet buffet lunch served with fine wines Afternoon tea served from mid-afternoon onwards. Keep abreast of the action on the giant screen opposite & TVs in your suite Following a day of adrenaline and excitement, make your way back to Azamara Pursuit and spend the night docked in Monte-Carlo.Day 5 – 28th May 2023
Today is Grand Prix race day. Early morning make your way to Grandstand K, located in the heart of the action. From your seats, enjoy fantastic views and the buzz of the crowd as the races and 80th Grand Prix of Monaco takes place. Re join Azamara Pursuit and leave Monte-Carlo behind as the ship departs at 8pm.Day 6 – 29th May 2023
Enjoy a day at sea. Indulge in a treatment at Sanctum Spa, stay ship shape with a class at our fitness center, or lounge the day away on our sunny pool deck. In the evening, savor inspired Italian cuisine at Aqualina, or relish in a classic steakhouse experience at Prime C. Plus, youāll find plenty of exciting evening entertainment, from thrilling shows at Cabaret Lounge to intimate performances in the Living Room.Day 7 – 30th May 2023
Arrive in Barcelona at 6am and depart the ship for your return flight home. A private car will be waiting for you at the port to take you to Barcelona airport, where your flight will depart to London just before midday.
2023 Monaco Grand Prix
Experience the world’s most iconic motor sport race, a Mecca for every F1 enthusiast.Saturday 27th May 2023 – Schedule of Events (timings to be confirmed)
07:00 – Closure of track to road traffic 11:40 – 12:15 – Formula Regional by Alpine – Race 1 (30 minutes + 1 lap) 13:00 – 14:00 – F1 Free Practice 3 session 16:00 – 17:00 – F1 Qualifying 17:40 – 18:30 – Formula 2 – Race 1 (30 laps or 45 minutes) 20:00 – Opening of track to road trafficSunday 28th May 2023 – Schedule of Events (timings to be confirmed)
06:00 – Closure of track to road traffic 08:35 – 09:10 – Formula Regional by Alpine – Race 2 (30 minutes + 1 lap) 09:50 – 10:55 – Formula – Race 2 (42 laps or 60 minutes) 12:05 – 12:40 – Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup – Race (17 laps or 30 minutes) 13:10 – F1 Drivers Presentation 15:00 – 80th Grand Prix of Monaco 2023 (78 laps or 2 hours) 20:30 – Opening of the track to road traffic
