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These are the benefits. Only you know if it is "worth it" to you. Overview Introducing The Key, your premier access to experiences and activities during your vacation. Start your cruise with priority access into the terminal and enjoy personal drop‐off service that delivers your carry‐on bags directly to your stateroom. Follow this up with an exclusive welcome lunch and fast lane access for select onboard activities. Priority ship-to-shore departure at tender ports gives you more time to explore destinations. Plus, score dedicated seats at onboard shows. Share it all in real time with a VOOM® Surf & Stream 1 Device high-speed internet package. End your adventure at your own pace with an exclusive á la carte breakfast and depart at your leisure with Choice Departure. What's Included The Key designated arrival time gives you priority access into the terminal on Day 1. Priority access details will be communicated via email and may vary by port. Carry-on bag drop off and delivery to stateroom. Drop off your carry-on bags in the Main Dining Room until 1:30 pm. Exclusive welcome lunch in the Main Dining Room featuring The Key Signature menu. Savor our signature lunch menu, showcasing guest favorites across appetizers, entrees, and desserts. 20% off at all specialty restaurants throughout your cruise when you make your reservations on Day 1 of the sailing. Subject to availability. VOOM® Surf & Stream 1 Device high-speed internet. Access to the fast lane at onboard activities and private time at the FlowRider®. Activities vary by ship. Priority ship-to-shore departure at tender ports of call. Dedicated seating section at shows 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 depart at your leisure with Choice Departure. Important details and advisements When you receive your SeaPass card, it will have an icon confirming your purchase of The Key. The Key must be purchased prior to sailing by each guest age 6 or older assigned to the same stateroom.

When this sort of response occurs, hang up and call again later. Do this repeatedly until you get someone who can help you. (I am assuming that you booked directly and did not use a travel agent.)

"government issued photo ID" - passport works fine; I don't carry my passport off the ship; I carry my DL.

Then either that's a new procedure or you had a new worker. I have ALWAYS been asked to show government-issued photo idea in Nassau.

Would you like to proofread that, @sgmn? 😉

You are entitled to whatever refund the timing of your cancellation request falls under.

Yes, I get door to door service. I love it!

This website explains where the fees and amounts are coming from. Bahamas Plans New, Increased Taxes For Cruise Guests (cruisehive.com)

Correct response from @Another_Critic 🙂 Just a note: PLEASE carry your driver's license with you off the ship in Nassau. You will need to show it to return to the ship.

No reservations needed (or accepted) for lunch or breakfast. Lunch menus alternate. (2 of them) Do not change every day. Yes.

@pcur addressed this specifically in her post. "I got her a 250 pill bottle of nondrowsy meclizine, because the itinerary was repeated every week. The ship gave her Dramamine and she could barely keep her eyes open." The ship was GIVING her Dramamine. pcur GAVE her meclizine. R.I.F.

I looked at Enterprise. I live not far from you, and it is CHEAPER to Uber from my front door to the front door of the Cape Liberty cruise terminal than rent a car from Enterprise. The drop-off fee is $150!

Which rental company will you be using, @artvlay?

There are no areas reserved for Suite passengers or "loyalty members."

I only bring and give candy to non-tipped staff, particularly Guest Services. They have to deal with some of you difficult guests. 😄 😄 😄

Should have done it this year. Jewel of the Seas. 😄

All google 'hits' are pre-Covid.

Actually my best cruise to Alaska was on the Discovery Princess. Puppies in the Plaza! (and much better complimentary food venues!)

WOW. 😲

As mentioned above, Star Class on an Oasis or Quantum class ship is more equivalent to Haven on NCL. On the older ships, the Royal Suite is a nice big cabin with a piano and a concierge that will help on board with issues. The concierge will reach out to you about a week before your cruise to see if you need or want anything.

No, Thanksgiving is the week before. 🙂

They may show some or all of the games on the big screen. You won't know until you board. You can get pizza in the Solarium at the Park Cafe. It's open late. Roll Calls for the most part have migrated to a different social media site. 😉

Radiance class ships are in the Royal Caribbean fleet, not Celebrity.

You don't state the ship or date of your cruise, but here are some helpful facts. Check in is available at 45 days pre-cruise. Luggage tags are available 30 days pre-cruise. If you booked your cruise yourself, either on the phone or on the website, you DO need to call to make modifications. Sometimes dining times fill up. However, since you will have the services of the suite concierge, you can use her/his services to modify your dining times. I found this easily on the RC website: Royal Caribbean Travel Protection Program (archinsurancesolutions.com)