Ashland Posted March 18, 2010 #1 Share Posted March 18, 2010 I remember seeing a post about bringing extension cords onboard, due to the lack of outlets..Any problems with them in your luggage when checking in at the airport or getting on the ship ? What about a power strip..Have never brought these items...so info please from those that have... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeattleBarbershop Posted March 18, 2010 #2 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Never a problem. My wife and I both use CPAP machines. Hence we bring a power strip and three extension cords that we run underneath the beds. The power strip allows us to charge batteries, laptop, etc, on the table and still leave everything else plugged in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasetf Posted March 18, 2010 #3 Share Posted March 18, 2010 I always bring a power strip for the extra plugs for all the electronic toys (camera / computer / phone / ...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rummenroman Posted March 18, 2010 #4 Share Posted March 18, 2010 If you need the extention cord for medical reasons (CPAP etc) RCCL will provide you with one. I have always taken a power strip. Too many things to charge not to have it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 18, 2010 #5 Share Posted March 18, 2010 If you need the extention cord for medical reasons (CPAP etc) RCCL will provide you with one. I have always taken a power strip. Too many things to charge not to have it! Ditto. We emailed special needs to request one this trip as it's our first with a CPAP but we will be bringing our own one as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debshomespun Posted March 18, 2010 #6 Share Posted March 18, 2010 I just bring a small 3 way plug to use. It serves me with what I need without all the extra stuff in my suitcase. Most of the newer ships have 2 outlets on the dressing table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERIE 13 Posted March 18, 2010 #7 Share Posted March 18, 2010 I bring an extension cord and a three way plug. This way my wife can still use the hair dryer while the phones, cameras etc are charging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy ks Posted March 18, 2010 #8 Share Posted March 18, 2010 No problem with bringing the extension cords. I bring a short one, so I can plug in my DVD player at night. I always have a 3 outlet plug in my carry on, but I rarely use it. We charge our camera over night in the 2nd plug, but our phone is fully charged when we leave home, no need to recharge it since it's turned off. No laptop along, no curling irons, just a blow dryer...so the 2 plugs are plenty for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VOLLEYBALLDUDE2000 Posted March 18, 2010 #9 Share Posted March 18, 2010 If you bring a power bar, please make sure it is a fairly new one. Mine was confiscated by ship security. I grabbed an older one to take with us and apparently it was missing some kind of US ceritification label. Got it back on debarkation with my luggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen of Oakville Posted March 18, 2010 #10 Share Posted March 18, 2010 I just made a not of this for my next cruise - great idea to bring a power strip. On the Carnival Dream, there was 1 outlet for the entire cabin at the dresser. Certainly not enough for the hair dryer, flat iron, cell phone walkie talkies, camera ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimnbigd Posted March 18, 2010 #11 Share Posted March 18, 2010 I had a cabin (don't remember which ship) where my camera battery charger would not plug in directly. The charger had a polarized plug, and needed to point down because of this, but the plug was too close to the desk. I would not have been able to charge my camera batteries if I had not brought an extension cord. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioRay Posted March 18, 2010 #12 Share Posted March 18, 2010 I also bring a lot of electronic gear, including a GPS for the cabin window. So I need length and lots of outlets. Believe it or not, a Christmas tree cord works great. It lays along the length on my counter and has 3 sets of outlets which can take the wall transformers. Here's a picture of one still coiled up. Imagine this stretched out; about 7 feet long. http://www.oogalights.com/Home-Garden/Lighting-Accessories/Extension-Cords-Plugs-Outlets/549355-15-Foot-Christmas-Tree-Light-Extension-Cord.jpg If any of your cords need a grounded plug, you would need a different cord, or maybe a grounded power strip and this cord. About the certification, try to bring one that has a UL (Underwriters Laboratory) sticker. I suspect that's what they're looking for to make sure it won't catch fire. On one cruise I asked my stateroom attendant for a cord and got a nice heavy duty grounded cord within seconds. Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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