Donh44 Posted January 4, 2017 #1 Share Posted January 4, 2017 I read several threads recently that some ships are not issuing S & S cards at checkin. They said that they would be in your mailbox outside of your cabin. Does anyone know if this is true or not? I contacted my PVP and he told me that there is some new technology "in the works" which might eliminate the S & S card. I have read some material that confirms this. Was wondering if they have stopped issuing the cards at checkin on any ships at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted January 4, 2017 #2 Share Posted January 4, 2017 I believe it's only on Vista and Splendor at this time and it is very true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heffa72 Posted January 4, 2017 #3 Share Posted January 4, 2017 So how are people ordering beverages and such before they can get into their cabins? Are there bracelets or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marine91 Posted January 4, 2017 #4 Share Posted January 4, 2017 So how are people ordering beverages and such before they can get into their cabins? Are there bracelets or something? From what i have read you use your boarding pass until you can access your room to get your cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted January 4, 2017 #5 Share Posted January 4, 2017 So how are people ordering beverages and such before they can get into their cabins? Are there bracelets or something? Boarding pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffatsea Posted January 4, 2017 #6 Share Posted January 4, 2017 The "new" technology in the works was just announced today but it is only being tested on a few Princess ships and not on Carnival ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shof515 Posted January 4, 2017 #7 Share Posted January 4, 2017 The "new" technology in the works was just announced today but it is only being tested on a few Princess ships and not on Carnival ships. that is different. the op is talking about the sail and sign delivery method carnival is testing on 2 ships where you do not get the cards at check in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMST3RZ Posted January 4, 2017 #8 Share Posted January 4, 2017 I read several threads recently that some ships are not issuing S & S cards at checkin. They said that they would be in your mailbox outside of your cabin. Does anyone know if this is true or not? I contacted my PVP and he told me that there is some new technology "in the works" which might eliminate the S & S card. I have read some material that confirms this. Was wondering if they have stopped issuing the cards at checkin on any ships at this time. Could it not pose an issue of people taking others s&s cards before they reach the cabin and using them at self serve areas (arcade, beer station and library bar.) Also it defeats the object of not putting room numbers on cards despite they are placed next to the corresponding room. Sent from my iPhone using Forums[/url Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athankfulheart Posted January 4, 2017 #9 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Could it not pose an issue of people taking others s&s cards before they reach the cabin and using them at self serve areas (arcade, beer station and library bar.) Also it defeats the object of not putting room numbers on cards despite they are placed next to the corresponding room. Sent from my iPhone using Forums[/url They have some security measures in place and have reported no theft problems so far. I don't find it worrisome myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JinxyB Posted January 4, 2017 #10 Share Posted January 4, 2017 I just experienced this on the Vista last week. They had assigned boarding times, too. Received an email saying they would not even be opening terminal doors until 11, so I got there at 11:15. I'm platinum so went through that line, but they were already boarding group 4 by the time I went through. Fastest boarding I have ever experienced in 30+ cruises! I went straight to my room and my S&S cards were in a sealed envelope in the little mailbox outside the door. No issues at all. I cannot speak to ordering drinks with the boarding pass, however. I was really impressed with how fast they were getting people on the ship! Also, we never had to get our pictures taken for the S&S cards. Our passport pics were uploaded to the system. Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raxter54 Posted January 4, 2017 #11 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Could it not pose an issue of people taking others s&s cards before they reach the cabin and using them at self serve areas (arcade, beer station and library bar.) Also it defeats the object of not putting room numbers on cards despite they are placed next to the corresponding room. Sent from my iPhone using Forums[/url The key cards are placed in tamper proof envelopes. If the envelope has been opened, go to GS and get new ones. And when the cards are used, your photo is shown on the screen of the register. Unless you have a doppelganger on board, you should be safe. The vast majority of people who have experienced this report no problems. I'm hoping they have it for my upcoming Freedom cruise, but probably not.... Sent from my Galaxy 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted January 4, 2017 #12 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Could it not pose an issue of people taking others s&s cards before they reach the cabin and using them at self serve areas (arcade, beer station and library bar.) Also it defeats the object of not putting room numbers on cards despite they are placed next to the corresponding room. Sent from my iPhone using Forums[/url There have been no reports of such things happening despite people having posted this same "concern" on the multiple other threads about this process. The envelopes are sealed with a tamper resistant sticker. If they are missing or have been opened, you get to go to the Diamond/Platinum/FTTF line at GS to get the charges removed and new cards so there's no "I don't want to waste all my time in line at GS fixing something that is Carnival's fault." As far as not putting room numbers on cards, I don't get your concern. They still aren't there. The envelope says your name and folio number just like now. Are you worried someone is going to write down folio numbers? Your picture is still attached to your account, so no one but you will be able to charge things to it. Think about this - all the people that wear their cards on lanyards now. Have you ever heard of anyone looking at their folio number, writing it down, and buying things? What about those that leave them on the bar while drinking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMST3RZ Posted January 4, 2017 #13 Share Posted January 4, 2017 There have been no reports of such things happening despite people having posted this same "concern" on the multiple other threads about this process. The envelopes are sealed with a tamper resistant sticker. If they are missing or have been opened, you get to go to the Diamond/Platinum/FTTF line at GS to get the charges removed and new cards so there's no "I don't want to waste all my time in line at GS fixing something that is Carnival's fault." As far as not putting room numbers on cards, I don't get your concern. They still aren't there. The envelope says your name and folio number just like now. Are you worried someone is going to write down folio numbers? Your picture is still attached to your account, so no one but you will be able to charge things to it. Think about this - all the people that wear their cards on lanyards now. Have you ever heard of anyone looking at their folio number, writing it down, and buying things? What about those that leave them on the bar while drinking? I specifically said self serve as I know about pictures and whenever you board a cruise they usually say that room numbers aren't on s&s cards incase someone loses their card. Sent from my iPhone using Forums[/url Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMST3RZ Posted January 4, 2017 #14 Share Posted January 4, 2017 The key cards are placed in tamper proof envelopes. If the envelope has been opened, go to GS and get new ones. And when the cards are used, your photo is shown on the screen of the register. Unless you have a doppelganger on board, you should be safe. The vast majority of people who have experienced this report no problems. I'm hoping they have it for my upcoming Freedom cruise, but probably not.... Sent from my Galaxy 4 I know that the photo is linked to the cards but when using a self serve machine like I originally said their is no way for them to verify. Sent from my iPhone using Forums[/url Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted January 4, 2017 #15 Share Posted January 4, 2017 (edited) I specifically said self serve as I know about pictures and whenever you board a cruise they usually say that room numbers aren't on s&s cards incase someone loses their card. Sent from my iPhone using Forums[/url Then obviously, the card will be missing and you should report it to GS. Room numbers still aren't on the cards. Also, I'm not sure, but are the self serve machines on while in a US port? Because while you are docked in the US, sales tax has to be added to drink purchases and I'm not sure if they are set up for that. Never used one so that's why I ask. Edited January 4, 2017 by firemanbobswife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser&flyer Posted January 4, 2017 #16 Share Posted January 4, 2017 I read several threads recently that some ships are not issuing S & S cards at checkin. They said that they would be in your mailbox outside of your cabin. Does anyone know if this is true or not? I contacted my PVP and he told me that there is some new technology "in the works" which might eliminate the S & S card. I have read some material that confirms this. Was wondering if they have stopped issuing the cards at checkin on any ships at this time. Thank you for posting this. Useful info to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartisst Posted January 4, 2017 #17 Share Posted January 4, 2017 My family was on the Conquest at Christmas and we were given our S&S cards at check-in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted January 4, 2017 #18 Share Posted January 4, 2017 My family was on the Conquest at Christmas and we were given our S&S cards at check-in. It's only on the Vista and Splendor as of right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riviera Posted January 4, 2017 #19 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Just on sensation in December and our cards were waiting outside our room. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted January 4, 2017 #20 Share Posted January 4, 2017 I read several threads recently that some ships are not issuing S & S cards at checkin. They said that they would be in your mailbox outside of your cabin. Does anyone know if this is true or not? I contacted my PVP and he told me that there is some new technology "in the works" which might eliminate the S & S card. I have read some material that confirms this. Was wondering if they have stopped issuing the cards at checkin on any ships at this time. It's true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree.critter Posted January 4, 2017 #21 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Just on sensation in December and our cards were waiting outside our room. It's only on the Vista and Splendor as of right now. I thought it was only on the Vista and Splendor for now also, very interested to hear they did it this way on the Sensation too. Any reports of other ships switching to this system yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMST3RZ Posted January 4, 2017 #22 Share Posted January 4, 2017 So does even those with platinum that will go straight to their room have them outside? Or do platinum get them in the captains lounge? Sent from my iPhone using Forums[/url Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted January 4, 2017 #23 Share Posted January 4, 2017 So does even those with platinum that will go straight to their room have them outside? Or do platinum get them in the captains lounge? Sent from my iPhone using Forums[/url Diamond, Platinum, FTTF will have their cards in their mailboxes at embarkation since their cabins are ready at that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLS/KAS Posted January 4, 2017 #24 Share Posted January 4, 2017 DW and I will be sailing on the Fascination still have the old rock and Chisel system...no really,... rock and Chisel..lol :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelwill68 Posted January 4, 2017 #25 Share Posted January 4, 2017 I read several threads recently that some ships are not issuing S & S cards at checkin. They said that they would be in your mailbox outside of your cabin. Does anyone know if this is true or not? I contacted my PVP and he told me that there is some new technology "in the works" which might eliminate the S & S card. I have read some material that confirms this. Was wondering if they have stopped issuing the cards at checkin on any ships at this time. It's true. I cruised the Vista & they were in the mailbox. Sent from my Pixel using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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