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Princess MedallionClass: A league of its own
Avid traveller and seasoned cruise guest Liz Darke explains how Princess MedallionClass was the cherry on top of a brilliant holiday when she was onboard Crown Princess
The Princess MedallionClass Experience powered by the OceanMedallion makes cruising with Princess even more of a pleasure than it is already. It allows for speedy embarkation, easy access to ship information like deck plans, onboard activities, plus the best Wi-Fi available at sea and an added layer of incredible service onboard.
The benefits begin before you even set sail. Using OceanReady within the MedallionClass app, I entered all my details at home beforeI headed off. When it came to embarkation, the process was quicker and easier than ever. Anchors away!
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Every Princess MedallionClass guest is treated to an OceanMedallion as well, and this small disc – the size of a 10p coin – acts as a key card, credit card and location tracker onboard. When I first approached my stateroom, the door automatically unlocked. With an OceanMedallion, stateroom entry is keyless, so getting in with my bulky handbag and sun hat in tow was a breeze.
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Making every moment easier
The Crown Princess, with its 19 decks, numerous cafés, bars restaurants seemed a little overwhelming to navigate at first. But with the help of the in-app OceanCompass, or one of the many MedallionClass interactive screens onboard, (found in most hallways and reception areas), I could see my location on the ship, search for new locations (the Horizon Court buffet, please!) and get directions. I could also find the locations of my family members – via their OceanMedallions, I could see their whereabouts on the ship (already at the buffet, of course), which proved extremely useful when meeting up over of the course of our cruise. I first experienced my favourite Princess MedallionClass perk when relaxing on the pool deck. Using the OceanNow feature in the app, I ordered a cocktail directly to my lounger. Within minutes a crew member arrived with my ice-cold piña colada and I hadn’t moved more than a finger.
From that same spot, I used the in-app JourneyView to browse the activities and entertainment scheduled during my cruise, bookmarking that evening’s Movie Under the Stars screening and the next morning’s Zumba class. Very handy.
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Lastly, the exceptional MedallionNet Wi-Fi was indispensable. Not only was I browsing the internet and streaming shows on Netflix everywhere onboard, but I could play fun games on my iPad using PlayOcean, and wager real money on roulette, poker and bingo from my phone with Ocean Casino – I was winning big (occasionally) without stepping foot inside the casino! While I’m no luddite, I was dubious about going completely digital on a cruise. But once I experienced all the benefits of Princess MedallionClass and how seamlessly it works, I’m a convert. It’s clichéd but it’s true: once you go Princess MedallionClass, you’ll never go back.
Enjoy the OceanMedallion technology firsthand
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