Adriana Posted November 7, 2022 Report Share Posted November 7, 2022 Hi all! I just got off Anthem today. The absolute worst cruise ever, but that was my own experience. Anthem and Royal are wonderful, I am a new Diamond level and one day, will go back. Having said that, the best part of the cruise was The Key!! For one, if you plan on getting the Surf and Stream package, most def get The Key. Keep checking prices, for me, it was only a few dollars more to get The Key than just the internet package. Now, as I said, I had a challenging cruise, but had things gone differently, The Key would have rocked even more. Upon arrival, you have a nice, short line to check in/board. It so happened that 90% of those on line were Key and in wheelchairs and did not have their documents out, so it took muuuch longer. If you see the short Key line, first take a gander to see who is on line. If you see many wheelchairs and walkers, go to the regular lines. They went so quickly. Once inside, go to the designated dining room and they will take your carryon luggage and you have lunch from the Chops menu. They took a bit of time to take my luggage, so I took it myself so I could begin to unpack. If you are not as unpacking anxious as me, you get it brought right up. Once I got to my cabin, there was a family there, so my carry on and I spent the day until 9pm at Guest Services. Most people do get their carry on quickly and you do not have to lug anything around. Big plus! You also get priority seating. All my issues stopped me from getting to the shows, but if you get there early, you get a cool seat! I did get to make it to Spectra Cabernet, awesome seat, but after stopping it three times due to tech issues, they cancelled it. But, great seat if you have The Key! Now, my absolute fave part was today. There is nothing better than knowing you can get off whether you want during the de-embarkation process! You get a great breakfast just for you from about 7-8am. I had to miss it since I got food poisoning yesterday, but a great benefit. When I was ready to leave, I just walked down to Boleros and a gentleman escorted me right to the gangway, bypassed that line that wraps around the ship and was able to show my Sea Pass card and get off the ship. My luggage was happily waiting for me in a little Key area right by the exit door. The benefits for today alone made it worth the price! I am def going to go for it again. If you are on the fence, check prices and see when it goes down, especially if you are getting internet. So worth it when you bypass that long line!! asquared17, WAAAYTOOO, MaryS and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireFishII Posted November 7, 2022 Report Share Posted November 7, 2022 I am glad that at least 1 thing went well on your trip - your debarkation! Sorry you were unable to enjoy a breakfast. Food poisoning is no joke. Get well soon! WAAAYTOOO, Adriana and PPPJJ-GCVAB 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPPJJ-GCVAB Posted November 7, 2022 Report Share Posted November 7, 2022 Hi @Adriana I followed your recent blog and feel so sorry for all you had to endure during the entire cruise! Your attitude and demeanor throughout the week totally impressed me! I hope you feel rejuvenated after your few days visiting the Shrine. michaelp1446, Neesa, Baked Alaska and 3 others 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adriana Posted November 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2022 Thank you!! I have to look at the positive and be grateful for the mere fact that I am blessed enough to afford a cruise and physically being able to be on it. Plus, was able to work on patience and grace under distress. I really do not want to ever discourage anyone from Royal or cruising; I just had the icky luck and icky luck. … @FireFishII, thank you! I was quite happy about the ease of debarkation today! And thank you, God willing, I get over this soon. I can handle things relatively well, but food poisoning is sooo not fun! … @PPPJJ-GCVAB, thank you!! I hope so, too! Faith is such a blessing and help! PPPJJ-GCVAB and FireFishII 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnSeven Posted November 7, 2022 Report Share Posted November 7, 2022 Can i say, reading your posts over the last couple of days, you're my travel hero, you're who i want to channel when faced with travel difficulties PPPJJ-GCVAB, Cactus527, Adriana and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adriana Posted November 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2022 @EnSeven, awww, thank you!! Trying to handle things calmly and seeing the good is what got me through. Otherwise, I would just have been holding on to anger and made things worse. Just feel the sadness/aggravation for the moment, process it, put into perspective then let it go and move on. If you can do something about it, especially if it helps others, great! EnSeven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSUFAN Posted November 7, 2022 Report Share Posted November 7, 2022 Mrs Fan is 2 thumbs way up on The Key but she doesn't know what I paid for it. To me, it seems like a good deal under $25 and a money grab at anything over that amount. We have a June Alaska trip coming up and it has not dropped below $32. I'm not going to bite at that amount. Again, if I were King of RCL, the Key would have a few extra perks. Maybe a few free drink coupons. Additional 10% off drink of the day. A 6 or 12 pack of water in your room. I don't know, something more than what it is now. Either that or just charge a flat fee for early on and off. I'd pay $100 bucks just for that privilege. Adriana and foxrunner 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinMikeD Posted November 7, 2022 Report Share Posted November 7, 2022 If I were in Adriana's shoes, then the best thing about The Key would be to get off that cursed ship before everyone else. Carlyn3, WAAAYTOOO, Adriana and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adriana Posted November 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2022 @CruisinMikeD, Bwahaha!! You totally nailed it! Sooo worth every penny! CruisinMikeD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseGus Posted November 8, 2022 Report Share Posted November 8, 2022 @Adriana every other cruise after this has to be better, the odds are now in your favor. Adriana 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adriana Posted November 8, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2022 @CruiseGus, God willing, yesss! Def was memorable! I will laugh at it one day. Not until the food poisoning completely goes away, but one day! WAAAYTOOO and EnSeven 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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