Tiembiay Posted March 25, 2017 #101 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Since most of my cruising is Caribbean, and mostly swimming ports, I use a water wallet. The little plastic case on a lanyard. It works well to carry your ship card, and when you go to town, your credit card and cash. Plus you can swim with it so you don't need to leave it on the beach. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondog73 Posted March 25, 2017 #102 Share Posted March 25, 2017 I just use small thin wallet that has SS card, credit card and some cash in it. Not bulky at all. I keep it in my pocket or a string backpack while I am out and about on the ship or port. The free ones in the casino are junk. I would not depend on using one of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teknoge3k Posted March 25, 2017 #103 Share Posted March 25, 2017 You probably don't need to carry your cell phone around the ship. Wifi can get very expensive, so I'd recommend keep it in the safe. Sent from my iPhone using Forums With Carnival the Hub app is only $5/device for the chat feature for the duration of your cruise to talk to other people in your family/party. I think most families/ Carnival cruisers want their phones now to communicate with others in their party. That said, they should also enable the Hub app so you can pay with it. Just like Samsung Pay or Apple Pay or any other card service. I have several of my credit cards on my phone, my Kroger card, my Sheetz card, etc. I use my phone to pay with a lot of stuff. It would be nice if that would be an option as well in addition to the other methods mentioned. Pay for everything on the ship, open your door, etc with your phone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorncroft Posted March 25, 2017 #104 Share Posted March 25, 2017 With Carnival the Hub app is only $5/device for the chat feature for the duration of your cruise to talk to other people in your family/party. I think most families/ Carnival cruisers want their phones now to communicate with others in their party. That said, they should also enable the Hub app so you can pay with it. Just like Samsung Pay or Apple Pay or any other card service. I have several of my credit cards on my phone, my Kroger card, my Sheetz card, etc. I use my phone to pay with a lot of stuff. It would be nice if that would be an option as well in addition to the other methods mentioned. Pay for everything on the ship, open your door, etc with your phone! That's the exact model behind the wrist bands that will inevitably be coming to a ship near you. You won't even need to tote your phone around. You'll feel like a modern day Dick Tracy or Secret Service agent. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teknoge3k Posted March 25, 2017 #105 Share Posted March 25, 2017 That's the exact model behind the wrist bands that will inevitably be coming to a ship near you. You won't even need to tote your phone around. You'll feel like a modern day Dick Tracy or Secret Service agent. :D Yea I am familiar with the writstbands from Disney. But you would still have the wristbands and your phone. You still would have your phone anyway for communication on the ship (via Hub app) but would also be able to do everything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbismith Posted March 25, 2017 #106 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Follow Sent from my HTC6535LVW using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNorthrup Posted March 25, 2017 #107 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Land yards on reflection last month that I bought kept ripping and they wouldn't give me my money back? Bring one and the front desk puts a hole in it for you. It's easy hanging around your neck who care what it looks looks like? It's convenient!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twingles3 Posted March 25, 2017 #108 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Keep it on a lanyard in my beach bag purse whatever so it is easier to find as opposed to just the card which we've misplaced many times:) Think about your keys at home on a keychain or just the key?? Just more practical:) Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauimary Posted March 25, 2017 #109 Share Posted March 25, 2017 We seem to think a lanyard is a generational thing as it is mostly the senior set that tends to wear them. When on Shore anywhere I don't want to be screaming "I am a tourist" come rob me! You will stick out anyway as a tourist but we just do not want to advertise it even more. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teknoge3k Posted March 25, 2017 #110 Share Posted March 25, 2017 We seem to think a lanyard is a generational thing as it is mostly the senior set that tends to wear them. When on Shore anywhere I don't want to be screaming "I am a tourist" come rob me! You will stick out anyway as a tourist but we just do not want to advertise it even more. Sent from my iPhone using Forums I agree with this 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandakate42 Posted March 26, 2017 #111 Share Posted March 26, 2017 This is what I use... Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstTimeCruise3/2017 Posted March 26, 2017 #112 Share Posted March 26, 2017 This is what I bought from Norwegian gift shop Sent from my SM-G935P using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elationismyship Posted March 26, 2017 #113 Share Posted March 26, 2017 I don't like wearing something around my neck and don't always have pockets. So I bring one of these . . . . If you go to guest services they will hole punch it for you (last cruise the card was pre-punched) and I wear it around my wrist. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cusoon Posted March 26, 2017 #114 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Staples or Office Depot sell black canvas ones with a clear window to slide ID or SnS card and a zippered compartment to put a few $$ in. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA_Cruzing Posted March 26, 2017 #115 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Waterproof, holds both phone and S&S card, cash and credit cards and becomes a lanyard too. We use these for both sailing and port days and it's a complete solution for our vacation needs. Also has a carabiner which clips to swim trunks so your valuables remain with you while in the water. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted March 26, 2017 #116 Share Posted March 26, 2017 I hate Lanyards and normally have enough other junk around my neck anyway, so I either use a notebook/card holder, or jam it in my pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august1963 Posted March 26, 2017 #117 Share Posted March 26, 2017 The party stores, like Party City, usually have character lanyards for a reasonable price....I think Toys R Us has them also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august1963 Posted March 26, 2017 #118 Share Posted March 26, 2017 I use the cheap casino lanyards and hook them to my belt loop when I'm playing slots or video poker, that way I don't leave my Sail and Sign card in the machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtw68 Posted March 26, 2017 #119 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Well I guess I'm a cruising dork as well. Always wear a lanyard around the ship so I don't leave it laying somewhere. I have the detachable type that I can give the bartender the card for a drink without having to take it off. Very convenient. While in the MDR I detach and carry in my pants pocket. While in port, I may or may not wear depending on what we are doing. I don't obsess about whether people wear them or not, but I do tend to see more with them than without. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsglow Posted March 26, 2017 #120 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Well I guess I'm a cruising dork as well. Always wear a lanyard around the ship so I don't leave it laying somewhere. I have the detachable type that I can give the bartender the card for a drink without having to take it off. Very convenient. While in the MDR I detach and carry in my pants pocket. While in port, I may or may not wear depending on what we are doing. I don't obsess about whether people wear them or not, but I do tend to see more with them than without. This. We just picked some up with our beloved college logo. Detachable. Around our neck when no pockets at pool. Separate and in pocket when that option exists. As someone mentioned, works a little like a key chain that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELA Posted March 26, 2017 #121 Share Posted March 26, 2017 We get them at Five Bellow and get the cArds hole punched at guest services- at least on NCL that's how things were. Hope Celebrity will do same Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatpaul Posted March 26, 2017 #122 Share Posted March 26, 2017 You should just be sure that wherever you store your S & S card that it is no where near your phone. The magnetic stripes deactivate sometimes when stored near a phone. I have no idea why but it has happened to me many times. I just keep my card in my back pocket or in a small crossbody purse I take on vacations. Offering a guess here - but I wonder if the small magnets used by the iPhone would be strong enough to act like a degausser - and wipe/scramble the mag strip. I wouldn't think so, but... Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyCampers3 Posted March 26, 2017 #123 Share Posted March 26, 2017 I let it up to my husband to carry the cards...but in all seriousness, no lanyards for us (yuck)....pockets and if no pockets, then stuff them somewhere...top, bottom...where ever ;) Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrettyHazardous Posted March 26, 2017 #124 Share Posted March 26, 2017 I get the "tacky lanyard" from the casino as soon as we board. I just find it easy and convenient and not really worth spending $$ on. At night it goes in my purse and in my cross body bag on excursions. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathy p Posted March 26, 2017 #125 Share Posted March 26, 2017 I save all my lanyards from cruises and have 4 Carnival ones, I love to wear them as it is more convenient for me. Everyone to their own thing. My 2 cent worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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