Is Club Mobay worth it in 2024? Heck yes for some parts! The ease of Club Mobay makes your beach holiday in Jamaica that much more relaxing. I used Club Mobay on my recent trip to Excellence Oyster Bay. (Here is our review of Excellence Oyster Bay.) Let me tell you, having the vacation start as soon as you land was a new and wonderful experience. It made everything so much more relaxing since we didn’t have to worry about anything. I have included what Club Mobay is and what is included with Club Mobay. Also, keep reading for a complete Club Mobay review so you can decide if Club Mobay is worth it in 2024.
At Pragmatic Travelers, we only recommend what we have experienced. So you know that this Club Mobay review is based on our OWN travels. (I am NOT affiliated with Club Mobay.)
What is Club Mobay?
Simply put, Club Mobay is a concierge service in Jamaica’s Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay. This includes escorts through customs, access to airport lounges, shorter security lines, and so on. Keep reading for a more detailed list of what is included in Club Mobay.
TIP: Make sure you book early as they do run out of space. Don’t miss your opportunity by waiting too long to book Club Mobay.
What is included with Club Mobay?
This all depends on what package you have paid for. You can book arrival only, departure only, or bundle both. I have included a breakdown below to make your research that much easier.
Arrival Only
This starts at $40 per person. Make sure to check the landing time of your flight so you know if Club Mobay is available to you. Here is what is included:
- A meet/greet when you get off the plane. Someone will be waiting by the plane with your name on a whiteboard.
- Then you get a private escort through immigration and customs. (They have their own immigration line.)
- Lounge access with complimentary food and drink (This includes alcohol) while you wait for you ground transportation.
- Depending on the resort, they will go and look for your ground transport while you enjoy their amazing rum punches.
Departure Only
This starts at $33.00 per person. Again check the timing of your flight to see if it is available. Here is what is included:
- Fast track through security. (Have their own security area)
- Access to the departure lounge which includes a ton of amenities. Below is just a few examples:
- Showers/private restrooms
- Complimentary Food and Drink (alcohol as well)
- Comfortable seating
- Adult only areas
Review of Club Mobay
I went with the bundle option where I got the benefits of both arrival and departure. The arrival portion of the bundle was money well spent! It made everything so easy and relaxing. Departures was a bit of a different story.
Review of Arrival to Club Mobay
The arrival benefits of Club Mobay were truly a dream. We disembarked from the plane and walked barely a few feet before we saw a Club Mobay representative with my name on the whiteboard.
The representative was incredibly friendly and gave us all kinds of great travel tips for the area as she walked us to the private immigration line. Let me tell you, that was a great feeling as we walked by a very long twisting line for immigration. That would have taken at least an hour. Instead, we were through immigration in 10 minutes.
She then escorted us to the Club Mobay Lounge where we had complimentary rum punch and some snacks. The food was just ok, nothing special. BUT THE RUM PUNCH WAS EXCELLENT. (Yes, all caps were necessary.) Our representative came back and escorted us to our driver when he was ready. So easy and so relaxing. The service was excellent.
This was an incredible experience and put us into vacation mode. It was 100% worth every penny and I would do it at every airport if I could. I can’t speak highly enough about the service, speed, and calming effect it had at the start of the trip. Do this.
Review of Departure to Club Mobay
Once back at the airport, it was a bit hard to find the fast-track security line for Club Mobay. We had to ask around. Once we did, it was a breeze. We went through very quickly and then walked over to the lounge.
Check-in at the lounge was easy and they stored our luggage. While the lounge was busy, an attendant walked us over to our table. We were able to order a few cocktails and some food. The food wasn’t great. It was fine but not something I need to eat again. Service was good. It was a comfortable place to sit and relax.
While the lounge was nice, I wouldn’t pay for the departure services again. It just wasn’t worth it. The main security line wasn’t that long and the food wasn’t good. It just wasn’t worth the money. HOWEVER, if you are traveling with kids or have any mobility issues etc., it might be worth it for the shorter security line.
Final Thoughts…
Club Mobay is worth every penny. I highly highly recommend this service. It made my trip so much better and relaxing. So is Club Mobay worth it? Yes!
