bosoxfan23061 Posted February 2, 2014 #1 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Does Carnival allow power strips and extension cords to be brought on? We will be on the Dream leaving from Cape Canaveral in April. I have sleep apnea and use a breathing machine at night; from what I've been told there is only one outlet in the room and it's not near the bed. Also, we will need to charge electronics (cell phones, cameras, e-readers, etc). Anyone with personal experience in this? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaBlue Posted February 2, 2014 #2 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Lots of people bring them on board. I haven't heard anyone having them confiscated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winddawn Posted February 2, 2014 #3 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Does Carnival allow power strips and extension cords to be brought on? We will be on the Dream leaving from Cape Canaveral in April. I have sleep apnea and use a breathing machine at night; from what I've been told there is only one outlet in the room and it's not near the bed. Also, we will need to charge electronics (cell phones, cameras, e-readers, etc). Anyone with personal experience in this? Thanks in advance! I've taken both on board without problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hftmrock Posted February 2, 2014 #4 Share Posted February 2, 2014 lots of people have then confiscated. if the person checking thinks its a fire hazard, they will take them. Try to take a brand new one just to be safe. In the worst case scenario, if they take it, they will provide you one if you request it. most of the time, they go through with no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosoxfan23061 Posted February 2, 2014 Author #5 Share Posted February 2, 2014 So would it be best to pack it in the checked luggage or carry on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ucmom3 Posted February 2, 2014 #6 Share Posted February 2, 2014 We just got off the Dream yesterday, and we took and extension cord, and small fan. Just pack it in your checked bag, no problem. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverpenguin Posted February 2, 2014 #7 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I packed a small one (3 outlet) in our carryon & had no problems. See if you can find a picture of your actual cabin (there's a website, but I can't remember the name of it). Turns out, we didn't need our strip. In our cabin, you would've had no problem plugging your CPAP into the outlet & using it at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMAE Posted February 2, 2014 #8 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Does Carnival allow power strips and extension cords to be brought on? We will be on the Dream leaving from Cape Canaveral in April. I have sleep apnea and use a breathing machine at night; from what I've been told there is only one outlet in the room and it's not near the bed. Also, we will need to charge electronics (cell phones, cameras, e-readers, etc). Anyone with personal experience in this? Thanks in advance! Just got off the Pride today and used a UL approved power strip all week and kept it on the counter the whole week and never removed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaCruzers Posted February 2, 2014 #9 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I had an extension cord with 4 spots to plug items into taken on the Fascination out of Charleston in December 2012. It was returned the morning of debarkation. It was packed in my checked luggage. Our travel companions had something that plugged directly into an outlet that had 4 extra outlets on it (I'm sure that has a name, just don't know what it is) in their carry on and brought onboard no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debhar Posted February 2, 2014 #10 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Just off the Breeze yesterday. We took a power strip with 6 outlets. It was packed in our luggage. We used it the entire time. It was out on the vanity the entire time with my hair dryer & clock plugged into it. Never had any issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1kaper Posted February 2, 2014 #11 Share Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) My bad, they are allowed according to the FAQ but "Electrical devices such as fans, power strips, multi plug box outlets/adaptors, and extension cords are allowed on board when used with proper caution. However, if such devises are determined to pose a hazard, they will be removed and returned the last day of the cruise prior to debark. However, in case you don't or it does get taken - John Heald did cover this question this week. Apparently if you require it for something like you sleep machine you can request an extension cord from guest services and they will provide you with one. Edited February 2, 2014 by 1kaper incorrect information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escargot18 Posted February 2, 2014 #12 Share Posted February 2, 2014 My wife always takes one for her CPAP with no problems. If you forget they will loan you one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinboro cruiser Posted February 2, 2014 #13 Share Posted February 2, 2014 They are allowed if in good shape. My wife and I both have a CPAP. I put an extension cord in each cpap bag. They have never even checked them. Room steward sees them everyday. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springs741 Posted February 2, 2014 #14 Share Posted February 2, 2014 In July of 13 we did a family cruise to Alaska on the Miracle. We booked 3 cabins and had 3 never uses power strips still in the wrapper in 3 separate checked suitcases. One was confiscated the other 2 made it no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stace894 Posted February 3, 2014 #15 Share Posted February 3, 2014 We have the C-Pap issue for my husband so I know where you're coming from. I remember the HUGE machine we used to have to travel with when we were first married. So compact now. We have brought extension cords for this purpose on board after our first cruise... had real trouble getting one from Steward when we didn't realize there was only 1 outlet on the other side of the room from the bed. Make sure you bring it in your carry on, it just makes it easier. I usually pack it with the machine in case they question it but have had no issues. Make sure its at least 6 ft if not longer.. better to have extra length than to have it stretched. Duct tape is also handy to tape it down to the floor since it usually has to cross the room and go under the bed. YOu don't want to be tripping on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Island Crazed Posted February 3, 2014 #16 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Well I just pack a cord and 3 Power strips in four different bags hoping a few get through. I'm OCD about these things. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosoxfan23061 Posted February 3, 2014 Author #17 Share Posted February 3, 2014 It sounds like if the cords/strips are in with the CPAP then Carnival just let's them go in general. Maybe that is the safest bet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerMade Posted February 3, 2014 #18 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Yep packed it in with my Cpap last week had no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PrincessArlena'sDad Posted February 3, 2014 #19 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I was going to come on here today to ask this very question! How long of an extension cord do I need? We'll be in one of the 5 passenger Oceanview cabins on Empress deck on Fascination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosoxfan23061 Posted February 3, 2014 Author #20 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I was going to come on here today to ask this very question! How long of an extension cord do I need? We'll be in one of the 5 passenger Oceanview cabins on Empress deck on Fascination. Glad my question is helpful to others as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justbob55 Posted February 3, 2014 #21 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Glad my question is helpful to others as well! I use a 6ft cord also when I fly I carry my c-pap as a carry on .It will no count as a carry on . Every morning when I get up I disconnect the cord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stvntra Posted February 3, 2014 #22 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Sorry to sound dumb - but what does CPAP mean? *sigh* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dare2Believe Posted February 3, 2014 #23 Share Posted February 3, 2014 We always bring a power strip in our checked bags..have never had a problem. You should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cantwait2cruise Posted February 3, 2014 #24 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I would pack in your checked luggage. We had a sound machine in a carryon bag at Pt. Canaveral to get on the Dream. It was this. http://www.amazon.com/Marpac-Dohm-DS-Speed-Sound-Conditioner/dp/B000KUHFGM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1391454839&sr=8-3&keywords=sounds+machine Security took it and said I could go to Guest Services and see about getting it back. I went to Guest Services the first night and they said they didn't know why it was confiscated, but they have the discretion to return it. It was delivered to my stateroom. I'm just mentioning this to say that if something does get confiscated, I'm sure that you can go to Guest Services and explain the circumstances and they can make a determination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgmiller63 Posted February 3, 2014 #25 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Are the outlets in the stateroom 3-prong or 2-prong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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