flashcat Posted June 29, 2014 #1 Share Posted June 29, 2014 What is happening when bringing on a steamer now? A while back I read that some get through and some don't. I have taken one on 10 cruises and wonder what people are experiencing now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delirious9876 Posted June 29, 2014 #2 Share Posted June 29, 2014 What is happening when bringing on a steamer now? A while back I read that some get through and some don't. I have taken one on 10 cruises and wonder what people are experiencing now. What is a steamer please? (It sounds like something you shouldn't be smuggling on even if you've been successful in the past) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted June 29, 2014 #3 Share Posted June 29, 2014 (edited) What is a steamer please? (It sounds like something you shouldn't be smuggling on even if you've been successful in the past) Device that creates steam used to take wrinkles out of clothes. Example: http://www.amazon.com/Ingenious-Design-Ultra-Travel-Steamer/dp/B003ZT2ZQA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1404077566&sr=8-2&keywords=travel+steamer Edited June 29, 2014 by clarea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MandyMooToo Posted June 29, 2014 #4 Share Posted June 29, 2014 I assume you mean a clothing steamer? I took one on Oasis last summer not realizing they weren't allowed...I think it was a last minute idea as we were packing. Since that time I've been told it's hit or miss. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debinnova Posted June 29, 2014 #5 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Lol I thought OP meant a steamer trunk for clothes. Debbie Sent from my KFJWI using Tapatalk HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life is Good Cruising Posted June 29, 2014 #6 Share Posted June 29, 2014 What is happening when bringing on a steamer now? A while back I read that some get through and some don't. I have taken one on 10 cruises and wonder what people are experiencing now. I used to always take my steamer years ago and couldn't live without it on a cruise. I now leave my clothes on hangers and use the dry cleaning plastic bags for mine and hubby's clothes. When I unpack, all the clothes are on hangers, no wrinkles and they just go in the closet, right after I remove their hangers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie51 Posted June 29, 2014 #7 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Lol I thought OP meant a steamer trunk for clothes. Debbie Sent from my KFJWI using Tapatalk HD I thought the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted June 30, 2014 #8 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Yes...you may bring a steamer...but NOT a "steam iron"...big difference. You may bring your hair appliances, like flat irons...you might be able to erase a crease with that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MandyMooToo Posted June 30, 2014 #9 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Yes...you may bring a steamer...but NOT a "steam iron"...big difference. You may bring your hair appliances, like flat irons...you might be able to erase a crease with that! I guess that's why mine got through, it was just a handheld steamer, not a steam iron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_G Posted June 30, 2014 #10 Share Posted June 30, 2014 I saw the title and got excited. I thought OP was writing about these: Now that's a steamer. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
looneyric Posted June 30, 2014 #11 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Travel steamers are not allowed. These are not steam irons, these are handheld steamers. From the RCCL website: Prohibited items: Firearms & Ammunition, including realistic replicas. Sharp Objects, including all knives and scissors. (Note: Personal grooming items such as safety razors are allowed. Scissors with blade length less than 4 inches are allowed.) Illegal Drugs & Substances Candles, Incense, Coffee Makers, Clothes Irons, Travel Steamers & Hot Plates. (Items that generate heat or produce an open flame. This includes heating pads, clothing irons, hotplates, candles, incense and any other item that may create a fire hazard. NOTE: The only exception to this policy are curling irons and hair straighteners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordiej Posted June 30, 2014 #12 Share Posted June 30, 2014 I saw the title and got excited. I thought OP was writing about these: Now that's a steamer. :D That's what I first thought. Then I thought maybe a travel trunk. Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted June 30, 2014 #13 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Yes...you may bring a steamer... No. Please stop posting this erroneous information. Travel steamers are not allowed. These are not steam irons, these are handheld steamers. From the RCCL website: Prohibited items: Firearms & Ammunition, including realistic replicas. Sharp Objects, including all knives and scissors. (Note: Personal grooming items such as safety razors are allowed. Scissors with blade length less than 4 inches are allowed.) Illegal Drugs & Substances Candles, Incense, Coffee Makers, Clothes Irons, Travel Steamers & Hot Plates. (Items that generate heat or produce an open flame. This includes heating pads, clothing irons, hotplates, candles, incense and any other item that may create a fire hazard. NOTE: The only exception to this policy are curling irons and hair straighteners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KreiderCarter Posted June 30, 2014 #14 Share Posted June 30, 2014 We were on the Freedom a few weeks ago and had no problem bringing a clothes steamer on the ship. We have had the steamer examined by security when boarding other RCCL cruises, but it has always been allowed. The security guy mentioned that they don't allow steamers with metal plates...ours is all plastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MandyMooToo Posted June 30, 2014 #15 Share Posted June 30, 2014 We were on the Freedom a few weeks ago and had no problem bringing a clothes steamer on the ship. We have had the steamer examined by security when boarding other RCCL cruises, but it has always been allowed. The security guy mentioned that they don't allow steamers with metal plates...ours is all plastic. The one I brought on board was a plastic wand type steamer with no metal parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amster65 Posted June 30, 2014 #16 Share Posted June 30, 2014 How do you get steam from a steamer with all plastic parts??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted June 30, 2014 #17 Share Posted June 30, 2014 How do you get steam from a steamer with all plastic parts??? There is no exposed metal parts. That's what they are trying to say. I too have had no issues bringing a hand held steamer that had no exposed metal parts or hot plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartbda Posted June 30, 2014 #18 Share Posted June 30, 2014 No. Please stop posting this erroneous information. She will never stop because she posts, flies off never to return and see that she has been corrected. Seagull.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaTeach Posted June 30, 2014 #19 Share Posted June 30, 2014 I'm sitting here laughing. I also thought of a steamer as meaning "steamer trunk". I own two of those ....AHHH college days!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debitoo Posted June 30, 2014 #20 Share Posted June 30, 2014 I was thinking the OP meant the little pouches of vegetables that you steam in the microwave. Aren't they called steamers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATC cruiser Posted June 30, 2014 #21 Share Posted June 30, 2014 I was hoping they weren't talking about walking the dog in the winter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATC cruiser Posted June 30, 2014 #22 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Sorry, couldn't resist. Childish I know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m*u*g* Posted June 30, 2014 #23 Share Posted June 30, 2014 (edited) Or Edited June 30, 2014 by m*u*g* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debitoo Posted June 30, 2014 #24 Share Posted June 30, 2014 How cool is this??? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rilco33647 Posted June 30, 2014 #25 Share Posted June 30, 2014 LOL!!!!!! I too, thought at first it was about the steamers you can eat!!! Years ago I took a travel iron (1993), once I used an iron on a ship (hardly any have them anymore), and a few times I used the pressing service on some ships. BUT now I bring Downy Wrinkly Releaser because 1. it's allowed to be checked in regular luggage and allowed on the ship 2. You can spray it on ANY kind of fabric, shake it out and it's a flippin miracle------all wrinkles are gone! The fabric will be a tiny bit damp so I make sure to do it about 15 minutes before I know I want to wear that article of clothing. If you've never used it, you can get it at Wal-Mart, some grocery stores, order it on line, maybe Target (not sure)........Nothing wrong with steamers though. My whole family uses it at home ALL the time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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