Ryan Perry Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 Are power strips allowed on Royal Caribbean cruises? Even non-surge protector power strips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rjac Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 No, they will be confiscated when you board the ship when you go through the security check point if you have any in your carry on bags. If you put them in your suitcase, they will be seen when the bags are xrayed and confiscated. Power strips are considered to be a fire hazard. CDunninTX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Perry Posted April 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 Thank you for the link to the previous post, that was helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klc317 Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 I have a small digital alarm clock that has 3 usb ports on it, think I found it at a dollar store or Walmart. We take it on cruises. Everything we have is chargeable with a USB plug and the clock only takes up one 110v plug in the room. Never had a problem. NJCruisers and CDunninTX 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packercruising Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 We have a short extension cord with 3 outlets and 3 USB ports. Never had a problem with it in our carry on. Ships are starting to put in USB ports in the cabins now. The trick is to find them. CDunninTX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibbler905 Posted April 14, 2019 Report Share Posted April 14, 2019 I a very short extension cord take. Seems to be who the officer is at the X-ray machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThyriC Posted April 14, 2019 Report Share Posted April 14, 2019 I bring a USB hub for my chargeables. Pretty much everything I have is USB chargeable. That way all I need to do is plug in my laptop and my USB hub, and I have my charging situation in hand, and if I need an additional outlet, I can always unplug the laptop to use the plug it occupied. One tip I like giving is, bring a travel adapter. That way you can make use of all of the plugs in the room. In the rooms with a limited plug situation, they'll have one plug that's a US plug, and one Euro plug. Get the adapter that goes from euro to US, and you now have two outlets when before you'd only have one. (or if you're Euro, one US to Euro adapter so you can have the benefit of two plugs as well) whitsmom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrgMike Posted April 15, 2019 Report Share Posted April 15, 2019 I can't understand how many people need that many plugs. I'm there for a vacation not to stare at a tablet or laptop JennyB, PhantomWolf, whenismynextcruise and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ama537621 Posted April 15, 2019 Report Share Posted April 15, 2019 I will have to do some work while on the cruise. It's no big deal daughter will at at the kiddies water park and I can sit on a lounger and work on reports. CDunninTX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted April 15, 2019 Report Share Posted April 15, 2019 People use their phones as their camera and bring more cameras like Go Pros for underwater or other active excursions or a DSLR or mirrorless camera for better photography. Any one with medical equipment lose an outlet to it. If both adults had CPAP machines there are no outlets left. A toothbrush charger consumes an outlet. There are lots of ways to consume your available outlets. Cruzinfun, gmanager, CDunninTX and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted April 15, 2019 Report Share Posted April 15, 2019 13 hours ago, ThyriC said: One tip I like giving is, bring a travel adapter. That way you can make use of all of the plugs in the room. This is an excellent tip....just remember (those who may be considering it) that your device must be dual power and be compatible with the European currents. Using a US-only device in a European outlet is an easy way to burn up your hairdryer (or whatever else you have plugged in there). Most cell phones/computers are already dual voltage so that's a good thing - just be sure before you plug it in. Ken23, tiny260, CDunninTX and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiralqueen Posted April 15, 2019 Report Share Posted April 15, 2019 Another thing about needing plugs and not understanding people who use electronics is that everyone's idea of a great vacation is different. I personally love to read with my kindle by the pool or listen to a podcast with bluetooth headphones while relaxing. I also enjoy the ability to share my vacation in real time with friends and family. All of these things need charging and it's amazing how quickly the plugs get full, especially once you factor in cabin mates. I understand that some people enjoy disconnecting or using very few electronics on a cruise but it's a pet peeve of mine when someone uses their personal preference to look down upon other's choices in how they choose to spend their vacation. I'm not saying anyone here is doing that, but I HAVE seen that condescension elsewhere and it's incredibly uncalled for, in my opinion. markinct, Kwevans, CFL and 8 others 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted April 15, 2019 Report Share Posted April 15, 2019 I have one of these from Amazon. $13. It goes into the European power port so it leaves the North American outlets free, it provides two USB charging ports and allows a North American device that can take 220v to be plugged in as well. You do need to validate that anything you plug in can take 220v. Fortunately nearly everything I own can. USB is USB so no worries there. The only time I was asked about it was boarding in San Juan. Security saw it on xray, pulled it out of my backpack and asked me if I was from Europe. I said I was and that was my cell phone charger. They let me go. No other port has blinked at it. CFL, lauraodonnell86, Clear Laker and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauraodonnell86 Posted April 15, 2019 Report Share Posted April 15, 2019 @twangster Thanks for the tip. I just ordered one! CDunninTX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted April 15, 2019 Report Share Posted April 15, 2019 3 minutes ago, lauraodonnell86 said: @twangster Thanks for the tip. I just ordered one! Just don't plug a hairdryer or curling iron into it. Step daughter made that mistake once WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted April 15, 2019 Report Share Posted April 15, 2019 43 minutes ago, twangster said: Just don't plug a hairdryer or curling iron into it. Step daughter made that mistake once Because I travel to Europe frequently I purchased a dual power hair dryer. Problem is....it is so damn hard to change from 110 to 220 that I threw it in the trash ! I just use the <wholly inadequate> ones they have in the hotels over there. I look like a scarecrow but at least I don't have trouble with the crows over there. tiny260, SpeedNoodles and gmanager 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janderson Posted April 15, 2019 Report Share Posted April 15, 2019 What types of outlets are on Navigator. We saw the above adapter now the wife is worried about her hair dryer and other hair items not working. I didn't know if they only had the European style or if they had a standard outlet plug or USB's after the upgrades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny260 Posted April 15, 2019 Report Share Posted April 15, 2019 At the little desk in the room, there will be 1 US and 1 European style. So the hair dryer should not have any problems. She will have to use it at the little makeup desk, the bathroom only has 1 plug and it is for electric razors only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janderson Posted April 15, 2019 Report Share Posted April 15, 2019 1 minute ago, tiny260 said: At the little desk in the room, there will be 1 US and 1 European style. So the hair dryer should not have any problems. She will have to use it at the little makeup desk, the bathroom only has 1 plug and it is for electric razors only. Thank you! I will let her know so she can plan accordingly WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauraodonnell86 Posted April 16, 2019 Report Share Posted April 16, 2019 On 4/15/2019 at 12:55 PM, twangster said: Just don't plug a hairdryer or curling iron into it. Step daughter made that mistake once Good to know. When my husband and I traveled to Ireland, the first time I straightened my hair, it fried it Not cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew72681 Posted April 16, 2019 Report Share Posted April 16, 2019 On 4/15/2019 at 3:51 PM, janderson said: Thank you! I will let her know so she can plan accordingly Pack an international outlet adapter and you’ll be able to use both the US and European Outlet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janderson Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 13 hours ago, Andrew72681 said: Pack an international outlet adapter and you’ll be able to use both the US and European Outlet. I already bought one haha. I saw Twangster post it and I bought one on Amazon that day because it is a very good idea. twangster and CDunninTX 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDunninTX Posted June 3, 2019 Report Share Posted June 3, 2019 I just watched a video from 2018 of a room on the Allure of the Seas. I only saw the US outlets, not the European outlets. Can anyone tell me where they are on the Allure of the Seas room? I've cruised several times and I just never paid attention. My daughter is getting married on the Allure of the Seas in September 2019 and we have several first-time cruisers with us. I just want to make sure everyone is covered. I hear bringing the extra power adapters "cruise approved" are getting confiscated these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWDW1204 Posted June 3, 2019 Report Share Posted June 3, 2019 (edited) American style outlets in a grand suite on Allure: 2 at the vanity mirror, 1 at the coffee maker, 1 under the bed at the phone jack and one behind the lamp next to the sliding glass door. There might be others but that's what we found. Edited June 3, 2019 by RWDW1204 Add info. CDunninTX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDunninTX Posted June 3, 2019 Report Share Posted June 3, 2019 Thanks, but I need to know where the European outlets are in a balcony stateroom on the Allure of the Seas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny260 Posted June 3, 2019 Report Share Posted June 3, 2019 17 minutes ago, CDunninTX said: Thanks, but I need to know where the European outlets are in a balcony stateroom on the Allure of the Seas? There may be one under the desk by the make up mirror and 1 in the bathroom. CDunninTX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDunninTX Posted June 14, 2019 Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 On 4/15/2019 at 11:05 AM, twangster said: I have one of these from Amazon. $13. It goes into the European power port so it leaves the North American outlets free, it provides two USB charging ports and allows a North American device that can take 220v to be plugged in as well. You do need to validate that anything you plug in can take 220v. Fortunately nearly everything I own can. USB is USB so no worries there. The only time I was asked about it was boarding in San Juan. Security saw it on xray, pulled it out of my backpack and asked me if I was from Europe. I said I was and that was my cell phone charger. They let me go. No other port has blinked at it. I got this one. It's prefect. Thank you for the recommendation. twangster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted June 14, 2019 Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 2 hours ago, CDunninTX said: I got this one. It's prefect. Thank you for the recommendation. Just remember the outlet is 220v even though it looks like a North American outlet. Double check everything you plug into that outlet to ensure it can take 220v. Never plug hairdryers or curling irons into it. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDunninTX Posted June 14, 2019 Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 19 minutes ago, twangster said: Just remember the outlet is 220v even though it looks like a North American outlet. Double check everything you plug into that outlet to ensure it can take 220v. Never plug hairdryers or curling irons into it. We will only use the USB's on it, so I think we will be good, unless you know otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marti314 Posted June 14, 2019 Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 I had a very standard 3 outlet extension that they didnt confiscate but the room attendant would unplug it every single day no matter what was plugged into it. Seems to be some unknowns as to what is allowed or maybe they only want you using them when you are in the room? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFL Posted June 17, 2019 Report Share Posted June 17, 2019 Will this fit in the European outlet or do I need the round kind of adapter like in @twangster post? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clear Laker Posted June 17, 2019 Report Share Posted June 17, 2019 4 minutes ago, CFL said: Will this fit in the European outlet or do I need the round kind of adapter like in @twangster post? You need the round one because there is a third point of contact at the top of the plug. CFL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFL Posted June 17, 2019 Report Share Posted June 17, 2019 1 minute ago, Clear Laker said: You need the round one because there is a third point of contact at the top of the plug. Ah ok, thank you so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packercruising Posted June 18, 2019 Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 On 4/15/2019 at 12:55 PM, twangster said: Just don't plug a hairdryer or curling iron into it. Step daughter made that mistake once Do they make them with built in converters these days? All of our Devices are 120. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted June 18, 2019 Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 35 minutes ago, packercruising said: Do they make them with built in converters these days? All of our Devices are 120. Possibly but in a small form factor they would likely be for limited current or power consumption. If your devices are 120v only you are better to stick with the North American outlets in the cabin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packercruising Posted June 22, 2019 Report Share Posted June 22, 2019 On 6/18/2019 at 12:33 PM, twangster said: Possibly but in a small form factor they would likely be for limited current or power consumption. If your devices are 120v only you are better to stick with the North American outlets in the cabin. That is what we figured. We haven't had any problem with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristenM Posted June 23, 2019 Report Share Posted June 23, 2019 On 4/15/2019 at 11:38 AM, spiralqueen said: Another thing about needing plugs and not understanding people who use electronics is that everyone's idea of a great vacation is different. I personally love to read with my kindle by the pool or listen to a podcast with bluetooth headphones while relaxing. I also enjoy the ability to share my vacation in real time with friends and family. All of these things need charging and it's amazing how quickly the plugs get full, especially once you factor in cabin mates. I understand that some people enjoy disconnecting or using very few electronics on a cruise but it's a pet peeve of mine when someone uses their personal preference to look down upon other's choices in how they choose to spend their vacation. I'm not saying anyone here is doing that, but I HAVE seen that condescension elsewhere and it's incredibly uncalled for, in my opinion. THIS!!!!!! You said exactly what I was getting ready to say! RWDW1204 and CFL 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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