You left off the priority DEbarkation where you skip the potentially long lines leaving the ship. Show up at a designated Key location at a certain window of time and they escort you to the exit, and your baggage is waiting in a specific Key area usually very close to the exit of the terminal. Great explanation of The Key. For me the kicker is the internet, but if you don’t plan on using the internet at all, then skip The Key.
@3rdOrbitTravelers Жыл бұрын
Good catch. I can’t believe I forgot that as it was on my list. Actually, I know why I forgot. We always carry our bags off the ships, which means we have never used that benefit. Thank you for pointing this out to everyone. I realize there are people that would like to take advantage of it.
@danm669510 ай бұрын
I am still on the fence with this one. Thank you for the explanation and breakdown of those benefits. Great work!
@3rdOrbitTravelers10 ай бұрын
Whenever we cruise on any of the Oasis class ships, we automatically get it but the smaller ships are always hard to decide.
@julieb78829 ай бұрын
We check the cruise planner often. For the 3 cruises we bought it for we only paid $1 a day more than the internet alone. The cruises ranged form 9 to 13 days. Being able to have a seated lunch on embarkation with our first adult beverage of the cruise is more than worth the extra cost.
@3rdOrbitTravelers9 ай бұрын
Totally agree. We are going on a 14 day in the spring and it is only $5 more.
@MissBriBrizzle9 ай бұрын
Great video! I enjoyed the Key on my last Royal cruise have it for my next. It’s worth every penny.
@3rdOrbitTravelers9 ай бұрын
I totally agree!!!
@maryhills851 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this information. You helped me to make up my mind today on whether or not I should get it.
@3rdOrbitTravelers Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@summerwinecooler10 ай бұрын
Actually dining package does NOT get you guaranteed seating at certain restaurants. But if you pay ALA CARTE you 100% will get seating since you're paying IN FULL.
@3rdOrbitTravelers10 ай бұрын
That is correct. However, you are not necessarily paying in full. Most of the time the meals are discounted (on sale) before the cruise.
@mjmarinajessselincorner79114 ай бұрын
Im planning to do this for the icon of the seas
@3rdOrbitTravelers4 ай бұрын
We will also, when we go on icon.
@debbietummel57329 ай бұрын
I heard The priority seating was in a really bad area and it was better just to come early and get a better seat
@3rdOrbitTravelers9 ай бұрын
Yes and no. The only bad seats are in the main theaters. Now, the reason people think they are bad is because they are on the second level. I agree the first few rows are bad (there is a railing that obstructs the view) but the rest are ok. Also, for some shows, like the done show on Wonder, it is better to sit on the 2nd level. The other shows have great seating (water and ice shows)
@MimiJ-ku6te10 ай бұрын
On the Mega ship Icon of the seas there's no Question got to get it!!! :) got mind
@3rdOrbitTravelers10 ай бұрын
Totally Agree!!!!!
@lindastover9541 Жыл бұрын
Great video ❤❤❤❤
@3rdOrbitTravelers Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@lindastover9541 Жыл бұрын
@@3rdOrbitTravelers ❤❤❤❤
@user-nf4og9ty7v Жыл бұрын
Do you still get priority access, “skip the long lines” on embarkation if you do’t show up early; after lunch?
@3rdOrbitTravelers Жыл бұрын
On the last cruise, I called and asked the same thing. I was told that if I had the Key I could board whenever I got there. We ended up getting there ontime, so I didn't try it to see if it worked.
@rick_brindle8 ай бұрын
Is there any benefit to the Key if you Book a suite? It seems most of that (besides Voom) comes with a suite Sky level or above.
@3rdOrbitTravelers8 ай бұрын
Very true. For the most part, the value of the Key goes away once your Crown & Anchor is high enough or if you get a suite.
@chacri088 ай бұрын
I want to get the key, but I can’t since one of my roommate doesn’t want to get it….its all or nothing.
@3rdOrbitTravelers8 ай бұрын
I feel your pain. My friend Jim cruises with me occasionally and he never wants to get the Key. 😞
@janerodriguez2436 Жыл бұрын
I got the key for an upcoming cruise. Are you saying I do not have to make reservations for the shows? Just show up at the designated seating area for Key members?
@3rdOrbitTravelers Жыл бұрын
If you can make reservations, you still need to make reservations. Then go to the show and when you check-in, ask where the reserved seating is. You can only make reservations on the Oasis and Quantum Class Ships (I have never been on a Quantum Class Ship, but that is my understanding). I hope that helps.
@travelwithdebandnick7 ай бұрын
Hi :) Debbie from Tasmania Australia, ive just subscribed to your channel ❤ last night I decided to purchase the key for us on our march cruise on quantum of the seas ❤ I was just wondering. It says in the benifits that it includes voom internet for 1 device. There are 3 of us that we got the package for. Does that mean 1 device each?? Or do the 3 of us have to share that 1 device and log in and out of the internet each time any of us want to use it?? Great video ❤
@3rdOrbitTravelers7 ай бұрын
It is one device per person that has the key. If all three of you have the key, then each of you have one device that can be connected to the internet. You can change the device however, you are not limited to your cell phone, for example. I constantly switch between my phone and computer. You just can’t use both at the same time. Thank you for the follow and welcome to the channel.
@3rdOrbitTravelers7 ай бұрын
Oh, and sorry for the delayed response. I’m actually on Harmony of the Seas and I have been uploading videos, which means my computer has been connected and not my phone. In other words, I’ve been lazy about checking messages. :-)
@travelwithdebandnick7 ай бұрын
aqwww thats fine :) at least you got back to me whicj i really appreciate thank you :) alot of you tuberes dont. and thats great about the internet, thank you for lettging me know @@3rdOrbitTravelers
@laurasantina2558 Жыл бұрын
Did they do away with the complimentary room service with The Key?
@3rdOrbitTravelers Жыл бұрын
We never got it but, that being said, there was nothing indicating complimentary room service in the "Key" info they left us.
@julieb78829 ай бұрын
Complimetary room service was only during a portion of the pandemic. Some other benefits weren't available then.
@ghausa4500 Жыл бұрын
I always get the key
@3rdOrbitTravelers Жыл бұрын
So do we!!
@1RexRacer16 ай бұрын
Other videos say that during boarding, no one at R.C. checks if you actually do have the key. Can someone sneak through without the key?
@3rdOrbitTravelers6 ай бұрын
Every cruise I have been on, that I have the Key, I have been asked to show proof. This proof is on your SetSail Pass (Boarding Pass). So, you are not going to be able to enter the Key waiting area. That being said, if you are simply asking because you want to board early, it depends on the port you leave out of. Some are a lot stricter than others. For example, in Galveston, the last time I sailed out of that port, they made everyone who didn't get priority boarding wait outside until we were all checked in.
@1RexRacer16 ай бұрын
@@3rdOrbitTravelers Thank you, we in fact are sailing out of Galveston on Harmony of the Seas. I bought the Key but would be very angry if just anyone would be allowed to board early without the Key.
@ThompsonsTakeOn11 ай бұрын
Do they tack on the 18 percent gratuity to the key?
@3rdOrbitTravelers11 ай бұрын
The amount you pay for the "Key" is the amount per day x number of days. There is nothing added to the fee. Also, the list of benefits does not mention anything about any gratuity. Great question, I had to go look. The interesting thing is that it doesn't mention if it covers gratuity for the Chops Lunch that is included in the Key. I'm going on Wonder of the Seas in a few weeks, I'll have to check when there. I'm assuming that it does, but I'll find out for sure once there. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.