Lanyards?

Thanks, all, for responding to my incessant questions about the Seapass card. Does it look like a driver's license, with a photo & name on it? Or usually just a generic card w/ the info embedded in the electronic code?

Mostly, my skin is super sensitive to the lanyard materials (I have worn them for work, volunteering, etc), so I wonder what the fuss is all about, in wearing the card. Thanks to all the various responses, it seems that using a lanyard is not required, but some pax prefer.

For the most part, I don't even leave my apartment without carrying ID and essential meds, so imagine that I'd still carry those items whilst wandering the ship.

Thanks, all, for responding to my incessant questions about the Seapass card. Does it look like a driver's license, with a photo & name on it? Or usually just a generic card w/ the info embedded in the electronic code?

Mostly, my skin is super sensitive to the lanyard materials (I have worn them for work, volunteering, etc), so I wonder what the fuss is all about, in wearing the card. Thanks to all the various responses, it seems that using a lanyard is not required, but some pax prefer.

For the most part, I don't even leave my apartment without carrying ID and essential meds, so imagine that I'd still carry those items whilst wandering the ship.

Your seapass has your name and muster station and dining table (if assigned dining), it carries a magnetic tape which shows your photo when scanned upon boarding or leaving the ship. It is very much an ID card - and all that is needed while on board - as well as serving as a credit card for all on board purchases.

I agree...you wouldn't wear your room key around your neck at a hotel...don't do it on the ship! You look like you're at a convention!

I think lanyards are convenient at times, such as at outdoor activities like a volleyball game or walk around the track. I usually bring a purse or bag to dinner and shows, but then I can find it easily on the strap. Naw, you won't see it around my neck on formal night, but I am a pretty big fan in general. OP: do what you want! ;p

I have always liked the people who won't wear a lanyard since it makes them look like a tourist. Like their clothes, speach pattern, language, etc. don't mark them as tourists.

Hee hee:')

I have always liked the people who won't wear a lanyard since it makes them look like a tourist. Like their clothes, speach pattern, language, etc. don't mark them as tourists.

Dont forget the shoes, shoes usually tell the story, brand new sneakers and of course add on the clean white socks.

Just saying

Dont forget the shoes, shoes usually tell the story, brand new sneakers and of course add on the clean white socks.

 

Just saying

This makes me remember my favorite Rick Steves' quote.

It isn't your shoes that make you an ugly American.

In other words - if you are dressed like a tourist, SO WHAT. ON a family trip to Europe my mother was so worried about her shoes, because a bunch of people told her she couldn't wear the ones she finds most comfortable. (White, and American). Well, she was worried it would give her hip, back, and knee problems if she didn't - so she wore what she wanted and we were polite to people, not obnoxious. Had a GREAT time, and not one person gave a damn about our shoes.

Had a GREAT time, and not one person gave a damn about our shoes.

The same thing happened in The Shawshank Redemption.

The idea that the lanyard is what identifies you as a tourist is hilarious. Do you really think that's the tip-off? LOL

The idea that the lanyard is what identifies you as a tourist is hilarious. Do you really think that's the tip-off? LOL

Not as long as your ship board room key is showing through the clear plastic holder. But if you put a whistle on the end of the lanyard, they will just think you are a coach.

I think any newbies who are reading this thread should decide for themselves if they like the convenience of wearing the Sea pass on a lanyard. Pay no attention to the people who think they are stupid. Anyone who cares what other people do on a cruise when those people aren't hurting other people have opinions that don't matter. There will always be judgmental people who pay much too much attention to what others wear and do. It's better to make your own choices and disregard judgmental people.

It's a convenient way to carry the sea pass, especially when you don't feel like carrying a bag or are wearing an outfit without pockets or a swim suit and coverup. It's the easiest way to access your card when you want to make a purchase or get a drink from the bar. Some people like it and some people don't.

First, I've also read about folks that don'twant to display a lanyard of the ship for security issues. They don't wish to stand out as a tourist. Well just a thought: I think most locals don't need a lanyard tospot a tourist. Come on, you have beenaround the world. You don't even have tobe on to know one. It could be thecamera, the gear from LL Beans, fanny pack, the dress that is not local, whatever.When the big boat comes to town, everyone knows it. So trust me less you work for some covertagency that has three letters it is not the shoes or the lanyard.

Next, TNcrusing02, wow after 12 pages, it mayhave been stated before, but I like it:

"I think any newbies who are reading thisthread should decide for themselves if they like the convenience of wearing theSea pass on a lanyard."

Mind you I'm not sure, does that say the oldsalts don't have free will anymore? Granted, I know some, maybe me that can get set in our ways.

This board is one that can chew an issue todeath. I'm thinking of starting threadslike boxers or briefs; socks or no socks, late or early seating, do you sleepon the left or right side of the bed; what is the best way to lacesneakers. Such deep thread/thoughts nodoubt have already been done but heck that never stopped anyone from stirringanother thread up again.

Before I get lambasted for hijacking, let meget back on topic of THE LANYARD, has any one googled lanyard accidents? This knocked me out.

Well I did find a group called MAL "Mothers Against Lanyards" Ok I think this one is a joke.

But for realz, Mom & Dad: you read on otherlinks about fatal accidental hanging, neck injury and school systems that banthem. Wacky maybe but just a thought foranyone with kids. They make bath suitswith pocks & Velcro.

Put a line around a kid's neck and what could possiblygo wrong?

I am wondering how tacky it would be if we were using our Carnival lanyards on our Anthem sailing the 28th?

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I am still not sure whether to use a lanyard or not.

The options I am thinking are Lanyard and carry around my neck (Most of the time possibly), with the advantage being that it might be harder to misplace. (Talking from experience with my MP3 player)

Buy a wallet that does not carry my reward cards, RAC card etc from home that I will use JUST for the cruise. (And obviously will then have a back up wallet) The wallet can then carry any foreign monies I need when at port etc and some absolute essentials such as drivers license for ID. The biggest problem with this could be the security issue.

The final option is to chop and change between the two. When on the ship I may have it around my neck, saving the extremely minor irritation of having to retrieve from a wallet. (Although is that a nusciance, when I would have to remove it from a lanyard anyway, as a first time cruiser I assume it cannot be scanned through a lanyard when buying something on board.) The usage of a lanyard also has advantages and disadvantages to having it around your neck when in port as opposed to a wallet. A wallet is far easier to pinch (Although I am really anal when carrying my personal items around ANYWHERE) but wearing a lanyard in port would surely effect sun tan/sun burn.

Decisions, decisions

We just got off the Breeze last week and I swear 90% of the people wore lanyards. Their were plenty of gold sail and sign cards so those cruisers weren’t new. I rarely saw someone without one. I found it convenient to access around my neck. I’d say do what you feel you would like. They were $9 buy one get 1 free in the fun shop. This was carnival.

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And telling people that they are weird or that they look stupid is attractive? :confused:

 

 

Sometimes you don't have pockets. Even if you don't wear it around your neck al the time, having a leash on your card makes it easier to fish out of the bottom of your beach bag. Having the alternative to use it if you want to is convenient.

Thank you! Many of my clothing items don't have pockets and I don't always have my husband with me (part of enjoying a cruise is getting personal time doing different activities that we enjoy independently). I bought some off Amazon. But, somehow we ended up getting several more on board for free. One was when we verified information at Crown & Anchor for our kids (got two free ones), etc. So, we came home with a bunch of extras- I will pass them on to my parents when they join us on the next cruise.

Sorry to the haters out there, but for convenience I will continue to use one, even though I'm not a newbie. Plus, my kids loved having theirs and feeling more involved in the cruise process.

A lanyard sounds great to be purse-free when walking around the ship, but what do people do when swimming? I would imagine at a minimum I would have a towel and whatever clothes I was wearing over my bathing suit. Do you just leave it on a chair with no one watching it? Assuming you can even get a chair...

I use a lanyard. To begin with, I don't care what others think - if they want to be childish and get their nose up in the air thinking I'm a "beginner cruiser" because of it, have at it.

But, on my lanyard, I have about 25 or 30 pins, one for every port of call we've ever been to. Along with my RCI status pin, anyone who has a clue should be able to put 2+2 together that I'm not a beginner.

The pins make a great conversation piece as well I've discovered over the years - I often get asked several times a day where I got them all, the stories behind them, that sort of thing.

Enjoy your cruise and don't fret about what others who have nothing better to do are thinking about.

A lanyard sounds great to be purse-free when walking around the ship, but what do people do when swimming? I would imagine at a minimum I would have a towel and whatever clothes I was wearing over my bathing suit. Do you just leave it on a chair with no one watching it? Assuming you can even get a chair...

Wrap it up in your towel. Peoples cards are everywhere so you won't be alone. Also, since they don't print your stateroom number on the cards even if someone else scooped it it's of no use to them anyways aside from maybe charging a drink or three to it, something that would be promptly undone by guest services when you report the loss, get a new card, and the old one is immediately deactivated.

A lanyard sounds great to be purse-free when walking around the ship, but what do people do when swimming? I would imagine at a minimum I would have a towel and whatever clothes I was wearing over my bathing suit. Do you just leave it on a chair with no one watching it? Assuming you can even get a chair...

You wear your lanyard while swimming. It's one of the main benefits.

If I go swimming the lanyard I use is the cloth type not a fancy jewel or beaded type.

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A lanyard sounds great to be purse-free when walking around the ship, but what do people do when swimming? I would imagine at a minimum I would have a towel and whatever clothes I was wearing over my bathing suit. Do you just leave it on a chair with no one watching it? Assuming you can even get a chair...

Waterproof resealable heavy duty card holder, baby. Also have one that can hold my cell phone. Just make certain it is sealed up nice and tight and jump right in. :cool:

I have not read every single page of this Thread, but what I have read, with 13 pages on Lanyards, has been very entertaining! What a hoot!

Kindness, respect of others, and who cares comments have been delightful! I will indeed have a lanyard on our upcoming cruise. Quite handy when playing the machines in the casino. I won't forget my card that way!

We never use lanyards.

I keep my card in a cardholder given free by Crystal on our first cruise, then put it in my pocket.

My wife does the same but put it in her purse when going off the ship. In the ship she just give it to me to keep. We are always together most of the time anyway.

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I wear a lanyard in certain areas at work and I hate them. Last thing I want to do on vacation is to wear one, I want to be away to forget about work. So I simply keep the card in my wallet.

Do they hand them out with the card for free when you start your cruise?

 

How much are they if they aren't free and I wonder if I should just buy some cheap at home first.

 

TIA!!

Purchase one prior to the cruise if your TA doesn't provide them for free or purchase one on board.:D

Hard to believe that this thread is still here (or maybe it is a new one?)

Basically, from what we have heard/seen, lanyards are used by most mainstream cruisers - used by 50% of premium cruise line cruisers and less than 1% of luxury cruise line cruisers. As a luxury cruiser, I would not be caught dead with one but understand that there are reasons that some people find them convenient.