🚢 Royal Caribbean - The Key – Worth It or Waste?
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The key is normally $41.99 per day, so $294 for the week. For my 7-day cruise, the key was on sale for $188.93 if purchased in advance.
I didn't actually pay cash. I used points that I earned with my Royal Caribbean credit card. Those points transferred to my account as onboard credit, and I use that to cover the $188.93.
So, essentially, I got internet plus all these VIP perks for free.
Was the key worth it for me? Absolutely. It saved me money compared to just buying the Wi-Fi outright, and it gave me a few stress-free moments on the ship.
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✨ Ever wondered if Royal Caribbean’s “The Key” program is worth the extra cost? On my recent cruise aboard Grandeur of the Seas, I tried it out — and I was surprised by how much value I actually got. With The Key, I paid less than the cost of Wi-Fi alone and received a whole list of VIP perks, including: 🍳 A special welcome lunch & sit-down breakfast 📶 VOOM internet package included 🎭 Reserved seating at shows 🚢 Priority boarding & tender access …and more! In this video, I’ll walk you through my real experience using The Key, what worked, what didn’t, and whether I’d buy it again. If you’ve been debating whether to add this option to your Royal Caribbean cruise, you’ll want to watch before you book. ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- ► (My 1st video) How I Cruise on Casino Deals - https://youtu.be/P7xL4TmrkFI ► How to Live On Cruise Ships without Casino Deals - https://youtu.be/cHiZcymJDDQ ► How Much It Cost Me to Live on Cruise Ships for 1 Year - https://youtu.be/ugrfsHXciD8 ► My Story - Why I QUIT the AMERICAN DREAM and found real FREEDOM - https://youtube.com/live/L8e3aeNx6xo ► How to Get Free Cruises on Royal Caribbean - https://youtu.be/TFY9wE7BP04 ► Understanding Cruise Casinos & Perks - https://youtu.be/9lhua349VeU ► IHG / How I Got 24 Free Nights in Vietnam - https://youtu.be/Qrg1V9ruJew ----------------------------------------- 🚢 If you are over 40 and interested in learning how to create a successful YouTube channel or Jumpstart your retirement travels, these are the courses that I took (Affiliate Links): ► YouTube Course: https://groundedlife.thinkific.com/courses/youtube-after-40?ref=34db57 ► Retirement Travel Jumpstart Course: https://groundedlife.thinkific.com/courses/retirement-travel-jumpstart?ref=34db57 ► Bundle: https://groundedlife.thinkific.com/bundles/retirement-travel-jumpstart-youtube-after-40?ref=34db57 ----------------------------------------- Hi! My name is Lynnelle. On this channel, I upload videos weekly surrounding topics of living on a retirement budget of $2,500 a month, traveling full-time on cruise ships using discounts including casino deals, and finding unique ways to fund a stress-free soft life. If you have a low-fixed income, are in or nearing retirement, and think you don't have enough money to live in Paradise, then this is DEFINITELY the place for YOU! 🚢 ----------------------------------------- How you can support my journey: ► Watch til the end, like, comment/question, subscribe & share ► Donate to paypal.me/PovertyToParadise ► YouTube Thanks button $$$ ► Check out the affiliate links below ----------------------------------------- ► Travel items I use while living on cruise ships (Affiliate Links): Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/povertytoparadise ----------------------------------------- ► Travel Credit Card I Use For Hotel Reward Points: → Earn 4 free nights & Elite Status with the IHG One Rewards Premier credit card using this link: https://www.referyourchasecard.com/210y/QV0G9DNES1 ► Business Credit Card I use to get rewards for FREE Cruises, Hotels & Flights! Earn 200,000 bonus points with the new Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ credit card and with over $2,500 in annual value, there's no competition. You can also earn up to $1,000 bonus cash back with the Ink Business Premier℠ card, Ink Business Unlimited® card or Ink Business Cash® card. I can be rewarded if you apply here and are approved for the card. https://www.referyourchasecard.com/21w/JEN3IFR9ZL ----------------------------------------- ► For Business Inquiries ONLY 😊🛳 PovertyToParadise@gmail.com ----------------------------------------- FTC Legal Disclaimer - Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make commissions on sales you make through my link. This is at no extra cost to you to use my links/codes, it's just one more way to support me and my channel! This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not meant to be a substitute for legal, accounting, tax, or professional advice. If you have any specific questions about any legal, accounting, tax or other professional service matter you should consult the appropriate professional services provider. ----------------------------------------- 0291 Living On A Cruise Ship