Balsam Posted July 10, 2018 Report Share Posted July 10, 2018 Hi All, First time cruiser, booked on Voyager from Singapore to Hong Kong in March 2019. Will probably have a few questions that I can't find answers to, but the first one concerns items that are not permitted to be taken on board. I usually carry a Leatherman tool with me whenever I travel (Obviously not in carry on for air travel), but I can't see if this is permitted on the ship? i see some places where it states "blades and scissors under 4" long are permitted", but others where it only mentions "scissors with blades under 4" long". Does anyone know if I can take it onboard? If not, is there a simple way to just hand it (and any other non-permitted items) over to security at embarkation, then collect on disembarking? Cheers, Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 10, 2018 Report Share Posted July 10, 2018 2 hours ago, Balsam said: If not, is there a simple way to just hand it (and any other non-permitted items) over to security at embarkation, then collect on disembarking? Yes, they will confiscate it at check in and then when you get off the ship at the end of the cruise, there will be table of confiscated items you can get it from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeWhoWaits Posted July 10, 2018 Report Share Posted July 10, 2018 3 hours ago, Balsam said: If not, is there a simple way to just hand it (and any other non-permitted items) over to security at embarkation, then collect on disembarking? Unless your trip includes some additional non-cruise portion where you will want to have the tool with you, it would be simplest to just leave the multi-tool at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balsam Posted July 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 Thanks for the responses folks. The cruise is at the end of a nearly month long trip, so I would prefer to have it with me for the journey. Is collecting items on disembarkation a pain? Are tools like this, which only has a blade about the same size as a swiss army knife, permitted on board at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Horner Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 On my last RCL cruise they confiscated an extension chord I use for my CPAP machine. I've had the same chord (not a power strip) on all my previous cruises but now they're enforcing the rules more. What I found is that when I was trying to disembark at the end of the cruise, the line to pick up your confiscated items was long and moved very slowly. You could easily add 20-30 minutes to your disembark time. Just a consideration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiralqueen Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 8 hours ago, kontraxed said: On my last RCL cruise they confiscated an extension chord I use for my CPAP machine. I've had the same chord (not a power strip) on all my previous cruises but now they're enforcing the rules more. What I found is that when I was trying to disembark at the end of the cruise, the line to pick up your confiscated items was long and moved very slowly. You could easily add 20-30 minutes to your disembark time. Just a consideration. Was the extension cord for the CPAP confiscated from your carry on or the bags that get brought to your room later? I'm wondering if this makes a difference... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Horner Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 I had it in my luggage like I always did before. I had to go to the naughty room to get my suitcase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiralqueen Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 27 minutes ago, kontraxed said: I had it in my luggage like I always did before. I had to go to the naughty room to get my suitcase. Thanks, this is good to know. I'll be going on a cruise next year with my mom who has a CPAP machine too so I'll make sure to tell her to put it and her cord she has for it in her carry on. Crossing my fingers that they are a bit laxer about those bags. From the stuff Matt and others have said on here and the podcast, it sounds like they are more willing to look the other way for certain things in carry ons vs. bags that end up in the naughty room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 1 hour ago, spiralqueen said: Thanks, this is good to know. I'll be going on a cruise next year with my mom who has a CPAP machine too so I'll make sure to tell her to put it and her cord she has for it in her carry on. Crossing my fingers that they are a bit laxer about those bags. From the stuff Matt and others have said on here and the podcast, it sounds like they are more willing to look the other way for certain things in carry ons vs. bags that end up in the naughty room. The power cord for a CPAP should not ever be banned. That would be a violation of the ADA. ( I think medical equipment is covered by the ADA or possibly a similar law) A common extension cord to use with your CPAP can and has been confiscated upon boarding but Royal will supply you with an extension cord for medical use upon request. They will also supply distilled water free of charge for use in medical equipment. Ask your travel agent to note it on your reservation or ask your cabin attendant on day one. If they failed to leave one in your cabin simply call housekeeping on your cabin phone. spiralqueen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimysmith Posted July 13, 2018 Report Share Posted July 13, 2018 The ships prefer to use their own extension cords, as they are responsible for the cord, upkeep (no frays) and such. I travel with a BiPap machine and have always been able to find an outlet near the bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeves Posted July 13, 2018 Report Share Posted July 13, 2018 Power outlets near the bed? Is that standard for your level cabin, or was it a medical request? We were on Mariner last week in a standard balcony room. We are fortunate not to need electricity for a CPAP or anything more medically necessary, but we did need some power and there were two 110-volt outlets on the desk, and that's all. Nothing by the bed or in the bathroom. There was also one European outlet on the desk, but I didn't bring any adapters, so I don't know if it actually had any power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPS Posted July 13, 2018 Report Share Posted July 13, 2018 On 7/12/2018 at 2:56 PM, spiralqueen said: Thanks, this is good to know. I'll be going on a cruise next year with my mom who has a CPAP machine too so I'll make sure to tell her to put it and her cord she has for it in her carry on. Crossing my fingers that they are a bit laxer about those bags. From the stuff Matt and others have said on here and the podcast, it sounds like they are more willing to look the other way for certain things in carry ons vs. bags that end up in the naughty room. You actually don't need to take an extension cord with you. Just fill out the RCCL Special Needs form and an extension cord and a gallon of distilled water will be delivered to your stateroom on Day 1. If is is not waiting for you when you get to your room, just notify your stateroom attendant and it will delivered while you are at dinner. https://secure.royalcaribbean.com/allaboutcruising/guestSpecialNeeds.do spiralqueen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiralqueen Posted July 15, 2018 Report Share Posted July 15, 2018 On 7/13/2018 at 6:29 AM, SPS said: You actually don't need to take an extension cord with you. Just fill out the RCCL Special Needs form and an extension cord and a gallon of distilled water will be delievered to your stateroom on Day 1. If is is not waiting for you when you get to your room, just notify your stateroom attendant and it will delivered while you are at dinner. https://secure.royalcaribbean.com/allaboutcruising/guestSpecialNeeds.do Omg thank you so much for this! It didn’t even occur to me that a CPAP machine would be something to fill out this form for. I just submitted it and let my mom know about the power cord and distilled water and she was pleasantly surprised to hear about it. This is why I love this forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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