Merion_Mom Posted September 27, 2018 #26 Share Posted September 27, 2018 If that's it, I don't get it. Certainly wouldn't work for me, especially if I had to pay for it. I LOVE mine. I don't have to dig for my card. Just a simple flick of the wrist, and I am in my cabin. It's particularly handy when you are carrying stuff. As Bob said, it does everything that your SeaPass does except *ding* you on and off the ship. Lounge eligible? It activates the door. Cabin door? Yup. Reservations for a show? The staff member's ipad reads your wowband, again, with a simple turn of your wrist. As for re-using - recent reports have been that some ships/staff members are refusing to reprogram old wow bands or provide a trade-in. I have never had a problem, but apparently others have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbonz Posted September 27, 2018 #27 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Yes on my last Anthem cruise guest services told me they would not reprogram it and to buy a new one. I looked at her and all I had to say was WOW how cheap is royal getting to be ????. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wine-O Posted September 27, 2018 #28 Share Posted September 27, 2018 I LOVE mine. I don't have to dig for my card. Just a simple flick of the wrist, and I am in my cabin. It's particularly handy when you are carrying stuff. As Bob said, it does everything that your SeaPass does except *ding* you on and off the ship. Lounge eligible? It activates the door. Cabin door? Yup. Reservations for a show? The staff member's ipad reads your wowband, again, with a simple turn of your wrist. As for re-using - recent reports have been that some ships/staff members are refusing to reprogram old wow bands or provide a trade-in. I have never had a problem, but apparently others have. That may work for my wife, then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjawaverunner Posted September 27, 2018 #29 Share Posted September 27, 2018 If I had a premium drink package or even a soda package would this be loaded on to my wow bands. If it is do the bartenders have a scanner or do I need to remove my band each time I order a drink ? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 27, 2018 #30 Share Posted September 27, 2018 If I had a premium drink package or even a soda package would this be loaded on to my wow bands. If it is do the bartenders have a scanner or do I need to remove my band each time I order a drink ? Nothing except an ID number is electronically loaded on the SeaPass card or WOW band. These items are scanned to access the ship's onboard database where your info is stored. They would be able to scan your WOW band to determine if you have a beverage package. Sometimes the scanner is too far and you need to remove the WOW band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigar King Posted September 27, 2018 #31 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Personally I view the WOW bands as just another option. I happen to just like the card in my pocket. Others like it around their neck. The band is just one more option. I like having choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisedafewtimes Posted September 28, 2018 #32 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Do Pinnacle get them free ? W cruisedafewtimes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted September 28, 2018 #33 Share Posted September 28, 2018 What is the band made of? DW has a latex allergy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scyl Posted September 28, 2018 #34 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Yes on my last Anthem cruise guest services told me they would not reprogram it and to buy a new one. I looked at her and all I had to say was WOW how cheap is royal getting to be ????. The WOW band have your Muster station on it. So it make sense to require a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbonz Posted September 28, 2018 #35 Share Posted September 28, 2018 The WOW band have your Muster station on it. So it make sense to require a new one. Yes BUT if you look at the white wow bands there is nothing on them they are more or less a seapass card. I asked the same question when I saw them on our last cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scyl Posted September 28, 2018 #36 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Yes BUT if you look at the white wow bands there is nothing on them they are more or less a seapass card. I asked the same question when I saw them on our last cruise. My one have my muster station printed on it as well as the RCI logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamcruzin Posted September 28, 2018 #37 Share Posted September 28, 2018 OK, but why should one get this if the seapass would suffice? What's the benefit? I think women and kid's benefit from it. Women never seem to have pockets and kid's tend to lose the sea pass. I would opt for this over wearing the card on a lanyard but even my swim suits have pockets so no need to use either for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christinampl Posted September 28, 2018 #38 Share Posted September 28, 2018 I think it is great for me since I tend to wear a lot of dresses with no pockets or a bathing suit and have to hand it to my DH to keep in his pants/shorts/swimsuit. I am also used to using something similar at Disney World where I am often. Is the WOW band waterproof (for pool/hot tub use)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted September 28, 2018 #39 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Is the WOW band waterproof (for pool/hot tub use)? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolesrule Posted September 28, 2018 #40 Share Posted September 28, 2018 I used mine mainly to unlock doors (cabin, DL, CL). it was especially helpful when hands were full going back to the cabin not having to juggle to dig out a card. For purchases, I found it was generally easier to hand over the card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elationismyship Posted September 30, 2018 #41 Share Posted September 30, 2018 You can use it for everything you would use your SeaPass card for, except for getting on and off the ship. Just off Harmony last month, the wow band worked for everything except getting on/off ship AND it didn’t work for the soda only package. Totally was a bummer as I had to carry my card around for the coke package. However, was told if I had the drink package it could be loaded on Wow pass. Don’t understand how the coke only package couldn’t be on the wow band, but it wasn’t. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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