FManke Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Should I use a lanyard or not? I know this is a person preference, but I would like the pros and cons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRC Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 No pros or cons from me, just never have because its not my thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2mybugs Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 I always use the lanyard. I like not having to have my purse or wallet with me all the time and the lanyard keeps me from losing the card on the table or pool bag all the time. Mine had the bottom detach so it was easy to hand to the bartender. It is totally personal preference though, and you will figure that out pretty quick. Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyraven Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Absolutely loved having a lanyard ..... my wife and I found that having them really made life so much easier, especially when going off the ship and you needed to have a place to put a 2nd ID to get back on (like a Driver's License) --- Even though I had my wallet with me, her, not having to bring her purse, really made life so much easier for her. Now she wants to get one that's a little "fancier" instead of having a cheap plastic one off of eBay Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjac Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 10 hours ago, fmanke said: Should I use a lanyard or not? I know this is a person preference, but I would like the pros and cons. Isn't that what your significant other/travel partner is for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitsmom Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 I got some for us to use for our July cruise. I don't want to keep up with a purse. I got the plastic sleeve ones that have a zip type closure on them so it will be easy to add ID and a little money even when we get off ship. This will be the first time for us to use these; however, this is the first time taking the grands with us so I think that will be less stress for Nana! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 For those with kids, Adventure Ocean will provide a lanyard during registration that has a safety clasp. Mushroom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Im assuming these lanyards are not the same as the luggage tag sleeves I've seen posted elsewhere. Can someone post a link to show what they are / where to get them? Lyrical 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitsmom Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Just now, JLMoran said: Im assuming these lanyards are not the same as the luggage tag sleeves I've seen posted elsewhere. Can someone post a link to show what they are / where to get them? Amazon is where I got mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 When I used to cruise with Disney a long, long time ago, lanyards were big and I remember buying some to bring on my first RC cruise and it seems like that is not the case with RC. There are certainly some people that wear them, but it's not widespread. I just keep my family's SeaPass cards in my pocket (unless we are on a ship with WOWbands). 7 minutes ago, JLMoran said: Im assuming these lanyards are not the same as the luggage tag sleeves I've seen posted elsewhere. Can someone post a link to show what they are / where to get them? You can buy them online, but they are also sold onboard the ship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkltomp Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 15 minutes ago, Matt said: When I used to cruise with Disney a long, long time ago, lanyards were big and I remember buying some to bring on my first RC cruise and it seems like that is not the case with RC. There are certainly some people that wear them, but it's not widespread. I just keep my family's SeaPass cards in my pocket (unless we are on a ship with WOWbands). You can buy them online, but they are also sold onboard the ship. But Matt, I didn't see any in your store or did I miss them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyrical Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 1 hour ago, JLMoran said: Im assuming these lanyards are not the same as the luggage tag sleeves I've seen posted elsewhere. Can someone post a link to show what they are / where to get them? We ordered from AMAZON, and love these. Laynards: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0178IZVO6/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 luggage tag holders/RCI size: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M5MDAS0/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Luggage tags Laynards https://www.amazon.com/Over-Door-15-Pocket-Organizer/dp/B000TCVUA8/ref=pd_sim_198_5?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000TCVUA8&pd_rd_r=CD52JE41B2S4NHDRV2XZ&pd_rd_w=Qe8Kv&pd_rd_wg=pptC0&psc=1&refRID=CD52JE41B2S4NHDRV2XZ over the door hanging organizer that is great too!!! whitsmom, tkltomp, RWDW1204 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 49 minutes ago, tkltomp said: But Matt, I didn't see any in your store or did I miss them? You did not miss anything, as we don't have any....yet. tkltomp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clmsnskr Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 We used a lanyard for the first time our last cruise. We liked it for the most part, however there are a few of things to be aware of. If you punch a hold in your card, make sure it's a wide hole, rather than a round hole They punched our round hold too close to the mag-strip and the card wouldn't go far enough into the mag-stripe reader to read the cards without removing the clasp completely from the card. A wider hole would allow the clasp to move more. I have attached 2 images: one showing the "wide" hole I'm talking about, and one showing a round hole that I'm recommending against. The sunscreen on your hands and/or chest/stomach while it's hanging on your neck can dissolve the printed letters on the card. We had to get a new card halfway through the voyage because all the lettering was gone. Using a pouch type lanyard will help avoid this, except that you have to remove it from the pouch every time you need to use it. I would recommend the type of lanyard where you can detach the bottom portion from the "necklace" portion. This will allow you to quickly detach your card to hand to a server or bartender if you have your card hanging on your neck or slip-loop secured to your pool bag's strap. I have attached an image showing one kind of "detachable" lanyard. androckb and whitsmom 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DunkelBierJay Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 I like 'em if for any other reason than it is easier to find my SeaPass card if I let the cabin get cluttered. Bob_KY 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arebee Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 What are these lanyards you speak of?? Fuzzywuzzy, DocLC, JLMoran and 8 others 6 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clmsnskr Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 2 hours ago, JLMoran said: Im assuming these lanyards are not the same as the luggage tag sleeves I've seen posted elsewhere. Can someone post a link to show what they are / where to get them? You can buy lanyards for your seapass card from almost anywhere (Walmart, Amazon, etc). However, there is always a little shop set up inside the terminal that sells them. They usually have a hundred or so different styles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FManke Posted April 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 13 hours ago, PRC said: No pros or cons from me, just never have because its not my thing. I know what you mean. I kind of equate it to a fanny pack. If you use one, that's fine. Just not sure if it's for me. I was thinking about just getting one and then just running it through a belt loop and keeping it in my pocket to avoid loosing my ids. But then if I have it in my pocket, why do I need a lanyard. I don't keep my keys on a lanyard and have never lost them. And since we will be cruising this Oct, I'll be wearing pants everyday, as opposed to shorts or trunks in a warmer climate, so I think I'll be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkltomp Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 3 hours ago, Matt said: You did not miss anything, as we don't have any....yet. I'm hoping by August so we can wear them on our Oasis B2B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkltomp Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 3 hours ago, Lyrical said: We ordered from AMAZON, and love these. Laynards: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0178IZVO6/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 luggage tag holders/RCI size: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M5MDAS0/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Luggage tags Laynards https://www.amazon.com/Over-Door-15-Pocket-Organizer/dp/B000TCVUA8/ref=pd_sim_198_5?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000TCVUA8&pd_rd_r=CD52JE41B2S4NHDRV2XZ&pd_rd_w=Qe8Kv&pd_rd_wg=pptC0&psc=1&refRID=CD52JE41B2S4NHDRV2XZ over the door hanging organizer that is great too!!! Those luggage tags look nice. Are the ones sent by Royal flimsy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clmsnskr Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Just now, tkltomp said: Those luggage tags look nice. Are the ones sent by Royal flimsy? I used the luggage tags on Oasis a few weeks ago. I thought they were rigid enough. Lyrical and tkltomp 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyrical Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 both are pretty sturdy. Happy with the inexpensive purchase. Luggage tags are nicer I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melski94 Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Many women's clothes don't have pockets so I use a lanyard. I don't like the idea of giving it to my DH to carry because he may run off to do something with the kids and forget to give it back to me while I'm at the pool. My kids use the AO lanyards and I usually have the AO staff punch a hole in mine at the same time. Whizbank 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shannonk Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 I've seen people mention that kids get lanyards from Adventure Ocean. What about teens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firegal2539 Posted April 18, 2017 Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 I have used a lanyard for every cruise because I very seldom carry a handbag. A friend designed my lanyard. It is covered in beads made with sturdy cord and not heavy at all. People on board comment on it all the time and want to know where I got it. The ship lanyards are about $9.99 and flimsy. If you want a special one go to Etsy for hand made lanyards. Candie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DunkelBierJay Posted April 18, 2017 Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 Since fmanke found the new drink package/MDR attire/gratutity topic in terms of popularity, I must add to the equation with the lanyard from the recent group cruise onto which I pinned a flag of every port I visited since I began sailing RC...I'm debating adding pins from some short European sailings years ago...but my wife insists that I don't because she doesn't want full certification of my geekdom. Mexico will be added in 49 days... Trinityjdy, whitsmom, DocLC and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FManke Posted April 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 15 hours ago, arebee said: What are these lanyards you speak of?? If you put all those on at once, you'd look like the Mr. T of lanyards! I pity the fool who don't wear a lanyard! Whizbank, coneyraven, DocLC and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katiel53 Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 I only use the "lanyard" from the casino. I don't wear it around my neck. I attach it to a belt loop, a button hole, or to my mini purse. I like to wear jewelry and lanyards aren't that to me. The only reason I have one is because I like to go to the casino and have left my S&S card in a slot machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 No lanyard for me, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlwrinkle Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 I always use a lanyard. On one cruse we sat down for lunch before we went to our cabins. I hadn't put my sea pass in my lanyard yet. My sea pass fell out of my pocket at lunch and I didn't notice until we were going to get into our cabin. Needless to say a trip to customer service for a new one certainly made me realize I am a lanyard person! I get the one with bling for fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Does this count? https://www.amazon.com/Drink-Sling-Black-Lanyard-Holder/dp/B00ZDD386C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492805264&sr=8-1&keywords=drink+lanyard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Just now, DocLC said: Does this count? https://www.amazon.com/Drink-Sling-Black-Lanyard-Holder/dp/B00ZDD386C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492805264&sr=8-1&keywords=drink+lanyard I. WANT. ONE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Just now, klaconqueso said: I. WANT. ONE. I actually received one as a Christmas gift a couple of years ago. :) Add it to the wedding registry. That should get all of your guests talking. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 4 minutes ago, DocLC said: I actually received one as a Christmas gift a couple of years ago. :) Add it to the wedding registry. That should get all of your guests talking. ;) I think that will just be going on our carry on for embarkation day on Allure... DocLC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Other alternatives to accessories with: https://www.amazon.com/Fairly-Odd-Novelties-Holster-Beverage/dp/B00NA56WLI/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1492805753&sr=8-6&keywords=drink+holster https://www.amazon.com/EZ-Drinker-Holster-holds-Black/dp/B00J2L613I/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1492805753&sr=8-3&keywords=drink+holster https://www.amazon.com/Liquor-Holster-Holder-Quality-Black/dp/B01N58WQO7/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1492805753&sr=8-9&keywords=drink+holster KLA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 2 minutes ago, DocLC said: Other alternatives to accessories with: https://www.amazon.com/Fairly-Odd-Novelties-Holster-Beverage/dp/B00NA56WLI/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1492805753&sr=8-6&keywords=drink+holster https://www.amazon.com/EZ-Drinker-Holster-holds-Black/dp/B00J2L613I/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1492805753&sr=8-3&keywords=drink+holster https://www.amazon.com/Liquor-Holster-Holder-Quality-Black/dp/B01N58WQO7/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1492805753&sr=8-9&keywords=drink+holster HAHAHAHAHAHA! I love it. DocLC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2mybugs Posted April 22, 2017 Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 5 hours ago, DocLC said: Other alternatives to accessories with: https://www.amazon.com/Fairly-Odd-Novelties-Holster-Beverage/dp/B00NA56WLI/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1492805753&sr=8-6&keywords=drink+holster https://www.amazon.com/EZ-Drinker-Holster-holds-Black/dp/B00J2L613I/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1492805753&sr=8-3&keywords=drink+holster https://www.amazon.com/Liquor-Holster-Holder-Quality-Black/dp/B01N58WQO7/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1492805753&sr=8-9&keywords=drink+holster Ok this was hilarious! Now they need my red wings and im set! Jane DocLC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestingBird Posted April 22, 2017 Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 6 hours ago, DocLC said: Other alternatives to accessories with Would totally get that leg beer holster!! DocLC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FManke Posted April 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 3 minutes ago, RestingBirds said: Would totally get that leg beer holster!! That would look great with a pair of those "beach boots" PRC posted in the "General Cruise Attire" thread! DocLC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestingBird Posted April 22, 2017 Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 2 minutes ago, fmanke said: That would look great with a pair of those "beach boots" PRC posted in the "General Cruise Attire" thread! Yes! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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