andrea3eleven

I have purchased The Key for 3 previous cruises and 1 upcoming cruise in December. These are the reasons that I see value in purchasing The Key:

• I travel solo and plan to purchase the Internet. I have been able to reserve The Key for $19.99 on each of my cruises. I only book on the smaller/older ships so that might have something to do with the lower price. FWIW the current price is $28.99 for my December cruise.
• I don't purchase a drink package and always bring water bottles or soda on board. I enjoy being able to drop these off in the main dining room and have them delivered to my room.
• I enjoy the Chops lunch in the main dining room on embarkation day. I get to avoid the crowds at the buffet and have a nice leisurely lunch. 
• The disembarkation breakfast is also one of my favorite things about The Key. I live close to the port and have a friend pick me up. I can enjoy my breakfast and wait until they are on their way to disembark.
• In my experience, The Key has a special place to pick up your luggage and I have been able to to get into a "express" line at customs that I believe is also open to Pinnacles and Suites. I have never waited more than 10 minutes in line at customs. 

I did this excursion on my cruise last year in Belize and loved it!

2 hours ago, betmust said:

Looking at the All Access Tour on the Serenade. Has anyone done it. It is $118.99 each. Has anyone done it?  Did you enjoy it and how long did it last?

In the description it says it the the 4th day which is a sea day but doesn't have a time - just says at your leisure. I would think there is a set time to meet and be shown around these places or will they just announce a meeting time later.

Thanks

I did the All Access Tour on Serenade in May. They will let you know what time and where to meet by leaving paperwork on your stateroom door the day before. I believe we met at 9am at Vintages Bar. You will have to sign a waiver to participate and will also need long pants and closed toed shoes to take part. I believe it lasted about 2 hours. 

I have purchased the Key three times, twice for past cruises and also for my upcoming cruise next month. I travel solo and will purchase the internet package regardless. Each time I have purchased the Key, it was only a few dollars more a day than the internet package. The price for my April cruse is currently up to $29.99 a day which I would not be willing to pay (current internet package price is $17.99 a day). I find value in the Chops lunch and the debarkation breakfast. Since I am solo, it would be difficult to try to juggle my carry on at the buffet when it is super busy. I live locally to the port and am in no rush to get off the ship. I like to sit down and have a nice breakfast before I disembark. My last cruise out of Tampa was delayed due to fog. The port ended up being a huge mess and I was waiting outside in line for hours. Once I made it inside the gate, I saw an employee holding a Key sign and I was able to cut in front of a few hundred people in line. That in and of itself was worth the extra money I paid for the Key. 

I have this excursion booked for an upcoming cruise and this is what the website says:

• All minors must be accompanied onto the island and have the parent or legal Guardian complete the waiver form.
• Under 16 years of age must be accompanied on the activity by a ticketed parent, legal guardian or a responsible adult 18 years or older.

I was 37 on my first solo cruise. Most of the solos I met on that cruse were in their 50s and 60s. I will be leaving for my second solo cruise on my 41st birthday. 

On 9/2/2019 at 6:30 AM, Smileonboard said:

It was around $60/70 for the 3 of us to play but there were much more expensive packages where you can get numerous cards ( we had 3 for each game - they did 3 games) they even had packages with iPads for electronic bingo- 

Thank you so much for your reply!

On 8/30/2019 at 4:07 PM, Smileonboard said:

We played bingo and did not win. The prizes were $140 400, 600 ( can’t remember the exact amount but something in that range )

Do you remember how much it cost to play bingo? I am going on a cruise in 2 months and would like to play on one of our sea days.