AllPhilly Posted August 13, 2019 Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 Hello Friends Im cruising this Sunday. I just got an email from RC that said "Guest who sail with passport can take advantage of our facial recognition." What is this and how do I do this? I can't find any info on this. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted August 13, 2019 Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 You don't have to do anything. It just means that they'll park you for about 2 seconds in front of a machine that uses facial recognition when you disembark instead of handing your passport over to customs. It's super quick and you'll be left wondering what you forgot to do when you walked out the door, lol. ChessE4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllPhilly Posted August 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 2 minutes ago, SpeedNoodles said: You don't have to do anything. It just means that they'll park you for about 2 seconds in front of a machine that uses facial recognition when you disembark instead of handing your passport over to customs. It's super quick and you'll be left wondering what you forgot to do when you walked out the door, lol. SpeedNoodles...good stuff! So basically we wont need to take our passports off the ship for any of the disembarkments...correct? Just hope we can get back in the door! While i have your attention...im going with my wife and son...can i just buy my son the classic soda package now for $8.99 per day, or would i have to buy for all three of us? Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted August 13, 2019 Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 The facial recognition thing is only for FINAL disembarkation at Customs. The ports of call do not use facial recognition. With the refreshment package and the soda package you can purchase it for one or more people but everyone in the cabin does NOT have to purchase it. The "everyone must buy" rule only applies to the Ultimate Beverage Package (alcohol). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted August 13, 2019 Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 No, this is only at disembarkation at the end of your cruise, when you go through customs. When you are in port during the cruise you'll need whatever they suggest in the daily Cruise Compass (at a minimum, your Sea Pass card and often some form of photo ID, like a passport or driver's license). You can buy the soda package for only one person if you like. It's only if you are buying the Deluxe Beverage Package that they require all adults in the same room to purchase the package. They don't require it for the soda or refreshment package. Enjoy your cruise, and welcome to the boards!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyJenny Posted August 13, 2019 Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 Assuming this is optional and I can elect NOT to have my face scanned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllPhilly Posted August 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 4 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: The facial recognition thing is only for FINAL disembarkation at Customs. The ports of call do not use facial recognition. With the refreshment package and the soda package you can purchase it for one or more people but everyone in the cabin does NOT have to purchase it. The "everyone must buy" rule only applies to the Ultimate Beverage Package (alcohol). Ok...got it...so facial recog is only when we come back for final disembarkation thanks for clarifying the soda package.....my wife and i weren't going to get any drink package (she's a non-drinker), so cant buy the alcohol one without buying 2 which im not doing! So maybe we'll get the refreshment package for $26 per day each person...yikes that adds up fast but seems to have some good options rather than no package at all....i can still buy my 1-2 drinks per day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted August 13, 2019 Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 1 minute ago, AllPhilly said: Ok...got it...so facial recog is only when we come back for final disembarkation thanks for clarifying the soda package.....my wife and i weren't going to get any drink package (she's a non-drinker), so cant buy the alcohol one without buying 2 which im not doing! So maybe we'll get the refreshment package for $26 per day each person...yikes that adds up fast but seems to have some good options rather than no package at all....i can still buy my 1-2 drinks per day. If you call Royal directly and tell them that your wife doesn't drink alcohol at all, they may allow you to purchase the DBP still, but she will have to buy the Refreshment Package. Whether this is a good value or not is really based on how much you'll take advantage of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted August 13, 2019 Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 6 minutes ago, JennyJenny said: Assuming this is optional and I can elect NOT to have my face scanned? Not sure. I wish they had it at all ports - it's incredibly fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllPhilly Posted August 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 1 minute ago, SpeedNoodles said: If you call Royal directly and tell them that your wife doesn't drink alcohol at all, they may allow you to purchase the DBP still, but she will have to buy the Refreshment Package. Whether this is a good value or not is really based on how much you'll take advantage of it. SpeedNoodles...that's good to know but i dont think i'd get my moneys worth if i got the DBP myself...i'm fine with 1-2 alcoholic drinks per day....is it true that if i buy the Refreshment Package that it's cheaper to buy now (5 days out) than later or on the ship? Say i even buy the Refreshment Package for all 3 of us for $26 each (so $78 per day...so 6 days is $546)...is there a one-time gratuity of 18% on top of the $546 so another $98 too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted August 13, 2019 Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 Just now, AllPhilly said: SpeedNoodles...that's good to know but i dont think i'd get my moneys worth if i got the DBP myself...i'm fine with 1-2 alcoholic drinks per day....is it true that if i buy the Refreshment Package that it's cheaper to buy now (5 days out) than later or on the ship? Say i even buy the Refreshment Package for all 3 of us for $26 each (so $78 per day...so 6 days is $546)...is there a one-time gratuity of 18% on top of the $546 so another $98 too? Yes, you will pay a gratuity on top of the price. Things are almost always cheaper on the cruise planner than on the ship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted August 13, 2019 Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 16 minutes ago, JennyJenny said: Assuming this is optional and I can elect NOT to have my face scanned? You can opt to wait in the longer line to have your passport looked at by an actual person if you prefer. If the scanner can't recognize you for some reason you get sent to that line anyways. JennyJenny and tiny260 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllPhilly Posted August 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 2 minutes ago, SpeedNoodles said: Yes, you will pay a gratuity on top of the price. Things are almost always cheaper on the cruise planner than on the ship. Speed...thank you very much for the info and prompt replies...looking forward to our first cruise! SpeedNoodles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny260 Posted August 13, 2019 Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 38 minutes ago, AllPhilly said: So maybe we'll get the refreshment package for $26 per day each person...yikes that adds up fast but seems to have some good options rather than no package at all....i can still buy my 1-2 drinks per day. Depending on what you plan on drinking, what we do is use the refreshment package to order a mocktail and the order a shot of what liquor you want. As an example my wife likes Lava flow's with Kraken, if we have the drink package we just order one, if we have the refreshment package we order a Lava flow and then buy a shot of Kraken, not much less expensive but a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyJenny Posted August 13, 2019 Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 46 minutes ago, SpeedNoodles said: Not sure. I wish they had it at all ports - it's incredibly fast. I prefer not to have my biometrics held by every corporation that wants it. I opted out of using my finger prints at Disney. At the end of the day, how are they securing that data? I certainly don't mind if others want to do it. Just not my cup of tea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXcruzer Posted August 13, 2019 Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 1 hour ago, JennyJenny said: I prefer not to have my biometrics held by every corporation that wants it. I opted out of using my finger prints at Disney. At the end of the day, how are they securing that data? I certainly don't mind if others want to do it. Just not my cup of tea. If you have a passport, they already have your facial biometrics (if you have global entry they already have your fingerprints) BTW, this is CBP scanning your face, NOT Royal Caribbean. SpeedNoodles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllPhilly Posted August 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 1 hour ago, tiny260 said: Depending on what you plan on drinking, what we do is use the refreshment package to order a mocktail and the order a shot of what liquor you want. As an example my wife likes Lava flow's with Kraken, if we have the drink package we just order one, if we have the refreshment package we order a Lava flow and then buy a shot of Kraken, not much less expensive but a little. Tiny260...that's good to know...thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrlandoC Posted August 13, 2019 Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 4 minutes ago, TXcruzer said: If you have a passport, they already have your facial biometrics (if you have global entry they already have your fingerprints) BTW, this is CBP scanning your face, NOT Royal Caribbean. You beat me to it. This is a US Government program. Here is some more information : https://www.cbp.gov/travel/biometrics SpeedNoodles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyJenny Posted August 13, 2019 Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 27 minutes ago, TXcruzer said: BTW, this is CBP scanning your face, NOT Royal Caribbean. 22 minutes ago, OrlandoC said: You beat me to it. This is a US Government program. Here is some more information : https://www.cbp.gov/travel/biometrics Ah. Good to know. It sounded like it was RC that was doing this. PRebecca 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyJenny Posted August 13, 2019 Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 29 minutes ago, TXcruzer said: If you have a passport, they already have your facial biometrics (if you have global entry they already have your fingerprints) "They"...who? The gov already has my stuff. I know that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marti314 Posted August 13, 2019 Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 20 minutes ago, JennyJenny said: "They"...who? The gov already has my stuff. I know that. In this secure area where these devices reside RCL does not have any control over the machines or the customs process at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyJenny Posted August 13, 2019 Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 Just now, marti314 said: In this secure area where these devices reside RCL does not have any control over the machines or the customs process at all. So then it's CBP which stands to reason they would have it/use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted August 13, 2019 Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 1 hour ago, JennyJenny said: "They"...who? The gov already has my stuff. I know that. ...and do do Russia and China and anybody else who wants mine... tiny260 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyJenny Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 40 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: ...and do do Russia and China and anybody else who wants mine... And any casino or shopping mall or..... WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyJenny Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 20 minutes ago, JennyJenny said: And any casino or shopping mall or..... How casinos use Facial Recognition technology: https://www.coolcat-casino.com/casino-news/how-casinos-use-facial-recognition-technology.php Malls Across Canada Are Using Facial Recognition Technology To Track Shoppers And It Sounds Like An Episode Of Black Mirror: https://www.narcity.com/news/malls-across-canada-are-using-facial-recognition-technology-to-track-shoppers-and-it-sounds-like-an-episode-of-black-mirror Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseGus Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 Yes the new technology is starting to be very common, those that freak out about it are soon going to relegate themselves to just not going anywhere. Myself i have always realized that since i was 17 the government has had my fingerprint based on serving in the military. Then a little later they started collecting dental scan for the records, now if you have served in the military, at least in the US, they also have your DNA on file. Have a passport ? government has your facial recondition data. ChessE4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChessE4 Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 1 hour ago, CruiseGus said: Have a passport ? government has your facial recondition data. And the Chinese, the North Koreans, and the Russians, in some cases! WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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