Introducing Princess MedallionClass – the Ultimate Way to Boost Your Cruise Experience

Cruising is back and more tech-savvy than ever. One of our My Cruises Experts, Nardia, recently returned from a three-night voyage from Brisbane onboard the luxe Coral Princess, giving her ample time to experience Princess Cruises’ MedallionClass, a revolutionary onboard technology allowing passengers to customise their cruise experience.

Keep reading to learn more about the Princess MedallionClass and how it can take your cruise holiday to the next level.

What is a Princess MedallionClass Cruise?

The Princess MedallionClass takes onboard tech to a whole new level, allowing you to unlock a world of possibilities during your cruise holiday. As put by Cruise Expert Nardia, the Princess MedallionClass is an absolute ‘game-changer’. When booking a voyage with Princess Cruises, you’ll receive a quarter-sized, wearable Medallion, embossed with your name, ship and sailing date. Your wearable Medallion can be used to enjoy a range of revolutionary services, including touch-free boarding, exceptional at-sea wifi, food and drink delivery and so much more.

For those who like to accessorise, you can customise your wearable Medallion with a jewellery-inspired bracelet or necklace and can even personalise the interface to match your birthstone! However, it’s not just about looking pretty – there are endless ways the MedallionClass can enhance your cruise experience.

The Princess MedallionClass App

After booking your Princess cruise holiday, don’t forget to download the MedallionClass app to your mobile device. With an App Store rating of 4.6, the MedallionClass app allows you to start personalising your cruise experience before even stepping onboard your ship!

While you don’t have to depend on your mobile device throughout your entire voyage, the MedallionClass app does have numerous features that can help enhance your time onboard, from reserving activities and dining to communicating with your fellow cruisers. If you don’t have a mobile device, these experiences can also be accessed through your stateroom television and digital ports throughout the ship.

The Princess MedallionClass Experience

With MedallionClass, your time onboard will be just as thrilling as your time spent discovering exotic ports of call. Some of the ways the Princess MedallionClass can enhance your cruise holiday experience include:

Easier Embarkation

Thanks to the MedallionClass, the embarkation process is smoother than ever. By downloading the MedallionClass app prior to departure, you can choose your preferred arrival time to avoid embarkation crowds. As My Cruises Expert Nardia had completed this, all she had to do was show up at the terminal, where ample staff were ready to assist – 15 minutes later and she was onboard!

Muster Makeover

Say goodbye to crowded muster stations – this safety procedure is much more streamlined on a MedallionClass cruise. Simply head to your muster station during select hours before setting sail and check in your Medallion with a crew member. You then watch a short safety video either through your Medallion app or in the comfort of your stateroom. As My Cruises Expert Nardia describes it, this is ‘much more pleasant than the traditional muster experience’.

Hands-free Entry

One of the coolest features of the MedallionClass is the hand-free room entry. So long as you’re wearing your Medallion, your door will recognise your approach from up to four metres away and unlock itself for you! My Cruises Expert Nardia says that you can also select your room preference on the touch screen at your door – whether you want privacy or room service, simply touch the screen selection and your room attendant is notified. Gone are the little cards on your door handle!

Order On Demand

Have every onboard whim catered to with the MedallionClass. Use your wearable Medallion to order everything you could ever want – from a burger and a beer to extra towels and sunscreen – and the Princess crew will deliver it to you at no extra charge. They easily locate you by following the signal transmitted by your Medallion – even in a crowded bar!

Personalised Dining

Your wearable Medallion can also be used to customise your dining experience with Princess’ ‘Dine My Way’ reservations. Customise your dining time for each day you’re onboard, choosing from both the main dining room and your ship’s range of specialty restaurants. Have dinner at the same time every night or change to an alternative dining time to avoid the crowds. The choice is yours with the MedallionClass.

Cashless Spending

Even onboard purchases have been made simple, thanks to Princess’ MedallionPay. According to My Cruises Expert Nardia, when making purchases onboard, the crew will confirm your identity by matching your photo and location with your Medallion – gone are the days of handing over a card and entering a pin! And, if you’re worried that you’ve overindulged, you can easily monitor your onboard expenses using the MedallionClass app.

Onboard Navigation

Never get lost onboard again – the wearable Medallion allows you to navigate the ship easily with step-by-step directions to wherever you want to go. You can also stay connected with your fellow travellers through in-app messaging and even track down their location – perfect for locating lost kids or, in My Cruises Expert Nardia’s experience, lost husbands!

Itinerary Perfection

You won’t miss a single moment onboard with the MedallionClass. Use your wearable Medallion to survey the events and activities on offer to create the itinerary of your dreams. Book a dance class, make time for an incredible live music set and check how many people have reserved a venue at any given moment – it can all be done via the MedallionClass app.

Experience the Princess MedallionClass Difference

There truly is nothing else quite like the Princess MedallionClass at sea – in fact, it’s so good that Cruise Expert Nardia cannot wait to sail again on another MedallionClass ship! Despite the extra COVID-19 safety protocols onboard, cruising has truly never been easier – or more personalised.

Want to experience the MedallionClass difference for yourself? Discover My Cruises’ collection of exclusive Princess Cruises journeys here!