ABOARD THE S.S. LEGACY – No need to fret about misplacing your cabin key on the S.S. Legacy. Cabins have no keys.

“That’s just one less thing to worry about,” said Patrick Rice, hotel manager for the S.S. Legacy. “We want you to relax while you are with us.”

Of course, cabins can be locked from the inside for privacy. And if a passenger wants to take a nap or have some quiet time, Rice said there is a signal for that.

“That cord hanging on the inside of your door is called ‘The No-Knock Knot,’” Patrick  said. “Hang it outside your door to let people know you don’t want to be disturbed.”

Does it work? Certainly does. I put it on the outside door handle and the cabin attendant left my next day’s itinerary outside my door instead of placing it on my bed. Two cute little purple plastic magnets affixed the small paper itinerary to my door where it was easy to find.

Just don’t forget to put the pretty gold-colored braided knot back inside. A reminder from someone who did.

Story and photo by Jackie Sheckler Finch