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The only problem I see with the keychain type is being able to get it available to be tapped by waiter when ordering and the security officer when getting off and on the ship. The wrist band will be better. I purchased the Princess clip and put it either on bra/bathing suit strap or collar of shirt so it was very easy to unclip when needed and also at the right height on body to unlock the door. When worn too low, like pants pocket, it dose not unlock the door as you approach the door unless you take it out and bring to chest level.

The Medallions now come in the round plastic holder on lanyard (bottom photo).

The only time we used a screen was in the cabin. You can order from the tv. Also instead of the phone, if there was a problem (we had a leak) just go on the tv screen and click for crew call..they called immediately. You have to ask for a paper Patter to be delivered to room every night. I wouldn't carry my phone, but my husband and brother did. They were like kids looking for each other and ordering stuff. Also, it was better to order a drink in person, you can not specialize it on the app because they don't have a spot to change brands or ask for unusual drinks. Check your folio every few days to make sure you are not charged for someone else's drinks. It is easy when the servers are billing you by reading your medallion. Good Luck getting a tech to help...patience..lol If there is anything else I can give a heads up..ask away. Goodnight for now!!

Even though getting the app to work is a pain in the butt. .The medallion itself is much better than carrying a cruise card, especially since I used the clip on. Put it on the first think in the morning and never have to look for it until you to to bed.

We could not get the earliest time..it was already gone by time we got the app to work and accept our names.

Adding the passport was one of our big problems..the tech did it over the phone with us. Maybe you should put it in from the beginning so you don't have to worry.

Trying to get the Medallion app to work was very frustrating and took a few calls and many hours on call waiting. Even the tech we finally spoke to said it was still a system with many flaws. I was not a fan of it but after the 20 day cruise..it really wasn't that bad. I never had my phone on me.. my husband carried his and my SIL did not carry her phone, just my brother. We did use it more than I thought we would to order drinks. I always had my paper Patter on me, but my husband used the phone. We also kept loosing my brother lol. We used it to find him. It did work better the first cruise when less people were on the ship. (when ordering food and drinks) I really think the crew was not ready for the increase of passengers the second cruise..There were many last minute cruisers and not enough crew.

Usually we pick up at terminal due to pre cruise land trip, but this time we were only staying in FLL one night. It was delivered two weeks ahead. At terminal, we were directed to a Princess rep who asked if we had our medallions or she would get them for us. Once you have your medallion, , they tap it on an ipad and check that everything is okay. We also had to show our negative covid test resiults..then you go to board the ship. Pretty much like waiting to get your cruise card. Before you get on board, you tap your medallion and if the security officer does not like your profile picture, they take another. He did not like mine..lol When I would go to my cabin, the picture that popped up was the one I took at home and entered..but when getting off and on the ship, it was the one the security officer took when boarding. When you order a drink or food with your app and the server comes to find you, it is the one you take at home. It was hard for some of the servers to find the passengers...most passengers pictures didn't have on sunglass, visors or baseball caps. We always paid attention to the servers walking around to help out if it was our orders. The server who would take your order was not always the one delivering it to you..that is where the confusion caused many to never getting their drinks before the ice melted.

Can you have your medallion sent to your home? Princess will not ship to Canada.

When I was getting ready for my cruise last month, I also had to get a tech on the phone to get my name "validated" and my passport entered.. Once he got that all fixed, everything else followed pretty fast. He also told me that once the information was in the app it would stay. The day I got off the ship (Mar 30th) the app said "off ship" but all my info stayed on. I booked a cruise a week after returning for next March. Currently, my app has a count down clock and most of my info is still there. Personal info, passenger documents, travel documents, profile photo, security photo, emergency contact all have a green check I have to enter my charge card or method of payment, travel information, health status, link bookings and choose your Medallion wearable. Closer to the cruise. So I would have to say that as soon as one cruise is finished the next one pops up with all the info and you just have to add current info. Regarding a b2b..My cruises had only one booking number ..so one medallion for both legs of trip..but I did get two mini bars.

You are 100% right. She is currently doing long cruises..Panama Canal and Hawaii.

I was so nervous that I was going to test positive at the b2b testing (felt great but being on the Ruby two years ago has me paranoid) that I pretty much had everything in order and ready to go into the luggage. Good thing I am a "cube" packer.

The poor Ruby is having a hard time on the west coast of US. They keep quoting her covid numbers like she is cursed. The poor girl has a reputation that she can't get away from!!

BTW it is also waterproof, so no having to take it off if going in pool and wearing it on bathing suit.

Looking for trouble! Already there is problems in US sailing due to lax mask requirements and overbooked sailings.

That stinks!! A deep cleaning, but not a PCR test. Go figure!!

After we took our covid test on board, I asked the medic when will we be notified of results (it was done on day before b2b turnaround) She said..no news is good news. And then she pointed to my medallion and said we find you. So I decided to read up on sun deck and about an hour after the test an officer, with mask on and walkie talkie is coming my way. He stopped next to me and picked up my empty coffee cup, said have a good day and kept walking. Not funny!!

On b2b in the same room..only you leave for quick shore recount.

yep..It was $8USD...I still had mine from our Australian Ruby 2020 cruise. I was not a fan of the medallion but have to admit it really came in handy at times. Of course, there were glitches, but not too many. I did not carry my phone, but my husband did. He kept ordering drinks. He was determined to reach his 15 alcoholic limit per day lol never made it past 5/6

On our recent cruise we were given a list of port "rules" on day two. Two ports required ship or government approved excursions only..no wandering around outside of port shops. I really suggest getting the medallion clip to use while on board. I clipped it on blouse by neckline (or bra strap) and hubby on shirt neckline. Unlike previous cruises, the medallion is used quite a bit and using the clip ons were quick access, Wearing it at neck/chest level also unlocked your cabin door with ease, especially when you have two drinks in hand.

On our recent cruise we were given a time and place to go for testing. You checked in with medallion and if positive they found you with your medallion. (Ours was 10am in unused dining room)

I vote for...No smoking in casinos on Princess ships from the US and Europe not just Australia. March sailing on Enchanted was brutal in the casino.. Had to leave every night (early) and then go out on deck to air out my clothes. Wore my mask for smoke inhalation, more than covid. Ventilation was nil..I enjoy gambling and came ready to deposit..thank you Princess for all the money I saved on my 20 day cruise.

Looks like Princess will accept your word that your covid test was negative. Not here in the US. We have to have a proctored home test or a clinically administered test.. Good Luck with that!