Royal Caribbean is giving its popular WOW Bands a makeover—and if you love cruising with a little extra convenience, you’ll want to hear this. These silicone wristbands have been around for years as an optional alternative to the SeaPass card, and now with the launch of Star of the Seas, they’ve got a fresh new design, updated colors, and even a version that helps parents keep track of their kids.
What Are Royal Caribbean WOW Bands?
WOW Bands are colorful silicone bracelets embedded with an RFID chip that makes life onboard a little easier. With a quick tap, you can:
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Unlock your stateroom door
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Pay for drinks and purchases
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Check into onboard activities
Think of it as your SeaPass card—just worn on your wrist.
What’s New with Royal Caribbean WOW Bands in 2025?
The updated WOW Bands debut on Star of the Seas with a more polished look. The new design is sturdier, less flimsy, and much easier to slip on and off than the older flat style.
And let’s talk colors:
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Blue and green remain the classics.
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Two new colors tie into Inter Miami CF, the Miami-based soccer team that Royal Caribbean sponsors. Fans can now wear their team pride right on their wrist.
How Much Do Royal Caribbean WOW Bands Cost?
With the new design comes a slightly higher price tag. The cost of a WOW Band is now $14.99 each (up from $9.99).
The good news?
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WOW Bands can be reused on other ships and sailings in the future.
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If you already have one of the older bands, it will still work onboard.
Where Can You Buy WOW Bands?
WOW Bands are available for purchase at Guest Services. On embarkation day, Royal Caribbean sometimes sells them in other areas (like Dueling Pianos) to help cut down on long lines.
These are the ships where WOW Bands are currently available:
Adventure, Allure, Anthem, Freedom, Harmony, Icon, Oasis, Odyssey, Ovation, Quantum, Spectrum, Star, Symphony, Utopia, Voyager, and Wonder of the Seas.
Royal Caribbean’s “Find My Kid” WOW Band
Here’s the feature parents have been waiting for: the new Find My Kid Band.
Exclusively on Star of the Seas (for now), these waterproof wristbands are designed for kids ages 3–12. For the same $14.99 price, parents can use the Royal Caribbean app to see their child’s location on a ship deck map.
How it works:
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Purchase and register the band at Adventure Ocean.
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Pair it with the Royal Caribbean app (no Wi-Fi package required).
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Track your child in real time while they enjoy the ship.
It’s peace of mind for parents and a little independence for kids—without the panic of “Where did they go?” every time they wander off.
The Bottom Line
Royal Caribbean’s WOW Bands have always been a small convenience with a big payoff, and the new version just adds more style, durability, and function. Whether you’re using it to skip digging around for your SeaPass card, show off your Inter Miami pride, or keep track of your kids, it’s a simple accessory that can make your cruise even smoother.
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