Mondo Travel - F1 fans - keen to see the Monaco Grand Prix and more?

by Sail-World.com on 1 Nov 2016 If you are a fan of Grand Prix motor racing and F1, Mondo Travel has a Luxury Silversea's Cruise that stops for two days at the next Monaco GP, plus some unique motor racing tours before hand in Abu Dhabi, UK and Europe. Following is a blog from someone who has been there.

Mike King writes: 'Once in a while a cruise just jumps out at you. And so it was with the Monaco F1 Grand Prix cruise with Silversea. For years we had talked about it, watched it on TV and thought to ourselves “One Day” we will be there. Imagine our excitement when we the found perfect cruise; a 9 Night Mediterranean voyage with numerous interesting ports plus the Monaco Grand Prix which featured an overnight stay in Monaco. 'Joining the Silver Spirit, which we had sailed on before, it was clear that this ship was a sellout. And you can understand why. This is a great way to experience the Grand Prix – with the normal Silversea panache and style. Two days in Monte Carlo was perfect.'

The Grand Prix takes place in May each year which is the perfect time to be in the Med. Our voyage from Barcelona to Civitavecchia (Rome) took in some interesting cities including Sete in France, Monte Carlo, Ajaccio (Corsica), Portofino and Livorno in Italy. Barcelona and Sete were good ports to begin our cruise and where we were able to experience some of the local culture, food and wines. But this cruise was really all about the Grand Prix.

Day 1 in Monaco was Qualifying Day and it was truly amazing. The buzz about the place was unreal and when the actual qualifying began the noise was deafening. Not a problem for us as Silversea had provided earplugs for the event.
'This was a practice day, but Monte Carlo was packed with motor racing enthusiasts and those enjoying the numerous hospitality events surrounding the race. Getting an invite with hospitality is a great way to experience F1 racing but for us it was an opportunity just to wander round and take in the sites.'

Day 2 - Race Day meant an early start as we knew it would be busy. Again, it was all organized and managed with military precision with Silversea’s unfailing attention to detail. An Amazing Adventure. The following photographs really tell the story of this once in a lifetime experience that we still talk about today. A Cruise incorporating the Monaco Grand Prix is a smart way to experience this spectacle.

At the end of the day and with all things considered, taking a Luxury Cruise with a cruise line like Silversea is the perfect way to experience the Monaco Grand Prix.

The Mondo escorted journey starts in Abu Dhabi where you will visit Ferrari World, then on to London. From there you visit the Silverstone Racing Circuit, then the Luxury Car Show in Nottingham. Then it’s off to Barcelona to join the 9 Night Silversea Cruise to the GP. The Cruise finishes is in Rome, from there you travel by train to Bologna to visit the 2 Ferrari and the Lamborghini museums. Another train to Venice, then it’s home to Auckland.

Tour includes:
- Return Economy Class airfare to / from Europe.
- 13 nights’ hotel accommodation with daily breakfast.
- 9 night all - inclusive Cruise with Silversea.
- first Class rail tickets Rome - Bologna - Venice.
- Flights from London to Barcelona.
- All transfers, tours, and entrance fees. (except Monaco Grand Prix)