Cakediva1 Posted October 14, 2021 #1 Share Posted October 14, 2021 I'm sailing on the Allure in January. With the ships being low in passenger capacity will it be worth it to fork over $167 ( 6 night cruise) the Key? Has anybody purchased since the new Covid restrictions? Thank you in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted October 14, 2021 #2 Share Posted October 14, 2021 No...a few things have been deleted...not worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cakediva1 Posted October 14, 2021 Author #3 Share Posted October 14, 2021 What has been deleted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted October 14, 2021 #4 Share Posted October 14, 2021 11 minutes ago, Cakediva1 said: What has been deleted? No lunch and no early boarding...RCI website has not been updated. Personally we have never found the Key to be of value to us. Your needs may be different. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted October 14, 2021 #5 Share Posted October 14, 2021 28 minutes ago, Cakediva1 said: I'm sailing on the Allure in January. With the ships being low in passenger capacity will it be worth it to fork over $167 ( 6 night cruise) the Key? Has anybody purchased since the new Covid restrictions? Thank you in advance! If you are a new cruiser, or a relatively new cruiser, with no loyalty perks, it may be worthwhile for you. Here are some facts to consider: Were you going to buy internet for the voyage anyway? For how many devices? Compare that to the daily price of the Key ($27.83). Everyone in the cabin has to buy the Key. Was everyone going to get internet? It is true that boarding day Chops lunch is discontinued/suspended, but in its place, you will get free room service for the entire voyage plus 25% off specialty dining. That is a BETTER benefit, in my book. Here is the list from the website: The Key Guests will enjoy the following exclusive and special amenities during their cruise vacation: Priority access in the terminal (within booked arrival time) on Day 1* Carry-on bag drop off in the Main Dining Room with stateroom delivery** Complimentary Room Service for the duration of the cruise and 25% Off Onboard Dining Purchases Private time at onboard activities**** including Rock Climbing, FlowRider and more Priority departure at tender ports of call from ship-to-shore Early access at shows in the Main theater, Aqua Theater, Studio B, and Two70 (all guests must have a reservation in order to qualify) VOOM® Surf & Stream 1 Device high speed internet – 1 package per paying guest On debarkation day, a special “grab and go” breakfast bag and choice departure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted October 14, 2021 #6 Share Posted October 14, 2021 (edited) OP could be staying in a GS or above that should come into play in their decision also. It's certainly the reason why we have never found it worthwhile for us. Edited October 14, 2021 by Ashland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted October 14, 2021 #7 Share Posted October 14, 2021 32 minutes ago, Ashland said: OP could be staying in a GS or above that should come into play in their decision also. It's certainly the reason why we have never found it worthwhile for us. I think that she has a free interior from the casino. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cakediva1 Posted October 14, 2021 Author #8 Share Posted October 14, 2021 I am sailing solo and yes I do have a free interior compliments of the casino lol I have a total of 28 cruises under my belt on various cruise lines. I do like the free room service, 25% specialty dining and Vroom. I don't see the value so I guess no Key for me! Thank you guys for the input 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renza Posted October 14, 2021 #9 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Key is never worth it to me. Just another way to get money from people who have no idea they are getting ripped off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
What We Found Travelling Posted October 15, 2021 #10 Share Posted October 15, 2021 4 hours ago, renza said: Key is never worth it to me. Just another way to get money from people who have no idea they are getting ripped off. It is definitely worth it on a port intensive Med cruise with tender ports, more so, if you also want internet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare brillohead Posted October 15, 2021 #11 Share Posted October 15, 2021 5 hours ago, renza said: Key is never worth it to me. Just another way to get money from people who have no idea they are getting ripped off. When The Key is cheaper than Voom Surf & Stream and you were getting the Stream internet anyway, it's not a ripoff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renza Posted October 15, 2021 #12 Share Posted October 15, 2021 (edited) 6 hours ago, brillohead said: When The Key is cheaper than Voom Surf & Stream and you were getting the Stream internet anyway, it's not a ripoff. Why would u buy internet for everyone in cabin. U can share one. Everyone in cabin has to buy key not internet, so yes it’s still a rip off Edited October 15, 2021 by renza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare brillohead Posted October 16, 2021 #13 Share Posted October 16, 2021 15 hours ago, renza said: Why would u buy internet for everyone in cabin. U can share one. Everyone in cabin has to buy key not internet, so yes it’s still a rip off For starters, I *am* everyone in the cabin -- I'm cruising solo. And secondly, even if I weren't going solo on this cruise, I still get internet for everyone in the room, because we all want/need access to internet simultaneously. Different people use the internet for different needs. For people who only need to check emails once a day, sharing a single device plan with others is fine. But for people who need or want to be continually connected, sharing one plan won't work. The Key or internet isn't any different than anything else -- it makes sense for some, not for others. I don't drink much, if any, alcohol, so the Deluxe Beverage Package is a waste of money for me... but others save money because of it. Same with the dining packages -- I am perfectly happy with the MDR, so the UDP is a waste of money for me. But I don't go around judging the people who choose to get the DBP or UDP -- I figure that it's their money and their vacation and they can choose to do what works best for them, because it doesn't affect me at all. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondiemomm Posted October 16, 2021 #14 Share Posted October 16, 2021 On 10/14/2021 at 6:30 PM, renza said: Key is never worth it to me. Just another way to get money from people who have no idea they are getting ripped off. How are they getting "ripped off"? I have sailed several times with and without it and it is FOR SURE worth every cent. Have you ever purchased it? That is like saying suites are a "rip off". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondiemomm Posted October 16, 2021 #15 Share Posted October 16, 2021 On 10/15/2021 at 6:36 AM, renza said: Why would u buy internet for everyone in cabin. U can share one. Everyone in cabin has to buy key not internet, so yes it’s still a rip off You can't share the internet when 3/4 people need to use it at the same time. Clearly you don't sail with pre-teens. lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisNY2 Posted November 8, 2021 #16 Share Posted November 8, 2021 I decided to give it a try for my upcoming cruise. It's a 5 night cruise, I was going to buy internet anyway, and I'm solo, so it seemed like a reasonably good deal. I'm kind of hoping for the room service and 25 percent of specialty dining option, but I'll be fine with whichever it ends up being next month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRF Posted November 8, 2021 #17 Share Posted November 8, 2021 I bought it for a solo cruise just before COVID. For one person, I felt it was well worth it. For 4 people in a cabin, maybe not. YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldengirl Posted November 9, 2021 #18 Share Posted November 9, 2021 What is this key you are all talking about purchasing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt1 Posted November 9, 2021 #19 Share Posted November 9, 2021 9 minutes ago, goldengirl said: What is this key you are all talking about purchasing Here are some links that might help…😁https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/what-are-the-benefits-of-the-key-program https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/how-can-i-purchase-the-key Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTLCruiseGal Posted November 9, 2021 #20 Share Posted November 9, 2021 I got it for a great price on Black Friday. If I am not mistaken, $21/day. Drops the price by $50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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