GLD INDEXGLD CITY SCORE
The local perspective, within Jamaica.
YOUR DESTINATION IN THE INDEX
Among destinations covered by this index with current publishable scores. Based on unrounded scores; equal values share a rank. As of 2026-09-27. How rankings work →
YOUR DESTINATION, IN CONTEXT
Montego Bay has a published GLD City Score of 29/100, in the Very Low range.
Montego Bay completes the Gaylidays city coverage for Jamaica. Its displayed 29/100 result is presented with the available destination-level GLD evidence.
Understand the methodologyBEYOND THE NUMBER
Source-based overview · external sources consulted 2026-09-30. GLD score dates are shown separately. Source: GLD scoring inputs. Interpretation of the recorded assessment, not a new score calculation.
For Montego Bay, coastal access, weather, marine conditions and seasonal capacity should be verified before fixing the itinerary. Weather and marine transport reward flexible booking. Confirm access and operating details shortly before departure.
Sources: Official tourism information for JamaicaFor Montego Bay, local indicators refine the broader national LGBTQ+ context. Montego Bay uses Jamaica national LGBTQ+ travel context plus local tourism, Pride/event, scene or venue evidence where available. Official LGBTQ+ tourism visibility is conservative where no official city-level LGBTQ+ tourism page was found. The current local adjustment is 33/100, while neighbourhood and venue experiences can still differ.
Sources: Gaylidays — GLD Index methodologyMontego Bay's 29/100 display provides comparative context within Jamaica. It is not a venue certification or safety guarantee and must be combined with current official and local information.
Sources: Gaylidays — GLD Index methodologyCoastal access, weather, marine conditions and seasonal capacity should be verified before fixing the itinerary. Weather and marine transport reward flexible booking.
Sources: Official tourism information for JamaicaIt reflects the current connected GLD record used locally, but travellers should still consult recent destination information.
Sources: Gaylidays — GLD Index methodologyHOW TO READ THIS SCORE
A city score builds on its country’s context and adds local signals such as LGBTQ+ visibility, venues, events and tourism. A higher city score does not remove national restrictions.
BEHIND THIS SCORE
The source-based overview above adds local context. These are the recorded score components; the editorial research has not recalculated them.
Local adjustment is a component, not the final city score. The national context remains important.
Montego Bay uses Jamaica national LGBTQ+ travel context plus local tourism, Pride/event, scene or venue evidence where available. Official LGBTQ+ tourism visibility is conservative where no official city-level LGBTQ+ tourism page was found.
Synced from GLD Index on 27 Sept 2026. The sync date is not an evidence verification date.
No. Use the GLD Index alongside current official travel advice and local information. Conditions and personal experiences vary.
This score is read from GLD Index’s data portal, using only current published or partner-ready records. Score last updated: 20 May 2026. Public display levels use the existing four-band scale; the underlying methodology category is tracked separately.