If you follow along on Instagram, then you know I recently got back from an incredible long-weekend getaway to the Bahamas with Princess Cruises on the Enchanted Princess maiden voyage! That’s right, the Enchanted Princess ship is the newest addition to the fleet, beautiful, and brand new! Anchors away because it’s ready to sail again! I’ve gotten a lot of questions since my shakedown cruise about the amazing features that Princess Cruises offers with their Medallion technology and what it’s like traveling post-covid. So let’s get to it!
In 2019 I was able to experience the Medallion technology for the first time on my 7-day cruise to the Western Caribbean with Princess Cruises, and I’m still amazed at how far technology has come since I cruised as a little girl 20+ years ago! It’s truly mind blowing and I want to share all the details with you. Princess Cruises has taken the concept of simplifying your vacation and travels to a whole new level! They make the entire experience from the second you book the trip until you’ve disembarked back at the port seamless with the new and advanced Medallion technology.
Essentially, each traveler is equipped with a complimentary, quarter sized, wearable disc with no discernible technology – no on-off switch, no recharge needed, no menu to navigate. It’s simply made of aluminum, is waterproof, heat and cold resistant, sand and salt proof, and is designed like a fashion accessory that can be worn on a sports band, bracelet, as a pendant, or in a clip (you’ll see it in my photos)!
The Medallion essentially allows Princess Cruises to provide enhanced guest services on all ships, anticipating each traveler’s needs, wants, and desires on their vacation! These are the top 10 reasons why the OceanMedallion makes Princess Cruises the best vacation:
- Expedited boarding- using the Medallion, you are a quick scan away from boarding the ship.
- Keyless stateroom entry- that’s right, the Medallion serves as your room key and unlocks your room as you are within a few feet radius. So convenient!
- No worrying about losing your passport: the Medallion keeps all your information close and safe, so your passport number is concealed there for easy embarking and disembarking.
- Contactless payment- you can utilize your Medallion and shop at the great shops on the ship without having to pull out your wallet. You can even utilize the Medallion for retail delivery to your stateroom.
- Friends and family locator- find your family and friends onboard with ease.
- On demand food and beverage delivery- you read that right! Use your Medallion to order any food or drinks available on the ship to wherever you are whether that’s in your stateroom or on the top deck near the pool. You’ll have your food and beverages in no time for an enjoyable vacation experience. In addition, you can have sunscreen, Stanley cups, and essentially anything else delivered through the OceanNow app which is so convenient!
- Touchless interactive experiences and entertainment- there are interactive games throughout the Enchanted Princess ship that your Medallion will connect to, allowing for a fun experience.
- Navigate the ship like a pro- with various MedallionClass interactive touch screens throughout the ship, simply look up the location you’d like to go, and it’ll navigate and show you how to get there
- The best and most reliable wifi at sea- Princess Cruises new MedallionClass ships (like the Enchanted Princess) are all equipped with MedallionNet, so getting online while at sea is reliable, affordable, and easier than ever! Not to mention, it’s super quick wifi so you can share memories with friends/family back home, or stay connected with your social media like me 😉 You can also stream your favorite movies, shows, games, and music from anywhere on the ship.
- Customized experience- the Medallion creates a customized, personalized and remarkable experience for guests, especially since the crew is empowered and has a better understanding of the guests they are serving. It makes for a more interactive and personal experience!
As you can see, I’m truly OBSESSED with how interactive, seamless, and enjoyable the OceanMedallion makes every cruise experience! It’s such a game changer and blows my mind that such a small piece of technology can have so many functions and capabilities to make my vacation as easy and relaxing as ever!
In addition to the incredible features of the OceanMedallion, I love that this technology onboard the Enchanted Princess made for some contactless and touchless experiences, so traveling in a post-covid world was completely worry free! Here are some protocols that Princess Cruises is taking to ensure your safety is their priority while cruising with them:
- All passengers must be fully vaccinated 14 days prior to boarding the ship and show proof of vaccination
- All passengers must provide a negative covid test within 48 hours of boarding
- Masks are required onboard the ship (with the exception of in your stateroom and outdoors)
- Social distancing is encouraged
- Hand sanitization is a must (and are conveniently located throughout the ship) and you are required to wash your hands with soap/water as you enter the buffet area
- Extra cleaning protocols are in place for staff
- Spa services, room service, and excursions are still available!
As you can see every possible measure is being taken to ensure your health and safety with Princess Cruises. In fact, it feels like the safest way to travel right now! If you’ve ever considered taking a cruise, take this blog post as your sign to book an amazing Princess Cruise vacation so you can utilize the incredible OceanMedallion experience safely! 🙂
A huge thank you to Princess Cruises for partnering with me in today’s blog post! And thank you for supporting all of the brands I love to work with on Torey’s Treasures!