The Medallion

[Seafan22]

I will be new to Princess on an upcoming cruise, and want to understand the Medallion.  Can I just put it in my pocket like a key card? 

 

I don't really want to hang it around my neck for five weeks and I'm not likely to buy any accessories for it. 

[memoak]

8 minutes ago, Seafan22 said:

I will be new to Princess on an upcoming cruise, and want to understand the Medallion.  Can I just put it in my pocket like a key card? 

 

I don't really want to hang it around my neck for five weeks and I'm not likely to buy any accessories for it. 

Yes you can stick it in your pocket 

[trin880]

I was hesitant buying any accessories too, but after seeing many pictures and videos people wearing lanyards around their necks, I ordered 2 airtag watch bands from Amazon for $10. Still waiting for my medallions to arrive by mail, but according to all the reviews watch bands work with medallions.

[Outerdog]

You can totally just stick it in your pocket. Depending on what you wear, your pockets might be loose and the little Medallion could slip out. So you might consider a little AirTag holder made of a rubbery type material. I use this one for just that purpose. Has a little clip too. 8 bucks.

 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B096SC71KR/

 

 

[Seafan22]

Thanks for the feedback and suggestions

[PMGS247]

Any other first hand experience with airtag holders and medallions?  I don't hate the wristbands that Princess offers, but if the airtag holders worked that would expand the options quite a bit. 

 

I just also recall reading some accounts in the past that the medallion/airtag was less than a perfect fit and while it held pretty good, it wasn't perfect and subject to occasionally slipping out.

[Rick&Jeannie]

I know this probably will not help the OP...but way back when the Medallions were first introduced they were delivered (along with the complimentary lanyard) with a 2-piece plastic shell-type holder.  We have always kept our old key cards...(and now medallions) so we have several of these still banging around our "travel stuff" drawer.  I don't use a lanyard...I just slip the entire holder in my pocket.  I'm always a bit nervous about losing the medallion but this shell gives it just enough size so that I can easily pull it out when I need it and it will not easily "grow legs".

 

[Rick&Jeannie]

1 hour ago, PMGS247 said:

Any other first hand experience with airtag holders and medallions?  I don't hate the wristbands that Princess offers, but if the airtag holders worked that would expand the options quite a bit. 

 

Keep in mind that you can buy the "real" medallion holders/accessories on the ship.  I always prefer to see how something like that might feel and even how well it might fit before purchase...unlike buying from Amazon.

[PMGS247]

8 minutes ago, Rick&Jeannie said:

Keep in mind that you can buy the "real" medallion holders/accessories on the ship.  I always prefer to see how something like that might feel and even how well it might fit before purchase...unlike buying from Amazon.

Yeah as I said I don't dislike the princess wristbands, I have both the rubber sports band type and the  more traditional watch band type, but that's about it for options.  Some of the airtag products are pretty nifty and convenient, I have an air tag on my keychain LOL but I would never mess with it if it wasn't a 100% secure fit. I suppose I could test an old medallion on my keychain holder.

Edited August 10, 2023 by PMGS247

[WYB!]

The medallions used by princess are the same size as an apple airtag.

So I bought an apple "airtag dog collar" (silicone) from either amazon or ebay, and then attached that to my watch band.

Safe Travels,
- WYB

[Mike45LC]

My wife’s medallion fell out in the casino one night.  We could not find it, but the staff quickly located it using their “locate the guest” tool on their phones.  

[voljeep]

amazon, of course - has a fitbit knock off holder that works for us

Everact clip holder for fit bit

Edited August 10, 2023 by voljeep

[memoak]

We use clips. Wearing lanyards is so so touristy 

[bigbenboys]

1st Princess cruise in 12 years. Is this Medallion our what I call seapass card. Do we scan this Medallion chip when we get on and off the ship? Pay for drinks?

[dreaminofcruisin]

4 minutes ago, bigbenboys said:

1st Princess cruise in 12 years. Is this Medallion our what I call seapass card. Do we scan this Medallion chip when we get on and off the ship? Pay for drinks?

 

Yep. It also unlocks your cabin door for you as you walk up to it.... 🙂

[Thrak]

These are the air tag holders my wife and I use. Notice that the air tag holders obscure the cruiser's name and the voyage details. This is the only thing I don't like about them.

 

 

[voljeep]

12 minutes ago, Thrak said:

These are the air tag holders my wife and I use. Notice that the air tag holders obscure the cruiser's name and the voyage details. This is the only thing I don't like about them.

 

 

does it still scan in the holder? if so, what's wrong?

[Thrak]

1 hour ago, voljeep said:

does it still scan in the holder? if so, what's wrong?

 

When a server looks at the medallion I would prefer he or she was able to see the name. Doesn't really affect use but I would still prefer the name showed. Of course some folks might consider having their name covered to be a plus.

Edited August 10, 2023 by Thrak

[Musky Ike]

We use clip-on name badge holders with a retractable cord. I like them better than a lanyard and already had some in the desk drawer from previous a employer, but they can be purchased pretty inexpensively. 

[Prost Seattle]

I put together this airtag holder and chain for my mom’s medallion.   She likes her bling. Mine is a more understated carbon fiber. 

[HMSDingy]

On 8/9/2023 at 8:33 PM, Outerdog said:

You can totally just stick it in your pocket. Depending on what you wear, your pockets might be loose and the little Medallion could slip out. So you might consider a little AirTag holder made of a rubbery type material. I use this one for just that purpose. Has a little clip too. 8 bucks.

 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B096SC71KR/

 

 

$15 for us Canadians.

[Prost Seattle]

I don’t know why my travel summary says $16

[Bollycats]

On 8/10/2023 at 6:20 PM, Prost Seattle said:

I put together this airtag holder and chain for my mom’s medallion.   She likes her bling. Mine is a more understated carbon fiber. 

Where did you get these? I love them both!

[Steelers36]

On 8/10/2023 at 11:37 AM, WYB! said:

The medallions used by princess are the same size as an apple airtag.

So I bought an apple "airtag dog collar" (silicone) from either amazon or ebay, and then attached that to my watch band.

Safe Travels,
- WYB

 

 

 

 

Too bulky for my liking.

[Steelers36]

1 hour ago, Prost Seattle said:

I don’t know why my travel summary says $16

I'm not sure that any of the $$ values make any sense other than CA, which is working out to 17-night voyage.