Port Antonio International Marlin Tournament 2027: Dates (usually mid to late October) and Fares

When is Port Antonio International Marlin Tournament 2027?

Port Antonio International Marlin Tournament usually runs mid to late October. Exact dates are not announced yet.

How the dates are set: The Sir Henry Morgan Angling Association sets the dates each year, usually in autumn.

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Port Antonio International Marlin Tournament schedule

Thursday, October 22, 2025: The Captain's Briefing took place for the 62nd tournament.
Before the main event: The Canoe Tournament, the largest of its kind in Jamaica, precedes the marlin competition.
October 25, 2025: The Closing Awards Ceremony ended the 62nd tournament.

History of Port Antonio International Marlin Tournament

The tournament is organized by the Sir Henry Morgan Angling Association. The 2025 edition was the 62nd. It runs alongside a canoe tournament that celebrates Jamaica's maritime heritage.

Source: caribbeannationalweekly.com

Port Antonio International Marlin Tournament: questions people ask

When is the Port Antonio Marlin Tournament?

The 62nd edition ran from October 22 to 25, 2025. Dates have varied by year, so check the organizers.

Who organizes the Port Antonio International Marlin Tournament?

The Sir Henry Morgan Angling Association organizes it.

How many boats enter the Port Antonio Marlin Tournament?

In 2025, 16 to 18 boats were expected to compete.

Is there a canoe tournament at Port Antonio?

Yes. The Canoe Tournament, the largest of its kind in Jamaica, precedes the main event and brings together fisherfolk from Portland and neighboring parishes.

Sources: caribbeannationalweekly.com, likklelikklejamaica.com

About Port Antonio International Marlin Tournament

Jamaica's long-running marlin fishing tournament, with a canoe tournament of local fisherfolk beforehand.

The Port Antonio International Marlin Tournament is run by the Sir Henry Morgan Angling Association out of the waters off Port Antonio. The 62nd edition in 2025 expected 16 to 18 boats. A canoe tournament, described as the largest of its kind in Jamaica, comes first, with fisherfolk from Portland and neighboring parishes. Dates have moved between September and October in different years.

Know before you go

Check the dates with the organizers, since they have moved between years.
Book rooms early in Port Antonio on tournament week.
Kingston (KIN) is the main international airport for Port Antonio, and Ian Fleming (OCJ) near Ocho Rios is another option on the north coast.

Planning the trip

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