GoldieJ Posted January 14, 2018 #1 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Can you still punch a hole in the room cards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea girl 23 Posted January 14, 2018 #2 Share Posted January 14, 2018 I bought a lanyard for my next cruise..trying to travel as light as possible this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joekerstef Posted January 14, 2018 #3 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Mine goes in my wallet. Not a lanyard fan although I understand why many people are. I believe they will punch a hole for you at the front desk (vaguely recall that this might not be the case on Koningsdam with new card technology but someone else would have to confirm/dispute that). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlsSalt Posted January 14, 2018 #4 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Can you still punch a hole in the room cards? As long as they are not the new more sophisticated electronic ones issued on Konigsdam (etc), you can still get them punched. Always have mine punched on all older HAL ship cruises. I get it punched first thing at the front desk and put it on a wrist coil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted January 14, 2018 #5 Share Posted January 14, 2018 We are not lanyard fans. We just put them in our pockets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare *Miss G* Posted January 14, 2018 #6 Share Posted January 14, 2018 I had mine and my sister's punched on the Koningsdam and we wore them on a wrist coil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlsSalt Posted January 14, 2018 #7 Share Posted January 14, 2018 I had mine and my sister's punched on the Koningsdam and we wore them on a wrist coil. That is good news. Glad to learn this system still works on the newer cards. Rumor ended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodjs Posted January 14, 2018 #8 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Just be careful not to put it next to anything magnetic (including cell phones). Your card will no longer work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bUU Posted January 14, 2018 #9 Share Posted January 14, 2018 I bought a lanyard for my next cruise... We find it very freeing to not have to carry wallets and such. This post may have been entered by voice recognition. Please excuse any typographical errors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMLincoln Posted January 14, 2018 #10 Share Posted January 14, 2018 In the evenings I carry a small purse on a strap to hold my cruise card and just a couple of small items... most of my evening clothes don't have pockets, and I don't like to wear the lanyard to dinner. Otherwise I use the lanyard during the day. m-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OHCruiser Posted January 14, 2018 #11 Share Posted January 14, 2018 We use a lanyard with a plastic card pocket. We find that handy on excursions because we can also add our driver's license and some small bills for tipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2naBill Posted January 14, 2018 #12 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Card pouch stuck to the back of my phone. Sent from my Z956 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimnKaren Posted January 14, 2018 #13 Share Posted January 14, 2018 My view is that those folks who sport their cards on a lanyard are into something where I don't want to mention here. My card goes in my pocket. Just like my pen and lip gloss and a couple of dollars for those who deserve it. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldieJ Posted January 14, 2018 Author #14 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Thank you for all that good information and advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islabeachbum Posted January 14, 2018 #15 Share Posted January 14, 2018 In my pocket...I hate lanyards... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankc98376 Posted January 14, 2018 #16 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Pocket. Lanyard is too much like beIng at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipgeeks Posted January 14, 2018 #17 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Since I carry a pair of glasses, lipgloss and hanky anyway, I just put the card in my little purse......or if I'm taking a book/journal/pen/sunglasses/daily planner/hat/jacket, I carry a small tote. In the evening, it's just a small purse. I think a lanyard around my neck would drive me crazy. At work I clipped my ID to a lapel or pocket flap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chill6x6 Posted January 14, 2018 #18 Share Posted January 14, 2018 ALWAYS on a lanyard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CvilleJane Posted January 14, 2018 #19 Share Posted January 14, 2018 I didn't think that I would be someone who would wear a lanyard. But I took everyone's advice and have used them on our past two cruises, and plan to wear it on our upcoming cruise in March. My husband, son and I all wear them and find them to be incredibly convenient. Everything is tied to your room card, so I have that along with my driver's license (so we can get back on the ship) and a credit card (if we're going into port). It's been especially great for my 10 year old to have a lanyard -- the room card is with him at all times and no chance of it getting lost. I do use a small clutch for nicer dinners and leave the lanyard in the room in the evenings, but otherwise you'll see us with them on. For reference, I wear a Vera Bradley lanyard with matching ID Case. My husband uses a super plain black 'leather' one, and my son is just old enough where he's aged out of the fun Star Wars or Ninja Turtles ones, so I've gotten him one similar to my husband's, but in blue. Link to Vera Bradley Lanyard (similar style to mine): https://smile.amazon.com/Vera-Bradley-Lanyard-Tutti-Frutti/dp/B00FPC1V42/ref=pd_sim_309_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00FPC1V42&pd_rd_r=B8KV2SYDPXXNG45VJWYH&pd_rd_w=GLj9F&pd_rd_wg=NnQ3K&psc=1&refRID=B8KV2SYDPXXNG45VJWYH Link to my husband's lanyard: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B015PAYR1C/ref=sxr_rr_xsim_4?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=3008523062&pd_rd_wg=lWN3I&pf_rd_r=1QC3011WA3R75B9Y0ZG9&pf_rd_s=desktop-rhs-carousels&pf_rd_t=301&pd_rd_i=B015PAYR1C&pd_rd_w=Shzjz&pf_rd_i=black+lanyard+with+id+holder&pd_rd_r=b3c9ea81-f3ca-4263-b123-3251a0e9c2c7&ie=UTF8&qid=1515971107&sr=4 Link to my son's lanyard: https://smile.amazon.com/Bird-Fiy-Vertical-Leather-Lanyard/dp/B01CGQA852/ref=sr_1_4?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1515971107&sr=1-4&keywords=black%2Blanyard%2Bwith%2Bid%2Bholder&th=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJSULIBRARIAN Posted January 14, 2018 #20 Share Posted January 14, 2018 In my pocket - no lanyards for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger_77 Posted January 15, 2018 #21 Share Posted January 15, 2018 I tried using a lanyard, but found it dropped into my salad, my soup, my - you get the picture. I moved over to a retractable badge reel and love it. I clip it on to my pocket or waistband and my card is always handy. When we go on shore, I tuck the card inside the pocket and it's out of sight, but available when I return to the ship. https://www.staples.ca/en/avery-retractable-reel-clips-30-12-pack-74711/product_962754_1-CA_1_20001 The link is for a pack of 12, but I bought one at the dollar store that works just fine. Smooth Sailing! :) :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberta Quilter Posted January 15, 2018 #22 Share Posted January 15, 2018 I'm not a fan of lanyards so I put mine in my pocket. If I don't have a pocket, let's just say I keep it close to my heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted January 15, 2018 #23 Share Posted January 15, 2018 I know many that use lanyards - but I've never had a need. I stick mine in a pocket or in my bag when I am bopping about. Haven't lost a room card yet ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee2673 Posted January 15, 2018 #24 Share Posted January 15, 2018 I'm not a fan of lanyards so I put mine in my pocket. If I don't have a pocket, let's just say I keep it close to my heart. That’s where I keep mine too 🤭🤫[emoji33] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea girl 23 Posted January 15, 2018 #25 Share Posted January 15, 2018 The problem with keeping it loose in a pocket/in a bag is that(for me when it's in my bag it's been close enough to my camera to get demagentised . A lanyard is going to solve a lot of those problems for me.As for it getting in food, etc. just tuck it into my shirt/dress, etc. Easy peasy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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