nukesubsailor Posted October 4, 2018 #51 Share Posted October 4, 2018 That may very well be, but New York Nana posted that she got into her cabin before 1 PM so unless they've begun using the lockout feature (if there is one) I'll have to see for myself. What about the in-transit people? They certainly would be allowed past. We have done several back-to-back cruises. Every time, our cabin was the last one the steward would work on. We never had access to our cabin blocked but it was best if we found somewhere else on the ship to hang out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metairiegal Posted October 4, 2018 #52 Share Posted October 4, 2018 (edited) Barb, I am not crafty, but should I look into finding some sort of magnetic organizers for the cabin door to bring with me? I was looking on-line and they do make some lightweight plastic ones. I really don't like the idea of someone always having to enter the cabin just to leave (unnecessary) papers. I wouldn't mind it if they just put them under the door. Edited October 4, 2018 by metairiegal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reina del Mar Posted October 4, 2018 #53 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Barb, I am not crafty, but should I look into finding some sort of magnetic organizers for the cabin door to bring with me? I was looking on-line and they do make some lightweight plastic ones. I really don't like the idea of someone always having to enter the cabin just to leave (unnecessary) papers. I wouldn't mind it if they just put them under the door. If you speak to the steward, it may be possible to arrange for him/her to post all papers under the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted October 4, 2018 #54 Share Posted October 4, 2018 We have done several back-to-back cruises. Every time, our cabin was the last one the steward would work on. We never had access to our cabin blocked but it was best if we found somewhere else on the ship to hang out. I wasn't talking about getting access to your cabin during a B2B turnaround day, but on embarkation day. It seems as though people aren't being allowed to get access until after 1 PM which means carrying around your luggage until then. If we can't get to our cabin before 1 PM then hanging out in the buffet is our choice. We don't usually like to stay there that long since people are roaming around looking for a place to sit but they don't seem to be giving us any other option. (although I do have a backup plan that might work) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted October 4, 2018 #55 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Barb, I am not crafty, but should I look into finding some sort of magnetic organizers for the cabin door to bring with me? I was looking on-line and they do make some lightweight plastic ones. I really don't like the idea of someone always having to enter the cabin just to leave (unnecessary) papers. I wouldn't mind it if they just put them under the door. Only the steward will be going in your cabin unless you've called maintenance for something. He's in there 2 or 3 times a day and not for leaving papers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tucker in Texas Posted October 4, 2018 #56 Share Posted October 4, 2018 I wasn't talking about getting access to your cabin during a B2B turnaround day, but on embarkation day.It seems as though people aren't being allowed to get access until after 1 PM which means carrying around your luggage until then. If we can't get to our cabin before 1 PM then hanging out in the buffet is our choice. We don't usually like to stay there that long since people are roaming around looking for a place to sit but they don't seem to be giving us any other option. (although I do have a backup plan that might work) Find a lounge to sit in. That's what I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted October 4, 2018 #57 Share Posted October 4, 2018 I wasn't talking about getting access to your cabin during a B2B turnaround day, but on embarkation day.It seems as though people aren't being allowed to get access until after 1 PM which means carrying around your luggage until then. If we can't get to our cabin before 1 PM then hanging out in the buffet is our choice. We don't usually like to stay there that long since people are roaming around looking for a place to sit but they don't seem to be giving us any other option. (although I do have a backup plan that might work) Go the MDR for lunch. There's never a large crowd and there's plenty of room to take your luggage with you. Eat a nice embarkation day lunch and then go to your cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metairiegal Posted October 5, 2018 #58 Share Posted October 5, 2018 If you speak to the steward, it may be possible to arrange for him/her to post all papers under the door. Thanks, I'll try that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ep010835 Posted October 5, 2018 #59 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Go the MDR for lunch. There's never a large crowd and there's plenty of room to take your luggage with you. Eat a nice embarkation day lunch and then go to your cabin. Is Club Class dining open in the MDR on embarkation day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Nana Posted October 5, 2018 Author #60 Share Posted October 5, 2018 I wasn't talking about getting access to your cabin during a B2B turnaround day, but on embarkation day. It seems as though people aren't being allowed to get access until after 1 PM which means carrying around your luggage until then. If we can't get to our cabin before 1 PM then hanging out in the buffet is our choice. We don't usually like to stay there that long since people are roaming around looking for a place to sit but they don't seem to be giving us any other option. (although I do have a backup plan that might work) The notice handed out with the medallion/cruise card said that the Island MDR on Deck 5 had a luggage/carry on check for those who didn’t want to carry them around on board. It said they needed to be picked up no later than 1:30. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Nana Posted October 5, 2018 Author #61 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Go the MDR for lunch. There's never a large crowd and there's plenty of room to take your luggage with you. Eat a nice embarkation day lunch and then go to your cabin. That’s true. That is where we went to eat (FYI-lunch began at 11:30 vs 12 noon as in the past on other ships). We and others left our bags near the entrance. No issues. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Nana Posted October 5, 2018 Author #62 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Is Club Class dining open in the MDR on embarkation day? Yes, Club Class was open on embarkation. They were confirming cabin numbers with pax heading into the left side of the dining room. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Nana Posted October 5, 2018 Author #63 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Barb, I am not crafty, but should I look into finding some sort of magnetic organizers for the cabin door to bring with me? I was looking on-line and they do make some lightweight plastic ones. I really don't like the idea of someone always having to enter the cabin just to leave (unnecessary) papers. I wouldn't mind it if they just put them under the door. This is the extent of my ‘craftiness’! I got 2 heavy duty (40# weight) magnets from Amazon and they haven’t slid down at all even when I piled papers in it to test it out. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted October 5, 2018 #64 Share Posted October 5, 2018 A couple of questions that might sound silly but..... #1. In your estimate, is the size of the Medallion slightly larger, smaller or the same size as a quarter? #2. If you happen to know, are people doing a B2B cruise given new Medallions or are the original ones just updated? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Nana Posted October 6, 2018 Author #65 Share Posted October 6, 2018 A couple of questions that might sound silly but..... #1. In your estimate, is the size of the Medallion slightly larger, smaller or the same size as a quarter? #2. If you happen to know, are people doing a B2B cruise given new Medallions or are the original ones just updated? Thanks #1-yes, the medallion is a bit larger than a quarter and definitely thicker. #2-I asked the Navigator and he said he believed that the medallions would be programmed for a pax entire itinerary. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Nana Posted October 6, 2018 Author #66 Share Posted October 6, 2018 A few more accessories are now available for purchase. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Nana Posted October 6, 2018 Author #67 Share Posted October 6, 2018 A few more accessories are now available for purchase. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idahospud Posted October 6, 2018 #68 Share Posted October 6, 2018 #2-I asked the Navigator and he said he believed that the medallions would be programmed for a pax entire itinerary. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Yes, we did three B2Bs and used the same Medallion for all three cruises. Then we decided to stay on for one more cruise - in a different cabin - and they just reprogrammed our same Medallion for that cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ep010835 Posted October 6, 2018 #69 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Seems kinda goofy to me to buy a PCL gizmo to display the ***** device. Is anything provided without charge to hold the device or do we just carry them in a shirt or pants pocket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare gotta cruise again Posted October 6, 2018 #70 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Yes, we did three B2Bs and used the same Medallion for all three cruises. Then we decided to stay on for one more cruise - in a different cabin - and they just reprogrammed our same Medallion for that cruise. Deb, As you had to change cabins for the 4th leg, did you just luck into having the same muster station as the first 3 weeks? I ask because I’m thinking the medallion includes the muster station (but I could just be mixed up with the band MSC has since that’s my next cruise!) so I’m wondering if a medallion is always reprogrammed when a cabin is changed and the new cabin has a different muster station. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoWhiners Posted October 6, 2018 #71 Share Posted October 6, 2018 I don't know, but I keep thinking there is a lot of carp for sale to hold these medallions. Isn't a card a lot easier to deal with? Maybe I'm just old and tired...all you kids, get offa my lawn :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted October 6, 2018 #72 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mthomp5 Posted October 6, 2018 #73 Share Posted October 6, 2018 This is the extent of my ‘craftiness’! I got 2 heavy duty (40# weight) magnets from Amazon and they haven’t slid down at all even when I piled papers in it to test it out. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk I like it!(y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted October 6, 2018 #74 Share Posted October 6, 2018 #1-yes, the medallion is a bit larger than a quarter and definitely thicker.#2-I asked the Navigator and he said he believed that the medallions would be programmed for a pax entire itinerary. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Thank You....That's exactly what I was looking for. I'm making my own Medallion holder & needed an approximate size to work with. Yes, we did three B2Bs and used the same Medallion for all three cruises. Then we decided to stay on for one more cruise - in a different cabin - and they just reprogrammed our same Medallion for that cruise. OK. Great. Now I can count on reusing my Medallion for a B2B without removing it from my holder that I made. When you think about it, it would really be wasteful to issue a new Medallion for subsequent trips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tucker in Texas Posted October 7, 2018 #75 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Seems kinda goofy to me to buy a PCL gizmo to display the ***** device. Is anything provided without charge to hold the device or do we just carry them in a shirt or pants pocket? They give you a (or did with us on the CB last week) a lanyard with a plastic pocket to hold that and your sea pass card. As I mentioned before, you need to have both on you as sometimes they wanted the *****, other times the sea pass. I carried mine in a mesh pocket inside my cross chest purse. When I opened up the outside of the purse exposing it, most of the time my door would open without me having to remove the ***** from the purse.. It is the size of a silver dollar but thicker which the other person said. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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