ShelleyK Posted July 11 #1 Share Posted July 11 Does getting your medallion sent to you ahead of the cruise really help with embarkation? Is it worth the postage? (Did not opt for pkgs to get it free) Does it help speed up the embarking process? It's been several years since I sailed with Princess, so this is new for me. Thanks! ShelleyK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzsnooze Posted July 11 #2 Share Posted July 11 I always pick up my medallion at the pier and have never waited more then 5 minutes. Paying postage is not necessary and for me a waste of money. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Paula_MacFan Posted July 11 #3 Share Posted July 11 It really depends on the port. We've been places where the 'blue lane' was enormous and others where having the medallion in advance made little difference. We get Plus so shipping is included. If we weren't on a package I probably wouldn't pay shipping. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JGmf Posted July 11 #4 Share Posted July 11 Agree with @cruzsnooze In my experience, green versus blue lane equals, worst case, 7-10 minutes more. The biggest (only?) benefit of getting your medallion mailed is an intangible one -- getting it the mail is the physical evidence that your vacation is going to start soon. That's always an exciting thing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel A Posted July 11 #5 Share Posted July 11 (edited) I don't know if this still holds or not, but depending on your status level it might help. We wear our medallions on the free lanyard, and being at platinum level, we have had port staff direct us to a different line we were approaching without our needing to ask somebody where to go. If one is a lower loyalty level, I wouldn't think it would matter much. Of course, getting your medallion shipped early and it doesn't display your loyalty level but has the logo of your favorite Curling team on it won't help either. 😄 Again, I don't recall if platinum and elite had separate green lane lines on my last sailing. It may have been that the loyalty level perk became available after the security lane. Edited July 11 by Daniel A 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtnesterz Posted July 11 #6 Share Posted July 11 7 minutes ago, Daniel A said: 😄I don't recall if platinum and elite had separate green lane lines on my last sailing. While it may vary from port to port. Elite had no special line, out of LA in April this year. To the OP, while receiving the Medallion early may heighten your anticipation of the cruise, it also raises your anxiety should you do not receive it before you leave home. Yes, you can get a new one, but you have to wonder, who might get your mail. A crook may realize you're on vacation. We've been victims of home robbery while on a cruise. To each their own, but we'll go Blue line and make sure all is in order at the desk. I'd rather have peace of mind. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Rick&Jeannie Posted July 11 #7 Share Posted July 11 2 hours ago, Paula_MacFan said: It really depends on the port. We've been places where the 'blue lane' was enormous and others where having the medallion in advance made little difference. We get Plus so shipping is included. If we weren't on a package I probably wouldn't pay shipping. Same here...we *generally* have a package but we would not spring for the shipping cost if we did not do a package. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cr8tiv1 Posted July 11 #8 Share Posted July 11 Then there is the dreaded message. I've heard of the Medallion going from Point A to B to C to D, before coming back across the continent. I understand that the battery doesn't last very long and hence the 14 day window. But you would think (oops) there must be a better method of shipping. Message has not changed in 6 days. On Its Way to USPS Departed Shipping Partner Facility, USPS Awaiting Item CARSON, CA 90746 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Raider Posted July 11 #9 Share Posted July 11 We’ve experienced very long blue lane lines and very short green lane lines. To me, it’s worth the $10 to have it shipped. That’s my personal choice, though. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1025cruise Posted July 11 #10 Share Posted July 11 I'm not paying to get my "cruise card" shipped to me. I'll pick it up at the port. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted July 11 #11 Share Posted July 11 I like getting them in the mail. Do I want to pay for shipping? No. Do I get "free" shipping for only $60 per person per day? Yep. I think if I was sailing out of Vancouver I might actually pay for shipping. Boarding there is not a great experience and I would hate to make it even marginally slower. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Hag Posted July 11 #12 Share Posted July 11 52 minutes ago, Cruise Raider said: We’ve experienced very long blue lane lines and very short green lane lines. To me, it’s worth the $10 to have it shipped. That’s my personal choice, though. It's worth it to me too. Hubby hates waiting in lines. I like making hubby happy. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted July 11 #13 Share Posted July 11 does having to pick up the medallion at port IN ANY WAY delay you getting on the ship, running to the Sanctuary or Dining venues to make reservations? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torfamm Posted July 11 #14 Share Posted July 11 4 minutes ago, voljeep said: does having to pick up the medallion at port IN ANY WAY delay you getting on the ship, running to the Sanctuary or Dining venues to make reservations? Picking up the medallion is an extra step in the check in process. It would typically delay you by one to ten minutes in my experience. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare redtop101 Posted July 11 #15 Share Posted July 11 Living in Canada we have always had the Medallions shipped to our home. It has cost us $15US total. Once on board I purchase the Princess Plus package, then head straight to Guest Services and my wife and I each get $10 onboard credit. I have found having the Medallions and being placed in the Green Lane has resulted in very fast boarding for us - recently on a cruise out of San Pedro we were sat in the atrium enjoying a beverage at 10.30 am 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelleyK Posted July 12 Author #16 Share Posted July 12 Several people have said that getting the medallion ahead of time depends on the port. The port is Southampton in the UK. Does that make a difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Rick&Jeannie Posted July 15 #17 Share Posted July 15 As it stands right now, only residents of US and most recently Canada can have medallions mailed to their homes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMGS247 Posted July 15 #18 Share Posted July 15 On 7/11/2024 at 2:28 PM, cr8tiv1 said: Then there is the dreaded message. I've heard of the Medallion going from Point A to B to C to D, before coming back across the continent. I understand that the battery doesn't last very long and hence the 14 day window. But you would think (oops) there must be a better method of shipping. Message has not changed in 6 days. On Its Way to USPS Departed Shipping Partner Facility, USPS Awaiting Item CARSON, CA 90746 It's on its way from I think Singapore. This is the longest portion of the journey. The wording of the tracking leaves a lot to be desired but if you look up the shipping company listed elsewhere on the tracking you'll see it's a chinese shipping company. The medallion is not IN Carson, they're waiting for it in Carson. Once it gets there it'll take however long things usually take to get to you from Southern California. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising Lynne Posted July 15 #19 Share Posted July 15 I am wondering where to find tracking info? I am waiting for medallions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m2inor Posted July 15 #20 Share Posted July 15 Not sure if this helps, but I am enrolled with USPS Informed Delivery. This morning, I received a tracking notice from USPS that a tracking number has been assigned and to expect a delivery date notice once vendor has delivered package to USPS. As I've not ordered anything online recently, and we are about 3 weeks away from our cruise, I expect this is early warning that our Medallions are in process and will be on the way very soon. I hope so! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMGS247 Posted July 16 #21 Share Posted July 16 14 hours ago, Cruising Lynne said: I am wondering where to find tracking info? I am waiting for medallions. You should get an e-mail about 3 weeks before your cruise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMGS247 Posted July 16 #22 Share Posted July 16 On 7/11/2024 at 2:17 PM, Rick&Jeannie said: Same here...we *generally* have a package but we would not spring for the shipping cost if we did not do a package. exact same. Seems 9 times out of 10 blue lane is slightly slower but not by a noticeable amount. Seems some embarkation ports have better processes than others though because there are accounts of more significant differences where people have regretted not getting their medallion shipped. Having said that as someone who goes almost exclusively out of FLL they have always had their act together in my experience and if I didn't have a package I probably wouldn't spring for the shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel A Posted July 16 #23 Share Posted July 16 On my last cruise in February, I had the Plus Package, but it was the first-generation package which didn't include free shipping. That being said, I placed my medallion order before Princess started to charge for shipping. I needed to update my credit card number in the app for ordering the medallion and accessories. Princess treated the order as a new order and charged me the shipping fee. Once I was onboard, I went to Passenger Services to request a refund of the shipping costs. I was told I had to go to the kiosk where the medallion accessories are sold and take it up with them. I explained the situation to the lady working the medallion area and she told me that there was always a shipping charge for the medallions. I told her she was wrong, and she needed to double check what I told her with her home office. Two days later there was a $10 OBC added to my folio. 💰 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ombud Posted July 16 #24 Share Posted July 16 I have my medallion shipped, pay the $10, don't pay much attention to: On 7/11/2024 at 11:28 AM, cr8tiv1 said: On Its Way to USPS Departed Shipping Partner Facility, USPS Awaiting Item CARSON, CA 90746 Which is simply an indication that the Chinese company requested a USPS shipping #. Let's me know when to start thinking about what to pack. I like to plan ahead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esprit Posted July 16 #25 Share Posted July 16 I'll happily collect mine at the embarkation port. Just can't be bothered with all the faffing about for the sake of a couple on minutes saved in the boarding process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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