Princess Cruises reveals first fully-enabled OceanMedallion ship
Caribbean Princess is the first ship in Princess Cruises’ fleet where all guests are now using a wearable device that streamlines many of the onboard services.
The OceanMedalllion, which can be worn on the wrist, is the same size as a 10p piece and has no visible controls, such as an on-off switch or charging function.
Its features include:
- streamlined ship embarkation and disembarkation process, giving quicker and easier entry and exit
- keyless cabin access
- interactive directions around the ship
- friends, family and children locator
- access for guests to check their itinerary via portals throughout the ship
The ship is based in the Caribbean all year round.
President Jan Swartz said: "Having 100% of our guests using OceanMedallion on every sailing of Caribbean Princess is a significant milestone that we are celebrating on the path to fleet-wide implementation."
OceanMedallion was first unveiled last year and will be rolled out as part of a phased fleet-wide activation plan.
Caribbean Princess now also features MedallionNet, which gives guests faster internet streaming speeds equivalent to those on land, said Princess.
Linsey McNeill
Editor Linsey McNeill has been writing about travel for more than three decades. Bylines include The Times, Telegraph, Observer, Guardian and Which? plus the South China Morning Post. She also shares insider tips on thetraveljournalist.co.uk
Vegas’s Billion-Dollar Secrets – What They Don’t Want Tourists to Know
Visit Florida’s New CEO Bryan Griffin Shares His Vision for State Tourism with Graham
Chicago’s Tourism Renaissance: Graham Interviews Kristin Reynolds of Choose Chicago
Graham Talks with Cassandra McCauley of MMGY NextFactor About the Latest Industry Research
Destination International’s Andreas Weissenborn: Research, Advocacy, and Destination Impact
Graham and Don Welsh Discuss the Success of Destinations International’s Annual Conference
Graham and CEO Andre Kiwitz on Ventura Travel’s UK Move and Recruitment for the Role
Brett Laiken and Graham Discuss Florida’s Tourism Momentum and Global Appeal
Graham and Elliot Ferguson on Positioning DC as a Cultural and Inclusive Global Destination
Graham Talks to Fraser Last About His England-to-Ireland Trek for Mental Health Awareness
Kathy Nelson Tells Graham About the Honour of Hosting the World Cup and Kansas City’s Future
Graham McKenzie on Sir Richie Richardson’s Dual Passion for Golf and His Homeland, Antigua
ADS PRO 
Airbnb eyes a loyalty program but details remain under wraps
Airlines suspend Madagascar services following unrest and army revolt
Qatar Airways offers flexible payment options for European travellers
Air Mauritius reduces frequencies to Europe and Asia for the holiday season
Major rail disruptions around and in Berlin until early 2026