blow dryer question

[cookieeater]

Will be traveling in April on the Dawn. Can anyone tell me how the blow dryers are in the AB Penthouse. From several pictures, they look decent -- not sure if I should take my own! Thanks

[Happy ks]

I've never had a blow dryer in any hotel or on any ship that I was happy with, as they are so weak. I hate to overpack and will leave home most item the ship already provides, but a blow dryer is one item I always pack. If your hair doesn't normally take long to dry, the dryer would be fine.

 

You may want to ask this question on the NCL board, perhaps someone there has personal experience with the hair dryers in these cabins.

[cookieeater]

Thanks for the info.

[KazinSD]

Take a power strip as well. One outlet in most rooms and if you need to steam something while someone is curling or drying their hair, someone ends up waiting.

[cookieeater]

Already have one packed. Thanks!

[Cora Baxter]

Already have one packed. Thanks!

If you use a power strip dosen't it short out if you have too much on the line?

[Happy ks]

Most appliances don't have the wattage to blow a fuse. I have had my blow dryer stop working on a cruise ship because it is 1600 watts. Fortunately, it has an auto shut off to avoid blowing a fuse. So, check the wattage for each appliance you will have plugged in. If you are taking a laptop, make sure you have a surge protector.

 

We don't bother with the power strip, just another "thing" to pack. We charge our cameras at night and the only other appliance I use is a blow dryer.

[cookieeater]

Some posts mention to bring a converter for blow dryers. What does it do for the powerful blow dryers? Susan

[Happy ks]

You don't need a converter for your hair dryer, the currents are 110 onboard ships that sail out of the US. It might be different for European (or other) cruise lines.

[cookieeater]

Kathy,

 

I guess since my blow dryer is 1500 - 1700 watts that I will cause the circuit breaker to go in the cabin?

Susan

[KazinSD]

I've always taken a power strip and have used an iron or a steamer at the same time my wife used her blow dryer, which has 1875 watts, or her curling iron. So far, we have not had any problems.

[Happy ks]

I guess it could also depend on the ship. My 1600 watt blow dryer shut down every time I tried to use it, but it was an older ship, built in the early 90's (hah, older!) Perhaps the newer ships have better wiring?? I had to use their 1200 watt dryer that only blew cool air. Ah, well, my hair was probably happier.