zitsky Posted July 17, 2018 #1 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Of course I can do it in my cabin. But suppose I'm in the lounge all day or hanging around the pool. Are there any places you can recharge electronics, a cell phone perhaps? I don't expect to do it near the pool, but what about in one of the lounges? I have one of those portable batteries I can use, but I'd rather not carry it around. I will be using my phone to read mostly, maybe listen to music or watch a video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniacal Cruiser Posted July 17, 2018 #2 Share Posted July 17, 2018 bring your charger and plug in it anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zitsky Posted July 17, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted July 17, 2018 bring your charger and plug in it anywhere. There are that many outlets? I picture a room with outlets along the walls but none in the middle of the room. I have never been on the Sun. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted July 17, 2018 #4 Share Posted July 17, 2018 You MIGHT find a plug, but you should plan on recharging in your cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted July 17, 2018 #5 Share Posted July 17, 2018 On the Sun, there is probably one outlet on the desk across from the sofa. No, there are not banks of outlets in public spaces. An occasional outlet for the cleaning crew. May be 110V. May be 220V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zitsky Posted July 18, 2018 Author #6 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Ok. Different answers, LOL. I'll charge in my room then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FL-Cruzer Posted July 18, 2018 #7 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Ok. Different answers, LOL. I'll charge in my room then. Bring a power strip..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zitsky Posted July 18, 2018 Author #8 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Bring a power strip..... I've read all about the power strip wars. But I have never seen any list of what is acceptable. I think I will bring a 3 outlet adapter. I want to bring something with usb ports, but I think that will be grabbed by security. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted July 18, 2018 #9 Share Posted July 18, 2018 bring your charger and plug in it anywhere. Other than in the cabin where will the OP plikley find plugs? I have never noticed any in the public spaces on any cruise ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LrgPizza Posted July 18, 2018 #10 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Bring your power pack. That's going to be your best bet. If you think it's too big, then buy a smaller one. Or buy one of the phone battery cases that doubles your battery life. There are so many options. Better yet, get a phone that has a battery that lasts a normal amount of time - like all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted July 18, 2018 #11 Share Posted July 18, 2018 I've read all about the power strip wars. But I have never seen any list of what is acceptable. I think I will bring a 3 outlet adapter. I want to bring something with usb ports, but I think that will be grabbed by security. You can find power bricks with multiple USB connectors, instead of just a single connector. Those work great and are allowed. Here is one example from a quick search on AMAzon: https://www.amazon.com/ADIKA-Port-USB-Charger-Multiport/dp/B0728GJKK2/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1531923224&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=ipad+power+supply&psc=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECCruise Posted July 18, 2018 #12 Share Posted July 18, 2018 The only outlets you will likely find outside of the cabin are for vacuums. Generally they are 220v. They generally nowhere near where you would be sitting unless you want a cord dragging across the floor. Nothing even remotely close to a pool area. As for charging apparatus, as long as it isn't a surge suppressor, you will be fine. No problem with USB ports, not sure why you would think they would be confiscated by security. So yes, charge in your room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zitsky Posted July 18, 2018 Author #13 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Bring your power pack. That's going to be your best bet. If you think it's too big, then buy a smaller one. Or buy one of the phone battery cases that doubles your battery life. There are so many options. Better yet, get a phone that has a battery that lasts a normal amount of time - like all day. Define all day. My phone lasts for 12 hours. Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus. It needs to be recharged right around dinner time or soon after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenschick9b Posted July 18, 2018 #14 Share Posted July 18, 2018 You can find power bricks with multiple USB connectors, instead of just a single connector. Those work great and are allowed. Here is one example from a quick search on AMAzon: https://www.amazon.com/ADIKA-Port-USB-Charger-Multiport/dp/B0728GJKK2/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1531923224&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=ipad+power+supply&psc=1 Agree, I bring a similar one from anchor - I use it overnight to charge my phone (which is where all of my music is), my kindle, kindle fire, and I do have a very light small power bank that I throw into my beach bag. It probably will charge an iphone once and not an ipad and I don't care if it get stolen because it was a giveaway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenschick9b Posted July 18, 2018 #15 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Define all day. My phone lasts for 12 hours. Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus. It needs to be recharged right around dinner time or soon after. My problem with my phone that lasts fine on land on the ship, is that if I use the screen at all it auto sets so it goes to the brightest in the sun so you can see, so it drains a lot quicker than it does in my dim office :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LrgPizza Posted July 18, 2018 #16 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Define all day. My phone lasts for 12 hours. Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus. It needs to be recharged right around dinner time or soon after. So like I said... Or just get a case that doubles as a battery. There are super cheap options. You don't want to carry around a power bank, yet that would be way less of a pain than being connected to a wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zitsky Posted July 18, 2018 Author #17 Share Posted July 18, 2018 The only outlets you will likely find outside of the cabin are for vacuums. Generally they are 220v. They generally nowhere near where you would be sitting unless you want a cord dragging across the floor. Nothing even remotely close to a pool area. As for charging apparatus, as long as it isn't a surge suppressor, you will be fine. No problem with USB ports, not sure why you would think they would be confiscated by security. So yes, charge in your room. Opinion of the group needed? Would this power strip be allowed by NCL? It specifically mentions no surge protection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toofarfromthesea Posted July 18, 2018 #18 Share Posted July 18, 2018 I've read all about the power strip wars. But I have never seen any list of what is acceptable. I think I will bring a 3 outlet adapter. I want to bring something with usb ports, but I think that will be grabbed by security. Get a USB multiport charger with a 2-prong, not 3-prong, plug and you will be fine. The power strip issue is that many have surge protection, and that is both unnecessary on a ship, but it creates a fire hazard because a ship's electrical system is different than land-based. And it isn't always easy for security to tell if a power strip has surge protection so they err on the side of caution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Georgia_Peaches Posted July 18, 2018 #19 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Bring your power pack. That's going to be your best bet. If you think it's too big, then buy a smaller one. Or buy one of the phone battery cases that doubles your battery life. There are so many options. Better yet, get a phone that has a battery that lasts a normal amount of time - like all day. This is how I handle recharging. Small packs are easy and convenient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECCruise Posted July 18, 2018 #20 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Opinion of the group needed? Would this power strip be allowed by NCL? It specifically mentions no surge protection. Yes you should be fine. Sent from my SM-G930V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zitsky Posted July 18, 2018 Author #21 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Get a USB multiport charger with a 2-prong, not 3-prong, plug and you will be fine. The power strip issue is that many have surge protection, and that is both unnecessary on a ship, but it creates a fire hazard because a ship's electrical system is different than land-based. And it isn't always easy for security to tell if a power strip has surge protection so they err on the side of caution. Why a charger with 2 prongs, not 3?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniacal Cruiser Posted July 18, 2018 #22 Share Posted July 18, 2018 There are not rows and rows of outlets but you can find them in almost any public area of the ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted July 18, 2018 #23 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Opinion of the group needed? Would this power strip be allowed by NCL? It specifically mentions no surge protection. It would not be allowed because it is grounded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zitsky Posted July 18, 2018 Author #24 Share Posted July 18, 2018 It would not be allowed because it is grounded. Wow, really? Thanks. Hard to believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zitsky Posted July 18, 2018 Author #25 Share Posted July 18, 2018 What about a 2 prong non-grounded extension cord? Are those OK??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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