Lanyards?

i always have a lanyard with me. do i use it ..most of the time... i love that it's around my neck while i lug everything back from the beach and then have to swipe my s&s card......oh where is it oh yea....IT'S ON MY LANYARD

I agree completely. Although I know people do it, I think they look stupid and to wear them all the time is just unattractive. Sorry for you folks who disagree.

wow, I'm so glad there are a few more of us who think wearing lanyards is weird! I'm forever being bashed on these sorts of threads because I think wearing lanyards reminds me of a bunch of schoolchildren on a school tour.

(Yes, I know some of you have to wear lanyards on your "professional jobs"..I STILL think it looks dumb.)

Thanks so much for all your replies! I appreciate and read all of them.

I'm really don't want to have to wear one on my neck but I might for my kids.

I noticed Eddie Bauer sells a nice little lightweight wallet thingy you wear over your shoulder I could keep all five of our cards in it. We'll all be together.

But I'm wondering If I should get the kids each one to wear around their necks as they will probably be going between hanging with us and going to the camp place.

wow, I'm so glad there are a few more of us who think wearing lanyards is weird! I'm forever being bashed on these sorts of threads because I think wearing lanyards reminds me of a bunch of schoolchildren on a school tour.

 

(Yes, I know some of you have to wear lanyards on your "professional jobs"..I STILL think it looks dumb.)

What I find REALLY weird is that anyone would feel so strongly about something so ridiculous, and need to post something so judgmental.

Now, when I hit the Islands with my lanyard around my neck dangling to my Bermuda shorts, should I wear my white shoes with black socks, or maybe my black wing tips with white socks? How about my sandals with the argyle socks?

What I find REALLY weird is that anyone would feel so strongly about something so ridiculous, and need to post something so judgmental.

 

Now, when I hit the Islands with my lanyard around my neck dangling to my Bermuda shorts, should I wear my white shoes with black socks, or maybe my black wing tips with white socks? How about my sandals with the argyle socks?

Sure, go for it! It's YOUR vacation, why the heck care what anyone else thinks???

What I find REALLY weird is that anyone would feel so strongly about something so ridiculous, and need to post something so judgmental.

 

Now, when I hit the Islands with my lanyard around my neck dangling to my Bermuda shorts, should I wear my white shoes with black socks, or maybe my black wing tips with white socks? How about my sandals with the argyle socks?

Well, it really depends on the color of your lanyard. If it's black I would wear black shoes with white socks! :p

 

Why?

Why?

Security at the ports want a photo ID to go with your sign and sail card to allow you access back to the ship.

 

But I'm wondering If I should get the kids each one to wear around their necks as they will probably be going between hanging with us and going to the camp place.

Will the kids be getting soda stickers== if not they really wont need their cards except for cabin access.

Sure, go for it! It's YOUR vacation, why the heck care what anyone else thinks???

Well jeeeeepers:eek:.

What if I look "weird" or "stupid"??:cool:

Amazing thread!!!

Security at the ports want a photo ID to go with your sign and sail card to allow you access back to the ship.

First time I've heard of this..thank you!

First time I've heard of this..thank you!

it will be listed in your ships activity pages what will be needed to get on and off the ship. Most ports require your photo id-- some do not though

While lanyards might be the dumbest thing to us, try looking at the other side for people with mental issues (lack of better words) where they will instantly forget where they place their card and will also lose it. Lanyards might be helpful for them when they are unable to travel with someone...

Ahw jeeze..... Forgot what I was gonna type.... :rolleyes:

I was a bit surprised last cruise in the casino when a host came by and punched my card and clipped a lanyard on it. I'm not a lanyard wearer but did see the benefit of not forgetting my card in the slot readers. The lanyard had a little grab thingy you could clip to your shirt. So when off to the casino, I'll be with string - otherwise in the pocket it goes.

it will be listed in your ships activity pages what will be needed to get on and off the ship. Most ports require your photo id-- some do not though

Thank you serene56 - we're flying into San Juan from Toronto Canada - I wasn't even going to bring my DL! Can I ask a dumb question? The activity pages - is this what others are calling "platters"?

Thank you serene56 - we're flying into San Juan from Toronto Canada - I wasn't even going to bring my DL! Can I ask a dumb question? The activity pages - is this what others are calling "platters"?

Yes, except it's Patter. :) The Princess Patter. Every line calls their's something different, but it will tell you everything that's going on onboard and more.

I finally took the time to read this thread and chuckled the whole time. I am getting ready to go on my 20th cruise and most of the time I wear a lanyard. Why? It is so convenient, especially when you are in the pool. Yes it is waterproof so it is much safer on my neck than leaving it unguarded on a lounge chair with my towels.

I actually have a few in different colors to match my clothing better. :D:eek::D

It's ok if you don't want to wear one.

Yes, except it's Patter. :) The Princess Patter. Every line calls their's something different, but it will tell you everything that's going on onboard and more.

Ha, well I was close!! :o Thank you again....so much to learn!

Thank you serene56 - we're flying into San Juan from Toronto Canada - I wasn't even going to bring my DL! Can I ask a dumb question? The activity pages - is this what others are calling "platters"?

You can use your passport, do not have to bring a DL. They just want a picture ID.

In today's security-mindful world, most of us are required to wear a lanyard at work. It's the first thing I yank off my neck when I get to my car and the last thing I put on before entering the building. Just personal taste to either "hate 'em" or "love 'em." On vacation it's fabulous not to have that thing on me all the time, so I choose not to wear one. If I had a couple of small children, it would probably give me one less thing to have to keep up with and leave me hands free, so I might use it. I stick my sign 'n sail or SeaPass card in one of those tiny little bags that slip across me when I leave the ship. It isn't any less cumbersome; it just makes me feel like "I'm on vacation." Our teens would ditch them in a heartbeat if we tried to get them to wear a lanyard. My Grandson was MOST thrilled when he got to stop wearing the wristband. He keeps his Seapass in a pocket in his shorts or his swimsuit. He's the only one of us who hasn't misplaced or lost his. I feel naked without some sort of bag, be it ever so small. Personal choice.

i put it on when i leave the cabin. i am forgetful and would likely lose it. i never knew there were people thinking i looked stupid, unattractive, and wierd. hmmm. maybe i'll stop wearing it and get locked out of my cabin......:eek:

lol. not in this lifetime!:p

My husband and I both wear them, and we are NOT newbies, we are Princess Elite. I never carry a purse, and sometimes I don't have any pockets. I don't put it in my husband's pocket because we are not glued at the hip 24/7.

I just want to clarify the response I made earlier.....We only wear the card on a lanyard while onboard. It's just easier. We NEVER wear them ashore! I don't want to call attention to myself as a tourist any more than I have to for security/safety reasons.

heehee this thread was amusing! :p I'm a first timer cruiser leaving on Friday for our cruise (woohoo!) and I will proudly be wearing my lanyard :D I wear one at work everyday too but I think there will be enough clues that I'm not at work anymore to let a little lanyard bug me ;)

I even went to KMart to pick up a waterproof one that ziplocks shut so I don't have to carry around a purse off the cruise ship. Sweet! Honestly, I could care less if I look silly to anyone else, I'm not there to please anyone except myself and my DH! To each their own, but what's the use in judging those who do want to wear one? We don't judge you for not wearing one ;)

Enjoy your cruise OP!

heehee this thread was amusing! :p I'm a first timer cruiser leaving on Friday for our cruise (woohoo!) and I will proudly be wearing my lanyard :D I wear one at work everyday too but I think there will be enough clues that I'm not at work anymore to let a little lanyard bug me ;)

 

I even went to KMart to pick up a waterproof one that ziplocks shut so I don't have to carry around a purse off the cruise ship. Sweet! Honestly, I could care less if I look silly to anyone else, I'm not there to please anyone except myself and my DH! To each their own, but what's the use in judging those who do want to wear one? We don't judge you for not wearing one ;)

 

Enjoy your cruise OP!

Amen Sister! I completely agree with not judging people whether they/we wear lanyards or not. I also don't bother with a purse on board - I'm on VACATION after all! As for some of us OCD sufferers, knowing that my cabin key is attached to my body in some way without me having to look in my purse or pocket 5 times before I close the door, I LOVE my lanyard, thank you very much!

I'm not cruising to impress people - I'm there to enjoy time spent with my DH. Oh, by the way, I HAVE worn my slippers to the buffet too!