mommasharn Posted April 20, 2016 #1 Share Posted April 20, 2016 I read somewhere that Royal was going to issue wristbands, kind of like Disney Magic Bands, that you would use instead of a card. Does anyone know if this has happened yet? Or possibly only on certain ships? Thanks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted April 21, 2016 #2 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Only on Quantum class ships Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilBlackDress Posted April 21, 2016 #3 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Quantum Class and Harmony Possibly Oasis 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted April 21, 2016 #4 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Quantum Class and Harmony Possibly Oasis 4 Not happy to hear they will have them on HOTS...Do you "have" to have one or can you still use your card. I'm not much for wearing this sort of thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilBlackDress Posted April 21, 2016 #5 Share Posted April 21, 2016 (edited) Not happy to hear they will have them on HOTS...Do you "have" to have one or can you still use your card. I'm not much for wearing this sort of thing. As far as I know, it was listed as optional Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk Edited April 21, 2016 by LilBlackDress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted April 21, 2016 #6 Share Posted April 21, 2016 As far as I know, it was listed as optional I believe that even with the Wow band, the SeaPass card must still be used to get on and off the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted April 21, 2016 #7 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Not happy to hear they will have them on HOTS...Do you "have" to have one or can you still use your card. I'm not much for wearing this sort of thing. I thought that I wouldn't like or use one before I boarded the Quantum. I LOVE THEM. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbancroft Posted April 21, 2016 #8 Share Posted April 21, 2016 We just returned from the Anthem this past Monday and we were not issued arm bands . we had them on Quantum last year. We asked at guest services and they wanted to charge us $4.95 a piece..No thanks just used the card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted April 21, 2016 #9 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Not happy to hear they will have them on HOTS...Do you "have" to have one or can you still use your card. I'm not much for wearing this sort of thing.They are entirely optional. I didn't like wearing them either - they are sweaty. I used my card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Turtles06 Posted April 21, 2016 #10 Share Posted April 21, 2016 We were on the Anthem TA, the last regular sailing where RCI provided the WOW bands at no extra charge. (I think they should have kept doing that; it's supposed to be such a high tech ship.) We found them very useful when using the pools or the fitness center. No worry about where to keep the sea pass card. Also, we each found it much easier to open our cabin door with the band, especially if we were carrying something. I think a major problem with the bands is that RCI has not fully committed to the technology. You still have to take the band off and hand it over to a bartender to buy a drink, or a server in a restaurant. If staff were fitted with readers (like waiters in European restaurants who have portable credit card processors), the WOW bands would be even more useful and perhaps more popular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internetwhiz Posted April 21, 2016 #11 Share Posted April 21, 2016 I thought that I wouldn't like or use one before I boarded the Quantum. I LOVE THEM. :) We loved them too, once we traded for one with a buckle strap not the one with holes and raised plastic knobs on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted April 21, 2016 #12 Share Posted April 21, 2016 We were on the Anthem TA, the last regular sailing where RCI provided the WOW bands at no extra charge. (I think they should have kept doing that; it's supposed to be such a high tech ship.) We found them very useful when using the pools or the fitness center. No worry about where to keep the sea pass card. Also, we each found it much easier to open our cabin door with the band, especially if we were carrying something. I think a major problem with the bands is that RCI has not fully committed to the technology. You still have to take the band off and hand it over to a bartender to buy a drink, or a server in a restaurant. If staff were fitted with readers (like waiters in European restaurants who have portable credit card processors), the WOW bands would be even more useful and perhaps more popular. Oh...Noooo...Now after seeing that picture I'm positive I'm not wearing this fashion accessory ..... I feel the same way about lanyards :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vickiw0318 Posted April 21, 2016 #13 Share Posted April 21, 2016 They also come in white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouhunter Posted April 21, 2016 #14 Share Posted April 21, 2016 I think a major problem with the bands is that RCI has not fully committed to the technology. You still have to take the band off and hand it over to a bartender to buy a drink, or a server in a restaurant. I'll never wear one regardless, but that is ridiculous....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilBlackDress Posted April 21, 2016 #15 Share Posted April 21, 2016 (edited) I don't wear a watch or bracelets, I don't see where that would be comfortable for me at all. I typically have my keys on a short lanyard just so I can pull it easily out of my purse... The SeaPass is no different. Edited April 21, 2016 by LilBlackDress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seatravelers Posted April 21, 2016 #16 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Beware if you have a latex allergy. Not allergy friendly and this is from my personal experience. I'll just use the card, thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juiceman Posted April 21, 2016 #17 Share Posted April 21, 2016 You still have to take the band off and hand it over to a bartender to buy a drink, or a server in a restaurant. I assume you mean the roving bartenders, like at the pool. When I was on Quantum last year, the bartenders usually had a pad connected to the register & they were able to pull it over to me & hold it to my wrist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseTobey Posted April 21, 2016 #18 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Quantum Class and Harmony Possibly Oasis 4 And only available to those booked in Grand Suite and above, I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klstaack Posted April 21, 2016 #19 Share Posted April 21, 2016 I love the idea of the bands. But Royal has to be fully invested in the idea. Wireless terminals for bartenders is a must. I don't want to take the band off every time I want to buy something. And they should be used for getting on and off the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiGal117 Posted April 21, 2016 #20 Share Posted April 21, 2016 We are on Harmony this summer - I might buy one for my son to avoid the inevitable loss of the card. But we probably won't bother for the adults. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Turtles06 Posted April 21, 2016 #21 Share Posted April 21, 2016 I assume you mean the roving bartenders, like at the pool. When I was on Quantum last year, the bartenders usually had a pad connected to the register & they were able to pull it over to me & hold it to my wrist. I meant both. In terms of actual bars and other "point of sale" places, it really seemed to depend on where we were. The bottom line though, is that you do have to take them off for some things (just as you have to hand over your sea pass card). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare tofubeast Posted April 21, 2016 #22 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Wish they were available on all RCCL ships. I love Magic Bands at WDW. Didn't think I would at first, and now I can't imagine not having one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingdivatara Posted May 1, 2016 #23 Share Posted May 1, 2016 We are on Harmony this summer - I might buy one for my son to avoid the inevitable loss of the card. But we probably won't bother for the adults. I agree. My 5 and 8 year olds would be better off having one of these as opposed to a card. I think they would prefer one of these as well! Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alohaaloha Posted May 1, 2016 #24 Share Posted May 1, 2016 We had two waiting for us in our JS suite on board Ovation of the Seas last week which were free of charge. However, they were available to purchase from GS for $4.99. We tried them once for opening the cabin door and neither of them worked! So a trip to GS ensued and they had to be reset. I have to admit, after that we just reverted back to our SeaPasses. We're in Disney World next November I hope we have better luck with theirs! Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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