ncas004 Posted February 28, 2015 #1 Share Posted February 28, 2015 What does everybody do with their room cards while at the pool, spa, etc. I don't want to carry a wallet or ask one of the girls to carry some type of pocketbook. Seems like a minor issue, but just curious what people do with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triptolemus Posted February 28, 2015 #2 Share Posted February 28, 2015 (edited) I use a lanyard and a badge holder designed to hold the card securely but allow it to be easily removed... like these: http://www.identicard.com/store/rigid-plastic-vertical-smart-card-holder-with-slide-ejector-2-1-8-x-3-3-8.html When I don't wish to wear the lanyard, I run it through a belt loop or whatever on my shorts and stick it in my pocket. Edit to add - if anyone's interested in the holders w/ the extractor, here's a site that sells them with no minimum quantity: http://www.specialistid.com/Vertical_Card_Dispenser_With_Red_Extractor_Slide_p/1840-6566.htm These are very handy. The cards stay put, but are easily removed without detaching the card holder, or the lanyard from your person. Edited February 28, 2015 by triptolemus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leavethekidswithmom Posted February 28, 2015 #3 Share Posted February 28, 2015 (edited) Lanyard. They'll punch a hole in it for you at the front desk. Edited February 28, 2015 by Leavethekidswithmom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingofwylietx Posted February 28, 2015 #4 Share Posted February 28, 2015 If you will spend much time at the pool, it's worth getting a pair of swim trunks with in inside or outside pocket (preferably with some closure on it, like Velcro). That way, if you are away from your lady, you'll still have access to your room and can buy things.....drinks, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justhere Posted February 28, 2015 #5 Share Posted February 28, 2015 (edited) I look for someone who would look good in my room and give it to them!! :eek: Edited February 28, 2015 by justhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeyetlse Posted February 28, 2015 #6 Share Posted February 28, 2015 If you have stickers on your card for the UBP UDP etc. you'll want to keep your card out of the water… Or get one of those waterproof card holders. They look dorky but they do the job (usually). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triptolemus Posted March 1, 2015 #7 Share Posted March 1, 2015 If you have stickers on your card for the UBP UDP etc. you'll want to keep your card out of the water… Or get one of those waterproof card holders. They look dorky but they do the job (usually). Nah... UBP stickers survived the pool, the hot tub, and the sea just fine in the holders I linked to above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncas004 Posted March 1, 2015 Author #8 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Thanks for the replies, I will try the lanyard. We do have the UBP, don't want to lose that sticker!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triptolemus Posted March 1, 2015 #9 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Thanks for the replies, I will try the lanyard. We do have the UBP, don't want to lose that sticker!! You won't. And... your UBP is not completely dependent on the sticker. You can get another one if the first gets lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mking8288 Posted March 1, 2015 #10 Share Posted March 1, 2015 (edited) NCL Guest KeyCard on a lanyard is good, then drop it into a ziplock bag (beloved TSA 3-1-1 pouch) as it is usually waterproof -put it away safely somewhere. Edited March 1, 2015 by mking8288 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauer-kraut Posted March 1, 2015 #11 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I use mine as a bookmark....hide it under my beach towel.... leave it in my flip flop... never used a lanyard at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotaford Posted March 1, 2015 #12 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Our last cruise was the first time I had a hole punched in my card and placed on a lanyard. I loved it. Didn't have to take it off or out of a pouch to slide in door or the reader to exit the ship. Even attached my camera to it when going ashore and loved not having to dig in a purse or bag every time I wanted to take a picture. Don't know why it took me so many cruises to do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L-in-CLT Posted March 1, 2015 #13 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I use a lanyard and a badge holder designed to hold the card securely but allow it to be easily removed... like these: http://www.identicard.com/store/rigid-plastic-vertical-smart-card-holder-with-slide-ejector-2-1-8-x-3-3-8.html When I don't wish to wear the lanyard, I run it through a belt loop or whatever on my shorts and stick it in my pocket. Edit to add - if anyone's interested in the holders w/ the extractor, here's a site that sells them with no minimum quantity: http://www.specialistid.com/Vertical_Card_Dispenser_With_Red_Extractor_Slide_p/1840-6566.htm These are very handy. The cards stay put, but are easily removed without detaching the card holder, or the lanyard from your person. Been looking for a holder like this! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetiekk Posted March 1, 2015 #14 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I look for someone who would look good in my room and give it to them!! :eek: :) very funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twelvevman Posted March 1, 2015 #15 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I have badge reels. They attach to your belt and have a retractable string the card hangs on. I then put the card in my pocket. The reels are available at any office supply store or office section of places like Walmart. http://mobile.walmart.com/ip/Baumgartens-BAU68824-Card-Reel-with-Belt-Clip-Stretches-30inch-Black/27351843?type=search Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizamar Posted March 1, 2015 #16 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Wonder the same about iPhones... If carrying around because of IConcierge app, any poolside thefts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovetotravel1977 Posted March 1, 2015 #17 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I'm going to buy those coil wrist thingies, that way I can always have it on me, either on my wrist or move it up around my arm. I hate anything around my neck. http://www.staples.com/product_319941?externalize=certona#revs_content Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustangdrew Posted March 1, 2015 #18 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I have a vacation vault. Available online in homedepot. Anyway it's a combo box lock that actually can be attached to your beach lounge chair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garnet115 Posted March 1, 2015 #19 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I've done the lanyard thing and it has generally been fine. I did not have an issue with my spa sticker coming off, but did have a problem with the info printed on the front of the card coming off due to water (salt? Chlorine?) exposure. Made it hard to swipe charges at bars and such, although it was usually fine once they looked me up via room number. In the future I will probably use one of the plastic holders to avoid a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonyte Posted March 1, 2015 #20 Share Posted March 1, 2015 (edited) ... but did have a problem with the info printed on the front of the card coming off due to water (salt? Chlorine?) exposure. Made it hard to swipe charges at bars and such, although it was usually fine once they looked me up via room number. In the future I will probably use one of the plastic holders to avoid a problem. Some sun screens do dissolve the printing on the card. That shouldn't affect swiping the card though, and if the card doesn't swipe properly and/or has too much text rubbed off, one can easily get their card replaced at the Guest Services desk. Our friends use a sun screen brand that causes them having to replace their cards every few days (once or twice for a week long cruise), unfortunately I can't remember the brand they are using, we use Australian Gold and never had that problem with our cards even though we often expose the cards to same elements and stress as they do. Edited March 1, 2015 by Demonyte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyc2theworld Posted March 1, 2015 #21 Share Posted March 1, 2015 As a male I just made sure my bathing suit trunks had a sealable pocket. I had the dining plan, drink package and a spa pass. The only sticker that kept coming off due to water was the spa pass as it was more like a traditional paper label than the plastic stickers they use for the UBP/UDP. No need for lanyards, cases, etc IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare fabnfortysomething Posted March 1, 2015 #22 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I bought a lanyard from the shop on board a couple of years ago-pretty crystal strap that gets positive comments-can be used with plastic credit card size holder or get card punched at guest services to attach directly to card hubby uses a more "macho" lanyard ! the spa or UBP stickers tend to stay on pretty well but haven't subjected to in pool conditions-if does come off as others have said guest services will replace as these are linked to your account Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeyetlse Posted March 1, 2015 #23 Share Posted March 1, 2015 If you're going to the spa or fitness center, you can leave your card at the spa reception desk and leave all your stuff (iPhone, wads of cash, the Heart of the Ocean) in a locker, safe from the 2 to 4 thousand thieves you are traveling with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbryan5 Posted March 1, 2015 #24 Share Posted March 1, 2015 5 cruises, UBP every cruise with sticker on the card. I simply put the card in my swim shorts pocket. I do this in the pool, watersides, hot tub, and ocean. The card is waterproof and I've never had a UBP sticker fall off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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