lanyards

[xray0111]

I know this has been discussed many times but I can't find it doing a search.

 

Will they punch a hole in the onboard charge card when boarding so that you can attach it to a lanyard?  We have the protective clear holders but prefer the other.  Just starting to pack for our Odyssey of the Seas and trying not to pack anything we won't need or use.  

 

Thanks, XRAY

 

[ARandomTraveler]

They wouldn't punch a hole in mine yesterday on symphony., and I don't see anyone else wearing their seapass cards without the plastic holder.

[OCSC Mike]

I don't use lanyards, but from this question being asked so often, the answer is they generally will not punch a hole in the RFID cards b/c it could damage the chip.

[mets123]

Just keep me card in your pocket.

[matj2000]

Please do not use a lanyard.

 

It is a bad look

[ARandomTraveler]

26 minutes ago, OCSC Mike said:

I don't use lanyards, but from this question being asked so often, the answer is they generally will not punch a hole in the RFID cards b/c it could damage the chip.

They used to punch holes in them, even with the RFID chip. You just had to let them be the ones to punch the hole because they knew where it was safe. They don't seem to do it anymore though.

[ARandomTraveler]

9 minutes ago, matj2000 said:

Please do not use a lanyard.

 

It is a bad look

Literally everyone on this ship is wearing them. Not a bad look at all, everyone's on vacation and causally dressed, and it blends in with the vacation outfit. Plus it's super convenient, especially if you don't have pockets (sundresses) and don't want to carry around a bag all day.  

Edited November 20, 2022 by ARandomTraveler

[PhillyFan33579]

15 minutes ago, matj2000 said:

Please do not use a lanyard.

 

It is a bad look

With just a few words you literally insulted tens of thousands of people. 

[not-enough-cruising]

2 minutes ago, PhillyFan33579 said:

With just a few words you literally insulted tens of thousands of people. 

Nothing new here 

Over on another thread there are millions being insulted for the type of trousers they choose to wear to the MDR 

[matj2000]

3 minutes ago, PhillyFan33579 said:

With just a few words you literally insulted tens of thousands of people. 

 

But it is the best advice given..

[BecciBoo]

1 hour ago, OCSC Mike said:

I don't use lanyards, but from this question being asked so often, the answer is they generally will not punch a hole in the RFID cards b/c it could damage the chip.

Sorry Mike, but that one is totally incorrect...I have them punched every cruise, last cruise was in September...I use the wrist scrunchy.  The lanyard tends to whack me in the face up on windy decks.  It's really a girl thing men have pockets.

Edited November 20, 2022 by BecciBoo

[BecciBoo]

Just go to guest services or even the excursion desk if it's busy and ask...

[John&LaLa]

1 hour ago, matj2000 said:

Please do not use a lanyard.

 

It is a bad look

 

And please use a readable font😉

[John&LaLa]

31 minutes ago, BecciBoo said:

Sorry Mike, but that one is totally incorrect...I have them punched every cruise, last cruise was in September...I use the wrist scrunchy.  The lanyard tends to whack me in the face up on windy decks.  It's really a girl thing men have pockets.

 

Depends on ship, not all use RFID cards

[John&LaLa]

1 hour ago, ARandomTraveler said:

They used to punch holes in them, even with the RFID chip. You just had to let them be the ones to punch the hole because they knew where it was safe. They don't seem to do it anymore though.

 

I recall a special punch that made an oval hole. 

[BirdTravels]

1 hour ago, BecciBoo said:

Just go to guest services or even the excursion desk if it's busy and ask...

 

I don't think that the grandeur has RFID locks. 

 

What folks need to understand that it isn't "avoid the chip when punching a hole". If you shine a flashlight, you will see that in addition to the main RFID chip, there is an antenna loop that runs around the card, at the edge of the card with internal wiring from the chip to the antenna loop. This is why you should never punch an RIFD card. Use the RFI fan symbol to see where this is on the card. 

 

 

Edited November 20, 2022 by BirdTravels

[Ret MP]

2 hours ago, ARandomTraveler said:

Literally everyone on this ship is wearing them. Not a bad look at all, everyone's on vacation and causally dressed, and it blends in with the vacation outfit. Plus it's super convenient, especially if you don't have pockets (sundresses) and don't want to carry around a bag all day.  

I second that!  However, I never wear a lanyard when off the ship/port of call, except Coco Cay and Labadee.  

Edited November 20, 2022 by Ret MP

[Ret MP]

I take a whole punch of my own.  It takes a little effort to put the hole in the card but it can be done.  Someone posted a picture, in a different thread a while ago, of a high intensity light/flashlight behind the card and you can see the electronic stuff inside, punch where there is no evidence of electronic stuff.

[OCSC Mike]

1 hour ago, BecciBoo said:

It's really a girl thing men have pockets.

 

Understood. That's where my wife's usually is... in my pocket. I don't mind though; it's easier to use her vouchers that way. 😁

Edited November 20, 2022 by OCSC Mike

[allyfree]

we use these ....

PCL Media ltd® Dual Double Sided Pink ID Card Holder and Matching Lanyard with Safety Breakaway and Metal Clip - (Pink) Double Sided ID Card Holder Landscape or Portrait : Amazon.co.uk: Stationery & Office Supplies

Edited November 20, 2022 by allyfree
update

[allyfree]

4 hours ago, ARandomTraveler said:

They wouldn't punch a hole in mine yesterday on symphony., and I don't see anyone else wearing their seapass cards without the plastic holder.

we noticed recently that the cards are not as robust as they were ... the film was starting to peel off on the corners and one of ours actually cracked !

[cruiseguy1016]

3 hours ago, PhillyFan33579 said:

With just a few words you literally insulted tens of thousands of people. 

 

He has a knack for that.

[Sea Dog]

I use these clipped onto my belt loop. Look great and stay out of the way.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Retractable-Holders-Carabiner-Vertical-Kevlar/dp/B07KGQQHCJ/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3J7K0CBVBJPWV&keywords=retractable+badge+holders&qid=1668966652&sprefix=retrac%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-5

[Biker19]

2 hours ago, BecciBoo said:

Just go to guest services or even the excursion desk if it's busy and ask...

 

And on ships which use RFID card stock (about half the fleet) you’ll be told no. 

[Longford]

3 hours ago, matj2000 said:

Please do not use a lanyard.

 

It is a bad look

A "bad look"?  LOL!  I recently completed my first cruise.  I'd say probably 75% of passengers were wearing one, including me (because it was so convenient).  I don't worry about what others think.  I didn't wear it when I was in port walking around, though just about anyone would have known I'd come off the ship.