Blue & Beyond #4 - Monaco Grand Prix

The Monaco Grand Prix

First held in 1929, is without a doubt the most exclusive of all the Formula One events. Attracting high profile celebrities and VIP visitors, this is one event not to be missed. The only way to experience the Monaco Grand Prix in absolute style is to charter a yacht and enjoy all the action from onboard. Enjoy round the clock service from professional crew after which you can head in to the centre of Monaco to enjoy all the crazy action and parties!

Winners and Victories


This Formula One race has one of the most demanding tracks and is therefore a very exciting race to watch. The course is narrow and winds round the streets of Monaco; it is a dangerous place to race and often requires the intervention of the safety car. The first race on 14th April 1929 was organised by Cigarette magnate Antony Noghes and was won by William Grover in a Bugatti. Brazil’s Ayrton Senna holds the title for the most wins with 6 victories, 5 of them won consecutively from 1989 to 1993; British driver Graham Hill won it 5 times during the 60s when he earned the title Mr Monaco; and Michael Schumacher won the Monaco Grand Prix 5 times between the years of 1994 and 2001. More British drivers have won the Monaco Grand Prix than any other nationality, with 15 victories.

Once the racing is over there is plenty of hot action in Monaco; join in the fun and make sure you have a table booked for you and your party so as not to miss out on the hottest places to see and be seen. There are so many parties happening all over Monaco, if you haven’t been sprayed with champagne by the end of the night then you haven’t truly experienced the Grand Prix.

The only warm-up party before the after parties

The dress code is fabulous casual chic at the Sea Lounge Monte-Carlo and there is really no other way to describe the clientele. This is the perfect place for your warm up party after the Grand Prix finale on the Sunday, with its gorgeous patrons sipping chilled champagne, lounging at their private tables and being sprayed with champagne. It is a truly fun location right on the water’s edge where the beautiful people come to start their evening.

Enjoy an early cocktail, shisha on the terrace, or a late night dining experience

For truly delicious, high end Asian gastronomy in a beautiful setting, book your table at the Buddha Bar Monte Carlo. Open since 2010, the venue is an old cabaret built at the beginning of the 20th century and covers 1,000 square metres with the bar, lounge and restaurant. The lounge bar on the ground floor has two open air terraces for you to sit and relax in the balmy summer evening, enjoying the famous tunes of the Buddha Bar. Whether you are looking for somewhere to dine, or to just enjoy a cocktail or two before heading out for dinner, be sure to book yourself a table, and why not enjoy a Shisha on the terrace creating your own flavours from their menu of fresh fruits.

A delicious, calm dinner before you dive in to the after parties

The Fairmont Monte-Carlo has built up a strong reputation among Monaco residents for its dining experiences. They offer many different options, including private dining created especially for you and this can even be delivered to your yacht. If it is the authentic Nobu experience you are looking for then you will be pleased to hear that Nobuyuki "Nobu" Matsuhisa, the acclaimed and highly influential celebrity chef and owner of Nobu has settled down in the Principality of Monaco at the Fairmont Monte-Carlo. Mixing traditional Japanese dishes and South American spices and aromas, this Nobu restaurant has an elegant but cosy atmosphere with two private lounges and a terrace overlooking the Mediterranean.

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Decisions, decisions ... choose your after party wisely, or be fabulous and attend them all !

Jimmy'z – This is one of the most exclusive and super chic clubs hosting fabulous parties for the international elite since the seventies. If these walls could talk we can only imagine the stories it would tell. The club is famous for attracting the world’s best DJs to its turntables. Last year they had Fatboy Slim and Mark Ronson entertaining the crowds during the Monaco Grand Prix. Jimmy’z benefits from stunning sea views and opens on to a Japanese style lagoon with mini waterfalls and a pagoda. Philipp Plein, the famous fashion designer, has created a unique private space at Jimmy’z for the V V VIP clients, allowing them to enjoy the atmosphere of the club from their own private area. Dig out your most outrageous outfit and join the glitterati for a perfect night of partying.

Amber Lounge – Looking for somewhere to serve you a Methuselah? Then this is the place to come. Join the international jet-set, royalty, film stars and the Formula One fraternity for exquisite cuisine, elegant fashion shows, breath-taking live performances by iconic artists and electrifying DJ sets. The Methuselah tables can set you back €25,000 but it includes unlimited bottle service and Amber Lounge Dining as well as the famous 6-litre bottle of champagne. There are many other packages to suit all budgets and you can choose to be seated amongst the celebrities or next to the dancefloor with the party people.

Nikki Beach Fairmont Hotel – located on the rooftop of this gorgeous hotel from 7th April onwards will be the famous Nikki Beach. Starting at noon and ending at 2am, relax in the luxurious setting with stunning panoramic views, enjoy the extensive menu of delectable dishes and refreshing cocktails. Nikki Beach was first launched 18 years ago and has since grown with venues all over the world as well as pop-up locations during some of the more prestigious events, including the Cannes Film Festival. Referred to as the Sexiest Place on Earth, the beach club combines entertaining, dining, music, fashion, film and art in to one; bringing together celebrities, VIPs and beautiful people to party. Make sure you reserve your place so as not to be disappointed.