Key Program Debarkation

[twins_to_alaska]

3 hours ago, Biker19 said:

Other than perhaps being able to cut the self-assist line, which can be quite lengthy sometimes.

I had the Key and Suite departed self-assist and asked and was not given the option to cut the line on Freedom back in May.. I had plenty of time before my flight so it wasn't an issue.

Edited November 25, 2022 by twins_to_alaska

[slyster]

8 hours ago, Biker19 said:

Other than perhaps being able to cut the self-assist line, which can be quite lengthy sometimes.

 

Do you mean suite, pinnacle, and key guests proceed to the front of the self disembarkation line?  I have seen the line get very long!

[Biker19]

4 minutes ago, slyster said:

 

Do you mean suite, pinnacle, and key guests proceed to the front of the self disembarkation line?  I have seen the line get very long!

Yes, that has been reported by some.

[slyster]

1 minute ago, Biker19 said:

Yes, that has been reported by some.

 

Okay, so it sounds like it varies by ship.  Thank you!  

[slyster]

6 hours ago, molly361 said:

 Usually the key, suite and Pinnacles using self assist get to get off first before the others using self assist

That is what I was wondering too.  

[PWP-001]

6 hours ago, twins_to_alaska said:

I had the Key and Suite departed self-assist and asked and was not given the option to cut the line on Freedom back in May.. I had plenty of time before my flight so it wasn't an issue.

On Freedom 08/2022 with The Key, and after MDR breakfast walked up to an employee assisting with disembarkation, we showed seapass with Key and they escorted us to front of line.

[vickic233]

On 11/22/2022 at 4:44 PM, jean87510 said:

I was on the Allure in October with the Key.  I was told I had to go with the non Suite guests.  I still haven't recovered from that trauma (;))  It was all good though as we were out quickly.  But I was surprised as I was under the impression there was a separate line.  First timer with the Key.  I'd probably get it again if I was on the Oasis and Quantum class and no suite.  I enjoyed the perks.

Same with us on Symphony a couple of weeks ago. I bit disappointing as the line to leave was huge and slow. 

[packedandready]

On 11/25/2022 at 3:06 PM, slyster said:

 

Do you mean suite, pinnacle, and key guests proceed to the front of the self disembarkation line?  I have seen the line get very long!

This is what they told us to do on Liberty in September. NOT a good thing.....almost started a riot.

[Big_G]

We were on Serenade last week and were told suite guests had to meet in the dining room by 8:10am to be walked off. Around 7:45am on our way there they announced walk-offs, suite guests, and Key guests were welcome to leave the ship. The luggage areas were marked appropriately. 

Edited November 27, 2022 by Big_G

[slyster]

1 hour ago, packedandready said:

This is what they told us to do on Liberty in September. NOT a good thing.....almost started a riot.

Oh geez…did they have the key and suite members meet in one place or were you told to just go to the front of the line?  That wouldn’t be cool.

[Biker19]

7 hours ago, slyster said:

That wouldn’t be cool.

There are other places/activities where suites/Key get to cut the line - it's an official perk which you can use at your own peril.

[Arzeena]

On 11/21/2022 at 8:14 PM, slyster said:

I purchased the key and i see one of the benfits is:  

 

• On debarkation day, enjoy an exclusive á la carte breakfast and choice departure

 

Am I able to leave any time I want?  During self disembarkation or any time they are calling group numbers?  I wasn't sure how it worked.

We just got off the Anthem. For this sailing:
The breakfast was in the Chic dining room on deck 3 from 6.30 am to 8 am. No crowds to battle since it was only for the Key.

You could disembark any time if you had luggage assistance: that is they take your bags the night before and you collect it in the terminal. They will give you a Key tag instead of a number unless you request one.
After breakfast we were asked to come to Bolero's where we were escorted out immediately by a representative holding a Key sign. It was a separate line (probably the suites line) and there were perhaps 2 people in it at that time.

On embarkation the lunch was also in the Chic dining room with a limited Chops menu. I found it pretty good, and no dodging people with full plates like in the buffet.

They collected our hand luggage at lunch chek in and they were in our cabin when we went up.

A small fruit basket was in our cabin  with a card that said "For our Key Passengers''.

They did check us in and board us in the Suite line. There were not many people in the line/suite area. We boarded around noon. 

 

Hope I answered your questions.

 

Edited November 27, 2022 by Arzeena

[slyster]

On 11/27/2022 at 6:21 AM, Biker19 said:

There are other places/activities where suites/Key get to cut the line - it's an official perk which you can use at your own peril.

that's a good way of putting it. Use at your own peril because most people have no idea why you get on first or skip to the front of the line LOL

[slyster]

22 hours ago, Arzeena said:

We just got off the Anthem. For this sailing:
The breakfast was in the Chic dining room on deck 3 from 6.30 am to 8 am. No crowds to battle since it was only for the Key.

You could disembark any time if you had luggage assistance: that is they take your bags the night before and you collect it in the terminal. They will give you a Key tag instead of a number unless you request one.
After breakfast we were asked to come to Bolero's where we were escorted out immediately by a representative holding a Key sign. It was a separate line (probably the suites line) and there were perhaps 2 people in it at that time.

On embarkation the lunch was also in the Chic dining room with a limited Chops menu. I found it pretty good, and no dodging people with full plates like in the buffet.

They collected our hand luggage at lunch chek in and they were in our cabin when we went up.

A small fruit basket was in our cabin  with a card that said "For our Key Passengers''.

They did check us in and board us in the Suite line. There were not many people in the line/suite area. We boarded around noon. 

 

Hope I answered your questions.

 

 

yes, thank you!  It was very helpful!

[packedandready]

On 11/26/2022 at 9:51 PM, slyster said:

Oh geez…did they have the key and suite members meet in one place or were you told to just go to the front of the line?  That wouldn’t be cool.

We were instructed to go to the regular self assist area and when debarking starts to just walk to the front of the line. We thought that there would be a staff member directing things...but NOOOOO...not a good thing!!

 

[ballarinamom]

3 hours ago, packedandready said:

We were instructed to go to the regular self assist area and when debarking starts to just walk to the front of the line. We thought that there would be a staff member directing things...but NOOOOO...not a good thing!!

 

Oh no! What ship were you on and what happened?

[packedandready]

3 minutes ago, ballarinamom said:

Oh no! What ship were you on and what happened?

liberty

 

[slyster]

3 hours ago, packedandready said:

We were instructed to go to the regular self assist area and when debarking starts to just walk to the front of the line. We thought that there would be a staff member directing things...but NOOOOO...not a good thing!!

 

 

 

Wow and that puts you in an awkward spot too. I'm sure those folks in front got there pretty early to be first one off. Definitely awkward.

[nasa1974]

4 hours ago, packedandready said:

We were instructed to go to the regular self assist area and when debarking starts to just walk to the front of the line. We thought that there would be a staff member directing things...but NOOOOO...not a good thing!!

 

It sounds like Royal doesn't have a standard for all ships. That's not good.

But those that have cruised Royal should know what's going on. They might not like it but it's a perk available to everyone. It's up to you whether you want to pay for it or not.

Paying extra is no different than Disney's genie+ or some of the amusement parks where you pay extra to be able to go to the front of the line for the more popular rides.