WOW band Question

[Truluv]

I was browsing the RCL app for my upcoming Anthem cruise, and saw a notice that they will be selling WOW bands on the 1st day.  I saw a post from 2018 that said the WOW band ($4.95) worked the same as a Sign & Sail card as a room key and for charging drinks.  Are they still $4.95, and are they really a benefit?  I've never minded carrying a card, so I'm trying to understand whether the wristbands are useful or  not.

[Biker19]

3 minutes ago, Truluv said:

Are they still $4.95?  I've never minded carrying a card, so I'm trying to understand whether the wristbands are useful or  not.

Yes. Usefulness depends on the use case.

[twangster]

I use them to unlock my cabin door.  Handy with a drink in your hand.  

 

The ability to use them at a bar or towel station I don't find convenient.  

 

I re-use old ones, I wouldn't pay for it every cruise if I couldn't re-use them.

Edited February 18, 2020 by twangster

[katiel53]

I have had the WOW band and it is still $4.95.  I thought it was great for opening the cabin door.  Other than that, I found it is not so great.  

If I ordered a drink at  a show or at a table in a bar, I needed to take the band off to give to the waiter because they didn't have hand held readers.  I also had problems with the slot machines when using the band in the casino. It didn't always register, so I got no credit for some play or someone else got credit for my play.

 

I ended up having my card with me all the time because of the above reasons.  I do think it would be great for kids who are in the pool most of the day though.

[kdnurs]

I was thinking the same thoughts. I loved my Band while in the pool or at the beach and also for opening cabin door. We got ours free for being in a Suite and I will take them with me on the next cruise if they stopped issuing them to Suite Guests. Do they still have them waiting in your cabin for each person in different colors??? 

[Biker19]

Just now, kdnurs said:

Do they still have them waiting in your cabin for each person in different colors??? 

In cabin yes, not necessarily different colors.

[kdnurs]

1 minute ago, Biker19 said:

In cabin yes, not necessarily different colors.

 

THANKS Biker19 😄 Another quick question...Can I give my old WoW Bands to other family members to activate for their cabins, or will they pay the 4.95 still as an activation fee???

[Biker19]

4 minutes ago, kdnurs said:

Can I give my old WoW Bands to other family members to activate for their cabins, or will they pay the 4.95 still as an activation fee???

Most ships do seem to allow recycling of bands, don't think it matters where they came from.

 

Biker, who has noticed that for the first time folks are selling Wow bands on eBay.

Edited February 18, 2020 by Biker19

[kdnurs]

Just now, Biker19 said:

Most ships do seem to allow recycling of bands, don't think it matters where they came from.

 

Thanks again....you have been awesome responding so quickly!!!

 

[not-enough-cruising]

2 hours ago, Biker19 said:

Most ships do seem to allow recycling of bands, don't think it matters where they came from.

No problem last week on Oasis swapping out old bands

[cgags47]

I'm also interested in using the Wow bands on my upcoming Anthem sailing.  I'm in a regular balcony room, so I'd assume that we need to go to Bolero's on Embarkation Day to purchase them?  And do we get a choice of colors? 

 

Thanks!

[banzaii]

Do the wow bands work to get on and off ship at port calls?

[cgags47]

Just now, banzaii said:

Do the wow bands work to get on and off ship at port calls?

No they do not.  You still need your Sea Pass card for that.

[sparks1093]

13 hours ago, Truluv said:

I was browsing the RCL app for my upcoming Anthem cruise, and saw a notice that they will be selling WOW bands on the 1st day.  I saw a post from 2018 that said the WOW band ($4.95) worked the same as a Sign & Sail card as a room key and for charging drinks.  Are they still $4.95, and are they really a benefit?  I've never minded carrying a card, so I'm trying to understand whether the wristbands are useful or  not.

I saw a lot of people being miffed on Anthem because they had to take them off to get a drink. Might have some usefulness for opening the cabin door with one's hands full but from my observations I'll stick to the key card.

[vacationlover_mn]

11 hours ago, Biker19 said:

 

Biker, who has noticed that for the first time folks are selling Wow bands on eBay.

Lol!  Wow... and yet I still can’t seem to find a Norwegian Dream nor Carnival Inspiration Ship-shaped ornament on there!!

[Biker19]

3 hours ago, cgags47 said:

I'm in a regular balcony room, so I'd assume that we need to go to Bolero's on Embarkation Day to purchase them?

  And do we get a choice of colors? 

Yes.

Likely.

[cgags47]

4 minutes ago, Biker19 said:

Yes.

Likely.

Thanks!