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Montego Bay
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Montego Bay

Montego Bay is the second largest city in Jamaica and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Caribbean. Located on the north coast of the island, it is known for its white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, and vibrant nightlife.

Geographically, Montego Bay is situated on the north coast of Jamaica, about halfway between the capital city of Kingston and Negril. It is the capital of St. James Parish and is home to the Sangster International Airport, which serves as the main gateway for tourists to Jamaica. The city is also home to the Montego Freeport, a free trade zone where goods can be imported and exported without paying taxes.

In terms of history, Montego Bay has a long and storied past. It was once the site of a Spanish fort, built in the 16th century to protect the area from pirates. During the 18th century, the city was a major port for the slave trade and a hub for the sugar industry. In the 19th century, Montego Bay became a major center of tourism and was a popular destination for wealthy Americans and Europeans.

Today, Montego Bay is a bustling city that is full of life. The city is home to numerous resorts, restaurants, and nightlife spots, making it a great place for visitors to relax and enjoy themselves. Visitors can also explore the city’s many historical sites and monuments, such as the Sam Sharpe Square and the Montego Bay Marine Park. With its stunning beaches, vibrant culture, and rich history, Montego Bay is an unforgettable destination that is sure to please all kinds of travelers.

Excursion tips for a day in Montego Bay

1. Visit Doctor’s Cave Beach – Take a dip in the crystal clear waters of this iconic beach, and soak up the sun.

2. Explore Rose Hall Great House – Tour the historic plantation home and learn about its past.

3. Visit Aquasol Beach Park – Enjoy the park’s many attractions, such as water slides, a lazy river, and a mini golf course.

4. Shop at the Hip Strip – Explore the many shops and restaurants along Montego Bay’s main street.

5. Go on a Catamaran Cruise – Enjoy a relaxing ride along the coast, and take in the stunning views.

6. Visit Rocklands Bird Sanctuary – Take a guided tour of the sanctuary and observe the many species of local birds.

7. Take a Tour of the Bob Marley Museum – Learn about the life and legacy of the iconic reggae legend.

8. Go on a Safari Tour – Take a jeep ride through the hills and valleys of the surrounding countryside.

9. Visit the Montego Bay Marine Park – Snorkel or scuba dive in the park’s protected waters and observe the colorful marine life.

10. Have a Drink at Margaritaville – Enjoy a cold beverage and soak up the lively atmosphere in this popular bar.

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The climate in Montego Bay

Spring: The average temperature in Montego Bay during the spring months (March to May) is around 28°C (82°F) with high humidity and occasional showers. Summer: The average temperature in Montego Bay during the summer months (June to August) is around 30°C (86°F) with high humidity and occasional showers. Autumn: The average temperature in Montego Bay during the autumn months (September to November) is around 27°C (80°F) with high humidity and occasional showers. Winter: The average temperature in Montego Bay during the winter months (December to February) is around 26°C (78°F) with high humidity and occasional showers.

Cruise weather for Montego Bay

Our weather forecast for Montego Bay helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.

Date Icon Temperature Wind speed/gusts Cloudiness/Visibility Air humidity/pressure Sunrise/Sunset
Dec. 8th 2024 Dec. 8th 2024 max: 26.4 °C
min: 25.1 °C
36.7 m/s
44.3 m/s
73.0 %
24.1 m
77.4 %
1,016 hPa
06:32:17
17:35:20
Dec. 9th 2024 Dec. 9th 2024 max: 27.9 °C
min: 26.1 °C
38.5 m/s
46.1 m/s
73.1 %
24.1 m
78.5 %
1,014 hPa
06:32:53
17:35:38
Dec. 10th 2024 Dec. 10th 2024 max: 27.9 °C
min: 25.4 °C
31.3 m/s
36.0 m/s
17.4 %
24.1 m
79.2 %
1,014 hPa
06:33:28
17:35:58
Dec. 11th 2024 Dec. 11th 2024 max: 27.6 °C
min: 25 °C
21.2 m/s
24.1 m/s
4.6 %
24.1 m
80.3 %
1,015 hPa
06:34:04
17:36:18
Dec. 12th 2024 Dec. 12th 2024 max: 27.0 °C
min: 25.5 °C
25.6 m/s
28.8 m/s
38.1 %
24.1 m
76.7 %
1,015 hPa
06:34:39
17:36:40
Dec. 13th 2024 Dec. 13th 2024 max: 26.4 °C
min: 25.7 °C
32.8 m/s
37.8 m/s
26.9 %
24.1 m
73.6 %
1,015 hPa
06:35:13
17:37:02
Dec. 14th 2024 Dec. 14th 2024 max: 26.2 °C
min: 25.7 °C
38.9 m/s
45.7 m/s
28.5 %
24.1 m
71.5 %
1,014 hPa
06:35:47
17:37:26
Dec. 15th 2024 Dec. 15th 2024 max: 26.2 °C
min: 25.1 °C
38.9 m/s
46.1 m/s
34.5 %
24.1 m
69.3 %
1,014 hPa
06:36:21
17:37:51
Dec. 16th 2024 Dec. 16th 2024 max: 25.2 °C
min: 23.4 °C
23.0 m/s
25.6 m/s
32.7 %
23.8 m
67.6 %
1,014 hPa
06:36:54
17:38:16
Dec. 17th 2024 Dec. 17th 2024 max: 25.9 °C
min: 22.6 °C
25.2 m/s
25.9 m/s
3.4 %
24.1 m
71.8 %
1,014 hPa
06:37:26
17:38:42
Dec. 18th 2024 Dec. 18th 2024 max: 25.8 °C
min: 23.7 °C
23.4 m/s
31.2 m/s
16.4 %
24.1 m
72.1 %
1,015 hPa
06:37:58
17:39:10
Dec. 19th 2024 Dec. 19th 2024 max: 27.0 °C
min: 24.1 °C
36.4 m/s
41.0 m/s
3.9 %
24.1 m
70.0 %
1,015 hPa
06:38:30
17:39:38
Dec. 20th 2024 Dec. 20th 2024 max: 26.5 °C
min: 24.4 °C
34.2 m/s
40.0 m/s
42.7 %
24.1 m
69.1 %
1,015 hPa
06:39:01
17:40:07
Dec. 21st 2024 Dec. 21st 2024 max: 26.5 °C
min: 24.3 °C
29.9 m/s
36.7 m/s
97.8 %
24.1 m
74.3 %
1,014 hPa
06:39:31
17:40:37

Cruises to Montego Bay

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Scheduled ship calls in Montego Bay, Jamaica
Date Ship Arrival Departure Details
Dec. 9th 2024 Monday, 9th of Dec. 2024 Mein Schiff 1 07:00 am 10:00 pm
Dec. 12th 2024 Thursday, 12th of Dec. 2024 Carnival Miracle 08:00 am 04:00 pm
Dec. 14th 2024 Saturday, 14th of Dec. 2024 MS Vista 07:00 am 04:00 pm
Dec. 15th 2024 Sunday, 15th of Dec. 2024 AIDAluna 08:00 am 09:00 pm
Dec. 18th 2024 Wednesday, 18th of Dec. 2024 MS Rotterdam 08:00 am 03:00 pm
Dec. 22nd 2024 Sunday, 22nd of Dec. 2024 AIDAbella 08:00 am 09:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
Dec. 23rd 2024 Monday, 23rd of Dec. 2024 Mein Schiff 1 07:00 am 10:00 pm
Dec. 29th 2024 Sunday, 29th of Dec. 2024 AIDAluna 08:00 am 09:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
Jan. 2nd 2025 Thursday, 2nd of Jan. 2025 Carnival Legend 08:00 am 04:00 pm
Jan. 2nd 2025 Thursday, 2nd of Jan. 2025 MS Hamburg 01:30 pm 06:30 pm
Jan. 6th 2025 Monday, 6th of Jan. 2025 Mein Schiff 1 07:00 am 10:00 pm
Jan. 8th 2025 Wednesday, 8th of Jan. 2025 Carnival Liberty 08:00 am 05:00 pm
Jan. 9th 2025 Thursday, 9th of Jan. 2025 Carnival Miracle 09:00 am 06:00 pm
Jan. 11th 2025 Saturday, 11th of Jan. 2025 MS Hamburg 01:30 pm 06:30 pm
Jan. 14th 2025 Tuesday, 14th of Jan. 2025 MS Eurodam 08:00 am 05:00 pm
Jan. 15th 2025 Wednesday, 15th of Jan. 2025 Costa Fascinosa 07:00 am 02:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
Jan. 19th 2025 Sunday, 19th of Jan. 2025 AIDAbella 08:00 am 09:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
Jan. 20th 2025 Monday, 20th of Jan. 2025 Mein Schiff 1 07:00 am 10:00 pm
Jan. 20th 2025 Monday, 20th of Jan. 2025 MS Hamburg 01:30 pm 06:30 pm
Jan. 22nd 2025 Wednesday, 22nd of Jan. 2025 Carnival Liberty 08:00 am 05:00 pm
Jan. 25th 2025 Saturday, 25th of Jan. 2025 Regal Princess 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Jan. 26th 2025 Sunday, 26th of Jan. 2025 AIDAluna 08:00 am 09:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
Jan. 29th 2025 Wednesday, 29th of Jan. 2025 Carnival Miracle 08:00 am 04:00 pm
Jan. 30th 2025 Thursday, 30th of Jan. 2025 Carnival Legend 08:00 am 04:00 pm
Feb. 1st 2025 Saturday, 1st of Feb. 2025 Regal Princess 10:00 am 07:00 pm
Feb. 3rd 2025 Monday, 3rd of Feb. 2025 Mein Schiff 1 07:00 am 10:00 pm
Feb. 9th 2025 Sunday, 9th of Feb. 2025 AIDAluna 08:00 am 09:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
Feb. 12th 2025 Wednesday, 12th of Feb. 2025 MS Rotterdam 07:00 am 03:00 pm
Feb. 16th 2025 Sunday, 16th of Feb. 2025 AIDAbella 09:00 am 09:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
Feb. 16th 2025 Sunday, 16th of Feb. 2025 MSC Divina 10:00 am 06:00 pm
Feb. 17th 2025 Monday, 17th of Feb. 2025 Mein Schiff 1 07:00 am 10:00 pm
Feb. 19th 2025 Wednesday, 19th of Feb. 2025 Carnival Liberty 08:00 am 05:00 pm
Feb. 21st 2025 Friday, 21st of Feb. 2025 Carnival Miracle 08:00 am 04:00 pm
Feb. 22nd 2025 Saturday, 22nd of Feb. 2025 P&O Aurora 09:00 am 06:00 pm
Feb. 27th 2025 Thursday, 27th of Feb. 2025 Carnival Legend 08:00 am 04:00 pm
Mar. 3rd 2025 Monday, 3rd of Mar. 2025 Mein Schiff 1 07:00 am 10:00 pm
Mar. 9th 2025 Sunday, 9th of Mar. 2025 AIDAluna 08:00 am 09:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
Mar. 12th 2025 Wednesday, 12th of Mar. 2025 Costa Fascinosa 07:00 am 02:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
Mar. 16th 2025 Sunday, 16th of Mar. 2025 AIDAbella 08:00 am 09:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
Mar. 17th 2025 Monday, 17th of Mar. 2025 Mein Schiff 1 07:00 am 10:00 pm
Mar. 19th 2025 Wednesday, 19th of Mar. 2025 Carnival Liberty 08:00 am 05:00 pm
Mar. 21st 2025 Friday, 21st of Mar. 2025 Carnival Miracle 08:00 am 04:00 pm
Mar. 23rd 2025 Sunday, 23rd of Mar. 2025 AIDAluna 08:00 am 09:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
Mar. 27th 2025 Thursday, 27th of Mar. 2025 Carnival Legend 08:00 am 04:00 pm
Mar. 31st 2025 Monday, 31st of Mar. 2025 Mein Schiff 1 07:00 am 10:00 pm
Apr. 2nd 2025 Wednesday, 2nd of Apr. 2025 Carnival Liberty 08:00 am 05:00 pm
Apr. 30th 2025 Wednesday, 30th of Apr. 2025 Carnival Liberty 08:00 am 05:00 pm
May 15th 2025 Thursday, 15th of May 2025 Carnival Paradise 09:00 am 06:00 pm
May 29th 2025 Thursday, 29th of May 2025 Carnival Paradise 09:00 am 06:00 pm
Jun. 26th 2025 Thursday, 26th of Jun. 2025 Carnival Paradise 09:00 am 06:00 pm

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