Negril, Jamaica FAQ & Answers

• Round trip airfare**
• 4 or 7 nights hotel of your choice
• Transportation to/from hotel
• All hotel taxes
• 24 hour onsite staff and emergency assistance
• Welcome Orientation to tell you everything you need to know about safety, your location, and most importantly, where the party’s at!
• Free daily beach parties hosted exclusively by StudentCity
• Discounts on Exclusive Party Packages
• Free StudentCity wristband

Available weeks of March 3rd, March 10th, & March 17th only

There are two options in order to have meal included in your package:

• By booking before October 31st FREE MEALS and HAPPY HOURS are automatically added to your package as a bonus incentive
• Some hotels have the option of allowing you to book your reservation as All-Inclusive

Available weeks of March 3rd, March 10th, & March 17th only

All-Inclusive is specific to your chosen hotel. Included in the cost of your trip your meals and drinks will be included at your hotel during designated times by showing your all-inclusive wristband provided to you when you check-in.

FREE MEALS and HAPPY HOURS are an added incentive if you book by October 31st. In Negril StudentCity currently offers a basic meal plan consisting of 14 meals (7 breakfasts, 7 dinners). Each meal will require a $1 tax and $1 tip. The meals are located at various restaurants around Negril and not at your hotel. A student menu will be offered to you consisting of 2-6 items. StudentCity has also set up various Happy Hours. These are also located at various restaurants and bars around Negril. Upon arrival you will be given a schedule of where these drinks are, what times and what specific drinks are included.

*The meal plan may also be purchased (or replaced if lost) for a cost of $59.

Absolutely! When traveling to Jamaica you WILL need a passport.

Please visit: http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html for more information.

• On January 23, 2007, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda will be required to present a valid passport, Air NEXUS card, or U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Document.
• As early as January 1, 2008, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda by land or sea (including ferries), may be required to present a valid passport or other documents as determined by the Department of Homeland Security. While recent legislative changes permit a later deadline, the Departments of State and Homeland Security are working to meet all requirements as soon as possible. Ample advance notice will be provided to enable the public to obtain passports or passport cards for land/sea entries.

If you do happen to lose your passport, whether you lost your luggage or just misplaced it while you were down at your destination you will need to go to the American Consulate or the Embassy to get a new one. You will be able to find a StudentCity staff member while you are at your destination that will be able to help you.

*Travel tip: make a copy of your IDs, passports or birth certificates and leave it with a family member for emergencies. They can always fax you a copy if you lose something.

Based off of averages from Weather.com during the month of March and the height of Spring Break Negril typically has highs around 85 and lows of 75.

Make sure to pack sunscreen!!! The sun is extremely strong in Negril so bring sun-block and use it! Tan gradually or you will spend the remainder of your vacation in your hotel room, in a doctor’s office with sun poisoning, or extremely red and looking ridiculous.

The national language is English

The nightlife in Negril tends to follow a “come as you are” dress code, for the laid back type of spring breaker. With the CityPass here in Negril you will be able to wear anything you feel comfortable in and party all night long. The CityPass may also provide some theme parties in Negril in which you may want to wear a certain color or follow a certain theme. Before packing please check the CityPass schedule for the updated themes.

Yes, Electrical outlets at our provided hotels have 110V connections which means you can use your hairdryer, etc., however, you may want to bring adaptors just in case.

Negril is located in the Eastern Time Zone (during Spring Break).

The amount of money each person needs onsite is specific to the amount of money you traditionally spend. If you have received the additional Free Meals and Drinks or purchased an All Inclusive Option Room, you most likely won’t be spending much money on food and drinks. Same goes for the CityPass; if you pre-purchased this before your trip, drinks are included in each of the night events. As for transportation in Negril, almost all students use taxis, these should cost $1-$2 dollars per person and have red license plates. In general, our experience has been that on average, most students use about an additional $300 for food and activities for a full week.

StudentCity recommends that you bring a combination of both. You will need some cash during travel and upon arrival, however for security reasons we recommend that you keep the bulk of your spending money in the form of travelers' checks. You may use travelers’ checks to pay for additional CityPasses, add the Meal Plan, or purchase Phone Cards from StudentCity representatives. If travelers’ checks are lost or stolen you will be able to get your money back.

The exact exchange rate in Negril can fluctuate daily, but the average rate to use as a guide would be $85 Jamaican dollars to $1 American dollar. As an example, $820 Jamaican dollars equals 10 dollars.

For extra help and updated information take a look at our currency converter

** There are also ATMs located in Negril that your Debit cards will work in. Getting money directly out of an ATM in Negril will give you a better exchange rate rather than using American money directly and using a certain establishment’s exchange rate. Most establishments also accept most major Credit Cards for purchases.

Upon arrival to Negril, you'll need to clear Customs and Immigration. You will have already filled out all appropriate entry documents on the plane (asking for your passport number, reason for travel, and address where you'll be staying). When you deplane, you'll be channeled through to inspectors who will check your papers, ask the purpose of your visit, and sign off on your documents. Then follow the other travelers to the baggage claim area, pick up your things, and continue through the portal marked "nothing to declare". Once you have exited the terminal a StudentCity staff member will be waiting for you with a transfer to bring you to your Welcome Orientation. If you do not see the StudentCity staff member please be patient! During high volume traffic times you may need a few minutes in order to locate each other. Please do not take another form of transportation including another transfer company or taxi. You will NOT be reimbursed for these extra costs.

Once picked up from the airport you will be brought to a welcome orientation before you reach your hotel. It will take about 60-90 min to reach your orientation. Once the orientation is completed you will be taken to your hotel.

All StudentCity travelers are brought to a Welcome Orientation at our StudentCity Headquarters located at the Travellers Resort upon arrival into Negril. StudentCity staff will give you everything you need to know about safety, your location, and most importantly, where the party’s at! They will address the ins and outs of the program, tell you what and what not to do, where and where not to go, as well as provide you all the essential party information! If you have pre-purchased the CityPass and/or received the Free Meals and Happy Hours bonus, you will be given your coupons immediately following the Orientation. It is important to attend so you are given the specific dates and times of each StudentCity sponsored event, a StudentCity wristband, important medical and emergency contact information, and if you did not purchase the CityPass ahead of time, you can do so before you head to your hotel.

All customer service issues are handled on-site. If you have customer service issues please use the number on your StudentCity wristband and a staff member will assist you. You will also find StudentCity staff at ALL StudentCity hosted events, meals and hotels. DO NOT CALL OUR CORPORATE OFFICE IN THE UNITED STATES!

During Orientation you will receive a destination guide which will help you know what’s going on, when it’s happening and where. It will provide you a list of do’s and don’ts of Spring Break, emergency numbers, the meal plan and free drinking hours. As well, each StudentCity hotel will have a bulletin board posted in the lobby to help update you on emergency numbers, daily and weekly events, flight departure times, transfer pick-ups and any other pertinent information we feel you may find useful during your stay. Check these boards daily for important updates!

Yes! Sorry about the tan lines, but it is very important that you keep your StudentCity wristband on from the moment you receive it until you depart. The wristband helps identify you as a StudentCity traveler so that our on-site staff may assist you and help answer any questions you may have. The wristband also entitles you to discounts at various clubs, bars, restaurants and retail stores around Negril.

You will also be given a hotel wristband to help them determine who their customers are as well. Again it is important to keep both of these wristbands on for identification purposes.

If your StudentCity wristband were to come off you can get a replacement by finding a Staff member or going to StudentCity office. Times and location will be given to you at orientation. If you are to lose your hotel bracelet you will need to ask them if it is possible to get a replacement as their may be a cost associated with it due to hotel specific policies.

Negril's StudentCity Pass includes theme parties during the prime evening hours at Negril's most popular Nightclubs & Bars. All evening theme parties will consist of OPEN BAR. With the CityPass there is no cover charge and no waiting in line. You just walk right up to the front of the line with your wristband, hand in your coupon and in you go!! Guaranteed! Negril’s Gold CityPass is available for purchase at the price of $219, and can be purchased before you leave. Contact us at 1-888-777-4642 for more details.

**Schedule and items subject change**

Available weeks of March 3rd, March 10th, & March 17th only

You can add the CityPass to your account up to the day before you leave for Negril by accessing your account on our website, or by simply calling 1-888-777-4642 to speak with any one of StudentCity representatives. If you miss out on the pre-purchase option, you will be given the opportunity to buy it onsite at your Welcome Orientation, or by speaking with any of the Onsite Staff members throughout your Spring Break week.

Unfortunately, to avoid duplication/sharing of these coupons, lost or stolen meal coupons and City Pass coupons have to be re-purchased at the original price. The cost of the Meal Plan is $59.00 and the Platinum CityPass is $219.00. These coupons are as good as cash, so DON’T LOSE THEM!

The drinking age is 18.

No you will not your ID when going out at night. When you arrive at your hotel, please place all of your valuables, IDs and travel documents and even CityPass and Meal coupons in the safe provided to you by the hotel.

The water in Negril is safe to drink so you will not have to worry about purchasing bottle water to drink.

The most common form of transportation in Negril are taxis. The costs of these taxis are $2 to $3 dollars per person and have red license plates. Depending on your hotel/location, a lot of places/events you will be attending with StudentCity are within walking distance

There are many things to do in Negril if you want to get away from the regular beach scene and try something new. In Negril the most popular excursions are: sunset or day cruise, canopy tours, river rafting, horseback riding, 2 water falls, snorkeling and many more. StudentCity uses JTL Tours as our ground handler and they are located in specific hotels during specific times either given to you during your orientation or posted at the StudentCity bulletin board at your hotel. By using their services they can help you make reservations with ease and will provide discounts and specials.

This will vary on the hotel. Most hotels will let you on the hotel grounds during the day but will regulate who is able to go up into the hotel rooms. At night any hotel that has policies of not letting outside guests into the hotel rooms will not be able to enter into the hotel at all.

The answer to this question can vary among hotels and can be combined with the question of whether you can bring outside food into their hotel as well. Most of the time you can bring food/alcohol in, but in the end it is up to the hotel. Alcohol requirements may also include the ability to bring plastic or cans in, but not glass.

If you or any of the people you are traveling with get sick or need medical attention please contact the StudentCity staff right away! You will be able to find them at all StudentCity hosted events, during lobby hours or 24 hours a day by calling the emergency number provided to you on your StudentCity wristband. The staff will assist you in accordance to the level of medical attention you may need. ALL medical costs will need to be covered by the traveler and paid up front. If you have purchased the Travel Protection insurance you will be covered up to a certain amount, but you still need to pay the costs up front and keep the receipts to file a claim with the insurance company upon your arrival home.

If you do have to leave the trip early and you booked one of our standard flights it will be your responsibility to find your own flight home. If you purchased the Optional Travel Insurance you may be eligible for a refund but will have pay all costs up front then contact the insurance company upon your arrival home to file a claim. If you have booked the flight lock option you will be able to contact the airline that you traveled on in order to change your flight. (Flight Change fees will vary depending on airline) Please contact the StudentCity staff onsite for help with changing your flight.

You will have your return flight information before you even leave for your trip. It will accompany your departure information on your travel vouchers. Transfers are typically scheduled 5 hours prior to your flight time. StudentCity will post on the hotel bulletin boards the time you need to check out of your hotel as well as when and where your transfer will pick you up on your specific day of departure.

Standard hotel check-out times are 11am, but please check. You are responsible for paying any late check out fees. Most of the hotels have a courtesy room for you to keep you luggage until you leave.