Best Grand Prix yacht charters.

Want to get close to all the action of a Grand Prix event? Enjoy the electric atmosphere and watch the racing from your deck with a yacht charter. Discover more with our Burgess guide

A superyacht charter remains unmatched in its offering – seven-class service, privacy, comfort at sea and all within a location of your choosing – but to elevate the experience to another level, a Grand Prix yacht charter sets the bar high. Combining exclusive access to coveted events in the racing sphere with a bespoke yachting holiday, the Monaco and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix are the only F1 circuits to have trackside berths, pairing convenience with full throttle exhilaration. In fact, unlike any other F1 fixture, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is actively designed to be seen from a superyacht.

When moored on a prime berth right in the heart of the F1 action, you get the spine-tingling thrill of the race with a front-row position that gifts unbeatable views, in relaxed and comfortable surroundings. The atmosphere is electric. The aroma of burnt rubber permeates the air. And the race-day adrenaline is palpable.

Sip champagne on the aft deck to the soundtrack of high-pitched acceleration without even leaving the convenience of your private sunbed. And when the race is over, you’re located in after-party central.

The Monaco Grand Prix is famed for its street circuit which wraps around the centre of the principality. Much of Monte Carlo, including Quai des Etats-Unis where the track-view berths are positioned, are shut off during practice sessions, qualifying and racing, therefore restricting access from the land to Port Hercules.

But once racing is over, guests can tender or hop ashore and sample Monaco’s upscale culinary offerings and swanky after parties. The Abu Dhabi race laps the upscale Yas Marina circuit, with access for all yacht guests to the marina jetty, pontoons and the oasis areas of the grandstands.

Monaco is a year-round superyacht destination recognised as the jewel of the French Riviera. The Grand Prix is the most coveted of all its events, made evident by the fleet of superyachts that converge on the Principality. Neighbouring Fontveille Harbour, which sits at the foot of the Rock of Monaco, is also a popular spot to drop anchor during the F1 weekend, allowing guests to catch tenders ashore to immerse in the goings-on, yet far enough removed to escape the signature racing car ‘whine’.

Likewise, yachting holidays to Abu Dhabi are growing exponentially. With a six-pad heliport just a few hundred metres from the Yas Marina circuit, the 200 natural islands close to the metropolis create a vibrant charter itinerary.

Monaco F1 Grand Prix

Nothing beats the thrill of being on board a trackside superyacht at Monaco Grand Prix. Uniting one of yachting’s pinnacle ports with one of automotive’s foremost racing circuits, Formula 1 comes alive on the historic Monte Carlo racetrack.

The Zone 1 harbour section of the track along Quai des Etats-Unis is one of the most exciting, offering uninterrupted views from the tight Tabac corner, across the starting grid and around the first swimming pool chicane onto Route de la Piscine.

Even for those yachts that aren’t trackside, the ambience is thrilling, and the revelry extends into the early hours with parties on board, drivers’ galas and the Principality’s legendary night life.

Abu Dhabi

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is a highly anticipated event on the F1 Calendar, thanks to its exotic location, exciting circuit design and the fact it’s one of only three day-night championship Grand Prix races, typically starting at dusk and ending under illuminating floodlights.

Abu Dhabi is also Formula 1's season finale, which means an unrivalled party scene spreads across the city during race week as everybody looks to celebrate the end of the season, with world-class DJs flying in to rev the nightlife up a gear. Alternatively, stay on board and party the night away superyacht style.