can you bring a small fan onboard?

[searoses]

I need a fan as part of sleep apnea treatment.... my first princess cruise is in a few weeks so I was wondering what the rules are....seems to vary across lines and I do not want to end up in the naughty room!....getting a dr's note is possible but i'd rather not if I don't need it....thanks for any reply

[Once Upon A Time]

I can think of no reason you cannot bring an electric fan.. There are rules against bringing items that heat up, but I've never seen anything about a fan.

[culvercitycruiser]

I am at the stage in my life of person summers. I have brought fans on board since 2004.

No issues on any lines. Princess - twice, Carnival - once and Royal Caribbean - three times

[searoses]

Thank you....I think it was ncl where it was iffy....I can take that off the might have to do list.....doesn't it seem like there are only a couple of weeks between thanksgiving and the other holidays?..... we leave on new years day to eventually board the regal on the 11th....

[snrlnd]

I've packed a fan in my carry on for a few years with no problems. A couple of times TSA wanted to open my bag to make sure that's what it was but it also gets through.

[Gail & Marty sailing away]

The ship some times have them on board ..

[Kingofcool1947]

I need a fan as part of sleep apnea treatment.... my first princess cruise is in a few weeks so I was wondering what the rules are....seems to vary across lines and I do not want to end up in the naughty room!....getting a dr's note is possible but i'd rather not if I don't need it....thanks for any reply

 

 

searoses,

 

Yes you can.

 

We saw a lady on our last cruise carry on a 20 inch stand fan on board. Said she suffered from hot flashes.

 

Good luck and safe travels.

 

King

[cb at sea]

Hot Flashes, here, too! Cannot sleep without air blowing on me....a cold room doesn't do the trick! My fan goes everywhere!!!

[eclue]

I always carry a small fan onboard. Last year when we left from Houston on the Caribbean Princess, my sister's fan was confiscated at the port. I also had a fan in my carryon and it was not taken. We still cannot figure why they told her the fan was not allowed. WE do about 3 cruises a year and have always taken a fan with no problem. We are going again on the Emerald out of Houston this year and I am taking my fan. If they try to take it, there will be a major commotion from me...................take your fan... I do!!!

[knbcruisers]

Unless we are flying, DH never travels without Fan(its not just a fan but Fan). We have been on 3 Princess and 1 NCL and took it on board with no problems. We are FL residents so have driven to all our ports. Next June when we land in Vancouver to board the Coral we will need to buy a fan! He can't sleep without it.

[AliMar]

Bringing a small, electric fan on our full transit Panama Canal cruise this past September was the best thing we ever did! Why I never thought of it before is beyond me. No problems what-so-ever :)

[jollyjones]

If you want to put it beside the bed rather than on the desk, you will need an extension cord.

[Grammyluvs]

Do you put a luggage tag on it and check it or take it thru with your carryon?

[AliMar]

Mine is small, square and flat... packed it in my checked luggage.

[emmieepoo]

I need a fan as part of sleep apnea treatment.... my first princess cruise is in a few weeks so I was wondering what the rules are....seems to vary across lines and I do not want to end up in the naughty room!....getting a dr's note is possible but i'd rather not if I don't need it....thanks for any reply

 

I bring a small fan with me every time I cruise. I also bring an extension cord!

[lrodsangel]

My hubby can't sleep without a fan blowing in his face. We have a travel fan that we pack in our luggage. It is a flat one so fits easier. Have traveled with it for many years with no issues - whether flying or driving - never questioned. We also carry a power strip since outlets are scarce. This is like the one we have: http://www.target.com/p/o2-cool-10-deluxe-fan-with-optional-battery-operation-black/-/A-15024770?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&AFID=google_pla_df&LNM=15024770&CPNG=Home+Improvement&kpid=15024770&LID=31pgs&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=15024770&kpid=15024770&gclid=Cj0KEQiA-uWjBRChu9ie05m5ipgBEiQAuHIuKy8cHdpxpa0CLOTzGs5-ksJxQbQ7qfm1s9Rc1daRQhsaAtox8P8HAQ

[Grammyluvs]

I am so excited to know this. I have asthma and if I get hot/humid, it brings on my asthma. We are headed to the Panama Canal this Feb. and all I have read is how hard it is to keep the cabins cool because it is so hot. I am definitely going to take one.

[Buck Turgidson]

I bring a fan, it was confiscated by Holland America on a cruise to Mexico. " Mr Turgidson, please report to security, you have been A bad boy" it was returned at end of cruise.

Edited November 29, 2014 by Buck Turgidson