Groningen Posted January 13, 2017 #1 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I have read that I need to use an old magnetic strip credit card to open and close the room safe. As there are two of us, do we need to use the same card? That would not be very practical. Can we each use a different card? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted January 13, 2017 #2 Share Posted January 13, 2017 As far as I know, all the ships have newer safes where you use your own 4 number combination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted January 13, 2017 #3 Share Posted January 13, 2017 If your ship still uses a safe with a magnetic strip card, then yes, you both need to use the same card. Find a decent hiding place in the cabin for the card, and keep it there. Many (most?) ships have a safe that uses a combination to open/close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groningen Posted January 13, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Thanks a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhannah Posted January 13, 2017 #5 Share Posted January 13, 2017 When locking the safe, pay close attention to the numbers you entered. The safes are inside the closets and it's easy to punch a number button you didn't intend. You'll then find you cannot open your safe when you come back to it. Not that I've ever done that, mind you! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groningen Posted January 13, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted January 13, 2017 When locking the safe, pay close attention to the numbers you entered. The safes are inside the closets and it's easy to punch a number button you didn't intend. You'll then find you cannot open your safe when you come back to it. Not that I've ever done that, mind you! :D Good point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMLincoln Posted January 13, 2017 #7 Share Posted January 13, 2017 For safes that use a magnetic strip we use an old "whatever" card, like an expired AAA card or a library card... and we keep it in a pocket in a garment in the closet across from the safe... shhh, don't tell anyone. I'm not sure I've been on a HAL ship that used magnetic cards, I think they are all a 4-digit code. I think the mag strip safes were on other lines. But I have had the joy of discovering that I needed Security to open the safe because I apparently used the wrong code to close it. Not good when on eis hurrying to the shore excursions gathering pint! It only took about 15 minutes for Security to come and save me. The lighting is poor for seeing the safes so it's critical to pay close attention to the numerals as they are entered and show up on the display briefly. m-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towhee Posted January 13, 2017 #8 Share Posted January 13, 2017 We've been on Amsterdam, Maasdam, and Statendam and all of them had the combination safes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlsSalt Posted January 13, 2017 #9 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Helps to leave a small flashlight on the closet safe shelf, to see both the combo and contents more easily. We have had the magnetic strip on at least one ship but it was some time ago - it was an inconvenience. Of late, all our HAL ships have been 4 digit codes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetesGirl3 Posted January 14, 2017 #10 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Read a Tip someplace that you should put everything in a zip lock bag when you put it in the safe. That way you will not accidentally leave something behind! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SusieKIslandGirl Posted January 14, 2017 #11 Share Posted January 14, 2017 I've saved hotel room keys. DH and I each get one for the room so they are the same. Then we both have the same "code" if there's a safe that need a card rather than a combination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
take us away Posted January 14, 2017 #12 Share Posted January 14, 2017 When locking the safe, pay close attention to the numbers you entered. The safes are inside the closets and it's easy to punch a number button you didn't intend. You'll then find you cannot open your safe when you come back to it. Not that I've ever done that, mind you! :D Ah - been there - done that. Security will come right up and use their magic key to open the safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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