Noise Machine or a Fan?

[marimojo]

We always take a fan, it is a small oscillating fan, I need it for airflow and white noise. It is like my security blanket, I know I will sleep well if I have that fan. It has been on at least 8 cruises with me. I hope it never gets confiscated, but it is a risk I am willing to take. The white noise machines are nice too, but I like that extra air movement - it makes a big difference to me.

[rtap23]

Never heard of these. Op stated that he wanted the room to be quiet. Do these machines not defeat the purpose if it is providing noise. I'm not being critical here I just have never heard of this before.

[AZmike480]

If you have a smart phone you can download an app that plays all kinds of sounds for sleeping. That way you dont have to take anything extra on your trip.

 

AZmike480

[Donray]

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!

 

You want to keep it quiet in the cabin but want to make noise in the cabin at the same time?

 

Sort of contradictory.

[nowendy]

We've brought a small fan numerous times.... sometimes it makes sometimes it didn't So now i have a small battery operated/electrical powered fan. I unplug the electrical source and use the battery option and it has been allowed for the last two cruises. We like the room extra cool and this works for us

[Sammycupcaker]

They tried to confiscate our fan when we were boarding the Magic in Oct. I kept telling them that their own website said I could bring it on. We went round and round with several people. They finally said they could have their engineer test it. It was a brand new fan. It showed up in our room while we were at Muster. Was super frustrating.

[rtap23]

You want to keep it quiet in the cabin but want to make noise in the cabin at the same time?

 

Sort of contradictory.

 

I was thinking the same thing

[YubaSutter]

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!

 

We always take a noise machine. Our iPhones have an app for that.

[justjim312]

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

 

 

What about the new soda make your own machines or soda stream, I think they are called?

[chesapeake2atlantic]

We asked our room steward. He brought us a very clean box fan. Worked like a charm. Blocked out the random noise out in the hallway.