powerstrip allowed, what kind

[crooshow]

I will be cruising on Majesty of the Sea in October 2017 and I was wondering if power strip are allowed onboard, if so what kind.  I have a UL listed power strip(not surge protected) that I use on Carnival that I would like to take.

[twangster]

Switched to RCI last year after a run of Carnival cruises.  Policy regarding this is pretty similar.  Execution of policy pretty similar.   I only bring simple extension cords that have 3 outlets.  A power strip, even without surge could appear to be a prohibited item on both lines.  The security folks checking are not electrical engineers and will err on the side of caution.  I once had a plain and simple extension cord confiscated on Carnival.   Now I bring two, one in carry on and one in checked.  

[whitsmom]

I just took a multiple USB charger so that I could charge my iPhone, iPad, and iWatch.  I got mine on Amazon and there are many to choose from.  I packed it in my checked luggage and did not have any issues.  I didn't have anything else to charge so I am not sure about the other type of extension coil/power strip.

[tiny260]

monorailmedic posted this recently, also if you go back to the main page and search for "power strip", many, many blog discussion will come up that you can read through.

 

http://www.cruisehabit.com/power-strips-why-theyre-not-allowed-ships-and-how-safely-gain-some-extra-outlets