ldlewis45 Posted August 12, 2017 #1 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Does Holland America have free lanyards for the room keys available? I've gotten them on Carnival before (in the casino), and found they were useful, so I was hoping that Holland America would also do the same thing. If they don't, I'll probably order the style I like (stretchy and with a ring or clip instead of a sleeve) on Amazon, but I figured I'd check before spending the money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxmantoo Posted August 12, 2017 #2 Share Posted August 12, 2017 I personally have never seen them handed out free at embarkation or elsewhere, but they do sell them in their shop on board. Never looked at the price, so cannot help you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvercruiser Posted August 12, 2017 #3 Share Posted August 12, 2017 The sparkly ones they sell in the gift shop for $10 can be found at Walmart for $6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida_gal_50 Posted August 12, 2017 #4 Share Posted August 12, 2017 The sparkly ones they sell in the gift shop for $10 can be found at Walmart for $6. They are even cheaper at the dollar store, maybe $2 or $3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted August 12, 2017 #5 Share Posted August 12, 2017 I have never seen HAL pass out free lanyards -- not even at the casino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachelfran Posted August 12, 2017 #6 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Just off HAL and would be shocked if they handed these out for free Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted August 12, 2017 #7 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Just off HAL and would be shocked if they handed these out for free Sent from my iPhone using Forums I suspect if they did hand them out, there could be tremendous waste with many guests discarding them or leaving them behind when they l go home. . While, or course, I see some people wearing lanyards, I see far few er not wearing them. I don't think price is the 'deciding factor'.... JMO. They do not hand them out but have lanyards for sale in on board shop for moderate (IMO) price. I agree about the dollar store having great pricds on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABC Toronto Posted August 12, 2017 #8 Share Posted August 12, 2017 I have always used one of the sparkly lanyards that they sell on the ships for ten dollars. I take off the plastic envelope part (tacky, IMO) and get the front desk to punch a hole in my key so that it fits on the end of the lanyard. The only way to cruise, in my mind!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creel5857 Posted August 12, 2017 #9 Share Posted August 12, 2017 we have some from home we throw in suit case as we don't recall HAL or princess ever giving them out......we love the convenience of them. I used to be worried about what looked right or not or what looked stylish but I no longer care about that as it is all about convenience and comfort now (LOL). Have a great trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldlewis45 Posted August 12, 2017 Author #10 Share Posted August 12, 2017 I suspect if they did hand them out, there could be tremendous waste with many guests discarding them or leaving them behind when they l go home. . While, or course, I see some people wearing lanyards, I see far few er not wearing them. I don't think price is the 'deciding factor'.... JMO.They do not hand them out but have lanyards for sale in on board shop for moderate (IMO) price. I agree about the dollar store having great pricds on them. When Carnival does it, you generally have to ask for them or wait for one of the casino staff to offer one while you're in the casino. They're super cheap plastic things, but pretty handy to have. They've got a key ring on one end for the card (you can get your card hole-punched when you get the lanyard) and a clip on the other end, connected by an expandable phone-cord-style cord. You can either clip it to your clothing or clip it to itself and turn it into a necklace or bracelet. They come in useful when you aren't wearing clothes with pockets or if you don't want to risk forgetting your card in one of the casino machines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldlewis45 Posted August 12, 2017 Author #11 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Well, I guess I'll go ahead and order a few cheap ones off of Amazon for the family. They really are useful, but I don't want to pay the prices that they've got onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted August 12, 2017 #12 Share Posted August 12, 2017 (edited) Why no t wait until the CC on line store s is back up and see what they have. . Before the recent shut down of the CC store they had lanyards for sale so good chance when they re-open they will again have them. Edited August 12, 2017 by sail7seas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bluesplayer Posted August 13, 2017 #13 Share Posted August 13, 2017 the dollar store.. they cost a dollar.. mine had many selections Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvercruiser Posted August 13, 2017 #14 Share Posted August 13, 2017 And I carry a lightweight puncher in my travel purse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clueless2 Posted August 13, 2017 #15 Share Posted August 13, 2017 I'm sure Holland America will switch to the wireless device that Princess is starting to use. They call it an Ocean Medallion. As well as a room key it let's then track your location. Sent from my Pixel using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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