Montego Bay
Montego Bay is a port of entry on the north coast of Jamaica. The Montego Bay Yacht Club says Hurricane Melissa destroyed its dock. This guide covers crew work and visiting Montego Bay.
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Pineapple Cup start, 2027, Miami to Montego Bay, 811 nautical miles
ports of entry the Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard advises: Kingston, Montego Bay and Port Antonio
Montego Bay pages
Freeport Peninsula and the waterfront
The Montego Bay Yacht Club is on the Freeport Peninsula. The map shows the Freeport area and two beaches on the waterfront to the north.
Best months and weather
Montego Bay Sangster station (WMO 78388), WMO climate normals for 1991 to 2020. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from 1 June to 30 November (NOAA). Season bands are our own estimate.
Sources. Checked 8 November 2026.
- Montego Bay Yacht Club: visitor information
- Montego Bay Yacht Club: fundraiser for Hurricane Melissa damage
- Pineapple Cup, Miami to Montego Bay
- Pineapple Cup: history of the race
- Jamaica Tourist Board: sailing to Jamaica
- PICA: immigration
- PICA: entry visa requirements
- PICA: extension of stays
- Ministry of Labour and Social Security: work permit instruction sheet
- WMO climate normals 1991 to 2020: Montego Bay Sangster
- NOAA National Hurricane Center, climatology
- UKSA superyacht salary guide
- OpenStreetMap: Freeport Police Station (place coordinates)
- Wikidata: Doctor's Cave Beach Club (place coordinates)
- Noonsite, Montego Bay, Jamaica
- Port Authority of Jamaica, harbours and port services
- Maritime Authority of Jamaica, online cruising permit portal
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