IrishLassie Posted June 17, 2019 #501 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Can you opt out when you check in for your cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ep010835 Posted June 17, 2019 #502 Share Posted June 17, 2019 7 minutes ago, IrishLassie said: Can you opt out when you check in for your cruise? Without even trying it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted June 17, 2019 #503 Share Posted June 17, 2019 3 hours ago, goldfada said: You may opt out. I did. After a few days of minor annoyances with the medallion, I got a cruise card at Guest Services. I found it much more convenient to use - and it doesn't require any accessories. I did not opt out but mine didn´t work anymore on day 4 and I got a cruise card. steamboats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishLassie Posted June 17, 2019 #504 Share Posted June 17, 2019 4 hours ago, Ep010835 said: Without even trying it? It just sounds confusing to me and not sure if we have to have our phones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted June 17, 2019 #505 Share Posted June 17, 2019 8 minutes ago, IrishLassie said: It just sounds confusing to me and not sure if we have to have our phones? no phones required .... just use it like your previous cruise card Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ep010835 Posted June 17, 2019 #506 Share Posted June 17, 2019 20 minutes ago, voljeep said: no phones required .... just use it like your previous cruise card The best description yet was from a poster who said the Medallion is just a cruise card with a different shape. NO phone required. Optional only if one chooses to use their phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted June 17, 2019 #507 Share Posted June 17, 2019 38 minutes ago, Ep010835 said: The best description yet was from a poster who said the Medallion is just a cruise card with a different shape. NO phone required. Optional only if one chooses to use their phone. That’s it...my embarkation process and going on/off in ports weren’t any faster with the OM and by automatically unlocking my cabin door it might have saved a couple of seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam.Seattle Posted June 18, 2019 #508 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Anyone here under 30-years old have a review or comments about the Medallion? I just uploaded the application and it all seems fine with the exception that my loyalty status is incorrect. The Princess Rep advised me just now that they have a system issue and to just wait awhile for an update. I am really interested in hearing from the under 30-folks for their input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klugh Posted June 18, 2019 #509 Share Posted June 18, 2019 On 6/11/2019 at 11:12 AM, Ep010835 said: On 6/11/2019 at 11:12 AM, Ep010835 said: Can you turn the locator off? What if I don't want anyone to bother me when I am resting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ep010835 Posted June 18, 2019 #510 Share Posted June 18, 2019 29 minutes ago, klugh said: Can you turn the locator off? What if I don't want anyone to bother me when I am resting? Who are you talking about bothering you? Crew or your those with whom you are cruising? Serious question. Each scenario has a different answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idahospud Posted June 18, 2019 #511 Share Posted June 18, 2019 51 minutes ago, klugh said: Can you turn the locator off? What if I don't want anyone to bother me when I am resting? Sure can. You can check and uncheck the "share my location" button anytime. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzyape Posted June 19, 2019 #512 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Question for the experienced folks. Just booked a Panama Cruise for 2021 aboard the Emerald, which should have the Medallion by then. I want to confirm, as I've seen through the posts that you can get a cruise card if your medallion isn't working or you don't like it. Can you also just get a cruise card and still use the Medallion? I haven't taken as many cruises as many of you have, and I've kept my cruise card from every cruise. Wondered if the Medallion would work if you requested a cruise card. I didn't check all the posts, so if this has been addressed please forgive me, and give me a rough # of post to start at. Thanks. Counting down the days, and there are lots of them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotBranch Posted June 19, 2019 #513 Share Posted June 19, 2019 3 minutes ago, Fuzzyape said: Question for the experienced folks. Just booked a Panama Cruise for 2021 aboard the Emerald, which should have the Medallion by then. I want to confirm, as I've seen through the posts that you can get a cruise card if your medallion isn't working or you don't like it. Can you also just get a cruise card and still use the Medallion? I haven't taken as many cruises as many of you have, and I've kept my cruise card from every cruise. Wondered if the Medallion would work if you requested a cruise card. I didn't check all the posts, so if this has been addressed please forgive me, and give me a rough # of post to start at. Thanks. Counting down the days, and there are lots of them! I think the medallion is a much cooler memento than a cruise card. It is personalized with your name and sailing date, just like a cruise card, but it's a more compact form factor. I am fascinated and creeped out by the technology, but found it way more convenient than a cruise card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzyape Posted June 19, 2019 #514 Share Posted June 19, 2019 27 minutes ago, HotBranch said: I think the medallion is a much cooler memento than a cruise card. It is personalized with your name and sailing date, just like a cruise card, but it's a more compact form factor. I am fascinated and creeped out by the technology, but found it way more convenient than a cruise card. Thanks HotBranch. That's helpful. That's what I liked about the cruise cards. So if the medallion has that information it would work :). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldfada Posted June 19, 2019 #515 Share Posted June 19, 2019 35 minutes ago, Fuzzyape said: Question for the experienced folks. Just booked a Panama Cruise for 2021 aboard the Emerald, which should have the Medallion by then. I want to confirm, as I've seen through the posts that you can get a cruise card if your medallion isn't working or you don't like it. Can you also just get a cruise card and still use the Medallion? Yes, if you get a cruise card while your medallion is functioning then they will both work for the duration of the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotBranch Posted June 19, 2019 #516 Share Posted June 19, 2019 11 minutes ago, Fuzzyape said: Thanks HotBranch. That's helpful. That's what I liked about the cruise cards. So if the medallion has that information it would work :). The added bonus (IMO) is that the wait staff rarely have to take your medallion away to process a drink order. They usually have the reader/receiver on their person, so you rarely lose sight of your medallion, as opposed to a card, that has to be swiped at the bar. I am always nervous that I'll forget my card somewhere, the medallion has a little more heft, and I think I only handed it over once during my entire sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldfada Posted June 20, 2019 #517 Share Posted June 20, 2019 15 hours ago, HotBranch said: The added bonus (IMO) is that the wait staff rarely have to take your medallion away to process a drink order. They usually have the reader/receiver on their person, so you rarely lose sight of your medallion, as opposed to a card, that has to be swiped at the bar. I am always nervous that I'll forget my card somewhere, the medallion has a little more heft, and I think I only handed it over once during my entire sailing. The cruise cards have RFID and are recognized by all electronic readers on board. There is no more swiping; the cards do not have magnetic strips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaperSniper4 Posted June 20, 2019 #518 Share Posted June 20, 2019 17 hours ago, Fuzzyape said: ...... I've seen through the posts that you can get a cruise card if your medallion isn't working or you don't like it. Can you also just get a cruise card and still use the Medallion? I must have around 30 cruise cards. I suppose I collect them and I also wonder about that. I suspect any replacement/substitute card for the Medallion will be rather utilitarian and might not look like what I am used to seeing. Time will tell. I hope someone can answer our questions. 17 hours ago, Fuzzyape said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldfada Posted June 20, 2019 #519 Share Posted June 20, 2019 9 minutes ago, PaperSniper4 said: I must have around 30 cruise cards. I suppose I collect them and I also wonder about that. I suspect any replacement/substitute card for the Medallion will be rather utilitarian and might not look like what I am used to seeing. Time will tell. I hope someone can answer our questions. They look exactly the same as the old cruise cards except that they're lacking the magnetic stripe and the signature space on the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted June 20, 2019 #520 Share Posted June 20, 2019 the medallions make nice fridge magnets ... not stuck in some drawer ... j/s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ep010835 Posted June 20, 2019 #521 Share Posted June 20, 2019 25 minutes ago, voljeep said: the medallions make nice fridge magnets ... not stuck in some drawer ... j/s The oldest Medallions I have are from 11/2018. The magnets are still strong enough to stick to the refrigerator door. I wonder if the devices contain permanent magnets or electromagnets. If the latter, one day the battery will deteriorate enough that the magnet will die. There was a thread where someone disassembled one of the devices but I don't remember what kind of magnet was found within. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richmke Posted June 20, 2019 #522 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Princess should sell a Checker Board you can use with all the medallions you collect over time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaperSniper4 Posted June 20, 2019 #523 Share Posted June 20, 2019 7 hours ago, goldfada said: They look exactly the same as the old cruise cards except that they're lacking the magnetic stripe and the signature space on the back. Good to hear. I bet many folks will want a card to add to their collection. I wonder how long it will be before Princess starts charging for that card? <g> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotBranch Posted June 20, 2019 #524 Share Posted June 20, 2019 6 minutes ago, PaperSniper4 said: Good to hear. I bet many folks will want a card to add to their collection. I wonder how long it will be before Princess starts charging for that card? <g> Please touch your medallion to the sensor to pay for the card... Princess: 1, Irony 0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted June 21, 2019 #525 Share Posted June 21, 2019 I have started setting up the Medallion for our end of August sail on the Crown Princess. Wish me luck. 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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