toxicfairy Posted January 21 #1 Share Posted January 21 Not to be rude but I don't care for opinions on whether or not you feel it's worth it. Just need facts about: What time do they allow KEY holders to get on the ship? We'll be staying near the cruise port the night before. What time does The KEY lunch start? We will be on FOS in August. I already purchased it and feel with me having had my leg put back together from hip to foot 3 yrs ago it will be worth it for us. Hubby has had his knee replaced but needs more work (over 30 years of tower working lol). So for us in our later 50's and having had some "work done" it'll be nice just for easy on easy off and the nice relaxed lunch to start. Thank you for any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dewaldcruiser Posted January 21 #2 Share Posted January 21 Pretty much varies by port & ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseboy89130 Posted January 21 #3 Share Posted January 21 2 hours ago, toxicfairy said: Not to be rude but I don't care for opinions on whether or not you feel it's worth it. Just need facts about: What time do they allow KEY holders to get on the ship? We'll be staying near the cruise port the night before. What time does The KEY lunch start? We will be on FOS in August. I already purchased it and feel with me having had my leg put back together from hip to foot 3 yrs ago it will be worth it for us. Hubby has had his knee replaced but needs more work (over 30 years of tower working lol). So for us in our later 50's and having had some "work done" it'll be nice just for easy on easy off and the nice relaxed lunch to start. Thank you for any help. Will change from sailing to sailing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum2Mercury Posted January 21 #4 Share Posted January 21 2 hours ago, toxicfairy said: I already purchased it and feel with me having had my leg put back together from hip to foot 3 yrs ago it will be worth it for us. Hubby has had his knee replaced but needs more work (over 30 years of tower working lol). So for us in our later 50's and having had some "work done" it'll be nice just for easy on easy off and the nice relaxed lunch to start. Thank you for any help. An alternate choice: Email special_needs@rccl.com or call 866-592-7225 and let them know you have special needs /need help with embarkation. They will be able to do more than offer you an earlier time (though it won't help you with lunch). Do you know what time regular embarkation will begin for your cruise? I think "early" embarkation help with the Key will only be "early" if you arrive at that earliest time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillyFan33579 Posted January 21 #5 Share Posted January 21 (edited) As others have stated, it varies from ship to ship and port to port. The last time I purchased the Key on a cruise in December, we got an e-mail the day before the cruise stating to show up during our selected check-in window and use the Key (technically Pinnacle/Suites/ Key) entrance at the terminal. Lunch was at 1 PM in the MDR. Edit: Mum2Mercury made a good suggestion in the post above, although I am not personally familiar with RCI and special needs. Edited January 21 by PhillyFan33579 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum2Mercury Posted January 21 #6 Share Posted January 21 Adding one more thing: With the "work" you've had done, you really should check out RC's special needs services. You might be pleasantly surprised at the things they can offer you that might make your mobility onboard easier. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxicfairy Posted January 21 Author #7 Share Posted January 21 Thanks everyone. We'll be on FOS in August. 11th cruise but first one in 3 yrs. I'm very excited. I can walk good. Just standing too long it starts to throb. It's been snowing all week here and today I'm feeling it lol. A nice young man blew a stop sign 3 yrs ago this coming July. Broke the top of my femur ( ball of the hip) snapped my femur clean in half & shattered my heel into pop corn and broke my subtalar joint ( part of the ankle that lets your foot move sideways) in 4 places. Now I have 2 screws in my hip , 2 in the top of my leg ( right below the ball) a rod in my femur ,2 screws above my knee and a plate with 13 screws in the side of my foot holding my heel together. They say what doesn't kill you makes you stronger🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LindaD22 Posted January 21 #8 Share Posted January 21 From RCI website, on The Key Priority access will not be offered in Vancouver, Canada, or at any ports in Australia. There is no priority queue in the ART test area, for Singapore. ** Carry-on luggage drop-off service is limited to two pieces per guest and can weigh no more than 25 pounds per carry-on. *** Welcome lunch is open from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm. **** Reservations are required for shows on Quantum and Oasis class ships 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTLCruiseGal Posted January 21 #9 Share Posted January 21 Love the key each time we have purchased it. It is worth the money for me to get on board, have an amazing lunch, and have them take my carry-on to the room. You will be one of the first groups to board, and lunch usually starts at 12. However, others have also posted this. I just want to let you know I am a huge proponent of the key and will get it each time I sail. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HBCcruiser Posted January 21 #10 Share Posted January 21 When we had the Key in LA on the NOS we were able to check-in with the suites at 10:30 AM and boarded with them as well around 11:00 AM. Lunch started at 12:00 PM. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallFour4 Posted January 22 #11 Share Posted January 22 We were the third couple on the Quantum from Seattle last summer with the Key. They didn't care how many carry-ons we had, all were tagged and taken. As others have posted, the lunch was a window of time you could attend. For the Icon we purchased it again, and expect the benefit of reserved seating areas for the shows to be of value. We love the early self-debarkation from Carnival, and were only emerald on Royal, so the Key made that happen as well. Expense vs value? It's a personal call. . 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare budmeister Posted January 23 #12 Share Posted January 23 Wonder Jan 7th 11:30 -1 lunch. 12 time slot for boarding but got on at 11. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDVinNC Posted January 24 #13 Share Posted January 24 Will I get something on my pre-cruise documents that identify me as a Key holder? Or is this not designated until check-in? Have not been on RCCL for a long time - do they still use cards that you receive at check in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted January 24 #14 Share Posted January 24 18 minutes ago, LDVinNC said: do they still use cards that you receive at check in? No, they are at the door of your cabin. Your SetSail pass should list you as Key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDVinNC Posted January 24 #15 Share Posted January 24 Thanks, Biker19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yesca707 Posted January 25 #16 Share Posted January 25 On 1/21/2024 at 11:34 AM, FTLCruiseGal said: Love the key each time we have purchased it. It is worth the money for me to get on board, have an amazing lunch, and have them take my carry-on to the room. You will be one of the first groups to board, and lunch usually starts at 12. However, others have also posted this. I just want to let you know I am a huge proponent of the key and will get it each time I sail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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