Noise Machine or a Fan?

[firstcruiseever]

Does anyone have any suggestions to keep it quiet in the stateroom, like a noise machine or a fan? Can I take these on the cruise and is there a place to plug them in? Any other suggestions? Thanks!

[taszmom]

Confiscated Items

 

 

 

· Alcohol (hard liquor)/sealed, unopened bottles

 

· Beer/sealed, unopened bottles/cans

 

· Wine or champagne/sealed, unopened bottles - beyond the allowable limit of one bottle per adult 21 years of age (brought on at embarkation time only)

 

· Excessive quantities of non-alcoholic beverages (over 12 per person, sealed, unopened bottles/cans, 20 ounces each or less)

 

· Clothing irons and steamers (all Carnival ships offer laundry facilities with irons and ironing boards. Fleet-wide valet laundry service is also available for a nominal fee.)

 

· Electrical and household appliances (i.e. coffee makers, hot plates, toasters, etc.)

 

· Candles

 

· Heating Pads

 

· Incense

 

· Hookahs

 

 

 

 

 

Prohibited Items – will be disposed of prior to boarding

 

 

 

· Large coolers

 

· Alcohol in unsealed containers

 

· Firearms (i.e., non-firing weapons and starter pistols)

 

· Ammunition (i.e., bullets, shot or missile that can be fired using a propellant)

 

· Imitation or replica weapons (i.e., de-commissioned weapons or those not capable of being fired, toy weapons, or any other item made, intended or adapted to be used as a weapon)

 

· Explosives or explosive component parts, (i.e., detonators)

 

· Fireworks or pyrotechnics (except those previously approved in connection with a company stage production which have been properly manifested)

 

· Taser or electronic stun guns

 

· Pepper or mace sprays

 

· Telescopic or regular batons

 

· Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)

 

· Lasers

 

· Martial arts equipment (i.e., flails, throwing stars, belt buckle knives, etc.)

 

· Handcuffs, brass knuckles

 

· Compressed gas bottles/cylinders

 

· Knives with blades longer than four (4) inches ( Recreational dive knives are allowed but must be held in the custody of the Guest Services Manager or Chief Security Officer and must be checked out/in by the owner for dive excursions during the cruise.)

 

· Dive tanks (empty or full), diver spears/slings

 

· Household goods or tools of trade

 

· Volatile and highly flammable liquids such as cigarette lighter fluid

 

· Scissors with blades longer than four (4) inches (Large scissors of the type used by scrapbook and quilting enthusiasts are at times permitted with prior notification from the Security Services Department, but are held onboard in the same manner as dive knives.)

 

· Bicycles (this includes travel bicycles that can be folded up)

 

· Surfboards

 

· Scooters (only permitted if used for mobility – must be stored in guest’s stateroom)

 

· Boats/canoes

 

· Segways

 

· Any footwear with wheels, i.e. Heely’s type shoes

 

· Marijuana - We know some states passed legislation allowing the smoking of marijuana for medical or recreational purposes. However, federal law supersedes state law and marijuana, whether for medical or recreational uses is still prohibited on our ships.

 

· Kava

 

 

 

Miscellaneous Concerns:

 

 

 

· Personal grooming devices such as hair dryers, flat and curling irons, shavers, etc., are allowed on board when used with proper caution. These devices should not be used when other electrical appliances are plugged in. However, if such devices are determined to pose a hazard, they will be removed and returned the last day of the cruise prior to debark.

 

· Electronics such as laptops, cameras, cellular phones, etc. are allowed on board when used with proper caution.

 

· Electrical devices such as fans, power strips, multi plug box outlets/adaptors, and extension cords will be removed if determined to pose a hazard and returned the last day of the cruise prior to debark.

 

· Medical gas bottles/oxygen cylinders: Allowed in connection with a certified medical condition but cannot be packed in baggage. Oxygen cylinders must be delivered to guest services and stored in a designated safe area.

 

· Coolers: Small, personal-sized coolers no larger than 12” x 12” x 12” for the purpose of housing small quantities of non-alcoholic beverages and/or medications are permitted as carry-on luggage.

 

· Live Animals: Only qualified service animals once approved by Guest Access Services at time of booking.

 

· Flowers and Plants: Only permitted on board if ordered through Carnival’s Fun Shops or delivered by a florist in the port of embarkation but are not permitted to be taken off the ship in the United States, per the U.S Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) Agricultural Division.

 

· Musical Instruments: We will allow musical instruments on board, however, if a noise complaint is received, the instrument will be confiscated by shipboard security and returned to the guest on the morning of debarkation.

 

· Radios/Boom Boxes: For the comfort of all our guests, radios and boom boxes can be used with headphones or earpieces when used in public areas.

 

· Ham Radios/Amateur Radio Equipment: Permitted to be used on board.

 

· Floatation Devices: For the comfort of all our guests, rafts, tubes and floatation devices other than those used as life preservers (water wings) cannot be used in the swimming pools on board.

 

· Wrapped Gifts: Guests may bring wrapped gifts on board; however, due to heightened security, the gift may have to be unwrapped, upon request.

 

· DVDs/VCRs/Nintendo/Play Units: Due to compatibility issues with stateroom televisions, these items can only be utilized in suites and guests must provide their own RCA cables.

 

· Fish Caught on Fishing Expeditions: The fish cannot be brought on board; it must be shipped home.

 

· Items for In Port Use only (Note: all must be stored in the guest’s stateroom)

 

Ø Snorkel gear

 

Ø Skateboards

 

Ø Golf clubs

 

Ø Fishing rods (packed)

 

Ø Tennis rackets

 

Ø Kites (packed)

 

Ø Roller blades/skates

 

Ø Metal detectors

 

Ø Boogie Boards (maximum 42” in length)

 

 

 

 

 

Items Not Permitted to be Taken Off the Ship in the United States

 

 

 

· U.S Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Port Officers perform agricultural inspections to protect the U.S from potential carriers of animal and plant pests or diseases that could cause serious damage to America's crops, livestock, pets and the environment.

 

Ø Animal products

 

Ø Unsealed food items

 

Ø Fruits and vegetables

 

Ø Agriculture and Horticulture products

 

Ø Plants / cut flowers

 

· Cuban cigars

 

· Illegal drugs

 

· Ship property

[RuthlessBoss]

I've not had irritating noises on Ecstasy. If your cabin is in the bow, there will be noise early on port days. I've not been below the gally or near the showroom.

[camarowesley]

We take a small fan, and have never had any problems. You can also request one from your room steward.

[jules51273]

We take our sound machine, never had a problem. We do unplug it when we're not using it.

[dmet0225]

We take a white noise machine (a tad smaller than the old Sony Walkman) and have also downloaded a white noise app on our phones that works just as well.

[Scott D]

WE have a sound machine that runs on batteries from CVS

[MicksMom]

Noise machine for us too. I unplug it during the day. Ours is from Homedics, got it at Target for around $15. It stays in our suitcase & goes anywhere we go.

[spiritweevil]

We also take a battery operated/plug in noise machine everywhere we go. We never hear any outside noise. Can't sleep without it!

[jaded99]

I have a Homedics noise machine at home but on the cruise I use an app called "White Noise" it works great

[John Reid]

I use a Marsona sound machine. It isn't cheap, but white white noise is steady. It runs batteries or A/C plug in adapter. No problems bringing it.

 

My wife has brought a 10" box fan and extension on every cruise we have taken (two on Carnival Pride). No problem yet, but we do hear of them being held until disembarkation for some.

[Mysticks1]

I use a white noise machine. It works either on batteries or plugged in, I just plug it in. I carry it with me whenever I travel, I can't sleep without it.

Edited November 14, 2013 by Mysticks1

[MichFish]

There are many white noise and ambient noise apps for iPhone and android.

[NCTribeFan]

I'm one of "those" people who actually sleeps with a big box fan going every single night.

 

So I need some white noise to sleep. I used to haul a machine around but who wants to waste valuable suitcase space on something like that.

 

I now use a free app on my android phone. Love it!

 

ps to tazsmom - there are rules against wholesale copy & paste (on every message board I've ever visited). The accepted method is to quote a line or two and LINK to the page - not copy and paste the entire thing. And always cite your source! Always!

[mitsugirly]

Noise machine for us too. I unplug it during the day. Ours is from Homedics, got it at Target for around $15. It stays in our suitcase & goes anywhere we go.

 

I have always wanted to get one of these. I'm glad you posted. I didn't realize they were that cheap. I'll have to pick me one up. I use a fan to drown out noises in the summer and a small space heater for the winter but some times it gets too hot or too cold and when I turn them off, I can't go back to sleep. :o I just need that noise.

[CrimsonTideGal]

We take a small fan, and have never had any problems. You can also request one from your room steward.

 

You can only request one if you have a medical condition. I do and I had to argue forever to get one on the Dream. Easier to take my own. They sell small ones at walmart under $10 that are for computer desk that put out a lot of air and are good for the noise issue. Fits great in suitcase.

[Ehpride]

I have yet to need it on a cruise, but I use a nature sounds app on my ipod at home. It even has a timer that I can set so that it doesn't play all night.

[tonit964]

We used to bring a noise machine and never had any problems bringing it on.

 

Now we use the app 'Sleep Bug" on our iPad and it works great.

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

We've brought a fan dozens of times, though over the last couple of years it has been confiscated 3 times.

 

Now we just bring THIS, and then also ask for a loaner fan once onboard - though they do have a limited supply of them. The fan also comes in handy if the room is not as cool as we like it (very low 70's).

 

Tom

[saltybones]

We just bring the Homedic sound machine. Not pricy, small, works great!

 

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[xbatt8]

You might consider earplugs if you really like it quiet. I bring soft foam ones and they work wonders.

 

Bob

[mitsugirly]

So I headed out tonight to buy the Conair Sound Spa at Kohls (since I seen that they had it online) and they do not carry them in the stores. :eek:

 

However, I did find them at walmart, but I also found one (same brand and sounds) that was also a clock/alarm. I ended up with it instead and have been listening to the birds in the rain forest for hours now. :p

[CruisinCrow]

We always travel with our white noise machine, but I might have to check out that phone app. It would be nice to have one less thing to pack.

[oldrailfan]

JMO - the "white noise" created by the ventilation system has always been sufficient for me... any external noise that gets thru the bulkheads wouldn't be muted by noise generators or fans anyway.

[CruisinCrow]

JMO - the "white noise" created by the ventilation system has always been sufficient for me... any external noise that gets thru the bulkheads wouldn't be muted by noise generators or fans anyway.

 

True, they don't do much for clunks and thunks. But they're pretty good at blocking out people talking in the hall or the creaks in the cabin from the ship movement.