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Princess Medallion Unboxing & Full Guide 🚢 | What It Does, How It Works, Why It’s Awesome

Constantly Cruising with Will & Kara
Constantly Cruising with Will & Kara
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👁️ 12K views📅 6 months ago⏱️ 9:28
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Creator's Key Takeaways

We've got our package from Princess Cruises for our medallions for upcoming cruise.

It's going to access your room. So, actually, as you walk up to your room, it's automatically going to know it's you and it's going to unlock your door.

You can open up that uh Medallion app and it you can find everybody in your party um very uh handily.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Bring your medallion with you as you board the ship.
Download the Princess app and complete the check-in process to get ocean ready.
Go to the medallion class earlier in the cruise to purchase accessories.
Keep your medallion on you for location services and transactions.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

How to use the medallion for room access and transactionsTap the medallion on your cabin screen or bar iPad if automatic recognition fails.
What to do if the battery stops workingGo to guest services; they will replace the battery or reprint a new medallion.

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QWhat does the Princess Medallion do?
QHow does the Princess Medallion work?
QWhy is the Princess Medallion awesome?

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Ready to cruise smarter with Princess? In this video, we unbox our Princess Medallions and break down everything you need to know—from embarkation tips to onboard tech features. Whether you're a first-time cruiser or Platinum Captain’s Circle member, this guide covers setup, accessories, app hacks, and how the medallion transforms your cruise experience. Don’t forget to like & subscribe for more cruise tips and travel fun! What we cover: Princess Medallion unboxing & first impressions What the medallion does (room access, drink orders, casino play, location tracking) Medallion accessories: lanyards, bracelets, clips, and Amazon finds Tech breakdown: RFID, Bluetooth, battery issues & replacements App walkthrough: OceanReady, check-in, cabin setup, and more Amazon links to some medallion accessories: 4 Pack Silicon Band Holders https://amzn.to/475V4kE 2 Pack Watch Adaptor https://amzn.to/4n5o9Tb Keychain Type Holder https://amzn.to/4h8xDvP Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro & What’s in the envelope 01:15 - Medallion colors & Captain’s Circle tiers 02:10 - What the medallion actually does 03:45 - Room access & drink ordering 05:00 - Location tracking & OceanNow 06:20 - Casino features & earning points 07:30 - Medallion accessories & wearables 09:10 - Tech breakdown: RFID, Bluetooth, battery 11:00 - App setup & OceanReady check-in 12:30 - Final thoughts & cruise countdown