Punching holes

[shipmate13]

I have not been on Royal Caribbean for a couple years but the last time I was on it, they allowed us to punch a hole in our sign and sail cards. I thought I read somewhere recently that they are not allowing that anymore, is this correct?? We usually like to keep them on a lanyard. I don't want to put them in pockets or purses which I do not carry. Does it have something to do with the magnetic strip on the back and if so, can't you just punch a hole away from it. Things change so often now that you have to ask.

thanks for anyone who can answer this for me. :)

[TexCruise371]

We had our cards punched on Radiance last week and every other ship we have ever been on. ;) I haven't heard that but I'm deaf sometimes :)

[FLACRUISER99]

I believe this only applies to only the new ships that have RFID cards.

Edited July 20, 2016 by FLACRUISER99

[Clarea]

I have not been on Royal Caribbean for a couple years but the last time I was on it, they allowed us to punch a hole in our sign and sail cards. I thought I read somewhere recently that they are not allowing that anymore, is this correct?? ...

I believe the newest ships (Quantum class and Harmony) are using chip technology in the SeaPass cards, so they have to be careful where the hole is punched.

[dedosr]

It is so much easier to use WOW bands. The only time you will need the card is to leave and re board the ship. You can purchase them for $4.95 at GS. We got them for free on our Quantum sailing and kept them. We recently sailed on the Anthem and took our old WOW Bands (they are similar to a rubber wristwatch) from the Quantum on the Anthem. GS reprogramed them in less than a minute. My wife and I love the freedom of the Wow Bands and plan on taking them with us on our Harmony Cruise in November.

 

They were not uncomfortable, and did not cause our wrists to sweat!

[Merion_Mom]

I have not been on Royal Caribbean for a couple years but the last time I was on it, they allowed us to punch a hole in our sign and sail cards. I thought I read somewhere recently that they are not allowing that anymore, is this correct?? We usually like to keep them on a lanyard. I don't want to put them in pockets or purses which I do not carry. Does it have something to do with the magnetic strip on the back and if so, can't you just punch a hole away from it. Things change so often now that you have to ask.

thanks for anyone who can answer this for me. :)

 

Since your next cruise is on the Explorer, and I assume that you are asking about that, then YES, you can still punch a hole in your card. No RFID chip to worry about.

 

:)

[Biker19]

....and no, Explorer does not offer Wow bands.

[Govantrueblue]

wow bands only available on quantum class and harmony

[shipmate13]

Thank you for responding to my question. I very much appreciate your assistance

[Merion_Mom]

Thank you for responding to my question. I very much appreciate your assistance

 

You are very welcome. Have fun in Alaska!