What kind of lanyard to get?

First time cruiser. When I use the Sail and Sign card is it swiped to read the magnetic strip or do they scan the barcode? The reason I ask, is I'm wondering what kind of pouch to get for my Lanyard. Should I get one that allows the card to be easily removed for the strip to be swiped, or can I get a transparent one that closes so they can just scan the barcode through it but the card is secure in the pouch?

You will need to insert the card into your door so I just use the kind with the hook at the end as the S&S cards are coming prepunched over the past year or so. Most ships (Vista does not) have the old A-Pass system where you insert your card into the machine so it will need to be out of any type of pouch.

Oh, Ok. So it has a hole in it that I can just clip my lanyard to. No need to put it in something.

Yep. And if by chance it doesn't, then go to Guest Services or the Casino and they will punch one in it for you.

The best lanyard to get are the free ones from either the casino or the future cruise desk (for applying for their credit card).

First time cruiser. When I use the Sail and Sign card is it swiped to read the magnetic strip or do they scan the barcode? The reason I ask, is I'm wondering what kind of pouch to get for my Lanyard. Should I get one that allows the card to be easily removed for the strip to be swiped, or can I get a transparent one that closes so they can just scan the barcode through it but the card is secure in the pouch?

There is no barcode, just a magnetic stripe. You can use any lanyard you like. You can get plain ones at Office Max, sport team lanyards at sporting goods stores, and places like Lowes and Home Depot have a variety of lanyards near the key cutting area. There are also dozens to pick from on Amazon. The gift shop on the ship will have lanyards too. The casino on the ship will have a limited supply free on Embarkation Day.

If you're man, put it in your pocket...if you're a woman...how do you carry a comb, lipstick, tissues? Bring a teeny purse....something small, for your "stuff"...and put your card in that. You're not at a convention...you don't need your cabin key around your neck!

If you're man, put it in your pocket...if you're a woman...how do you carry a comb, lipstick, tissues? Bring a teeny purse....something small, for your "stuff"...and put your card in that. You're not at a convention...you don't need your cabin key around your neck!

I don't carry those things. I use a purse every other day at home and I don't want to be bothered with that on the ship. I'll wear my lanyard, thank you.

If you're man, put it in your pocket...if you're a woman...how do you carry a comb, lipstick, tissues? Bring a teeny purse....something small, for your "stuff"...and put your card in that. You're not at a convention...you don't need your cabin key around your neck!

...but if you are a mom or anyone with a need for both your hands and arms at most times, no need for "lipstick" or a "brush", and no need to worry about having your cute little purse forgotten or stolen when you set it down somewhere...you get a lanyard....and you get the absolute silliest one EVER, just to annoy people who actually make a stink about how tacky there are. :D

There is no barcode, just a magnetic stripe.

There is a bar code. Looking at the front of your card, it is along the left side. I have S&S cards dating back to 2012 with the bar codes.

First time cruiser. When I use the Sail and Sign card is it swiped to read the magnetic strip or do they scan the barcode? The reason I ask, is I'm wondering what kind of pouch to get for my Lanyard. Should I get one that allows the card to be easily removed for the strip to be swiped, or can I get a transparent one that closes so they can just scan the barcode through it but the card is secure in the pouch?

Just put it in your pocket.

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Just put it in your pocket.

 

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Not everyone wears clothes with pockets. Most of mine don't have them.

There is a bar code. Looking at the front of your card, it is along the left side. I have S&S cards dating back to 2012 with the bar codes.

Well, son-of-a-gun. Guess I should have looked at one of my S&S cards before I said there wasn't a barcode.:o There it is, plain as day.

Not everyone wears clothes with pockets. Most of mine don't have them.

No pockets? Doesn't make much sense.

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We bought lanyards on Amazon that came with waterproof smartphone pouches. Our original intention was to use them to protect our phones "just in case," but we never used them for that because we found a better use. What we love about them is that they have a quick release clip. We took the waterproof pouches off, attached our S&S, and every time we needed to swipe the card, just popped the quick release instead of taking it off our necks or bending over. If you can find something with a release clip like that, I highly recommend it because it sure comes in handy.

If you're man, put it in your pocket...if you're a woman...how do you carry a comb, lipstick, tissues? Bring a teeny purse....something small, for your "stuff"...and put your card in that. You're not at a convention...you don't need your cabin key around your neck!

No pockets? Doesn't make much sense.

Awe, Saint. Gregg...is this a self-portrait? So charming!! :halo:

Awe, Saint. Gregg...is this a self-portrait? So charming!! :halo:

Hell no. I'm not that old :o

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Many different types of dresses and/or skirts. A woman's swimsuit. Some men's swim trunks. My wife has some pants without pockets (women don't tend to use pockets so they make women's pants without them). Make sense now?

Exactly.

Many different types of dresses and/or skirts. A woman's swimsuit. Some men's swim trunks. My wife has some pants without pockets (women don't tend to use pockets so they make women's pants without them). Make sense now?

Not really. Many aspects of women's "fashion" make little sense: e.g., high heels, makeup. Of course, men are not far behind: ties?. Cultural conventions long overdue for an overhaul?

In any case, It seems like choosing pockets for pants, swim trunks, cover-up robes would make very practical sense on a cruise: stow your keycard, smart phone, sunglasses, tissues, all sorts of stuff.

Seriously, just look at the meteoric growth in the popularity of convertible climbing pants (men and women): one lightweight, compact, quick-drying item that's shorts or pants and has no less than six pockets.

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Not really. Many aspects of women's "fashion" make little sense: e.g., high heels, makeup. Of course, men are not far behind: ties?. Cultural conventions long overdue for an overhaul?

In any case, It seems like choosing pockets for pants, swim trunks, cover-up robes would make very practical sense on a cruise: stow your keycard, smart phone, sunglasses, tissues, all sorts of stuff.

Seriously, just look at the meteoric growth in the popularity of convertible climbing pants (men and women): one lightweight, compact, quick-drying item that's shorts or pants and has no less than six pockets.

 

 

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None of my dresses including maxi dresses that I wear during the day have pockets. Neither do the pants I wear for dinner. I am not the cargo shorts/pants type of person. Even some of my Capri pants don't have them. I am not about to wear a robe to cover up my swimsuit, either. For that I have a dress type thing sans pockets as well. Who the hell needs all that crap to carry in a purse on a ship? Certainly not me.

Now that we have discussed what clothing I (and others) apparently should be wearing, I think OP had their question answered.

Too bad fanny packs have become so horribly unfashionable. They were very handy on cruises. :D

Men have an advantage here in that most men's swimwear have at least some sort of pocket (unless you are one of those Speedo guys) as do most men's clothing. Even my gym shorts have a pocket. My wife always carries some sort of pool bag with sunscreen, etc. or a small purse. Neither of us like things hanging around our necks but that is a personal thing. We see lots of folks with the lanyards and don't judge, we just don't like to use them ourselves. If we were to get one it would be the detachable kind if only because it makes it easier to give your card to the bartender.

Fashion aside, I wear a lanyard everyday for work (our ID cards must always be displayed, and they have to be worn above the waist). It doesn't bother me to wear a lanyard on vacation because I'm more used to wearing it than not.

Of course, I have gotten to the point where I've finally convinced my dad after years of cruising that lanyards (and not putting his card in some random pocket) is better. When using a lanyard on our last cruise he didn't misplace or lose his card at all; previous cruises we regularly played "hunt for Bill's cruise card" and have had to have them replaced (and occasionally, that meant having all 3 of our cards replaced).

I too have to wear my id at my job, on and off sites, so I am used to a lanyard, My favorite most practical is one I get at office depot, they are black but it has a clear area for the id (S&S card) a small zipped area in the back, so that I can carry cash off of the ship, or at work for the coffee shop, and no one knows I am carrying cash. (well now you do)

Sailing out of NOLA I found a beautiful fleur de lis lanyard, with a clear carrier, but the card kept getting stuck to the plastic. when I was in a rush to get the card out? I had to plan ahead.:eek: