GreenGuyJ Posted January 11, 2016 #1 Share Posted January 11, 2016 I'm considering buying a travel wallet that you hang from your neck. It recommends wearing it under your shirt, but that will be very obvious. Do any of you do anything special or just carry a regular wallet like you normally would. I know you have to be cautious of pickpockets... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novicetraveller Posted January 11, 2016 #2 Share Posted January 11, 2016 When I am in port, I take the absolute minimum with me and place the goods in places that can't be got to easily. By hanging the travel wallet around your neck, you become a walking advert to muggers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted January 11, 2016 #3 Share Posted January 11, 2016 I never carry a wallet. I always carry a money clip and it goes in my front pocket. I do this whether on a Cruise or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margeecruiser Posted January 11, 2016 #4 Share Posted January 11, 2016 My husband and I use a travel wallet that goes around your waist. It is under your pants and does not show. Believe me, my pants are tight enough they couldn't get to it without me knowing. We also carry small bills for incidentals, like a coffee or gelato. We also use a travel documents holder that goes around your neck for boarding passes, passport and ID when going through airports and boarding the ship. This is just so much easier, since we always have our hands full of coats and hand luggage. Margee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketMan275 Posted January 11, 2016 #5 Share Posted January 11, 2016 I'm considering buying a travel wallet that you hang from your neck. It recommends wearing it under your shirt, but that will be very obvious. Do any of you do anything special or just carry a regular wallet like you normally would. I know you have to be cautious of pickpockets... When shopping for your travel wallet, you might also use the terms "passport wallet". Since you maybe worried about pickpockets, look for items that are leather since they will not be as easily removed as those with a slick cover. I spent hours looking for the right one only to find exactly what I was looking for in an overlooked dresser drawer. I think I'd received it at a business meeting. Amazon.com had a ton of them. Personally, I find the passport wallet very useful for travel to the ship. It's great for holding all the necessary items to board the ship, passports, ID's, a credit card, set sail passes, etc. Once aboard, I put the passport wallet and regular wallet in the safe. I use a money clip to hold a small amount of cash, a credit card, and the ship's pass. We have passports and passport cards so the passport card goes there too if we're leaving the ship. This goes into the front pocket. IOW, there's nothing there that I cannot afford to lose. The good stuff, other credit cards, passports, ID's, and most of the cash is in the safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impatientlywaiting Posted January 11, 2016 #6 Share Posted January 11, 2016 When I leave the ship I use a small RFID wallet that fits in my front pants pocket. I only carry a photo I.D., one credit card and a little bit of money (small bills). I never wear jewelry. I use my cell phone (which fits in my other front pants pocket) as my camera. My seapass card is on a lanyard around my neck which I put underneath my shirt. If we're having a beach day I carry a backpack with beach items. I also have a waterproof "case" you wear around your neck for your valuables when in the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpostman Posted January 11, 2016 #7 Share Posted January 11, 2016 (edited) Stashbelt (Probably more fot the guys) http://www.stashbelt.ca/ dp Edited January 11, 2016 by dpostman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpasice Posted January 11, 2016 #8 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Stashbelt (Probably more fot the guys) http://www.stashbelt.ca/ dp Great idea...thanks for the link! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaRob Posted January 11, 2016 #9 Share Posted January 11, 2016 When I leave the ship I use a small RFID wallet that fits in my front pants pocket. I only carry a photo I.D., one credit card and a little bit of money (small bills). I never wear jewelry. I use my cell phone (which fits in my other front pants pocket) as my camera. My seapass card is on a lanyard around my neck which I put underneath my shirt. If we're having a beach day I carry a backpack with beach items. I also have a waterproof "case" you wear around your neck for your valuables when in the water. The waterproof around the neck thingy is great. If you are doing a beach day or a strenuous excursion with water involved, I won't take alot of extras as noted above and instead of my cell phone i will take a cheap waterproof camera. I'm on vacation I don't want the hassle of losing/having stuff stolen if I can't have constant contact with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DScruiser Posted January 11, 2016 #10 Share Posted January 11, 2016 I never carry a wallet. I always carry a money clip and it goes in my front pocket. I do this whether on a Cruise or not. DH always did that too... until he got his money clip pick-pocketed from his FRONT pocket by a Gypsy in Rome. He never thought anyone could get into his front pocket... he was wrong. He can now say that he's been pick-pocketed by the best. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigkauhuna Posted January 11, 2016 #11 Share Posted January 11, 2016 there is a product out there called pacsafe. look it up on the internet. We use them when we travel. they are anti-theft, RFID protected, purses, wallets and other bags. they have a wire inserted in the material or chain that have special locks that make it almost impossible for them to steal them or steal information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLACRUISER99 Posted January 11, 2016 #12 Share Posted January 11, 2016 (edited) there is a product out there called pacsafe. look it up on the internet. We use them when we travel. they are anti-theft, RFID protected, purses, wallets and other bags. they have a wire inserted in the material or chain that have special locks that make it almost impossible for them to steal them or steal information.That's what i recommend.http://www.pacsafe.com/ Edited January 11, 2016 by FLACRUISER99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StretchamI Posted January 11, 2016 #13 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Normally in ports, I just use my Passport wallet with cash and maybe one credit card. If you keep your wallet in a front pocket it is virtually impossible for anyone to steal unless you are unconscious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asctony Posted January 11, 2016 #14 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Carry a small wallet and put a rubber band around it in your front pocket. This would make it much harder to remove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketMan275 Posted January 11, 2016 #15 Share Posted January 11, 2016 there is a product out there called pacsafe. look it up on the internet. We use them when we travel. they are anti-theft, RFID protected, purses, wallets and other bags. they have a wire inserted in the material or chain that have special locks that make it almost impossible for them to steal them or steal information. It is very, very, unlikely that you need RFID protection. The new 'chip' credit cards are not RFID cards. The passports do use RFID technology but must be opened to be accessible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigbound Posted January 11, 2016 #16 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Line the opening of your pockets with a strip or two Velcro (hook and loop) and seal them up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted January 12, 2016 #17 Share Posted January 12, 2016 I'm considering buying a travel wallet that you hang from your neck. It recommends wearing it under your shirt, but that will be very obvious. Do any of you do anything special or just carry a regular wallet like you normally would. I know you have to be cautious of pickpockets... Depends where I am going. In Europe, for ports like Barcelona and Rome where there are pickpockets I recommend a travel belt under your pants. In the Caribbean you don't need anything special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iluvjo Posted January 12, 2016 #18 Share Posted January 12, 2016 WITZ Waterproof Passport Locker-check amazon Simple and water tight. Mine is similar and holds room key, ID, credit card and a few twenties when off of ship. This model is slim, so if you want more than just the minimal approach, they sell larger ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted January 12, 2016 #19 Share Posted January 12, 2016 We don't take much ashore, but when we go ashore, we just carry our stuff as we always do. In the Caribbean, that's sufficient. In some European countries, you might need sneakier means...but the Caribbean doesn't have the pickpockets like Europe does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handy4u Posted January 12, 2016 #20 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Amazon: Hammer Anvil RFID SAFE Men's Genuine Leather Minimalist Money Clip Front Pocket Wallet Eagle Creek Travel Gear Undercover Hidden Pocket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted January 12, 2016 #21 Share Posted January 12, 2016 DH always did that too... until he got his money clip pick-pocketed from his FRONT pocket by a Gypsy in Rome. He never thought anyone could get into his front pocket... he was wrong. He can now say that he's been pick-pocketed by the best. :rolleyes: Anything is possible. I guess that would fall into the category never say never. The chances of that happening are a whole lot less than having a wallet in your back pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knittinggirl Posted January 12, 2016 #22 Share Posted January 12, 2016 DH has used the front pocket wallet method for years. Sometimes, he'll twist the pocket lining around the wallet making it harder to get at. I've used the under the clothing method several times. I prefer silk pockets, because they don't irritate my skin. We also have been known to use Scottevest, and putting the money, passports inside the pocket. We will often put a coat over it in cold weather climates. Or hang a shoulder bag over it in hot weather climate. It's really annoying to have to get undressed to buy something though. I do keep a few bills for easy access. I've also been known to carry a decoy purse w/ a few bills in high crime areas. But lately, we just stay on the ship. Another thing to be careful with would be expensive cameras. Mine is always in my hand(s) unless I need to grab a railing. And get a camera strap that doesn't advertise your camera brand. Though in my case, my R-Strap may advertise it too. But hopefully, the street thugs won't recognize it. Just a word of warning. Daddy used to have the under the arm pocket, and each time we reached a check point, he had to take off his shirt to get to the passports. DH has also used the leather money belt for years. He sticks a few bills in it and that's his emergency stash. Keep in mind, you need to fold the bills. And recently, I came across a third of a $20 bill, because it had been folded then split w/ the zipper, I'm guessing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerin Posted January 12, 2016 #23 Share Posted January 12, 2016 You didn't say if you were male or female, but for women I use the Flip Belt It was originally marketed to runners, but can be used for travel as well as everyday use. https://flipbelt.com/?utm_expid=82991416-0.Iv9mg7l2TXyrQ38zpLpj9A.0&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLady Posted January 13, 2016 #24 Share Posted January 13, 2016 (edited) You didn't say if you were male or female, but for women I use the Flip BeltIt was originally marketed to runners, but can be used for travel as well as everyday use. https://flipbelt.com/?utm_expid=82991416-0.Iv9mg7l2TXyrQ38zpLpj9A.0&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F That's what I was going to recommend! Amazon.com sells a variety of them. Edited January 13, 2016 by NMLady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnum60 Posted January 13, 2016 #25 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Most tourists don't pay enough attention to those around them because tourists are predictably engrossed in the sights that they've come to see. Pickpockets on the other hand have seen the sights and are instead interested in looking at you ;). Long short, pay attention to your surroundings and try not to act or look like the stereotype tourist. A ships boarding card dangling from your neck pretty much says, 'choose me, choose me'. Carry what you need and preferably nothing more. Look confident, use common sense in crowded areas and yes, maybe choose some of the theft deterring items showcased in this thread and stop [over] worrying about becoming a theft statistic. Enjoy the sights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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