One thing you always need when you’re on a cruise ship is your… ship card. It functions are your room key, allows you to pay for things, lets you access drink packages, lets you access reservations, acts as an ID of sorts, gets you back on the ship and more.
Beyond your ship card, while you’re walking around onboard, you may not need a whole lot more. Maybe a cell phone. So, how do you keep track of your card and the few things you may want to carry?
A Lanyard is one option and works for some people. Personally I don’t want anything extra around my neck and I’d like the ability to carry a couple more things (maybe some cash) without having to dig in the lanyard.
Another option is a Phone Card Holder. That allows you to keep your ship card right with your phone. This is a big improvement, in my book, everything in one place, compact and easy to keep track of. But, these are adhesive based and need to be semi-permanently installed on a phone or phone case. My solution up until now was to keep an extra phone case with a phone holder installed for use while cruising.
How about… a MagSafe wallet? These work with compatible iOS devices and compatible Android devices (with the help of a case). They can be easily affixed (and removed) as needed. Whammo!
Here’s a look at these MagSafe wallets for using on a cruise.
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[2 Pack] Magnetic Card Holder Wallet for iPhone 15/14/13/12 Series with Magsafe, Leather Wallet for iPhone 15 14 Pro Max Plus Model, Mag-Safe Wallet for iPhone 13 12 Pro Max Mini Model – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link
Shop around – search Amazon for “MagSafe Wallet”
Android user? An add on case or ring is generally required to make MagSafe Accessories work. See section on Android toward the end of this article for more information.
If you don’t have a MagSafe capable phone, consider… COCASES Phone Card Holder
A look in the package. I bought a two pack.
For size reference next to a bottle of Sun Bum sunscreen (my standard size reference item on Cruise Packing List)
Onboard Royal Caribbean’s Odyssey of the Seas
Onboard Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas
This stays on securely but comes off when you’re done using it or want easier access to contents
Conclusions
This is a cheap fix to the question.. where should I put my cruise card? It provides a secure location to keep your card and a little bit of cash so that it’s not floating around who knows where.
Credit for the original idea (the stick on card holder) goes to Emma of Emma cruises. She came up with the original “put your card with your phone” idea. Thanks Emma! If you have a MagSafe capable phone or phone case, I think this is a great upgrade to the stick on holder.
I’ve used this on multiple cruises and it’s worked well. It’s now a must pack item for me!
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[2 Pack] Magnetic Card Holder Wallet for iPhone 15/14/13/12 Series with Magsafe, Leather Wallet for iPhone 15 14 Pro Max Plus Model, Mag-Safe Wallet for iPhone 13 12 Pro Max Mini Model – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link
If you don’t have a MagSafe capable phone, consider… COCASES Phone Card Holder
Does MagSafe work with Android phones?
The technology the allows magnetic accessories to work is Qi wireless charging. Newer iPhone and Android phones often times have this technology built in. MagSafe is a registered Apple trademark. As such you’re probably not going to see an Android marketed as having MagSafe.
The Android implementation of Qi wireless charging is a little bit different than iPhone. The result is that the magnet can be weaker. A solution to this is to get a MagSafe compatible ring sticker or case. This helps to increase magnetic strength.
See: How to Add MagSafe to Android for some more information
MagSafe capable iPhones do not need these add ons.
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My iPhone with Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas Royal Promenade int eh Background. See “VZW Wi-Fi”
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