Cat mom Posted July 20, 2021 Report Share Posted July 20, 2021 I read a Facebook post stating the key program is being suspended on some sailings, has anyone heard this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted July 20, 2021 Report Share Posted July 20, 2021 It has been talked about quite a bit. The Key has not been on any of the current sailings as capacity is too low. There is no need for priority boarding and disembarkment. Ambykind 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothJ24 Posted July 20, 2021 Report Share Posted July 20, 2021 56 minutes ago, Cat mom said: I read a Facebook post stating the key program is being suspended on some sailings, has anyone heard this? 53 minutes ago, Ampurp85 said: It has been talked about quite a bit. The Key has not been on any of the current sailings as capacity is too low. There is no need for priority boarding and disembarkment. With 40% -70% of the vessel only being occupied, it makes sense. Besides there are health protocols in place too that prevent being able to board the ship quickly. cruisellama 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted July 20, 2021 Report Share Posted July 20, 2021 It's available for my October 24 Allure sailing. I had actually booked it quite a while ago for $17 pppd, however I canceled it because I just don't believe there's going to be enough value again until things normalize. Cat mom, cruisellama, WAAAYTOOO and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FManke Posted July 22, 2021 Report Share Posted July 22, 2021 On 7/20/2021 at 3:52 PM, SpeedNoodles said: It's available for my October 24 Allure sailing. I had actually booked it quite a while ago for $17 pppd, however I canceled it because I just don't believe there's going to be enough value again until things normalize. I agree. The real value and benefits kick in with a full ship. IMHO. Happy Cruising! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothJ24 Posted July 22, 2021 Report Share Posted July 22, 2021 We have it available for our sailing next year (Oasis - 8/5/22), however we are not sure what the current climate will be regarding COVID. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMarc Posted July 22, 2021 Report Share Posted July 22, 2021 I booked it for a December cruise, but the extra meal, ability to drop off my carry on stuff and Wi-Fi is enough value for me. IRMO12HD, Ambykind and ZuggsandMimi 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted July 22, 2021 Report Share Posted July 22, 2021 I plan to get it for the second half of my S2S in Jan 2022...however it is $28. I am waiting for it to become a bit more reasonable for a 5n Mariner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shari3 Posted July 24, 2021 Report Share Posted July 24, 2021 Royal canceled mine for Sept Oasis cruise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeachGal Posted July 24, 2021 Report Share Posted July 24, 2021 Still for sale on my November cruise... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrK1ttens Posted August 1, 2021 Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 I just checked into my Oct 30th cruise. And I’m unsure if I should ask for a refund? We are essentially forced to board by the earliest 1:30pm (due to covid), which is fine. However it removes some key benefits. Like early boarding, and I’m assuming the Key lunch. I am unsure why they are still selling this as is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmccaffrey Posted August 1, 2021 Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 2 hours ago, MrK1ttens said: I just checked into my Oct 30th cruise. And I’m unsure if I should ask for a refund? We are essentially forced to board by the earliest 1:30pm (due to covid), which is fine. However it removes some key benefits. Like early boarding, and I’m assuming the Key lunch. I am unsure why they are still selling this as is. I would call and ask for some of your money back as they are not giving u the full benefits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted August 1, 2021 Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 10 hours ago, MrK1ttens said: I just checked into my Oct 30th cruise. And I’m unsure if I should ask for a refund? We are essentially forced to board by the earliest 1:30pm (due to covid), which is fine. However it removes some key benefits. Like early boarding, and I’m assuming the Key lunch. I am unsure why they are still selling this as is. You can just cancel it on the Cruise Planner. Ambykind 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambykind Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 Mine was just cancelled, but if the suites are still getting priority boarding why don't they just change that part of the Key? I wanted the other parts of it, so what if the boarding & disembarkation process is different. I tell you I hate getting emails from them since it's always about changes or cancellations of your cruise. I rebooked my cruise from last year & they cancelled it for a December sailing. The interesting thing was there was the SAME cruise only going out a day earlier & they didn't call to say they could move it, instead they just cancelled it. I'm still waiting on the refunds (in 2 days it will be 45 days since I requested the refund) since I booked this November cruise pretty quickly. It's just getting old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egeria Posted September 26, 2021 Report Share Posted September 26, 2021 My Oct 25, 2021 sailing on Freedom keeps offering me The Key for $21.99 a day. Just doesn't seem worth it since I have a 12pm check-in time already, and will just have one suitcase that I can manage myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHollyS Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 I have the Key for my Dec 23 Jewel sailing. I have seen others post about a purchased Key being canceled. No cancellations for me yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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