Cruising is all about having a great time, seeing new places and more and more, a wonderful ship experience, your way! The Key on Royal Caribbean is a great way to purchase a few little extra luxuries for your cruise without the expense of booking a suite.
In this post we will look at The Key On Royal Caribbean and what the service offers to help you decide if it is worth the additional cost.
What Is The Key On Royal Caribbean
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The Key is a bookable service that offers you access to exclusive experiences during your cruise vacation with Royal Caribbean. Offering perks such as priority check-in and boarding, personal drop-off service that delivers your carry-on bags directly to your stateroom and an exclusive welcome lunch featuring the Chops Grille Lunch menu.
The Key also offers extras such as private hours at onboard activities, including Rock Climbing, FlowRider and more, it’s a great perk that will be worth the extra cost for many cruising families.
How Much Is The Key Package On Royal Caribbean?
Prices start from £38.24 per adult per day, although prices and availability may vary from ship to ship. Our current sailing is offering the key at 35% off for £24.98.
What Are The Benefits Of The Key Program?
- With The Key, enjoy priority access to the terminal on Day 1, ensuring a seamless arrival. You’ll receive specific access details via email, which may vary depending on the port.
- Take advantage of our carry-on bag drop-off service in the Main Dining Room, available until 1:30 pm, with delivery straight to your stateroom.
- Indulge in an exclusive welcome lunch in the Main Dining Room, featuring The Key Signature menu, offering a selection of Royal Caribbean favourite appetisers, entrées, and desserts.
- Receive 20% off at all specialty restaurants throughout your cruise when you reserve on Day 1 (subject to availability).
- Stay connected with VOOM® Surf & Stream, offering high-speed internet for one device.
- Enjoy fast-lane access at select onboard activities and private sessions at the FlowRider® (activities vary by ship).
- Benefit from priority departure at tender ports of call.
- Access dedicated seating at performances in the Royal Theater, AquaTheater, Studio B, and Two70® (reservations required on Quantum and Oasis Class ships).
- On debarkation day, enjoy an exclusive à la carte breakfast and the flexibility of departing at your convenience with Choice Departure.
Your SeaPass card will have an icon confirming your purchase of The Key, which must be purchased prior to sailing by each guest age 6 or older assigned to the same stateroom.
What You Need To Know About The Key
All guests ages 6 and older in the same stateroom are required to purchase the Package.
Children age 5 and younger accompanying a guest with The Key can enjoy these benefits: priority check-in and boarding on day 1, exclusive welcome lunch, priority departure at ports of call, seats in the exclusive VIP seating area at shows, and choice departure on debarkation day with the exclusive à la carte breakfast.
The Package cannot be shared with other guests. Plus cancellations can only be made pre-cruise; refunds will be made to the original form of payment. After your Cruise Planner closes for the sailing, all sales are final.
How Do You Book The Key For Your Royal Caribbean Cruise
In cruise planner click on internet and more and select The Key in the dropdown menu.
The Key Vs Suite Perks
There are some similarities, but not many. Suite guests have a dedicated restaurant, lounge, and sun deck on larger ships or reserved areas on smaller ships. Upgraded toiletries and dressing gowns are also extra room luxuries.
Suites also offer extras such as, complimentary pressing on the first formal night and free 24-hour room service. Check out our post for a detailed breakdown of Royal Caribbean Suite Benefits. The key is a package that offers the little extras that are worth it if they matter to you.
Is The Key Worth The Money
When I first looked at it, I thought not; however, if you are considering getting the Voom package that will cost you £22.15 per device a day, the extra cost of the package on top of WIFI is £16 per day, if priority boarding and seating are a big deal for you I would say yes.
However if you are not worried about exclusive experiences and WIFI your probably aren’t going to get your moneys worth. Traveling with teens WIFI is a must that makes it worth it for the extras. We have read mixed reviews, some people raving about it, some not so keen. But one size just doesn’t fit all, and this is why Royal Caribbean offer options.
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- The Ultimate Guide To Royal Caribbean
- Restaurant Guide To Royal Caribbean
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