LoriLoriLori Posted July 12, 2021 #1 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Do you use the app on your phone to purchase items on the ship? I haven't been on a cruise since 2015. Your sea pass is now on the phone now, correct? How about to open your cabin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dat Cruisin Couple Posted July 12, 2021 #2 Share Posted July 12, 2021 5 minutes ago, LoriLoriLori said: Do you use the app on your phone to purchase items on the ship? I haven't been on a cruise since 2015. Your sea pass is now on the phone now, correct? How about to open your cabin? The phone app does act as a replacement for some of the SeaPass, but the SeaPass is still needed. You just may pull it out less often. 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstel Posted July 12, 2021 #3 Share Posted July 12, 2021 used SeaPass onboard Adventure last month for buying drinks, other purchases, entering/leaving buffet, entering shows that required a reservation. Used the app for making reservations to shows and dinners and checking the ship daily activities. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dswallow Posted July 12, 2021 #4 Share Posted July 12, 2021 A lanyard and these badge holders are an invaluable accessory.https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079ZKQBMV 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSHS1979 Posted July 12, 2021 #5 Share Posted July 12, 2021 (edited) 40 minutes ago, LoriLoriLori said: Do you use the app on your phone to purchase items on the ship? I haven't been on a cruise since 2015. Your sea pass is now on the phone now, correct? How about to open your cabin? Only the newer ships have the ability to unlock doors with phone or WOW bands Edited July 12, 2021 by CSHS1979 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afurman Posted July 12, 2021 #6 Share Posted July 12, 2021 8 minutes ago, CSHS1979 said: Only the newer ships have the ability to unlock doors with phone or WOW bands Oasis has the new system that works with WOW bands. I can't recall if phones worked last year to open the cabin door on Oasis or Symphony but that could be because I didn't try it since I don't carry my phone if I can help it onboard. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PTC DAWG Posted July 12, 2021 #7 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Just me, but I'm not toting my phone all over the place on vacation...I can easily live without it. Seapass card works for me. 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixbirches Posted July 12, 2021 #8 Share Posted July 12, 2021 I have no problems using new technology on the ship. Personally, I think it’s great and I’m really happy with RC for making their app better and more useful. I use the camera frequently on my phone, so I don’t see it as a hassle at all to carry my phone. I’m also a big fan of Wow bands - loved them on our Anthem cruises. Change is good. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamcruzin Posted July 12, 2021 #9 Share Posted July 12, 2021 DW and I have never used a lanyard in 30 yrs. If you can carry a phone you can carry a cruise card. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoriLoriLori Posted July 12, 2021 Author #10 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Thanks for this information. Appreciate it! I don't think we used lanyards either although thought about getting them for this cruise. I think we carried in our bag/wallet. Going on Odyssey this August. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelbell Posted July 12, 2021 #11 Share Posted July 12, 2021 My DH is visually impaired, if they do away with the sea pass it will be differcult for him to get in and out of the cabin. He does not carry a smart phone and we are not attached at the hip. People sometimes forget not everyone is able to use a smart phone. It's bad enough that parents do not explain or tell their children not walk directly infront of a person with a visual cane. (lets each them to say excuse me). God forbid everyone is a snow flake and can't be re-proofed. Sorry I'm done. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethco Posted July 12, 2021 #12 Share Posted July 12, 2021 43 minutes ago, dswallow said: A lanyard and these badge holders are an invaluable accessory.https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079ZKQBMV These are great! Since they are currently punching a hole in the cards of those who are unvaccinated, this will be most helpful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethco Posted July 12, 2021 #13 Share Posted July 12, 2021 17 minutes ago, Iamcruzin said: DW and I have never used a lanyard in 30 yrs. If you can carry a phone you can carry a cruise card. Your clothes probably have pockets. Very few of mine do. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matj2000 Posted July 12, 2021 #14 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Do not use a Lanyard. It is horrible look. Act like you have been there before... 3 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted July 12, 2021 #15 Share Posted July 12, 2021 22 minutes ago, Iamcruzin said: DW and I have never used a lanyard in 30 yrs. If you can carry a phone you can carry a cruise card. Agree....Never something we would ever consider wearing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted July 12, 2021 #16 Share Posted July 12, 2021 6 minutes ago, bethco said: Your clothes probably have pockets. Very few of mine do. My DH's do and I wear a very small crossbody bag just barely large enough to carry my iPhone and SeaPass card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArthurUSCG Posted July 12, 2021 #17 Share Posted July 12, 2021 If you are wearing clothes without pockets and don't want something around your neck, try a runner waist belt. They are like fanny packs but don't hold as much and sit flat against your waist. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted July 12, 2021 #18 Share Posted July 12, 2021 42 minutes ago, Iamcruzin said: DW and I have never used a lanyard in 30 yrs. If you can carry a phone you can carry a cruise card. I use a lanyard because most of my slacks and dresses do not have pockets and I have no desire to carry a purse while cruising (for me that is a leave at home item when I cruise). I don't carry a phone while on a ship unless I take my small backpack with my book and sunscreen to the pool or sundeck. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vera/Lee Posted July 12, 2021 #19 Share Posted July 12, 2021 My Bandolier crossbody iphone case should work great for me and it has a place for my Sea Pass card. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamcruzin Posted July 12, 2021 #20 Share Posted July 12, 2021 27 minutes ago, bethco said: Your clothes probably have pockets. Very few of mine do. That's not the point. OP plans on carrying a phone. If you can carry a phone a cruise card is even easier to carry so no need for the lanyard. I have pockets in every pair of pants and on my bathing suit so I don't need a lanyard ever. We are never without ours phones as we use them for pictures and the Royal App. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted July 12, 2021 #21 Share Posted July 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, Vera/Lee said: My Bandolier crossbody iphone case should work great for me and it has a place for my Sea Pass card. I do have a crossbody case and have used that to go to casino (put all my winnings in it - LOL!). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstel Posted July 12, 2021 #22 Share Posted July 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, Sunshine3601 said: I use a lanyard because most of my slacks and dresses do not have pockets and I have no desire to carry a purse while cruising (for me that is a leave at home item when I cruise). I don't carry a phone while on a ship unless I take my small backpack with my book and sunscreen to the pool or sundeck. Having a phone is sadly becoming a necessity. Based on the June Adventure sailings, you needed your phone for making reservations and all the restaurants and bars has QR codes for the menus. You still could request a hard copy menu, but they are definitely trying to get rid of paper. I am also pretty sure on the 6/12 Adventure sailing you had to request a paper copy of the Ship Times thing that gave you the day's itinerary (cant remember the actual name), but by the 6/19 sailing they had gone back to putting a paper copy in your room each night, so there must have been some pushback. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vera/Lee Posted July 12, 2021 #23 Share Posted July 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, Sunshine3601 said: I do have a crossbody case and have used that to go to casino (put all my winnings in it - LOL!). I've never had a problem carrying all of my winnings, but I keep hoping! Hahah 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted July 12, 2021 #24 Share Posted July 12, 2021 1 minute ago, bstel said: Having a phone is sadly becoming a necessity. Based on the June Adventure sailings, you needed your phone for making reservations and all the restaurants and bars has QR codes for the menus. You still could request a hard copy menu, but they are definitely trying to get rid of paper. I am also pretty sure on the 6/12 Adventure sailing you had to request a paper copy of the Ship Times thing that gave you the day's itinerary (cant remember the actual name), but by the 6/19 sailing they had gone back to putting a paper copy in your room each night, so there must have been some pushback. Yes, it is sad that we have to use our phones in this manner. You are referring to the Compass. I was happy when I heard they began the paper copies again. I like to mark my up with a highlighter for things of interest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasukkie Posted July 12, 2021 #25 Share Posted July 12, 2021 I used my seapass card and lanyard the same as I would on any cruise. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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