Transatlantic weather and Jamaica exit fee

[KOPITE 96]

Hi we sail on Friday on discovery 2 to Jamaica from Corfu does anybody have an idea what weather we can expect on transatlantic crossing please? Also is there an exit fee from Jamaica if so how much? Thanks Sue

[Southendweather]

1 hour ago, KOPITE 96 said:

Hi we sail on Friday on discovery 2 to Jamaica from Corfu does anybody have an idea what weather we can expect on transatlantic crossing please? Also is there an exit fee from Jamaica if so how much? Thanks Sue

Probably the most unsettled weather will be through the Mediterranean Sea after which time the wind will be behind you with no tropical disturbences to worry you. If you can read the pressure charts, here's one that will update 4 times a day...

http://old.wetterzentrale.de/pics/avnpanel1.html

It's been some years since I've stayed in Jamaica, but I think there was an exit fee. Googling comes up with "airport departure tax of US$35 is payable when departing Jamaica."

 

I hope this helps.

 

Keith (Southend)

 

[Hookedoncruising!]

Just read some older posts on the forum and it says you only pay departure tax if you have stayed in a hotel.

If only cruising it is classed as in transit,so nothing to pay.

[newbiewaves]

We flew into and out of Jamaica on a cruise in Dec 2016 and there was no departure tax for cruise passengers. As said maybe if you cruise then stay in Jamaica it is payable. Tourists cant blag it as cruise passengers normally just arrive with hand luggage as their cases have already gone through.