This morning the Star Princess is gliding through calm, glassy water under a warm 30°C / 86°F sun. Sea days have a special kind of rhythm — unhurried, spacious, and full of possibility. If you’ve ever wondered what people do when there’s no port to rush off to, the answer is: absolutely anything you want.
Princess schedules over 100 activities on sea days. In fact, there are so many options that the Princess Patter can’t even fit them all into the printed edition. Trivia, lectures, crafts, music, fitness, games, enrichment sessions — you name it, it’s happening somewhere onboard. All the activities are shown on the Medallion with a description, location and route map to find the venue.
And behind the scenes of all this choice is one of Princess’s biggest innovations: the Medallion.
The Medallion: A Tiny Disc That Transforms Your Cruise
Princess is still the only cruise line offering this technology, and it truly changes the experience. The Medallion itself is a small, quarter-sized smart disc — waterproof, heat-resistant, and never needs charging. You can wear it on a lanyard, slip it into your pocket, or pop it into a wristband or pendant.
But the magic is in what it does.
Contactless Boarding: You breeze through the terminal using the fast “Green Lane,” skipping the usual check-in lines.
Keyless Stateroom Entry: Walk toward your cabin and the door unlocks automatically — no tapping, swiping, or fumbling.
Onboard Payments: Drinks, snacks, souvenirs — all charged to your account with a simple tap.
On-Demand Delivery: Order anything from the app and crew can find you anywhere on the ship to deliver it.
Wayfinding: The app’s compass helps you navigate the ship or locate your travel companions.
Messaging system: You can contact your shipmates with a message, or Crew Chat - instead of going to Guest Services and standing in a line. If you have a question, you can send them a messsage. I've already done it and got an answer in less than 5 minutes!
Simplified Safety Drills: Watch the muster video on your device and tap in at your station — quick, easy, and done. No more standing on the deck, answering to your name and taking your life jacket back to your stateroom with 3,000 other passengers at the same time!
It’s one of those rare pieces of technology that feels invisible until you realize how much smoother it makes your day.
A Perfect Sea Day
With calm seas, warm air, and more activities than anyone could possibly fit into a single day, sea days on Princess are a blend of relaxation and discovery. Whether you’re wandering the decks, attending a lecture, enjoying a show, or simply watching the horizon, the Medallion quietly supports it all — making every moment just a little easier.
