imapost2003 Posted March 12, 2019 #1 Share Posted March 12, 2019 I would like to order wristbands for our upcoming regal cruise at the end of the month. I understand princess had problems with them and they are not available. I also have heard that people have used fitbit zip wristbands from amazon. Has anyone had any success with this? Do the medallions fit best in the "new style" zip wristbands or the "old style"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoAnneNYI Posted March 13, 2019 #2 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Can do a "fitbit" search for this forum. I found this picture..https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2633867-step-by-step-opening-our-medallions/?tab=comments#comment-56773587 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindsaygal Posted March 13, 2019 #3 Share Posted March 13, 2019 We purchased the fitbit zip wristbands for our upcoming cruise. The medallions fit in, while it is not exactly a perfect fit, they will not be able to fall out either. I was able to buy a 4 pack in different colors for $8 off Amazon. These are the ones we bought: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HCHE6DK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExDean Posted March 13, 2019 #4 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Ditto what Lindsaygal said. We ordered the Amazon fitbit zip bands and since we had a medallion from our CB cruise last fall we can attest that they fit ... not perfect but close to it. A much better deal than the ones you could purchase on board or the lanyard option...unless fashion is important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teach2eagles Posted March 13, 2019 #5 Share Posted March 13, 2019 I am currently on the Regal. I bought the band on Amazon and it does fit. I like it better than the lanyard. A couple of times I have had an issue because some hand-held devices used by the crew have a recess in them, and the lanyard set up works better. It's not a big deal. The flat pads used for most purchases and for getting on and off work great with the wristband. We love the medallion experience. Lots of Medallion crew are still onboard working out some glitches, but it will be difficult to cruise on a ship without it going forward. I'm a fan! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imapost2003 Posted March 16, 2019 Author #6 Share Posted March 16, 2019 thanks i have ordered the 7pk of fitbit wristbands for the price of 1 princess branded one. Looking forward to the medallion experience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindsaygal Posted March 31, 2019 #7 Share Posted March 31, 2019 This is the medallion in the generic fit bit zip wrist bands. We bought a 4 pack off Amazon for $7.99 and they worked great. We wore them in the pool/ocean/excursion and had no problems scanning in anywhere. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GottaLuvCruising Posted March 31, 2019 #8 Share Posted March 31, 2019 We bought these on Amazon and they worked great for a grandkids on the Regal 3/17 sailing. The kids liked so much they wore them to school this week. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0711F87BP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elevatorman Posted March 31, 2019 #9 Share Posted March 31, 2019 (edited) I got my bracelet from Amazon , 2 for $14. It’s a Fitbit replacement bracelet. My DH is using the lanyard Edited March 31, 2019 by Elevatorman Add Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawniegirl19 Posted August 18, 2019 #10 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Has anyone found an equivalent necklace for the medallion? I like the necklace but it’s a lot to just wear for a week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcats40 Posted August 20, 2019 #11 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Would you recommend getting the wrist band style for going on excursions such as river tubing, snorkeling, beach, etc. so you don't lose them? What would happen if you lost your medallion while you were off the ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindsaygal Posted August 20, 2019 #12 Share Posted August 20, 2019 We wore ours on wrist bands snorkeling, helmet diving and my husband and son did zip lining and bobsledding. They never moved and I honestly never felt like I needed to check to see if it had moved at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierlesscruisers Posted August 20, 2019 #13 Share Posted August 20, 2019 1 hour ago, wildcats40 said: Would you recommend getting the wrist band style for going on excursions such as river tubing, snorkeling, beach, etc. so you don't lose them? What would happen if you lost your medallion while you were off the ship? Personally, I would keep them in a plastic bag of some sort and in a pocket somewhere where it would be secure (like a pocket in a pair of jeans where it's not in a floppy type of pocket. If you lose it, it would be just like you lost your cruise card. When you would get back to the ship you would tell the crewmember who will be scanning the returning passengers that you had lost your medallion. What I suspect they do at that point is to escort you onto the ship to Guest Services where they would issue you another medallion or a cruise card. They may be able to pull up your photo by entering your last name or cabin number into their scanners and comparing your face to the photo that would come up and just allow you to go to Guest Services yourself. I've never been around anybody who has lost their medallion/cruise card off the ship so I'm not sure how their exact procedures work for that. I have lost a cruise card on board a ship, however, and when that happens you just go to Guest Services and they issue you a new cruise card. At least that's what happened when I lost my card. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedferg Posted August 20, 2019 #14 Share Posted August 20, 2019 On 3/13/2019 at 9:25 AM, lindsaygal said: We purchased the fitbit zip wristbands for our upcoming cruise. The medallions fit in, while it is not exactly a perfect fit, they will not be able to fall out either. I was able to buy a 4 pack in different colors for $8 off Amazon. These are the ones we bought: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HCHE6DK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 When I click this link it looks like a single wristband for $5.98 - how much is the Princess wristband ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedferg Posted August 20, 2019 #15 Share Posted August 20, 2019 OK further search and see this four pack in day glow colors for $7.89 https://www.amazon.com/Replacement-Accessory-Wireless-Activity-Wristband/dp/B01HCHE67G/ref=sr_1_10?crid=24PPKVDMFY0TZ&keywords=fitbit+zip+wristband&qid=1566344647&s=gateway&sprefix=fitbit+zip+%2Caps%2C219&sr=8-10 Matter of fact I think I like the first link better in white. Even Princess official wristband at $10 each comes in bright colors - did not see white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc2002 Posted August 21, 2019 #16 Share Posted August 21, 2019 I got something like this a few months ago (via Amazon, but I think it listed an Etsy store in the package when it arrived). I like it as it slides right on to my existing watchband. I haven't tried it out yet, so I hope it's not too bulky, but I am thinking it's 1 less thing to wear separately (I always wear my watch) https://www.etsy.com/listing/713982661/luke3dp-watch-adapter-for-holding-a?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=cruise+medallion+holder&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&organic_search_click=1&frs=1&col=1 dogdoc2002 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turquoisesea Posted August 21, 2019 #17 Share Posted August 21, 2019 I am surprised to hear that there were problems with the Princess wristband. We bought them for our May cruise on the CB and they were fine. At first I thought it was a bit loose, but they are magnetic and stick to the wristband easily. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UT-Volsfan Posted August 21, 2019 #18 Share Posted August 21, 2019 The wristband I received from Princess two weeks ago will not keep the Medallion in it. Fell out of it within 30 minutes. If these are the improved ones I hate to think what the first ones were like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italy52 Posted August 21, 2019 #19 Share Posted August 21, 2019 19 hours ago, Tedferg said: OK further search and see this four pack in day glow colors for $7.89 https://www.amazon.com/Replacement-Accessory-Wireless-Activity-Wristband/dp/B01HCHE67G/ref=sr_1_10?crid=24PPKVDMFY0TZ&keywords=fitbit+zip+wristband&qid=1566344647&s=gateway&sprefix=fitbit+zip+%2Caps%2C219&sr=8-10 Matter of fact I think I like the first link better in white. Even Princess official wristband at $10 each comes in bright colors - did not see white. We paid $12 in June for our wristband while on board the Royal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedferg Posted August 21, 2019 #20 Share Posted August 21, 2019 34 minutes ago, Italy52 said: We paid $12 in June for our wristband while on board the Royal. Thanks, I saw $10 quoted on a Princess video, so have not seen actual onboard prices. What choice of color did you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italy52 Posted August 21, 2019 #21 Share Posted August 21, 2019 17 minutes ago, Tedferg said: Thanks, I saw $10 quoted on a Princess video, so have not seen actual onboard prices. What choice of color did you have? Don't remember all the colors as we were looking specifically for black and that was the first option the representative pulled out of the case. I asked my husband about the color selection and he thought he remembered black, red, blue for sure and then maybe some other more colorful ones but can't say for sure what they were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AskOceanMedallion Posted August 21, 2019 #22 Share Posted August 21, 2019 2 hours ago, Italy52 said: Don't remember all the colors as we were looking specifically for black and that was the first option the representative pulled out of the case. I asked my husband about the color selection and he thought he remembered black, red, blue for sure and then maybe some other more colorful ones but can't say for sure what they were. @Italy52 @Tedferg The sportsbands and clips come in black, blue, purple and pink. Sportsbands are $10 if purchased pre-cruise through OceanReady and $12 at OceanFront on board the ships. Clips are $7 if purchased pre-cruise through OceanReady and $8 at OceanFront. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AskOceanMedallion Posted August 21, 2019 #23 Share Posted August 21, 2019 @wildcats40 If a guest were to lose their Medallion while off the ship, the guest would present their government i.d., and port security would radio the ship and to come meet the guest at the check point. After confirming the guest's identity at the check point, crew security would then search and confirm the guest's security photo and clear them to embark the ship. Once back on board, that guest would go to the guest services desk to request a new Medallion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted August 21, 2019 #24 Share Posted August 21, 2019 4 minutes ago, AskOceanMedallion said: @wildcats40 If a guest were to lose their Medallion while off the ship, the guest would present their government i.d., and port security would radio the ship and to come meet the guest at the check point. After confirming the guest's identity at the check point, crew security would then search and confirm the guest's security photo and clear them to embark the ship. Once back on board, that guest would go to the guest services desk to request a new Medallion. is / if Princess is still offering the option of getting a cruise card 'instead' of a Medallion ... will that process end and only the Medallion will be available if you choose to cruise Princess as an aside ... your postings are very much appreciated ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted August 22, 2019 #25 Share Posted August 22, 2019 2 hours ago, AskOceanMedallion said: @Italy52 @Tedferg The sportsbands and clips come in black, blue, purple and pink. Sportsbands are $10 if purchased pre-cruise through OceanReady and $12 at OceanFront on board the ships. Clips are $7 if purchased pre-cruise through OceanReady and $8 at OceanFront. Yes, cheaper in advance, but shipping charges make them more expensive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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