Porky55 Posted December 13, 2017 #76 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Strayed a little off topic gents!! We are on Diamond Princess now, can confirm “absolutely” still hole punch cruise cards. As I have just posted to Brisbane41 I think they may come pre punched as I lost my card first night (brain fade) got a new one in less time than it takes to punch a hole! Personally, I am lanyard-linked because, being of the female variety find myself lacking pockets. Rose Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porky55 Posted December 13, 2017 #77 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Unless they've changed card suppliers or changed the specs for supply, no, they aren't pre-punched. Have had to ask for the hole to be punched when replacing faulty cards and a couple of times when initially supplied at check-in. I don't keep the card around my neck for the whole cruise, but it can be handy at times. Sent from an app on a phone... On Princess - never had to request a hole punch; perhaps have had more helpful staff [emoji6] Other cruise lines definitely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porky55 Posted December 13, 2017 #78 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Unless they've changed card suppliers or changed the specs for supply, no, they aren't pre-punched. Have had to ask for the hole to be punched when replacing faulty cards and a couple of times when initially supplied at check-in. I don't keep the card around my neck for the whole cruise, but it can be handy at times. Sent from an app on a phone... Brisbane41 According to MirrorlessKiwi;54752134 - a cruise card without a a hole will be a cinch on Princess[emoji3] Easy as!! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted December 13, 2017 Author #79 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Brisbane41According to MirrorlessKiwi;54752134 - a cruise card without a a hole will be a cinch on Princess[emoji3] Easy as!! Sent from my iPad using Forums Some would say, I paid for my cruise and that includes the free hole punch, I want it. Just like those who strive to be first to board so as they can hit the Horizon Court real early...'I paid for it, I want my lunch.':evilsmile: Next thing you know, pax will be claiming compensation for not getting a hole in their card, like those claiming compo for no Ocean Medallion, but that's another story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porky55 Posted December 13, 2017 #80 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Some would say, I paid for my cruise and that includes the free hole punch, I want it.Just like those who strive to be first to board so as they can hit the Horizon Court real early...'I paid for it, I want my lunch.':evilsmile: Next thing you know, pax will be claiming compensation for not getting a hole in their card, like those claiming compo for no Ocean Medallion, but that's another story. [emoji23]🤣leave it to our OP to clarify - couldn’t agree more!! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted December 14, 2017 Author #81 Share Posted December 14, 2017 [emoji23]leave it to our OP to clarify - couldn’t agree more!! Sent from my iPad using Forums With a sheepish face...I am the OP. :o:o:o So you can all blame me for this debacle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 14, 2017 #82 Share Posted December 14, 2017 So some are hole punched and others are not. Must vary from ship to ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell21 Posted December 15, 2017 #83 Share Posted December 15, 2017 ...... and some wouldn't know whether it was punched, bored, or eaten out by white ants. Oh sorry, that saying refers to some other type of hole.;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 15, 2017 #84 Share Posted December 15, 2017 ...... And some wouldn't know whether it was punched, bored, or eaten out by white ants.Oh sorry, that saying refers to some other type of hole.;p lol,. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castaway01 Posted December 15, 2017 #85 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Once everyone gets a microchip inserted behind their ears, there will be no need for cards or lanyards. Fix cheating on drink packages too. Just let them scan your neck to see if you qualify. Dont you know the government has been microchiping us all at birth for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 15, 2017 #86 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Dont you know the government has been microchiping us all at birth for years. I always wondered what that strange lump on the back of my neck was. It certainly explains why it always goes beep when I pass through the checkout at woollies.;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisbane41 Posted January 28, 2018 #87 Share Posted January 28, 2018 As promised I have posted a photo of my two cruise cards. One is the one with the lanyard hole and the other is of the new card after I went to reception and told them that I do not wear lanyards and asked for one without a hole.:D:D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted January 29, 2018 Author #88 Share Posted January 29, 2018 As promised I have posted a photo of my two cruise cards. One is the one with the lanyard hole and the other is of the new card after I went to reception and told them that I do not wear lanyards and asked for one without a hole.:D:D:D:D Thank you, so the card with the pre punched hole was issued to you at check in ? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisbane41 Posted January 29, 2018 #89 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Thank you, so the card with the pre punched hole was issued to you at check in ? :D It already had a hole in it at check-in. They only do it in Australia. All my other cruise cards from Japan, South America and Asia do not have holes punched in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted January 29, 2018 Author #90 Share Posted January 29, 2018 It already had a hole in it at check-in. They only do it in Australia. All my other cruise cards from Japan, South America and Asia do not have holes punched in them. At least there was no 15% gratuity on the complimentary hole and the issue of a hole-less card.:') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollypopj Posted February 21, 2018 #91 Share Posted February 21, 2018 ANOTHER IDEA..WEAR A BUMPACK...handy on tours for Kleenex, wallet etc..and put the cruisecard in a mesh zippered pocket in the front..;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoe 59 Posted February 24, 2018 #92 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Yes, one of the greatest perks ever is getting a free hole.;p[emoji23]🤣[emoji23] Sent from my SM-J530Y using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoe 59 Posted February 24, 2018 #93 Share Posted February 24, 2018 I will do it just for fun and a good laugh. I will seriously do it though. If the card has a hole in it I will go straight to reception and ask them to print a new one without a hole in it and be as serious as I can. Once done I will post photos on here to prove it has been done.Don't you think the staff have enough to do then to waste their time[emoji84] Sent from my SM-J530Y using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollypopj Posted February 25, 2018 #94 Share Posted February 25, 2018 And what is the 'Medallion"..I've read about? Or is someone mixing up their cruiselines?:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zany lady Posted February 25, 2018 #95 Share Posted February 25, 2018 It’s not about showing off, it’s about not having a pocket to put it in. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted February 25, 2018 #96 Share Posted February 25, 2018 And what is the 'Medallion"..I've read about?Or is someone mixing up their cruiselines?:cool: Ocean medallion is a Princess innovation that they appear to be having trouble getting working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryhere Posted February 25, 2018 #97 Share Posted February 25, 2018 I remember sitting on a beach in the Caribbean when a whole lot of lanyard wearing people came along. They had that look of forced jollity that only the mass cruiser has. They looked at us sadly, but then perked up when they saw we didn’t have lanyards. I swear that very soon they were puffing out their chests trying to ensure we noticed the cards in their lanyards. My wife explained that she’d read that these desperate creatures often took to flashing their pass cards because their status on the ship was reflected in the colour or type of card. From what we could see, this flaunting of status was the only thing that made these people happy. For the rest of the time we were there, they either sat in stony silence or whined about something or someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryhere Posted February 25, 2018 #98 Share Posted February 25, 2018 This is a good place to keep your pass card. It is also useful back on land for other purposes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted February 26, 2018 Author #99 Share Posted February 26, 2018 If I don't get the 'free hole' punched in my cruise card next Princess Cruise, I am going to demand compensation for a 'missed hole' and perhaps even remove my gratuities.:evilsmile:lol.:halo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobby_The_Ship_Elf Posted February 26, 2018 #100 Share Posted February 26, 2018 I heard a rumour that all the 'holes' that get punched are actually the things that get turned into bit coins!!!!! The value of the bit coin goes up as the colour of the 'hole' increases Nek time I cruise I am going to demand my 'hole' back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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