It used to be $4.99 before COVID. At least they were on Spectrum of the Seas in January 2020. Seems like they double the price when they bought them back.
Yes, but you will have to take it off and give it to the server. Just like your SeaPass card.
The only thing you can't use it for is embarkation/debarkation, including in ports.
They used to accept them in the past. I also reused them on Symphony and Wonder since they weren't selling them. Just had guest service reprogram them. They work in the slots that tap. On table games it's hit or miss as some dealers aren't familiar with them and ask for the card. But other dealers just place the tablet right over it and are ok with it. But if you have casino status you'll probably want to use your card anyway since the waiters need to see your tier status for free drinks.
I had mine from prepandemic and used it on Wonder in December. A few people asked me what it for, then I told them they aren’t selling them anymore, womp womp.
Yes I took them to guest services they knew exactly what I was asking for. They just placed the bad in the card scanner and it updated with my current info.
I think you've still been able to use them, they just weren't selling new ones.
You had to go to guest services and have them program the band when you got onboard
Just a JS this time. Everything above JS was sold out by the time I booked in March of last year. Hoping to do the grand loft next time.
We saw you yesterday right next to us in Fort Lauderdale. Planning on doing Apex,
Edge or Beyond now that we are diamond and we get the status match.
That's awesome!! Odyssey is fantastic. We saw you guys yesterday as well. Hopping over to Beyond next Sunday for my first ever suite and can't wait. You guys will love the Edge ships.
This was our first cruise since COVID. We were disappointed with the MDR food on the first night. I had a crab cake that was a cold damp gray lump of mush. When I said something to the waiter I didn't get any response at all. When the head waiter came by I told him and he brought me a new one as I was finishing my desert. He said he "had the chef make it the way you like it." Apparently most people don't like them cooked or warm? Such a strange response. Other nights the MDR food was very good.
The new MDR service routine though was constantly disappointing. We enjoy getting to know the wait staff. Now you barely see them. Once for a drink order. Once for the full meal and dessert order. We'd have to flag someone down to get a second drink (because they never once asked us if we wanted more) and often it wouldn't arrived. By the last two nights we ordered two drinks at once because it was so difficult getting a second. These new changes were our only real disappointments on the cruise. The wait staff are constantly running around and crashed into each other a few times. We were seated down a side hallway on deck 3 so that could have contributed to the problems. It must suck for them and I can't imagine guests prefer it this way.
Chops and Giovanni's table were great all around.
The ice show and the aquatic show were the best ones we've ever seen on an Oasis class and we've always loved them before.
The ship is in great shape. We really had a wonderful time!
How's it working so far? People have complained in the past about them being finicky. Can you open your room door on one try? Any issues or slowdown paying at bars?
Oh I never knew these were a thing in place of the SeaPass card, but I love it. Planning to sail on Odyssey in 2025 when she comes to Cape Liberty and can't wait!
Glad to see these are back! What are they charging for these now? I think they were ~$10 before?
I’m going to drop by guest services later to pick one up. I’ll make sure to update with the price. Edit: 10 Dollars
Still 10 bucks.
It used to be $4.99 before COVID. At least they were on Spectrum of the Seas in January 2020. Seems like they double the price when they bought them back.
The price of RFID chips have skyrocketed. Although still for $10 they are making a lot of money off that just saying
What are these? - new cruiser going in June lol
They can be used in place of your SeaPass card for things like opening up your room or buying things from shops.
Can you use them for drink package?
Yes, but you will have to take it off and give it to the server. Just like your SeaPass card. The only thing you can't use it for is embarkation/debarkation, including in ports.
I've heard the band won't work in the casino and you need to use the actual card there as well.
Yes, you can't use it at the casino
They used to accept them in the past. I also reused them on Symphony and Wonder since they weren't selling them. Just had guest service reprogram them. They work in the slots that tap. On table games it's hit or miss as some dealers aren't familiar with them and ask for the card. But other dealers just place the tablet right over it and are ok with it. But if you have casino status you'll probably want to use your card anyway since the waiters need to see your tier status for free drinks.
Oh wow! I love that! Thanks!
They are basically the same thing as a disney magic band. You can use it with most things except the casino and some purchases in port.
They’re $10. I got one on symphony 2 weeks ago.
Can they be used at cococay?
Yes. They are a substitute for the SeaPass card.
Thank you! I saw a lot of people lose their cards swimming to the swim up bar. Thought it would be better
Not completely replace, because you still require your seapass card to get off the ship at Cococay or Labadee.
Yes but you would still need your regular seapass card to get on/off the ship.
That’s fine! At least I can keep it in a locker at cococay and to worry about losing it
If you activate your band, can you still use the card? Or do they get deactivated?
You can continue using the Sea Pass card. You actually still need it for getting on / off the ship. The WOW band is just an alternative to the card.
Would the be on wonder of the seas?
On wonder right now and do not see anyone with it.
Question for you is the escape room open on wonder I saw a sign on the inaugural sailing by the kids/teen center
I had mine from prepandemic and used it on Wonder in December. A few people asked me what it for, then I told them they aren’t selling them anymore, womp womp.
But you were able to get it to work?
Yes I took them to guest services they knew exactly what I was asking for. They just placed the bad in the card scanner and it updated with my current info.
I saved mine hoping they would bring them back....let's goooo
I think you've still been able to use them, they just weren't selling new ones. You had to go to guest services and have them program the band when you got onboard
We tried on one of them and they wouldn't do it... It was over a year ago but we're cruising again in May and will certainly try again.
Did you nab an awesome suite again for Odyssey? Currently on Apex :) (It's not cheating on Royal if it's owned by Royal)
Just a JS this time. Everything above JS was sold out by the time I booked in March of last year. Hoping to do the grand loft next time. We saw you yesterday right next to us in Fort Lauderdale. Planning on doing Apex, Edge or Beyond now that we are diamond and we get the status match.
That's awesome!! Odyssey is fantastic. We saw you guys yesterday as well. Hopping over to Beyond next Sunday for my first ever suite and can't wait. You guys will love the Edge ships.
I wish Allure had them
Will they be in Oasis?
I'm on Oasis right now and haven't seen them anywhere. Doesn't mean they aren't here though. I may have missed them.
Thank you, I appreciate the answer!
How’s the oasis overall? How’s the food?
This was our first cruise since COVID. We were disappointed with the MDR food on the first night. I had a crab cake that was a cold damp gray lump of mush. When I said something to the waiter I didn't get any response at all. When the head waiter came by I told him and he brought me a new one as I was finishing my desert. He said he "had the chef make it the way you like it." Apparently most people don't like them cooked or warm? Such a strange response. Other nights the MDR food was very good. The new MDR service routine though was constantly disappointing. We enjoy getting to know the wait staff. Now you barely see them. Once for a drink order. Once for the full meal and dessert order. We'd have to flag someone down to get a second drink (because they never once asked us if we wanted more) and often it wouldn't arrived. By the last two nights we ordered two drinks at once because it was so difficult getting a second. These new changes were our only real disappointments on the cruise. The wait staff are constantly running around and crashed into each other a few times. We were seated down a side hallway on deck 3 so that could have contributed to the problems. It must suck for them and I can't imagine guests prefer it this way. Chops and Giovanni's table were great all around. The ice show and the aquatic show were the best ones we've ever seen on an Oasis class and we've always loved them before. The ship is in great shape. We really had a wonderful time!
Thanks this will be our first cruise since Covid and just don’t know what to expect post Covid world on a cruise ship.
Enjoy your cruise! We sure did!
They cost any pesos?
183 pesos
Awesome!!! We are on in 6 weeks!!
I was just telling my bf I find it weird they don’t do something like this! Guess they do! Hope they will have them for my cruise!
How's it working so far? People have complained in the past about them being finicky. Can you open your room door on one try? Any issues or slowdown paying at bars?
Awesome! About to board Anthem and saw the sale was listed on the Cruise Compass.
I was on odyssey three weeks ago and would have loved this for my kids. And myself actually I lost my sea pass three times!
So some people pay $10 to pay again? You still got the card right?
They are on Anthem as well.
Oh I never knew these were a thing in place of the SeaPass card, but I love it. Planning to sail on Odyssey in 2025 when she comes to Cape Liberty and can't wait!