If you're going on a Royal Caribbean cruise and want to buy you way into special perks, The Key is an attractive option.

The premise is simple: pay a daily fee and get special benefits that you probably wouldn't otherwise get.

The Key is a popular add-on, especially among new cruisers because it's an instant shortcut for useful extras, faster access, and even a few discounts.

I tried it out on a 4-night Utopia of the Seas cruise to evaluate how well it works and why someone might want to get it.

What is The Key on Royal Caribbean?

The Key is a paid add-on for a cruise that must be pre-purchased before the voyage begins.

The price varies depending on the sailing (and which sale is running), but you can expect to pay between $25 to over $50 per person, per day.

If you choose to buy it, everyone above the age of 6 in the cabin must buy it too. That means you cannot buy the perks for just select people in your cabin.

What's included

It includes a lot of benefits that you can use once on the ship:

• Early check-in time and priority boarding at the cruise terminal
• Drop off your carry-on luggage on Deck 4 at the Main Dining Room until 1:30 pm and it'll be delivered to your stateroom.
• Exclusive welcome lunch on boarding day on Deck 4 in the Main Dining Room featuring the Key Signature menu with seating from 12:00 pm (noon) until 1:30 pm.
• 20% off dining offers when you book on Day 1.
• 50% off select Onboard Sports activities. Activities include Flowrider lessons.
• $60 off Spa Services with a minimum spend of $250 at the Spa (excluding gratuities and taxes).
• Fast Lane at select onboard activities. Activities include Abyss, Zip Line, and Rock Climbing during opening hours.
• Priority departure at tender ports of call from ship-to-shore only. Note: there is no priority from shore-to-ship.
• Stay connected with VOOM using your 1-device SURF+STREAM code
• Dedicated seating section at shows in the Main Theater, Aqua Theater, Studio B, and Two70.
• End your adventure with à la carte breakfast on Deck 4 in the Main Dining Room from 6:00 am – 8:00 am to enjoy before departing the ship.
• Priority luggage tags at the conclusion of the cruise for an earlier disembarkation time

There is a limit to how many passengers can buy The Key, so it can sell out and sometimes does many weeks before the cruise begins.

My experience trying everything

I paid $38.99 per day for The Key, bringing the cost to $155.96 for a 4-night cruise for one person.

Royal Caribbean sends an email before the cruise begins to alert you to the important benefits, such as the special boarding time that supersedes whatever boarding time you get on your own in the app.

In the past I've seen a dedicated line for Key guests to enter the terminal, but I couldn't locate it in Port Canaveral.  Royal Caribbean's boarding process is so efficient for all guests that it hardly matters, so it wasn't a problem.

There's also a reserved area in the cruise terminal for people that bought The Key if boarding hasn't commenced yet. When they start the embarkation process, The Key guests usually board after suite guests, but before everyone else.

Even though I arrived at the cruise terminal at 10am, boarding had begun already so I didn't need to use it.

Onboard the ship, you can drop carry-on bags off and check-in for The Key. 

I love the option to drop off carry-on bags so I don't have to lug around extras that I didn't leave with the porters.  The fact it gets delivered to your cabin afterwards is a nice touch.

I believe the top two reasons to book The Key (after the early check-in time) is the included internet package and welcome aboard lunch.

Given the cost of an onboard internet package, the fact it's included with The Key adds a tremendous amount of value. Plus, I think a lot of people will want to buy internet anyway.

The lunch is essentially the Chops Grille lunch menu, with choice of filet mignon steak, burger, or branzino.

Similar to the internet package, there's an easy value you can derive from this perk. Plus, it's nice to start the cruise with a relaxing sit down meal rather than competing with everyone in the buffet.

The next most useful benefit is reserved seating in shows.

You still need to make reservations for shows (reservations only needed on big ships), but then there's a special section that's shared between The Key, top tier loyalty members, and suite guests.

It's not front row seating, and usually is off to the side or closer to the entrance to the theater for convenience. 

Depending if you care how close to the stage you sit, this may or may not be the ideal seating location.

If your ship tenders in any port, anyone with The Key will get priority departure preference when going from the ship to the port.

The front of the line access to things like Ultimate Abyss, Zip Line, and rock wall is something I think families will enjoy. I'm sure the kids will especially like it.

I feel the rest of the benefits have limited benefit that depend on how you like to cruise.

Royal Caribbean recently increased the activities discount and added the spa discount, but I have a feeling that has limited appeal overall.

Who is the Key best for?

I believe the cruiser that can benefit the most by buying the Key is someone that can say "yes" to these three questions:

• Do you have a Crown and Anchor status below Diamond level?
• Are you staying in a cabin that is below a suite?
• Were you planning to buy the Internet package anyway?

I think it also greatly benefits a couple over larger families because of the daily cost for everyone.

If you answered "no" to any of those questions, I just don't see the benefit overall given the overlap of benefits you may already have.

Is The Key worth it?

Royal Caribbean has positioned The Key as the "easy button" for planning a cruise.  Buy it, forget it, and set yourself up for a great start.

However, its price can make the decision to buy far from a slam dunk.

Ideally, if you can find The Key for a price just over the daily cost of an internet package, it can be a compelling option. But paying $10 or more per person, per day over the cost of an internet device package is a steep increase for what you're getting.

I believe you can get very similar results on your own without buying The Key. It just requires more advanced planning on your part. 

My recommendation is to skip The Key and do this instead:

• Download the Royal Caribbean app and check-in to your cruise exactly 45 days before the cruise to get an early check-in time
• Monitor the Cruise Planner for sales and discounts on internet packages and a Chops Grille lunch for embarkation day
• Book a Royal Caribbean excursion for any ports you are tendering
• Make complimentary reservations for shows in the Cruise Planner about 30 days before your cruise

If you do those things, you'll get very similar (if not identical) results to The Key without a daily cost.

But if you can find The Key for a great price that's barely more than an Internet package, book The Key and kick your feet up with an easy solution.

Royal Caribbean's popular pay-to-get perks program has been updated.

The Key is what the cruise line refers to as its VIP pass, where guests can enjoy certain perks that you'd otherwise need to pay for a suite or be a top tier loyal member to have access to.

Now there are two new benefits guests that buy it can enjoy, which Royal Caribbean believes will add even more value to the program. Guests who purchase it will enjoy bigger discounts on sports activities and a new spa savings credit, adding more reasons to consider this optional program.

Here’s a detailed breakdown of what's being added, and what remains the same.

The Two New Perks

50% Off Sports Activities Onboard

Previously, The Key included 25% off sports activities. With this update, that discount has doubled to 50% off.

That’s a meaningful change for families or groups who want to try several activities during their sailing. For example, a group FlowRider surf simulator session costs $79 per person onboard Utopia of the Seas.

With The Key's new benefit, that price drops to $39.50. Multiply that across a family of four, and the savings add up quickly.

Another popular activity are private or group lessons at the FlowRider surf simulator, which can be quite pricey.

$60 Off a $250 Spa Purchase

Royal Caribbean is also adding a new spa savings credit. Guests will now receive $60 off a $250 spa purchase, which can be applied toward treatments such as:

• Swedish or deep tissue massages
• Couples massages
• Facials
• Aromatherapy or hot stone treatments
• Specialized body wraps or scrubs

The credit is one-time use, non-transferable, and does not apply to taxes or gratuities.

If a 75-minute hot stone massage costs $259 before gratuity, the added perk drops the price closer to $199. That’s nearly the same cost as a standard 50-minute massage.

Perks included in The Key

The Key is a combination of included benefits, services, and experiences. The rest of the program is not changing. Here's what you still get:

Priority access during The Key’s designated arrival time

Guests can board the ship earlier with shorter wait times at check-in.

Carry-on bag drop with delivery to your stateroom

Instead of lugging your carry-ons around the ship on embarkation day, you can drop them off and have them delivered to your stateroom.

Exclusive welcome lunch in the Main Dining Room

Held on embarkation day, this luncheon features a signature menu with items from specialty restaurants, giving you a relaxed start to your cruise.

20% off specialty dining when you book on Day 1

This is a popular perk for guests who want to try restaurants like Chops Grille, Giovanni’s, Izumi, or Wonderland.

Access to fast lines at onboard activities

Skip the regular line for certain attractions and enjoy more time actually doing the activities.

Priority departure at tender ports of call

On ships that anchor offshore, The Key holders get off the ship more quickly.

Reserved seating at shows

Dedicated seating sections are available in major venues such as the Royal Theater, AquaTheater, Studio B, and Two70 (reservations required on some ships).

VOOM Surf & Stream high-speed internet

Each person who purchases The Key gets internet for one device, which is a major value driver since VOOM can cost $20+ per day per device when purchased separately.

Exclusive à la carte breakfast on departure day

Instead of the crowded buffet, The Key guests get a calmer breakfast option and a choice of departure time.

How much does The Key cost?

The price of The Key varies by sailing and ship but generally ranges between $24.99 to $49.99 per person, per day. 

Everyone in your stateroom who is over the age of six must purchase it if one person does, which means the total cost can add up for families.

For example:

• On a 4-night sailing at $38.99 per person, The Key would cost about $155.96 per person.
• For a family of four, that’s $623.84 total for the sailing.

How does this change the value of The Key?

Depending on your cruising habits, the two new perks could sway your decision to buy it or not.

Discounts on the Spa are a benefit for adults, as kids can't take advantage of it.  It's likely best for a couple that's buying The Key.

However, doubling the sports activity discount can add up to big savings... if your family will actually take advantage of them.

There aren't many sports activities that cost money, with the private FlowRider lessons being the most popular option. If your goal is to learn to surf on a cruise, this change could be quite beneficial.

Overall, most cruisers that buy The Key tend to do so because for other reasons:

• Priority embarkation
• Included welcome lunch on embarkation day
• Bundled internet package
• Storing carry-on bags on embarkation day

The other benefits, including the two new ones, are usually less utilized benefits because they have less universal appeal among guests.

Without a doubt, adding the new perks is more value than The Key had in the past. But it's value may remain in how you take advantage of it all.

Royal Caribbean has cutback a perk from its popular program that gives guests added benefits.

An update was sent to guests that purchased The Key to inform them of a change to the program.

The Key is an extra cost pass guests can purchase to give them extra perks. It has a daily cost and must be purchased prior to the cruise beginning and for the duration of the cruise.

Instead of offering complimentary private time for the FlowRider, guests with The Key will only get a 25% discount on select sports activities throughout the sailing.

You may apply this discount to as many sports activities as you'd like throughout your sailing – including Flowrider Lessons and Private Sessions.

Examples of other sports activities offered on a cruise include Pickleball intro clinics, and private time at the iFly skydiving simulator.

This discount may not be combined with any other pre-cruise/onboard offer for the booking.

According to Royal Caribbean, they believe this is more in line with the existing Key Package benefit of 20% off any Specialty Dining.

"We believe it will provide even greater value and enjoyment to your cruise experience," the email read.

To take advantage of this new discount, reservations for these activities can be made onboard and can be booked at any time of your sailing.

"I find this absolutely ridiculous"

Guests reacted quickly to the change, with many noting the reduction in benefits.

Brock23 posted on the Royal Caribbean message boards, "The only time that we ever used the Flowrider was during the complementary private time. Now they take that away and trying to and get more money from you. 

"Having you book a $500 Flowrider private session. I find this absolutely ridiculous another way they're nickeling and dime everyone that's paying huge amounts of money to go on these boats."

Bcnhot posted on Reddit, "Honestly, I feel a little bit pissed right now, especially because of the way it is written, as if what they are offering is a better deal."

Spam_in_a_can_06 thinks this might benefit some, "Most people with Key didn’t use the open Flowrider because it’s always at odd times. This might be a better deal overall."

MedicalButterscotch is a helpful moderator on the Royal Caribbean subreddit and shared, "Absolutely a downgrade. Don't hesitate to cancel the Key if this sways your decision."

Is it worth buying The Key?

With the change in the Flowrider perk, does it still make sense to get The Key?

The cost of The Key depends on the sailing, but its listed as regularly costing $44.99 per person and must be bought for all guests at least 6 years or older in the cabin when purchased.

The included Flowrider session (and now discounted activity option) was likely never one of the most popular or beneficial perks of The Key.

In my experience, most people buy The Key because it includes:

• Priority embarkation
• Priority disembarkation
• Carry-on luggage assistance
• Includes internet
• Welcome aboard lunch

Because the Flowrider is such a demanding activity and a bit daunting to those who may find it too physically challenging, its inclusion or removal was always going to be somewhat niche.

Regardless of the change, I've said many times I don't see the value of The Key because of how heavy the benefits are on only embarkation day, and the fact many benefits can be attained on your own with the right knowledge.

You can get an early check-in time if you do your online check-in exactly 45 days before the cruise begins.

You could book Chops Grille for lunch on embarkation day and still enjoy a nice welcome aboard lunch.

Whether you have The Key or not, you still need to make reservations for the shows on Oasis and Quantum Class ships.  And the reserved seats aren't always the best seats in the house. They're just a special section, that you're required to be at quite early.

And you can always get a good pre-cruise discount on an internet package. In fact, many times it's cheaper to buy your family a multi-device internet package to share.

Usually the argument to buying the Key is for an "easy button" approach to cruising, especially when there's a good sale on it that is offered at just a little bit more than what an Voom package costs.

Royal Caribbean is bringing back some of the perks it had previously altered for its VIP treatment program guests can purchase.

RoyalCaribbeanBlog reader, Teresa McChane, received an email from Royal Caribbean before her Freedom of the Seas cruise this coming weekend with a look at her benefits for purchasing The Key, and there are two notable changes.

First and foremost, the option for early check-in at the cruise terminal has returned.

According to the email, guests who bought The Key can arrive to the cruise terminal between 11:00am - 11:30am instead of at the appointment time they received after checking in for their cruise online.

If passengers that purchased The Key are not able to make the early access window, they should arrive within their appointment time and will receive priority access into the terminal.

There will be a signage for guests who bought The Key at the cruise terminal so they can get their priority access.

In addition, the embarkation day meal is back in the Main Dining Room, which features a welcome lunch provided by Chops Grille.

The embarkation day lunch is available between 12:00pm - 1:30pm.

Finally, Royal Caribbean has also brought back the private debarkation á la carte breakfast, replacing the "grab and go" breakfast option.

A few weeks ago, Royal Caribbean brought back The Key to its ships, but with more restrictive changes than what is shown for this upcoming sailing.

Instead of true early access, guests still had to arrive at their booked arrival time.

Royal Caribbean had also swapped the embarkation day welcome lunch in the main dining room for complimentary room service for the duration of the cruise and 25% off onboard dining purchases.

The complimentary room service  and 25% off onboard dining purchases benefit still remains, even with the welcome aboard lunch offered again.

The price of The Key varies, and starts at $25.99 per day, per person, although there can be discounts available to bring that price down.

All guests over the age of 6 in the same room must purchase The Key.

Royal Caribbean's priority access program that anyone can buy, The Key, is coming back, and already many guests are reporting changes to the program on various ships.

Last week, RoyalCaribbeanBlog.com reported on changes to The Key on Symphony of the Seas, and those same changes are being done on many other ships in the coming weeks.

RoyalCaribbeanBlog.com readers have reported getting emails from the cruise line informing them of new policy changes to The Key, primarily a result of Covid-19 protocols.

The Key is an optional add-on you can purchase to get VIP treatment in certain situations onboard Royal Caribbean cruise ships.

Emails sent to guests that purchased The Key list the same changes as a result of Royal Caribbean's need to maintain healthy protocols onboard.

Here is a list of the changes to the program:

• Priority access in the terminal (within booked arrival time) on Day 1
  • Priority access will not be offered in Vancouver, Canada or any Australia ports
• Carry-on luggage drop-off in the Main Dining Room with stateroom delivery
  • Carry-on luggage is limited to two pieces per guest cannot weigh more than 25 pounds per carry-on.
• Complimentary room service for the duration of the cruise and 25% off onboard dining purchases
• Private time at onboard activities including Rock Climbing, FlowRider and more
• Priority departure at tender ports of call from ship-to-shore
• Early access at shows in the Main theater, Aqua Theater, Studio B, and Two70 (all guests must have a reservation to qualify)
• VOOM Surf & Stream 1-Device high speed internet — 1 package per paying guest
• On debarkation day, a special "grab and go" breakfast bag and choice departure 

The changes to The Key began with Symphony of the Seas on the October 2 sailing, and will fleetwide (excluding China sailings) as Royal Caribbean begins to roll out the changes across the ships.

The price of The Key varies, and starts at $25.99 per day, per person, although there can be discounts available to bring that price down.

All guests over the age of 6 in the same room must purchase The Key.

Guest reaction

Over at the Royal Caribbean Information Facebook page, there were plenty of comments about the changes.

Most of the comments seemed to be in favor of the changes.

Melanie Harris simply said, "I really like the changes, glad we have it."

Erin Berton Baker added, "If that is permanent I’d seriously consider. Love the free room service!"

Susan Christmas bought The Key after reading about the changes, "I think it's better. After I saw this post, I went and booked it."

Yvonne P. Dumont did not like the change to the boarding day lunch, "I’m disappointed about the amazing lunch not offered anymore on boarding day anymore."

It looks like Royal Caribbean may start offering guests the opportunity to use The Key priority access program again.

The Key is an optional add-on guests can purchase to get them select VIP benefits.

An email sent to guests who have The Key booked on Symphony of the Seas next week have an update that lists some of the changes to expect to the program, at least in the interim.

RoyalCaribbeanBlog reader DanielB shared the email that lists the changes Royal Caribbean has planned for someone who purchases The Key on their ship.

• Enjoy priority access at the terminal within your arrival time. 
• Drop off your carry-on luggage in the Main Dining Room on Deck 3 by 2:00 PM - your carry-on luggage will be hand delivered to your stateroom. 
• Instead of a complimentary embarkation lunch, we'll provide you with complimentary room service for your entire cruise, along with 25% off all onboard dining purchases! 
• Enjoy exclusive time at some of our onboard activities such as rock climbing, FlowRider, etc. 
• Priority departure from ship-to-shore at tender ports. 
• Take advantage of early access at shows in the Main Theater, however a reservation is needed so don't forget to book in advance! 
• Enjoy our VOOM Surf & Stream package, now including high speed internet, for one device (1 package per guest). 
• On debarkation day, along with choice departure, you'll now have a special "grab and go" bag that includes goodies to enjoy as you may your way back home. 

It sounds as though guests who purchased The Key will still have to adhere to their check-in time selected via the Royal Caribbean app, but will have the chance to board quicker than others in that same time slot.

Read more: Here’s what ‘The Key’ is (and why some cruisers like it)

It is not clear if this arrangement of benefits will be offered on other ships yet.

The price of The Key varies, and starts at $25.99 per day, per person, although there can be discounts available to bring that price down.

All guests over the age of 6 in the same room must purchase The Key.

Our community of readers share news and changes with us all the time, we have a new lot of reader finds to share this week.

Enchantment of the Seas propulsion issue

Some guests with an upcoming Enchantment of the Seas cruise planned received an email from Royal Caribbean informing them, "to maintain a safe and comfortable journey, we must lower our maximum speed due to a technical limitation with one of the ship's propulsion pods."

The Key embarkation day lunch venue change

We have received numerous reports similar to this, where the embarkation day lunch perk that comes as part of The Key has moved from Chops Grille to the Main Dining Room. In fact, Timothy Krietemeyer spotted that Royal Caribbean has updated its website to list the venue change.

Despite the change in location, food from Chops Grille is still served to guests.  Moving to the main dining room allows for more efficient service, while still offering the Chops Grille menu.

New screens added to Allure of the Seas AquaTheater

A reader who did not share their name snapped this photo of new video screens added to the AquaTheater on Allure of the Seas.

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Guests sailing on Symphony of the Seas this week noticed a new option to allow select guests faster boarding back onboard their Royal Caribbean ship.

Known as Fast Track, the program is available in the ports of call the ship visits and allows for expedited boarding for guests who are in any of these groups:

• Star and Sky Class Guests
• Pinnacle Members in Crown and Anchor Society
• The Key guests
• Assistance Needs
• Families with infant strollers

RoyalCaribbeanBlog reader Lovetocruise2002 spotted this on the current Symphony of the Seas sailing.

Fast Track was advertised in the Concierge Lounge on Symphony of the Seas, as well as on the front page of the Cruise Compass.

We have a RoyalCaribbeanBlog video today, discussing the merits of if The Key program is worth the money!

The Key offers guests premier access to unique experiences and special amenities during your vacation.  It includes a welcome lunch at Chops Grille, Jamie’s Italian or Giovanni’s Table; private hours at onboard activities like the Flowrider, Rock Climbing Wall; access to VIP seating section at shows and more.

Of course, The Key comes with a daily cost and we are discussing if The Key is worth it for your family to buy in our latest video!

If you love this video, we have lots of other great cruise videos to watch on our Royal Caribbean Blog YouTube Channel!

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So check out the video and then let us know: What is your best advice for someone planning a Royal Caribbean cruise?

Royal Caribbean's VIP guest experience, The Key, offers some perks and benefits not available to other guests onboard.  Inevitably, we get a lot of questions from readers who want to know if The Key is worth the extra cost.

Read this breakdown of The Key program, as well as our take on if the benefits it has will benefit you.

The Key Benefits

Royal Caribbean offers a limited amount of guests access to The Key, which is an exclusive program that offers special amenities to guests for an additional cost. 

The Key experience is available on all ships except for Quantum, Voyager, and Majesty of the Seas.

The benefits of The Key are available per guest and include:

• Priority check-in at boarding
• Carry-on bag drop off and delivery to stateroom (two bags per guest).
  • Carry-on luggage will be delivered to your stateroom
• Exclusive lunch at specialty dining venue.
  • Choice of Chops Grille or Giovanni’s Table or Jamie’s Italian depending on your ship)
  • You can select your venue of choice once onboard.
• VOOM Surf & Stream 1 Device high speed internet. 
• Private hours at onboard activities including Rock Climbing, FlowRider and more.
  • The private hours schedule will be provided at check-in. 
• Priority debarkation and tender service from ship to shore in port
• Reserved VIP seating at shows in the Main Theater, AquaTheater and Studio B. 
• Priority disembarkation with exclusive a la carte breakfast from 6:30am - 9:00am

The Key Cost

The Key price will vary depending on your sailing, but prices start at $24.99 per guest, per day.

The Key must be purchased prior to sailing by each guest age 6 or older assigned to the same stateroom.

 When you receive your SeaPass card, it will have an icon confirming your purchase of The Key.

Top reasons to get The Key 

You were already going to purchase internet access

If you look at the daily cost of The Key, a large component of the cost is built around the Voom internet access that is included.

Assuming you were already planning on purchasing an unlimited internet access plan, the cost of a one device, unlimited Surf and Stream Voom package will usually cost around $13.99 per day. Assuming a $24.99 per person, per day cost of The Key, that means the additional cost to you is about $10 per day, per person to enjoy the added benefits.

Of course, purchasing a multi-device Voom plan would alter this math, especially since Voom plans are shareable with other guests.

Priority embarkation & disembarkation

Families are sure to love the opportunity to get on and off a Royal Caribbean ship quicker than most other guests.  Priority embarkation and debarkation really takes the sting out of waiting around, especially if you are on a cruise that has a port requiring tendering, where long lines for a tender boat are common.

On embarkation day, we have observed The Key guests usually board with Diamond/Diamond Plus guests, so this is especially useful for guests newer to Royal Caribbean. 

If you are in a suite, this benefit is largely similar to what the suite concierge offers.

You want to do signature activities

Without a doubt, The Key is built around offering priority access to some of the funnest experiences onboard your Royal Caribbean ship.  If climbing the rock climbing wall, or surfing on the FlowRider or seeing a Broadway show is of great interest to you, then The Key might make a lot of sense.

If you plan to purchase The Key, it behooves you to take advantage of your priority access. During your cruise, certain blocks of time will be reserved exclusively for guests with The Key. This means you can likely enjoy these popular activities with little to no waits.

Keep in mind that while The Key does offer priority access to these amenities, priority access for activities is not available anytime they are open. Moreover, the reserved seating in the theater may not be exactly where you prefer to sit.

Is it worth it?

Now that you have a good idea of what The Key is and what it offers, here are some basic considerations for deciding if The Key is worth it.

Just like Royal Caribbean's drink package, ultimately the decision to purchase The Key requires the guest to take advantage of what it offers. The real value in the program is the priority access it provides, but it requires the guest to take the time to enjoy those benefits.

If you are staying in a suite (especially on Oasis of Quantum Class cruise ships) and/or are Diamond or higher in Crown and Anchor Society, we do not think it is worth purchasing the Key, since some (but not all) of the benefits are replicated/similar to what is offered by Crown and Anchor or suite benefits.

As previously stated, from a value standpoint, it makes a lot more sense to purchase The Key if you were already planning to purchase internet access on your ship.

The reality is there is no single answer that applies to everyone.  In many cases, it boils down to how many benefits The Key affords will be something you will want to enjoy.

Ultimately, The Key is a way to splurge a bit and enjoy enhanced benefits otherwise not available. If the notion of enjoying priority access and less waiting sounds appealing, The Key is potentially a great idea.    

 Do you think The Key is worth it? Tell us why in the comments!