Rare crewsweeper Posted July 16, 2021 #101 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Sea pass and WOW bands were all we needed on board in 2020. WOW bands worked great on cabin doors but not at all venues or bars, so a sea pass was necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ReneeFLL Posted July 16, 2021 #102 Share Posted July 16, 2021 16 hours ago, Eddie Wilson said: ….Now its a status symbol to not carry a cell phone. It represents freedom and personal independence. Just an opinion. Eddie Status symbol to not carry one? Now that’s funny. 🤣🤣🤣 How would someone know if you are or aren’t carrying one unless you have it out? These days most people carry smart phones which do so much more than flip phones. Looking things up, camera, etc. are just a few of the useful things they can do and it’s all in one little gadget. If you want personal independence then just turn off the ringer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ReneeFLL Posted July 16, 2021 #103 Share Posted July 16, 2021 10 hours ago, S.A.M.J.R. said: And if you don't have Royal's wifi? I'm not paying $11/day just to open a menu. You use Royals app and it’s free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Wilson Posted July 17, 2021 #104 Share Posted July 17, 2021 On 7/15/2021 at 11:43 PM, dswallow said: I've always made it clear my phone is for me and my needs. I carry it most all the time. But I can choose to not answer it. It's there for me to use when I need to use it and not a tether for others to keep their access to. But it's for my benefit, not for anyone else's. We agree 100% with you swallow. Which means we can choose to lock them in the safe and not carry it, only need it for our needs Eddie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Wilson Posted July 17, 2021 #105 Share Posted July 17, 2021 18 hours ago, ReneeFLL said: If you want personal independence then just turn off the ringer. Or lock it in the safe for a week 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Wilson Posted July 17, 2021 #106 Share Posted July 17, 2021 18 hours ago, ReneeFLL said: Status symbol to not carry one? Now that’s funny. 🤣🤣🤣 I meant that in the business sense, not personal use sense. I would imagine Richard Fain has a cell phone. But none of us can call it. If somebody needs to contact him, he has several levels of hierarchy to contact first, and handle the issue. So the measure is when one rises to a certain level, comes the status of NOT being able to be reached 24/7. Eddie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandebeach Posted July 17, 2021 #107 Share Posted July 17, 2021 Had a wonderful time sailing Freedom of the Seas July 12-16. I was so happy to be wearing a lanyard again! The crew did scan our Seapass every time we entered and left the Windjammer, even if we were going to Chops or to Giovanni’s. I also play slots in the casino and you use your Seapass on every slot machine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.A.M.J.R. Posted July 17, 2021 #108 Share Posted July 17, 2021 4 hours ago, Eddie Wilson said: I meant that in the business sense, not personal use sense. I would imagine Richard Fain has a cell phone. But none of us can call it. If somebody needs to contact him, he has several levels of hierarchy to contact first, and handle the issue. So the measure is when one rises to a certain level, comes the status of NOT being able to be reached 24/7. Eddie I guarantee you he can be reached 24/7 as can the heads of probably 100% of companies. Just because you or I can't reach him doesn't mean he's out of contact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Thenagers Posted July 17, 2021 #109 Share Posted July 17, 2021 5 hours ago, sandebeach said: Had a wonderful time sailing Freedom of the Seas July 12-16. I was so happy to be wearing a lanyard again! The crew did scan our Seapass every time we entered and left the Windjammer, even if we were going to Chops or to Giovanni’s. I also play slots in the casino and you use your Seapass on every slot machine. My son used to get a hole in his so he can just have it attached to the Lanyard wthout the plastic sleeve. I am assuming you do not want this if you are vaccinated? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandebeach Posted July 17, 2021 #110 Share Posted July 17, 2021 Just now, Thenagers said: My son used to get a hole in his so he can just have it attached to the Lanyard wthout the plastic sleeve. I am assuming you do not want this if you are vaccinated? Although I read somewhere that would be done for unvaccinated guests, at check- in I never actually saw anyone punching holes in Seapass cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truluv Posted July 18, 2021 #111 Share Posted July 18, 2021 Enjoyed the debate over lanyards. They can be convenient, and the Pursar's Desk was happy to punch a hole for them. Over the years I've found jewlery chain lanyards, Steelers' lanyards, Xmas ones for a holiday cruise etc. Then again, there are even few people (🙄LOL) who still carry a small pocketbook onboard. I'm old, and I like having my kindle, pen & pad, kleenex, phone for photos and other odds & ends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daninwi Posted July 18, 2021 #112 Share Posted July 18, 2021 On 7/12/2021 at 2:33 PM, dswallow said: A lanyard and these badge holders are an invaluable accessory.https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079ZKQBMV Count us in the pro lanyard camp. We picked up these badgAle holders for our upcoming cruises on Odyssey and Allure! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted July 18, 2021 #113 Share Posted July 18, 2021 On 7/17/2021 at 10:08 AM, sandebeach said: Had a wonderful time sailing Freedom of the Seas July 12-16. I was so happy to be wearing a lanyard again! The crew did scan our Seapass every time we entered and left the Windjammer, even if we were going to Chops or to Giovanni’s. I also play slots in the casino and you use your Seapass on every slot machine. Happy to hear you had a wonderful sailing! How was the casino? Was it quiet or have a fun vibe with people winning? Were they still giving out cruise certificates at end of your cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandebeach Posted July 18, 2021 #114 Share Posted July 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Sunshine3601 said: Happy to hear you had a wonderful sailing! How was the casino? Was it quiet or have a fun vibe with people winning? Were they still giving out cruise certificates at end of your cruise? We had a great cruise, there was only 1,000 people on board so it was not crowded. I lost money in the casino but saw several people get hand-pays. I just did not have luck this cruise. I did get a certificate for an interior cabin, and it was based on my play from my last cruise before the shutdown. I thought it was very neat that the casino was doing this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooncat_mom Posted July 18, 2021 #115 Share Posted July 18, 2021 Pre-covid I wore a small crossbody bag. This upcoming I hope it's really happening Oasis cruise in September I'm using a phone case with a card pocket. I always carry my phone anyway since it's my camera! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted July 18, 2021 #116 Share Posted July 18, 2021 2 hours ago, sandebeach said: We had a great cruise, there was only 1,000 people on board so it was not crowded. I lost money in the casino but saw several people get hand-pays. I just did not have luck this cruise. I did get a certificate for an interior cabin, and it was based on my play from my last cruise before the shutdown. I thought it was very neat that the casino was doing this. That's great you got a cert. From previous play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelife Posted July 18, 2021 #117 Share Posted July 18, 2021 4 hours ago, sandebeach said: We had a great cruise, there was only 1,000 people on board so it was not crowded. I lost money in the casino but saw several people get hand-pays. I just did not have luck this cruise. I did get a certificate for an interior cabin, and it was based on my play from my last cruise before the shutdown. I thought it was very neat that the casino was doing this. Great! I just checked and I earned 2660 casino points on my last cruise before the shutdown, so hopefully I'll get a certificate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandebeach Posted July 19, 2021 #118 Share Posted July 19, 2021 51 minutes ago, lovelife said: Great! I just checked and I earned 2660 casino points on my last cruise before the shutdown, so hopefully I'll get a certificate. Great points! Just ask the casino host about it when you get on board. I know the casino also did this for Adventure, so I have a feeling that they will do it for all ships currently sailing or sailing within the next two or so months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelife Posted July 19, 2021 #119 Share Posted July 19, 2021 3 minutes ago, sandebeach said: Great points! Just ask the casino host about it when you get on board. I know the casino also did this for Adventure, so I have a feeling that they will do it for all ships currently sailing or sailing within the next two or so months. Thanks, I'll do that next month on Ovation. Are there any good sailings on the current certificate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandebeach Posted July 19, 2021 #120 Share Posted July 19, 2021 23 minutes ago, lovelife said: Thanks, I'll do that next month on Ovation. Are there any good sailings on the current certificate? Just took two photos of my certificate, hope this helps, it is not the clearest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelife Posted July 19, 2021 #121 Share Posted July 19, 2021 1 hour ago, sandebeach said: Just took two photos of my certificate, hope this helps, it is not the clearest. Thanks so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRF Posted July 19, 2021 #122 Share Posted July 19, 2021 On 7/13/2021 at 7:11 PM, AustinCruise said: Pockets for evening, lanyards for day. To each their own! This is how we do it. I wear a lanyard every day for work. Being without one during the day feels like I am missing some important piece of clothing. 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daninwi Posted August 24, 2021 #123 Share Posted August 24, 2021 On 7/12/2021 at 2:33 PM, dswallow said: A lanyard and these badge holders are an invaluable accessory.https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079ZKQBMV Previously posted that we were in the pro-lanyard camp, and wanted to give a field report. These worked great for us! Easy to scan with barcode readers, checking in to get on/off the ship and when entering or exiting Windjammer. Very easy to pop out, no fumbling with the zip closure and trying fish the card out in the traditional card style holder. Thanks for the tip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mek Posted August 24, 2021 #124 Share Posted August 24, 2021 On 7/12/2021 at 6:53 PM, Tree_skier said: Now I'm embarrassed. I have always used a lanyard. I had no idea how unfashionable I looked. I'm going to have a lanyard burning party tonight! I have used a lanyard for years and will continue to use one in the future. Mine is turquoise leather with a clear front and I love it. I don't use it when I wear something with pockets, but that doesn't apply to everything I wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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