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I hear you asking, “What exactly is the Princess MedallionClass Experience?” The three MedallionClass ships that are now in use are the Caribbean Princess, Regal Princess, and Royal Princess. Two ships that will get the technology/experience in the following years are the Crown Princess and the brand-new Sky Princess. Before setting sail, every cruiser on a MedallionClass voyage is given an OceanMedallion.

Your name, ship, and cruise dates are printed on a small circular accessory. Your OceanMedallion will be sent to your home before to your cruise so that you and your family may begin downloading the various apps and getting ready for the vacation. Y

To make the check-in process as simple as possible, you should download the OceanReady app. You can enter all of your passport information with this app. In order to receive specialized care after you board the ship, your OceanMedallion serves as your room key, identification card, credit card, and means of communication with your family, friends (also known as fellow passengers), and the crew. If you’ve used the Disney MagicBand at Walt Disney World, this may all feel quite familiar.

The OceanMedallion has a ton more functions and capabilities than the band has, which will make your cruise just as easy and pleasurable as before. Continue reading to learn more about the amazing new experiences offered by Princess MedallionClass ships and why they stand out as the best way to experience sailing for the first time.

5 Ways OceanMedallion Ships Make Cruising For First-Timers a Breeze

1. Check In Is Easier Than Ever

While my first cruise couldn’t have been more magical, it was a bit of an overwhelming experience, as it probably is for every new cruiser.  I remember being sooo excited to be going on my first cruise that I looked like a deer in the headlights when I walked into the port and realized the check-in process was much like that of an airport. When we went to board our MedallionClass ship, the whole process was so much smoother and quicker than ever!!

Since the new OceanReady app allows you to input all of your information prior to your cruise, which in turn syncs to your OceanMedallion, the entire process is so much more streamlined. Simply scan your OceanMedallion, and you’re ready to go! There were no lines, no having to dig through your belongings to find your various necessities, and we got to board the ship and get into our rooms within minutes. It was SO nice, especially for a gal who has a looot of stuff (hey it comes with the job!), making me a bit of a scatterbrain at times!!

2.  Instantly Navigate The Ship Like a Pro

One of the most daunting things to me as a first-time cruiser was simply navigating the ship and getting from place to place (not gonna lie, I’ve been on three cruises now and still haven’t mastered it). This is because a cruise ship is very symmetrical…all sides look the same and it’s hard to tell the front from the back unless you have a good view of the ocean and can tell which way the ship is sailing. Luckily, Princess MedallionClass ships make navigating the ship as easy as ever, with their OceanCompass App and various MedallionClass interactive touch screens throughout the ship.

Simply look up the name of the location you’d like to go, such as the Lotus Spa, and the map will show you how to get there according to where you are currently on the ship! As you can see in the above image featuring one of the screens that was on our deck, the map has a dot indicating your current location on the ship. SO amazing!! This was definitely a feature I used over and over again and one that would make getting from place to place (and making dinner reservations on time!) so much easier for first-time cruisers!

3. Stay Connected With The Best WiFi at Sea

I almost put this at the top because it’s one of the most significant things for me personally, but if you’re traveling with children or teenagers or are a millennial yourself, this will probably be just as significant. Medallion Net is a feature that all of Princess’ new MedallionClass ships have, making web access at sea more accessible, dependable, and convenient than ever before. Since I need to be able to post to Instagram while I’m on the ship, wifi has always been crucial to me when I go on vacation. However, now that I’m a mother and this was our first trip without Everly, it was extra crucial to me.

I was able to FaceTime Everly several times while we were out in the middle of the ocean because to MedallionNet (and it worked flawlessly!!). and since my sister was keeping an eye on Everly, she could simply phone or text us, which helped us fall asleep. I was pleasantly impressed by how well the internet functioned the entire voyage, whether using my laptop or iPhone. Throughout the entire journey, it was really quick and never skipped a beat or slowed down! With MedallionNet, you may watch live TV while at sea in addition to having unlimited access to wifi for a daily cost as little as $9.99 while on a cruise.

Cole and I were astonished to discover that, despite being in the middle of the Caribbean Sea, we could watch the news on the TV in our stateroom. If connectivity is what’s stopping you from taking a cruise, Princess MedallionClass ships no longer have that problem.Click here to read more about MedallionNet!

4. Never Lose a Family Member

As I indicated in my second point, navigating a cruise ship may be very challenging. It’s fairly simple to become separated from family members due to that plus the absence of phone coverage, especially on your first trip. Getting separated from your shipmates is a thing of the past with Princess MedallionClass ships! You can quickly get in touch with every member of your traveling group using their OceanCompass app by looking up their names, and you can find them on the ship at all times while you’re on your vacation! This feature was AMAZING, and I know I’d adore it even more if I were bringing Everly along. You can easily check where every member of your group is at any given time with the OceanCompass app on your phone, and you can use the chat tool to communicate with them without worrying about wifi messaging by using the chat option.

5. Drinks Will Find YOU

When it comes to traveling, getting the most out of your downtime is key. The enchantment of the OceanNow app was a further bonus on our OceanClass ship that we adored and utilized to the fullest. With the help of this app, you can quickly order drinks, food, and certain needs and have them delivered to you wherever you are on the ship. The crew can easily locate you on the ship using OceanMedallion technology, and they can bring your pia colada straight to the pool, your morning coffee straight to your chair in the piazza as you read the newspaper, or your late-night cheese fries straight to your chair as you watch a movie under the stars.Please, yes!

The purpose of cruising is to make traveling easier and more carefree by making stops at your locations as simple and straightforward as possible. With their MedallionClass ships, Princess trip Line has advanced this idea and made it simpler than ever to go on a trip, regardless of your age or the number of people in your group. Keep checking this blog for more from our amazing Princess Caribbean trip across the Eastern Caribbean!