Hoebo123 Posted March 29, 2022 Report Share Posted March 29, 2022 My wife & I are in our 70’s & both use CPAP machines when sleeping. We are cruising on Allure of the seas (5/27-6/5) in a balcony cabin. While info has been difficult to gather, it appears as though there is only one electrical outlet in the vicinity of the bed(s) & it looks like a European (220) receptacle. Trying to be proactive w/this issue to avoid embarkation day problems. Can anyone help w/this ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CASHEWS MOM Posted April 10, 2022 Report Share Posted April 10, 2022 On 3/29/2022 at 9:52 AM, Hoebo123 said: My wife & I are in our 70’s & both use CPAP machines when sleeping. We are cruising on Allure of the seas (5/27-6/5) in a balcony cabin. While info has been difficult to gather, it appears as though there is only one electrical outlet in the vicinity of the bed(s) & it looks like a European (220) receptacle. Trying to be proactive w/this issue to avoid embarkation day problems. Can anyone help w/this ? We are sailing on the same cruise, also in a balcony cabin, and I also use a CPAP. My TA noted this when making our reservations and included it on our travel documents. If I were you, I would have your TA contact RC Special Needs Dept and request an extension cord and distilled water be provided to your room for both of your CPAPs. I read somewhere that there is an outlet located under the bed which is the perfect place to plug in the cord for your CPAPS. AlohaLivin, Neesa and Moby Dick 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAYNO Posted April 10, 2022 Report Share Posted April 10, 2022 I have sailed with a C-Pap many times. I always make a request at booking to provide an extension cord and distilled water. Originally, the cord and water were waiting for us in our room. On later cruises, the items weren't delivered until I asked our cabin attendant. But they've always been supplied. On some ships, the 110v outlet was convenient to the bedside, on others, the extension cord was plugged in elsewhere in the cabin. Swar, KristiZ and Moby Dick 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moby Dick Posted April 10, 2022 Report Share Posted April 10, 2022 Yes to all respondents. My experience was the same. Make sure you or your TA registers your needs in the "Special Needs" portion of the reservation/website. They will have "distilled water" and an extension cord waiting on you in your cabin. Be prepared though, at least our experience, the extension cord was a 25 or 50 (can't remember which) foot construction type extension cord. Which means it can get in the way and/or create a tripping hazard and it looked like it was just taken off of a construction site. But, it was there and we, my wife and I who both use CPAPs, slept well. BTW, we were on the Symphony and we really didn't need the extension cord as there were 120v outlets right next to each side of the bed and we had a 4 plug insert to the outlet. Plenty of electric for charging mobile devices and running a CPAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted April 10, 2022 Report Share Posted April 10, 2022 If you don't have a travel agent (or even if you do and just want to do it yourself, which is what I do), you can fill out this online form for your CPAP requests. https://www.royalcaribbean.com/resources/guest-special-needs Dlove707, AlohaLivin and Cakemeister 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett B Posted April 10, 2022 Report Share Posted April 10, 2022 13 hours ago, WAYNO said: I have sailed with a C-Pap many times. I always make a request at booking to provide an extension cord and distilled water. Originally, the cord and water were waiting for us in our room. On later cruises, the items weren't delivered until I asked our cabin attendant. But they've always been supplied. On some ships, the 110v outlet was convenient to the bedside, on others, the extension cord was plugged in elsewhere in the cabin. Thanks for sharing. Was there a charge for the distilled water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moby Dick Posted April 10, 2022 Report Share Posted April 10, 2022 1 hour ago, Brett B said: Thanks for sharing. Was there a charge for the distilled water? Not for me/us. Swar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbdavis3591 Posted April 10, 2022 Report Share Posted April 10, 2022 38 minutes ago, jay1021 said: Not for me/us. This was the reply email when I completed the special needs form: Quote From: special_needs@rccl.com Tue 4/20/2021 8:46 AM To: You Hello, Thank you for your inquiry regarding your CPAP/BIPAP. We will provide you with the distilled water and an extension cord, at no extra cost. These items will be placed in your stateroom on the day of sailing. Please carry your CPAP/BIPAP machine onboard with your carry-on luggage. Please do not check it in with the porters. We have noted your reservation accordingly. Best regards, Access Advocate Moby Dick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moby Dick Posted April 10, 2022 Report Share Posted April 10, 2022 15 minutes ago, rbdavis3591 said: This was the reply email when I completed the special needs form: Looks like you're all set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAYNO Posted April 10, 2022 Report Share Posted April 10, 2022 2 hours ago, Brett B said: Thanks for sharing. Was there a charge for the distilled water? No charge at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobm174 Posted October 4, 2022 Report Share Posted October 4, 2022 Are the extensions they provide large enough if you're sleeping on the far side of the bed? Going to cruise on Navigator the seas and it looks like the outlet is quite a distance away from the bed IRMO12HD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted October 4, 2022 Report Share Posted October 4, 2022 14 minutes ago, bobm174 said: Are the extensions they provide large enough if you're sleeping on the far side of the bed? Going to cruise on Navigator the seas and it looks like the outlet is quite a distance away from the bed Yeah, they're always at least 20 foot cords. We have to keep well over half of it rolled up so it's not in the path of anyone getting up in the middle of the night. bobm174 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRMO12HD Posted October 4, 2022 Report Share Posted October 4, 2022 It has been my experience that the cabin stewards will (often without being asked) tape the extension cord down with painter's tape to eliminate/reduce the tripping hazard. Just let them know! And, if the water/extension cord aren't in your cabin when you first get in, let your steward know and he/she will track it down for you. I usually route the cord under the bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not easy being green Posted October 4, 2022 Report Share Posted October 4, 2022 Also you can use a universal plug and that will work with your cpap machine. Most rooms have 2 International plugs and 2 "US" plugs near the bed. We use one for the cpap and the other for charging phones/iPads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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