Port Antonio International Marlin Tournament

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Sports & AdventurePort Antonio
DatesDates TBA · Usually JanuaryCheck locally before booking
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceThe tournament's distinguishing feature is
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: JMD
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Port Antonio International Marlin Tournament in Port Antonio

Running since the early 1960s and organized today by the Sir Henry Morgan Angling Association, the Port Antonio International Marlin Tournament targets Atlantic blue marlin off Jamaica's north-east coast each October. Its 62nd staging came in 2025, and the tournament holds Jamaica's own internal fishing records, including a 519-pound catch that stood as the all-island tournament record for over two decades.

The Port Antonio International Marlin Tournament grew out of Titchfield Hotel gatherings in the early 1960s and has run for six decades since, making it one of the oldest continuously staged big-game fishing tournaments in the Caribbean, now organized by the Sir Henry Morgan Angling Association out of Port Antonio Marina.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

The tournament's distinguishing feature is its direct tie to Port Antonio Marina's own working history: the marina was converted from an abandoned railway-barge banana export facility, with its earliest docks built from coconut-tree-trunk piles rather than imported materials, giving the venue a functional, working-harbour character uncommon among Caribbean marina tournaments

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The mystery stays covered

Its six-decade continuous run, organized throughout by the Sir Henry Morgan Angling Association, has produced a tracked internal record book, including a 519-pound blue marlin catch that stood as Jamaica's all-island tournament record for over twenty years before a 592-pound catch at Ocho Rios's separate tournament eclipsed it in 1984

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Weigh-ins at Port Antonio Marina remain the tournament's public centerpiece

Water and renewal

Living ritual

drawing local spectators to see each day's catch and keeping the event tied to the working fishing-community identity of Port Antonio itself rather than a closed private competition

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually January

Getting around

For Port Antonio International Marlin Tournament, plan transport around the exact Port Antonio venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Marine and sun-protective clothing for anyone fishing or crewing: quick-dry layers, a wide-brim hat, polarized sunglasses and deck shoes; casual resort wear is fine for spectators at...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Port Antonio International Marlin Tournament, stay near the part of Port Antonio you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

JMD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map18.18 N, 76.45 WOpen in Google Maps

Port Antonio, Portland, Jamaica

Nearest airportKIN — Norman Manley
TransportFor Port Antonio International Marlin Tournament, plan transport around the exact Port Antonio venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Port Antonio International Marlin Tournament, stay near the part of Port Antonio you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Port Antonio via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Port Antonio, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for January.Compare faresFestival gearMarine and sun-protective clothing for anyone fishing or crewing: quick-dry layers, a wide-brim hat, polarized sunglasses and deck shoes; casual resort wear is fine for spectators at dockside weigh-ins.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Jamaica and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Port Antonio International Marlin Tournament?

Port Antonio International Marlin Tournament is listed for Past edition: 24 January 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Port Antonio International Marlin Tournament take place?

The festival is listed in Port Antonio, Jamaica. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

One day is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Port Antonio, Portland, Jamaica

Is it family friendly?

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About this guide

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually January
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