 Montego Bay : Profile
Montego Bay is situated towards the westen end of Jamaica's north coast.
Position 18° 28.3'N, 77° 56.1'W.
Customs and Immigration officials are located in the wharf area of Montego Freeport.
It is best to proceed directly to the Montego Bay Yacht Club who should be contacted on Channel 16. It is most likely that the club can arrange clearance, but it is possible that the captain will be asked to go to the commercial port for Customs formalities and to the airport to complete Immigration formalities.
The club is open daily from 09:00 to 24:00 and visitors are welcomed.
Last updated May 2010.
The holding is this bay is not the best and care must be taken in northerly winds, even if on a mooring.
The Montego Bay Yacht Club has excellent facilities, which may be used by visiting sailors for a small fee. Fuel and water are available. Be cautious if asked to dock on the exposed eastern side of the dock where there is a long fetch and it can be quite rough when the trade winds are blowing strongly.
The club office is very helpful and will advise on repairs.
Last updated May 2010.
Glistening Waters Marina
Falmouth
Tel:(876) 954-3229 Toll Free (in Jamaica) (888) 991-9901
info@glisteningwaters.com
Berthing and restaurant.
Montego Bay Yacht Club
Montego Freeport, , P.O.Box 1133,
Tel:(876) 979-8038, Fax:(876) 979-8262
www.mobayyachtclub.com, mbyc@cwjamaica.com
The Club is located on the Freeport Peninsula with berthing in the protected basin that forms the Montego Bay Harbour and has been completely refurbished with new bar, dining and bathroom facilities. Berthing facilities consist of a finger pier with a T-head. Water depth varies from 6 to 20 feet. Boats are berthed stern-to on either side using their own anchors. The Office will call Customs and Immigration to have you cleared at the Club. Do not leave your boat or the MBYC until you have cleared. Metered water & electricity, diesel, laundry, bar & restaurant.
(updated April 2010)
Pier 1 Marina
Montego Bay
Tel:(876) 952 2452
Montego Bay Yacht Club [see above]
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