Sunset329 Posted September 20, 2022 #1 Share Posted September 20, 2022 We will be going on our first Medallion cruise in two weeks. My wife wants to go "old school" by using a traditional cruise card. She claims she will lose her medallion in her "other wallet" (i.e her bra), and she does not want anything hanging around her neck. Can she get a traditional cruise card to use onboard? If she gets a traditional cruise card, can hubby still use the Medallion? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy2cruise Posted September 20, 2022 #2 Share Posted September 20, 2022 To my knowledge, you can request a cruise card from Passenger Services......but not 100% certain. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NownZen Posted September 20, 2022 #3 Share Posted September 20, 2022 The medallion just gives the ship computer a number which is used to decide what functions you are allowed to use (which room, beverage package, etc). That number can just as easily come from a traditional cruise card. On our last cruise customer services was giving them out. The function that you lose is the longer range function which is used for tracking and opening the room door at a distance. The tracking is intended also to allow delivery of drinks and food where ever you are on the ship. Sometimes works, sometimes not. There are various wrist straps available if she would tolerate that. For me it was convenient and comfortable. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PacnGoNow Posted September 20, 2022 #4 Share Posted September 20, 2022 41 minutes ago, Sunset329 said: We will be going on our first Medallion cruise in two weeks. My wife wants to go "old school" by using a traditional cruise card. She claims she will lose her medallion in her "other wallet" (i.e her bra), and she does not want anything hanging around her neck. Can she get a traditional cruise card to use onboard? If she gets a traditional cruise card, can hubby still use the Medallion? It’s a lot easier IMO. It’s almost contactless….which I like. We have the wristbands, and they are convenient. Some ships are not carrying the old cards anymore. So, she wants to whip it out to show every time she orders a coffee, drink, shops, open cabin door etc? I like to walk up and they already have that info for me. Anyway, order your medallions ahead of time. Go to GS once OB to exchange hers for a card, if they have them and you can keep your medallion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Rick&Jeannie Posted September 20, 2022 #5 Share Posted September 20, 2022 If you haven't tried the medallion you should give it a chance. You may very well be surprised. The Medallion app, on the other hand...is another story altogether! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richla Posted September 20, 2022 #6 Share Posted September 20, 2022 The medallion has many ways to wear it. She can also put it a clip attachment. I like the watch attachment you can get on Amazon. It just stays on my watch band and I never have to think about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PacnGoNow Posted September 20, 2022 #7 Share Posted September 20, 2022 3 minutes ago, richla said: The medallion has many ways to wear it. She can also put it a clip attachment. I like the watch attachment you can get on Amazon. It just stays on my watch band and I never have to think about it. Or, even a little clip. You can clip it to your belt, pocket or (bra) or wherever you want. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NownZen Posted September 20, 2022 #8 Share Posted September 20, 2022 4 minutes ago, richla said: It just stays on my watch band and I never have to think about it. This is the best feature of the medallion. I wear it on a wrist band and never have to think about it (well, almost never as sometimes the bar needs a local beep as does the leaving and returning to the ship). The card always had to be fished out from somewhere to get it close enough to trigger the sensors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PacnGoNow Posted September 20, 2022 #9 Share Posted September 20, 2022 7 minutes ago, NownZen said: This is the best feature of the medallion. I wear it on a wrist band and never have to think about it (well, almost never as sometimes the bar needs a local beep as does the leaving and returning to the ship). The card always had to be fished out from somewhere to get it close enough to trigger the sensors. I like it when I walk up to the bar and they know my favorite wine or the IC for my special latte! Awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjack22 Posted September 20, 2022 #10 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Yes, there are many ways to wear the medallion. Beside the lanyard that comes free you can also get clips, watch attachments, necklaces, bracelets, silicone bands, etc. Of course all of those have some cost. If your wife likes to put it in her bra the clip might be the answer. Google search for Air Tag holders as those are the same size or Princess medallion holders. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R93C77G?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details https://www.amazon.com/OCEAN-Princess-Cruises-Medallion-Accessory/dp/B07V5KGFQR/ref=sr_1_3?crid=AHM86C5XUWPV&keywords=cruise%2Bmedallion%2Bholder&qid=1663704045&sprefix=cruise%2Bmedallion%2Bholder%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-3&th=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memoak Posted September 20, 2022 #11 Share Posted September 20, 2022 44 minutes ago, Rick&Jeannie said: If you haven't tried the medallion you should give it a chance. You may very well be surprised. The Medallion app, on the other hand...is another story altogether! The app is totally screwed up. I have 3 upcoming cruises in my personalizer and one will not show up in the app have spent hours with the so called “navigators” and no help at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF - retired RRT Posted September 20, 2022 #12 Share Posted September 20, 2022 1 hour ago, NownZen said: There are various wrist straps available if she would tolerate that. For me it was convenient and comfortable. Also, clips for belt/waistband. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpcountryTravelers Posted September 20, 2022 #13 Share Posted September 20, 2022 I tried to get an "old school" cruise card on the Discovery Princess in July 2022. They are NOT available any more. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffatsea Posted September 20, 2022 #14 Share Posted September 20, 2022 My husband just keeps the medallion in his pocket He doesn't like to wear things on his neck or his wrist I just wear it around my neck Not sure how it would be easier to lose than an old fashioned key card? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike45LC Posted September 20, 2022 #15 Share Posted September 20, 2022 I just kept the Medallion in my pocket as if it were an old-fashion card key. No problem. I hate the "app", but the physical Medallion was OK. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzsnooze Posted September 20, 2022 #16 Share Posted September 20, 2022 3 hours ago, Sunset329 said: We will be going on our first Medallion cruise in two weeks. My wife wants to go "old school" by using a traditional cruise card. She claims she will lose her medallion in her "other wallet" (i.e her bra), and she does not want anything hanging around her neck. Can she get a traditional cruise card to use onboard? If she gets a traditional cruise card, can hubby still use the Medallion? Yes, go to guest services and request one. Because the recommendation is NOT to use the medallion because of it's magnet if you have a pacemaker Princess will always keep the cruise cards available. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Raider Posted September 20, 2022 #17 Share Posted September 20, 2022 1 hour ago, memoak said: The app is totally screwed up. I have 3 upcoming cruises in my personalizer and one will not show up in the app have spent hours with the so called “navigators” and no help at all The app is not the same as the medallion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted September 20, 2022 #18 Share Posted September 20, 2022 2 hours ago, PacnGoNow said: It’s a lot easier IMO. It’s almost contactless….which I like. We have the wristbands, and they are convenient. Some ships are not carrying the old cards anymore. So, she wants to whip it out to show every time she orders a coffee, drink, shops, open cabin door etc? I like to walk up and they already have that info for me. Anyway, order your medallions ahead of time. Go to GS once OB to exchange hers for a card, if they have them and you can keep your medallion. You mean that I will have to open door by myself instead of having them open for me. The horror of it!!! DON 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Raider Posted September 20, 2022 #19 Share Posted September 20, 2022 They will keep the cruise cards available for those that simply refuse the medallion ... you can obtain one at the guest services desk. But, the medallion is so convenient ... they have a variety of wrist bands and they are as low as $10. They also have clips but they also can fit into an airtag holder you can get on amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memoak Posted September 20, 2022 #20 Share Posted September 20, 2022 8 minutes ago, Cruise Raider said: The app is not the same as the medallion. Yeah but if your cruise will not show up on the app you can’t order the medallion 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beg3yrs Posted September 20, 2022 #21 Share Posted September 20, 2022 I can see it now. The next Medallion accessory will be bras with pockets for the Medallion, available in a variety of sizes and colors. 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Raider Posted September 20, 2022 #22 Share Posted September 20, 2022 1 hour ago, memoak said: Yeah but if your cruise will not show up on the app you can’t order the medallion If you have a newer phone or tablet, try deleting the app and reinstalling it. I have found this to work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latebloomer56 Posted September 20, 2022 #23 Share Posted September 20, 2022 1 hour ago, memoak said: Yeah but if your cruise will not show up on the app you can’t order the medallion We did, no app we used the web version I was told about on one of the many post on this board. Medallions have been shipped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Fa-Li Posted September 20, 2022 #24 Share Posted September 20, 2022 In searching for holders on amazon, there is one that has a brooch pin. Your wife could pin to her shirt? Or bra, I suppose. @richla do you have a slider that goes on your watchband (kind of like the ones they sell for dog collar air tags)? If so, does it interfere with your watch at all? Or did you mean you have the watchband style holder but don't wear it on an actual watch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrongwaywatson Posted September 20, 2022 #25 Share Posted September 20, 2022 I have the attachment for my watch band that fits right on my Fitbit. I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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