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Hello Everyone,
Looking for a little advice/guidance... We're heading to Negril on the 29th (1:15PM Arrival in Mobay). Im wondering if club Mobay is worth the price. I don't mind spending the money but the Scottish in me doesn't like to waste money either :). I admit Im not a big fan of crowds but can tolerate if needed. Since its still considered low season do you think Club Mobay is needed?
Craig and Jen, If it is the 29th of this month, a Monday, probably not. Coming in shouldn't be that big of deal time wise. We have used Club Mobay 3-4 times. If you are coming in on the weekend during high season, then yes, I would highly recommend it. It is great having a gal there when you get off of the plane with your name on it. She will check your paperwork and get you through immigration very quickly and find your transportation. They have cold Red Stripe and patties on arrival. Going out, they have a really cool spot in the lower level with good food and all of the free drinks that you want. Plus Wi-Fi and TV's and waitresses. Try it in and out once and see if it works for yous guys. We love it and will spend the money again. Hell its vacation, love a little bit of luxury. You deserve it!
We just got back last week and in 2 words my advice is DO IT. Line coming in took a little over 2 hours to get thru and we did not have it, boy did we wish we would have. Going home lines were not real bad but it was so nice just blowing right past everyone, once we checked our luggage and checked in w/club mobay we were thru all lines and in their lounge in around 10 minutes, if that. Was awesome. I am so glad we got it for departure a few days into our trip. From now on we will always purchase for both ways, definite value in our opinion.
If you are staying at Seastar just ask Okema or Chris and they can make all arrangements for you, just one more great service offered by Seastar Inn.
Jamb
Nike...just do it!
It's really a guessing game. The problem is on days where they aren't expecting many incoming passengers they lower the number of agents working. Last trip we traveled on New Years Day, figured it would't be busy and were correct. MoBay would have saved us no time at all. We did buy the departure service at the airport on the way back so we could use the lounge, but the time saved going through immigration was minimal. Prior trip arriving the Saturday before Christmas we saved 1 1/2 to 2 hours coming in.
Has anyone traveled on Thanksgiving day? Curious if it was busy or not.
I would think it would be fairly quiet.Quote:
Originally Posted by damnhippie
We are coming in around noon on March 14th. I'm thinking we will be crazy not to get the arrival service. We are already paying the extra for non-stop flights. An extra couple hours on the beach is probably worth the $100.
I can tell you the Friday before thanksgiving, the rep told me "everyone" was working, as they expected it to be quite busy based on reservations.Quote:
Originally Posted by damnhippie
Also, it's pretty cheap for a chance to be pampered from the second you get off the plane... And you will regret not getting it if there are lines.
I used it in 2013 on a Saturday it was real nice you get in and out quick. Last year I came in on a thurs and I didn't use it and I walked right through. So I think its a risk you may pay and not get through much faster than the next guy or it could be totally worth it.
Don't forget that if your plane is delayed on the way home, it's free food and drinks and a real nice place to hang out, watch tv, internet etc. Almost makes you wish for a small delay. I would do it again every time even though the day we arrived it was not too busy, still was a nice way to begin the vacation.
Wow, thanks to everyone for all the friendly advice. I think we will go for it. I get rather agitated quickly in long line ups :)
How do you purchase Club MoBay privileges? :confused:
I have a 12:05pm arrival next Saturday and considering this. I'll have to check how many planes come in before me. Seems like 11-1pm is peak arrival time on Saturday.
For those that are booking the arrival service, remember to tell your drivers so they're there early. I'm sure they build in time for the typical arrivals.
Papa -- for two, it's $160 total on both ends. They will escort you on arrival, find your driver, etc. Leaving, they take you through security, and pretty much send you on your way. You get to walk over to the club from there.
Thank you, all. I think I might avail myself of these services. Saturday arrivals have been a real mob scene in recent years.
Sometimes you are hung up so long in immigration lines that when you reach the baggage carrousel they have already pulled
all the bags from your flight and have started the carrousel for another. I hate to see my bags sitting out like that.
I use it on all arrivals now...just one other plane arriving near yours can make it a long wait. ..when leaving I wait til I get to the airport.
If booking departure only, or the package (both), and traveling before Dec 2014, ask for their special. 50% off the second voucher.
I'm arriving around 1:30 pm on Dec 31st. I think it's a Wednesday. Thinking it won't be busy on arrival...anyone with experience arriving NYE?