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Travel to & within Jamaica
| There are plenty of ways to get to and around the island of Jamaica. Here is a list of some of the airlines and cruise lines serving Jamaica.
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Airlines | Direct Scheduled Flights | | Air Jamaica 800 523-5585 | Gateways To Montego Bay & Kingston: Atlanta, Chicago, Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Newark, New York, Orlando, London, Manchester, Toronto
Gateways to Montego Bay Only: Baltimore, Los Angeles, Philadelphia | | Air Canada 416 925-2311/800 776-3000 | Gateways To Montego Bay & Kingston: Toronto Gateways to Montego Bay Only: Halifax, Montreal, Winnipeg | | ALM 800 327-7230 or 305 477-0955 | | Gateways To Montego Bay/Kingston: Curacao | | American Airlines 800 433-7300 | Gateways To Montego Bay/Kingston: New York Gateways To Montego Bay and Kingston: Miami | | American Trans Air 800 225-2995 | | Gateways To Montego Bay Only: Indianapolis/Ft. Lauderdale (Winter), Indianapolis/Orlando (Summer) | | British Airways 800 247-9297 or 0181 897-4000 | | Gateways To Montego Bay/Kingston: London | | BWIA 800 327-7401 | | Gateways To Kingston Only: Antigua, Barbados, Port of Spain, St. Maarten, St. Lucia | | Cayman Airways 800 422-9626 | | Gateway To Kingston: Grand Cayman | | Condor 800 542-6975 | | Gateways To Montego Bay: Frankfurt, Germany | | Copa 800 359-2672/305 477-7333 | | Gateways To Montego Bay/Kingston: Panama City, Panama; Bogota, Columbia, Peru & Ecuador | | Cubana 876 978-3406/3410/3411 | | Gateway To Montego Bay: Cuba, Santiago & Havana | | LTU 800 888-0200 | | Gateway To Montego Bay: Dusseldorf, Germany | | Northwest Airlines 800 225-2525 | | Gateway To Montego Bay: Minneapolis, Tampa | | Air Jamaica Express 876 923-8680/800 523-5585 | | Gateway To Montego Bay/Kingston: Santo Domingo, Grand Cayman, Belize | | Trans World Airlines 800 892-4141 | | Gateway To Montego Bay: St. Louis | | US Air 800 428-4322 | | Gateway To Montego Bay: Philadelphia/Charlotte |
Approximate Flying Times to Montego Bay
| Atlanta | 2 hrs. 40 min. | | Baltimore | 3 hrs. | | Barcelona | 15 hrs.* | | Bogota | 5 hrs. 20 min.* | | Boston | 3 hrs. 40 min. | | Buenos Aires | 10hrs. 30 min.* | | Charlotte | 3 hrs. | | Chicago | 3 hrs. 45 min. | | Cleveland | 3 hrs. 15 min. | | Dallas | 3 hrs. 20 min. | | Detroit | 3 hrs. 15 min. | | Ft. Lauderdale | 1hr. 30 min. | | Frankfurt | 13 hrs.* | | Indianapolis | 4 hrs. | | London | 10 hrs. 15 min. | | Los Angeles | 5 hrs. 30 min. | | Madrid | 13 hrs. 30 min.* | | Mexico City | 5 hrs. 30 min.* | | Miami | 1 hr. 25 min. | | Milwaukee | 3 hrs. 45 min. | | Minneapolis | 5 hrs.* | | New Orleans | 3 hrs. | | Newark | 3 hrs. 45 min. | | New York | 3 hrs. 20 min. | | Orlando | 2 hrs. | | Panama City | 1 hr. 40 min. | | Paris | 13 hrs. 30 min.* | | Philadelphia | 4 hrs. 30 min.* | | Rome | 14 hrs. 30 min.* | | San Francisco | 6 hrs.* | | Santiago | 8 hrs. 30 min. | | St. Louis | 3 hrs. 40 min. | | Tokyo | 19 hrs.* | | Toronto | 4 hrs. | * Lay-over time included. Cruise Lines
| Ship | Departure City | Freq. | Port of Call | Day | | Carnival 800-327-9501 | | Imagination |
Miami, FL | Every 2 weeks | Ocho Rios | Tues. | | Destiny | Miami, FL | Every 2 weeks | Ocho Rios | Fri. | | Paradise | Miami, FL | Every 2 weeks | Ocho Rios | Fri. | | Celebration | Miami, FL | Weekly | Montego Bay | Wed. | | *Triumph | Miami, FL | Every 2 weeks | Ocho Rios | Thurs. | | Celebrity Cruises | Century 800-437-3111 | Ft. Lauderdale, FL | Every 2 weeks | Ocho Rios | Mon. | Commodore Enchanted Isle 800-237-5361 | New Orleans, LA | Weekly | Montego Bay | Wed. | | Costa Cruise Line 800-462-6782 | | Costa Romantica | Miami, FL | Every 2 weeks | Ocho Rios | Thurs. | | Costa Victoria | Miami, FL | Every 2 weeks | Ocho Rios | Thurs. | | Premier Cruises 800-999-4299 | | Sea Breeze | Miami, FL | Every 2 weeks | Montego Bay | Thurs. | | Ocean Breeze | Montego Bay | Weekly | Montego Bay | Sun. | | Princess Cruises 800-421-0522 | | Sea Princess | Ft. Lauderdale, FL | Weekly | Ocho Rios | Tues. | | Holland America 800-426-0327 | | Veendham | Ft. Lauderdale, FL | Every 2 weeks | Ocho Rios | Thurs. | | Volendam | Tampa, FL | Every 2 weeks | Ocho Rios | Thurs. | | Norwegian 800-327-7030 | | Norwegian Sky | Miami, FL | Every 2 weeks | Ocho Rios | Wed. | | Royal Caribbean 800-327-6700 | | Majesty** | Miami, FL | Weekly | Ocho Rios | Wed. | | Splendour | Miami, FL | Every 10/11 days | Ocho Rios | Sat./Sun. | | Enchantment | Miami, FL | Every 2 weeks | Ocho Rios | Thurs. | | Voyager | Miami, FL | Weekly | Ocho Rios | Wed. | | Sun Cruises 800-468-6400 | | Sun Dreams | Montego Bay | Weekly | Montego Bay | Sun. | | Sunbird | Barbados | Weekly | Ocho Rios | Mon. | * Triumph scheduled to make her first call in June '99. ** Majesty will call until October '99 but will be replaced by Voyager, the world's largest. NOTE: Departure tax from the Ocho Rios and Montego Bay ports is JA$ 1,000 (approx. U.S. $25 per person). Subject to change without notice.
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Getting Around
TRAINS - A train runs two times a day between Kingston and Montego Bay, which is about a six-hour trip. Kingston telephone - 922-6620, Montego Bay telephone - 952-4842.
TAXI - A word of advice...agree on the price before making the trip. And only take the taxis with the red PPV license plates.
MINIBUS - The buses have standard places of departure, and can also be waved down. They have red PP license plates, and as with taxis, find out the price before boarding. They are oftentimes crowded, and it can be quite an exciting ride!
RENTAL CARS - Jamaica is the third largest island in the Caribbean and to really see the island, you may want to rent a car. There are international car and jeep rental companies in the airports and resort areas. The average cost is $65.00 per day, with discounts sometimes given for longer rentals. Reserve early to get the best rates. The cost of insurance is driving the prices of car rentals higher all of the time. Check on your coverage with your insurance company before you leave home.
A U.S. driver's license is valid for up to three months per visit to Jamaica. Driving is on the left. Speed limit is 30 MPH in urban areas and villages and 50 MPH on highways unless otherwise posted. Don't drink and drive and be especially cautious when driving at night. Signs warning of "Sleeping Policeman" refer to an upcoming speed bump! You must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license and a major credit card to rent a car in Jamaica.
OTHER - Motorcycles, mopeds, scooters and bicycles can be rented by the day or week from most resort locations. Sightseeing buses run frequently. Contact JUTA (Jamaica Union of Travelers Association) for information regarding guided tours.
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