wolfsnare Posted April 8, 2004 #1 Share Posted April 8, 2004 Does anyone know if there is a plug for a travel iron in the cabin? I never really paid attention before, but I have a few linene things that I know are going to need some attention! Conquest 4/03 Victory 12/03 Golden Princess 4/04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirurgeon Posted April 8, 2004 #2 Share Posted April 8, 2004 They don't really allow travel irons. They have laundry rooms on each deck and there is an iron and ironing board in them. I used it a couple times. Nice iron. Worked just fine. Kim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfsnare Posted April 8, 2004 Author #3 Share Posted April 8, 2004 Thanks!! Didn't know that they had irons available. Conquest 4/03 Victory 12/03 Golden Princess 4/04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Seal Posted April 9, 2004 #4 Share Posted April 9, 2004 some ships do have irons available, some don't. I know Infinity don't, I already checked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy ks Posted April 9, 2004 #5 Share Posted April 9, 2004 Travel irons are not disallowed, regular irons are. Unfortunately, travel irons don't get nearly hot enough to iron anything. I have a travel steamer, it works great (Rowenta, on sale for $22). I steam out whatever needs it as we unpack, then put it away for the week. Others swear by Downey Wrinkle Release, I tried it once, didn't think it worked that well at all, plus it had a very strong odor (flowery). I've even read some people mist their clothes with water, or hang them in the bathroom during a shower and steam the wrinkles out. If only I could afford to have everything pressed for me, that would be heaven. Kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzntime Posted April 11, 2004 #6 Share Posted April 11, 2004 Hello All, We have a Rowenta Verticle DA25 that irons and does verticle steam. I have used it for ironing and, although not as quick as our normal Rowenta iron, it does a good job. Retail seems to be about $30. • RCCI Mariner of the Seas - We're getting closer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrznonRmynd Posted May 16, 2011 #7 Share Posted May 16, 2011 My combination iron/steamer was confiscated on our :eek: Radiance of the Seas cruise in April 2010 for the entire cruise. We were able to retrieve it after disembarkation though. I plan to purchase a travel steamer for the next time. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted May 16, 2011 #8 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Holy smokes... this may be the biggest bump I've ever seen. This thread was seven years ago! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scandinavian Cruiser Posted May 16, 2011 #9 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Holy smokes... this may be the biggest bump I've ever seen. This thread was seven years ago! LOL You're absolutely right - that's quite a while, huh?:) However, many of us newcomers haven't read it before, and I for one would be interested in getting some recommendations as far as which brand of steamer is good. I think Rowenta still makes one, but any others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ontario cruise duo Posted May 17, 2011 #10 Share Posted May 17, 2011 My travel iron was confiscated on our November EPIC 2011 cruise. No longer allowed. I did notice that NCL had a special on ironing/pressing clothing on the first day. Did not discover this until half way through our cruise, otherwise I would have taken them up on their discounted offer. Didn't really need to use mine anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy ks Posted May 17, 2011 #11 Share Posted May 17, 2011 More than 7 years ago I may have packed a travel iron, but ships just don't allow irons to be brought aboard. I have the Rowenta travel steamer, but it's so heavy and bulky and really doesn't do a very good job. I purchased another smaller one http://www.coloradobaggage.com/cbc/product.asp?s_id=0&prod_name=Voltage+Valet+CS2+Travel+Clothes+Steamer&pf_id=PAOHADEINFHJLNCC&dept_id=3268 and it does work better, but not all that much. I find it's just another "thing" to pack. I have found t he very est way to avoid wrinkles is by packing in dry cleaner bags, a bag for every item. If you have to take along clothes that wrinkle, such as linen, put a dry cleaner bag over the hanger first and another one over the clothing item. We also pack clothes into a rolling garment bag rather than a suitcase. It is odd to see such old threads resurrected, but I do see this question asked a lot on line specific boards. The answer is always the same and people get their britches in a wad over it, they are afraid a travel iron will start a fire onboard. My travel iron could not even burn my hand...it's useless. It's the power they draw from the system, not the heat of the iron. I think newer ships have better electrical systems, my travel blow dryer doesn't auto shutoff after a few minutes like it used to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybird from SC Posted May 17, 2011 #12 Share Posted May 17, 2011 :confused:Why are these 2004 posts showing up today May 17, 2011????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GORDONCHICK Posted May 17, 2011 #13 Share Posted May 17, 2011 :confused:Why are these 2004 posts showing up today May 17, 2011????? Because someone actually used the search feature on a topic that's discussed frequently, and then replied. It didn't just mysteriously float to the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrznonRmynd Posted May 18, 2011 #14 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Because someone actually used the search feature on a topic that's discussed frequently, and then replied. It didn't just mysteriously float to the top. I couldn't resist replying concerning use of irons on a ship; and I didn't even notice the original date for this particular thread. :eek::D After my combo iron/steamer was confiscated, it was worth the $$ to have the various clothing items sent out and pressed. They did a nice job! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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