GTO-Girl Posted August 19, 2018 #26 Share Posted August 19, 2018 We are sailing on the Oasis next week and we have the new format for the Set Sail pass. It will be interesting to see if we get our cards at check in. Dianne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanciRDH Posted August 19, 2018 #27 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Yes, Anthem was one of the first to adopt the new process. Thanks. I haven't sailed on her yet, so I hadn't heard of this yet. This is her first Royal cruise, so I'm trying to smooth the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelblu Posted August 19, 2018 #28 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Thanks. I haven't sailed on her yet, so I hadn't heard of this yet. This is her first Royal cruise, so I'm trying to smooth the way. When I sailed on the Quantum, in addition to the room key, they also provided WOW bands, gratis. Now, if you want one it'll cost you $5 per. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainannoyed! Posted August 19, 2018 #29 Share Posted August 19, 2018 And now the room doors are open until you arrive? If you arrive later anyone could enter the room and borrow the cards or the welcome drinks or anything else... I haven’t cruised in a long time, and hearing about this new way of distributing the Seapass card has me afraid of EXACTLY this! Can anyone elaborate on what, if any, steps to prevent unauthorized access to staterooms are in place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 19, 2018 #30 Share Posted August 19, 2018 I haven’t cruised in a long time, and hearing about this new way of distributing the Seapass card has me afraid of EXACTLY this! Can anyone elaborate on what, if any, steps to prevent unauthorized access to staterooms are in place? Nothing beyond cameras that record everything that goes on in the passenger corridors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatka Posted August 19, 2018 #31 Share Posted August 19, 2018 And now the room doors are open until you arrive? If you arrive later anyone could enter the room and borrow the cards or the welcome drinks or anything else... It would be a fraud. Plus when card is scanned bartenders see a face of passenger. One can risk, but consequences would be .... We’ve boarded several times like this. No problems whatsoever. And faster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixCruiser Posted August 19, 2018 #32 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Asking specifically for Freedom at this point. As of the Aug 4th cruise, not on Freedom yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainannoyed! Posted August 19, 2018 #33 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Nothing beyond cameras that record everything that goes on in the passenger corridors. I suppose that, being that all passengers aboard can be identified and are ‘kept’ (so to speak), security cameras are ultimately sufficient. Still, I find this change disturbing. As mentioned earlier, any problem with the pass would require going to guest services and waiting in line as opposed to catching any issues at the pier under the old process. I’m sailing in about a month, and will cautiously await the outcome of the new process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainannoyed! Posted August 19, 2018 #34 Share Posted August 19, 2018 It would be a fraud.Plus when card is scanned bartenders see a face of passenger. One can risk, but consequences would be .... We’ve boarded several times like this. No problems whatsoever. And faster! Okay, good point regarding the picture the bartender would see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted August 19, 2018 #35 Share Posted August 19, 2018 I suppose that, being that all passengers aboard can be identified and are ‘kept’ (so to speak), security cameras are ultimately sufficient. Still, I find this change disturbing. As mentioned earlier, any problem with the pass would require going to guest services and waiting in line as opposed to catching any issues at the pier under the old process. I’m sailing in about a month, and will cautiously await the outcome of the new process. This process has been used for years on other ships without issues. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainannoyed! Posted August 19, 2018 #36 Share Posted August 19, 2018 This process has been used for years on other ships without issues. I guess I’m coming around on it. But it just seems weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatka Posted August 19, 2018 #37 Share Posted August 19, 2018 I guess I’m coming around on it. But it just seems weird. We felt exactly the same way, but reminded ourself that Royal probably designed whole process with all precautions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HicksRA Posted August 19, 2018 #38 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Sailing on liberty in Sept - old style set sail pass. Symphony in Oct - new style set sail passes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzinlady1947 Posted August 20, 2018 #39 Share Posted August 20, 2018 I’m sailing on the Grandeur next month and have the new set sail pass. Surprised they are doing this on that ship..... Gwen [emoji3] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUEST71919 Posted August 20, 2018 #40 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Speaking of the boarding passes .... what is the earliest time? Are there any,options for changing the time given? Curious minds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 20, 2018 #41 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Speaking of the boarding passes .... what is the earliest time? Are there any,options for changing the time given? Curious minds �� The times are not enforced, you can arrive whenever you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTO-Girl Posted August 20, 2018 #42 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Speaking of the boarding passes .... what is the earliest time? Are there any,options for changing the time given? Curious minds �� Royal does not enforce the times listed on your boarding pass. We go very early so we can get on ASAP! Have a wonderful cruise!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robandana Posted August 20, 2018 #43 Share Posted August 20, 2018 So with this new mesure we will no longer have access to the CL or DL for a coffee or to just sit and relax in a quite place until we have access to our rooms... Well unless they install bar code readers at the doors... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare perfect match Posted August 20, 2018 #44 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Hi cruisers: Printed my boarding passes for our Aug. cruise and Oct Oasis cruise a couple weeks ago and has the standard format used the last few years. Oasis showed Suite, and C&A status. New Oasis boarding passes now on site and one for each cruiser. Totally different format state to print one for each cruiser in suite. Bob & Nancy The Villages Florida Well, I guess I'd better go back and check the passes for our September Oasis cruise! I printed them right after they first became available. They were in the old, standard format. It makes no sense at all to change the pass requirements once they have been issued! I wonder how many people will get to the pier without knowing about this change. I'm off to go see what shows up on our passes now. Thanks for letting us know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare perfect match Posted August 20, 2018 #45 Share Posted August 20, 2018 UPDATE to my previous post. So, I just finished checking on our SetSail passes. When I logged in using the back door to the old site, I got the old style passes. Then, I went to the new site and logged in there. On the new site, I got the new SetSail passes. Our luggage tags were exactly the same on both. I guess I'll go on my desktop tomorrow and print out the new SetSail passes for both of us so we will each have a separate pass with our name on it instead of having both names on one pass. I'm on my tablet right now which does not always play nicely with my printer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUEST71919 Posted August 20, 2018 #46 Share Posted August 20, 2018 The times are not enforced, you can arrive whenever you want. May I just put you in my pocket? :) You are full of such good, clear information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUEST71919 Posted August 20, 2018 #47 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Royal does not enforce the times listed on your boarding pass. We go very early so we can get on ASAP! Have a wonderful cruise!! Thank you :D. We plan on doing that (early). It shows 11:30, not sure what the first times are but it seems like the first shuttle from out hotel is 9:30. I will be early regardless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tagsalong Posted August 20, 2018 #48 Share Posted August 20, 2018 So with this new mesure we will no longer have access to the CL or DL for a coffee or to just sit and relax in a quite place until we have access to our rooms... Well unless they install bar code readers at the doors... The Oasis and Rhapsody prop open the doors for all access until mid-afternoon. Assume all ships do so, likewise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted August 20, 2018 #49 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Assume all ships do so, likewise. It varies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff and Stuart Posted August 20, 2018 #50 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Where sailing Harmony in Novemver and I have printed new style set sail passes. Can I purchase wow bands with the set sail passes and just use them rather than the pieces of paper? Sent from my SM-G935F using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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