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I saw a pic somewhere of a MSC bracelet which I assume would replace passengers carrying and producing the card for ship purchases. Any prediction as to whether this will be the "norm" on the Seaside? Sure would be handy for those of us without pockets!

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I saw a pic somewhere of a MSC bracelet which I assume would replace passengers carrying and producing the card for ship purchases. Any prediction as to whether this will be the "norm" on the Seaside? Sure would be handy for those of us without pockets!

It's the norm on Meraviglia now with the only requirement for a card being embarkation and disembarkation of the ship.

So I would say yes

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Until they issue the bands for free, they won't be a normal, just an alternative to the card for ship board use. And until you can embark and disembark using them, I think they're a pointless novelty.

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Until they issue the bands for free, they won't be a normal, just an alternative to the card for ship board use. And until you can embark and disembark using them, I think they're a pointless novelty.

Oh I didn't know they are a cost item, mine were free (yacht club)

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Oh I didn't know they are a cost item, mine were free (yacht club)

They're free for kids and those in certain categories, Aurea perhaps and above. I personally haven't decided if I'll buy one or not. I like the concept, but needing the card to get on and off the ship means I'm likely just going to rely on the card.

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I absolutely loved my bracelet and used it everyday.

Never have again a worry of needing lanyards or clothes with pockets or handbags to carry a cruise card!

 

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Yes. but like me you got yours gratis and the masses in "steerage" have to purchase them

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Yes. but like me you got yours gratis and the masses in "steerage" have to purchase them

 

In the grand scheme of things, I wouldn't call it free considering how much one pays for YC, but it was so great I totally believe it's worth purchasing. Unless the price is something totally outrageous, of course, so I hope someone can report the price!

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Just of Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas

LOVED their bracelet. It unlocked your door which was great at night when I returned to the room with a cup of tea & cookies.

In the casino, you just tapped it against the slot machine & it kept track for you...no forgetting your room card in the machine like the old days...

AND you could use it for getting on & off the ship at different ports.

It was comfortable & waterproof. You would actually forget your were wearing it.

I would assume the new Seaside bracelet would have all the same capabilities.

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Until they issue the bands for free, they won't be a normal, just an alternative to the card for ship board use. And until you can embark and disembark using them, I think they're a pointless novelty.

 

I totally agree! We had them (free for YC guests and, IIRC, Aurea Experience guests, too) and gave up using them for that very reason. Too easy to get into the habit of not having the cruisecard on you all the time.

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so you have to buy a new one every cruise or is this thing reusable?

 

They're not re-usable, AFAIK. If you look at the photo of one that Bra_Be posted, you can see that it indicates the station location in case of emergency - that means that it's specific to that cruise.

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In the grand scheme of things, I wouldn't call it free considering how much one pays for YC, but it was so great I totally believe it's worth purchasing. Unless the price is something totally outrageous, of course, so I hope someone can report the price!

 

IIRC it was somewhere between €5-€6. I can't remember where I came across the price, though. I also vaguely remember seeing that other "Experiences" had them included. I think that Aurea did. clear.png?emoji-confused-1977

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I hope they're optional and not the new norm. I don't like wearing them when at amusement parks and museums - neither do my kids. I wouldn't want to wear them on formal night (or any night), at the pool and get a tan with it, etc...Cruise cards are easy. My husband always has a pocket to put mine in, lol. But I do hope it's a matter of choice on Seaside.

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I hope they're optional and not the new norm. I don't like wearing them when at amusement parks and museums - neither do my kids. I wouldn't want to wear them on formal night (or any night), at the pool and get a tan with it, etc...Cruise cards are easy. My husband always has a pocket to put mine in, lol. But I do hope it's a matter of choice on Seaside.

 

If it should be the new norm you can have it in your pocket, or in your husband pocket, if you wants too so that's probably not a problem.

 

I don't think that they are optional for kids.

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We definitely prefer a paper thin cruise card in a pocket or purse to a bulkyish rubber wristband. Plus I wouldn't want to wear something with YC emblazoned on it...a bit tacky in my opinion.

 

If it should be the new norm you can have it in your pocket, or in your husband pocket, if you wants too so that's probably not a problem.

 

I don't think that they are optional for kids.

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We definitely prefer a paper thin cruise card in a pocket or purse to a bulkyish rubber wristband. Plus I wouldn't want to wear something with YC emblazoned on it...a bit tacky in my opinion.

One thing it doesn't do is allow the lights to work in the cabin, that still needs a card , of some sort, in the slot.

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We had this as a free option on our first Royal Caribbean cruise but it wasn't available on the other 4 RC cruises we've done. Just my two cents but to me they're much preferable to the cards. If you don't want it on your wrist, you can easily hook it to a belt loop or around a strap. Waterproof, too so you never have to worry about leaving it when you go in to swim or sit in the hot tub. Just take it right in there with you.

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