ZSandy25 Posted October 19, 2015 #1 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Getting ready to head out tomorrow for our cruise on the Caribbean Princess. We have a balcony cabin, category code BA. Feel a little behind the eight ball right now but life does that some time. Should have asked these questions sooner....but I was having a good time with life:):) Is there a small cooler/ice box in the cabin? Also, outlets in the cabin. Where are they located? I am attached to my own hair dryer,;) is there an outlet in the bathroom that I will be able to use? Should I bring a power strip? I will need to power my back up battery for camera, I-Pad and Kindle..yes, I addicted:) Thanks for your input, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted October 19, 2015 #2 Share Posted October 19, 2015 (edited) Getting ready to head out tomorrow for our cruise on the Caribbean Princess. We have a balcony cabin, category code BA. Feel a little behind the eight ball right now but life does that some time. Should have asked these questions sooner....but I was having a good time with life:):) Is there a small cooler/ice box in the cabin? Also, outlets in the cabin. Where are they located? I am attached to my own hair dryer,;) is there an outlet in the bathroom that I will be able to use? Should I bring a power strip? I will need to power my back up battery for camera, I-Pad and Kindle..yes, I addicted:) Thanks for your input, There is a small refrigerator. Performance varies. There will be a couple of outlets in the cabin. They will be on the "desk". Bring a power strip but not one that is "surge protected" The outlet in the bathroom is not rated for a hair dryer. It works for an electric shaver or a nightlight but isn't made for something that draws as much "juice" as a hair dryer. Edited October 19, 2015 by Thrak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredie Posted October 19, 2015 #3 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Possibly a tad OT, but I got that power strip you recommended, Thrak, and it worked great on my recent Crown cruise. OP, you will need more outlets than the ship provides, in my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogwildcruzers Posted October 19, 2015 #4 Share Posted October 19, 2015 My wife is attached to her hair dryer also, she just plugs hers into the outlet on the deck and uses the mirror there, never a problem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tserface Posted October 19, 2015 #5 Share Posted October 19, 2015 See my responses in red below... Tom Getting ready to head out tomorrow for our cruise on the Caribbean Princess. We have a balcony cabin, category code BA. Feel a little behind the eight ball right now but life does that some time. Should have asked these questions sooner....but I was having a good time with life:):) Is there a small cooler/ice box in the cabin? Yes, there is a cooler. It isn't all that cool though and barely keeps water cool. You can also ask for ice. Also, outlets in the cabin. Where are they located? Outlets are by the desk and makeup table. We usually bring a very small extension cord to give us easier plug in. I am attached to my own hair dryer,;) is there an outlet in the bathroom that I will be able to use? The bathroom power is not good enough for a hair dryer. It will run a shaver. The makeup table can run a hair dryer easily. Should I bring a power strip? I will need to power my back up battery for camera, I-Pad and Kindle..yes, I addicted:) We always do. They don't weigh much and are very handy. If you do too big of a strip they may confiscate it. This kind of thing is handy. http://www.amazon.com/Tripp-Lite-Portable-Protector-TRAVELER3USB/dp/B002KEA9RS/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1445292587&sr=8-10&keywords=travel+power+strip Thanks for your input, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted October 19, 2015 #6 Share Posted October 19, 2015 (edited) Most electronic devices use a USB cord that plugs into a receptacle that plugs into the socket. I bring an adapter with four USB ports. Much easier, lighter and convenient than brining a power strip. Edited October 19, 2015 by Pam in CA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott4020 Posted October 19, 2015 #7 Share Posted October 19, 2015 The fridge is in a cabinet, if you keep the door open most of the time it works much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tserface Posted October 19, 2015 #8 Share Posted October 19, 2015 LOL!!!! Tom The fridge is in a cabinet, if you keep the door open most of the time it works much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tserface Posted October 19, 2015 #9 Share Posted October 19, 2015 You are right. Just remember to have one with 2.1A for an iPad or if it charges at all it will be really slow. Most of them have at least 1 2.1A port that marked with an A and, sometimes, others marked NA (or with the actual amps). Tom Most electronic devices use a USB cord that plugs into a receptacle that plugs into the socket. I bring an adapter with four USB ports. Much easier, lighter and convenient than brining a power strip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2BeOnaBoat Posted October 19, 2015 #10 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Most electronic devices use a USB cord that plugs into a receptacle that plugs into the socket. I bring an adapter with four USB ports. Much easier, lighter and convenient than brining a power strip. FitBit is USB charged as well. I love my adapter. I never travel without it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sonomaphil Posted October 19, 2015 #11 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Our favorite travel strip is not a strip at all: Belkin Mini Traveler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ar1950 Posted October 20, 2015 #12 Share Posted October 20, 2015 On our last cruise the refrigerator was not cooling for beans. After a couple of days it occurred to me to see what number the coolness regulator was set on. Turns out it was set to the least cool setting that it could be set on. I cranked it down a couple of notches (not all the way to the coldest setting btw). And, what do you know? Everything we put in the refrigerator was suddenly nice and cold for the remainder of the cruise.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGnut Posted October 20, 2015 #13 Share Posted October 20, 2015 See my responses in red below... Tom "Should I bring a power strip? I will need to power my back up battery for camera, I-Pad and Kindle..yes, I addicted We always do. They don't weigh much and are very handy. If you do too big of a strip they may confiscate it. This kind of thing is handy. http://www.amazon.com/Tripp-Lite-Por...el+power+strip" This above power strip is surge protected - a fire hazard and not allowed on cruise ships. :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGnut Posted October 20, 2015 #14 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Our favorite travel strip is not a strip at all: Belkin Mini Traveler Likewise, This power strip is surge protected - a fire hazard and not allowed on cruise ships. :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeW Posted October 20, 2015 #15 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Power outlet is so small that you can't plug two charger transformers into it, so you need something to get the outlets farther apart. We use a Y with only two outlets. One trick with the fridge - there may be vents on the back blocked by the curtain, so move the curtain away from them. Plus open the cabinet door at night so the fridge gets even more circulation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted October 20, 2015 #16 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Power outlet is so small that you can't plug two charger transformers into it, so you need something to get the outlets farther apart. We use a Y with only two outlets. One trick with the fridge - there may be vents on the back blocked by the curtain, so move the curtain away from them. Plus open the cabinet door at night so the fridge gets even more circulation. Cabinet door is attached to the fridge door. Open one you open the other. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandD Posted October 20, 2015 #17 Share Posted October 20, 2015 There is also (usually) an outlet behind the TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ednmargo Posted October 20, 2015 #18 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Our favorite travel strip is not a strip at all: Belkin Mini Traveler Genius! Thanks.. will have to get that. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retiring cajun Posted October 20, 2015 #19 Share Posted October 20, 2015 MGnut, what kind of power strip isn't surge protected???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted October 20, 2015 #20 Share Posted October 20, 2015 On our last cruise the refrigerator was not cooling for beans. After a couple of days it occurred to me to see what number the coolness regulator was set on. Turns out it was set to the least cool setting that it could be set on. I cranked it down a couple of notches (not all the way to the coldest setting btw). And, what do you know? Everything we put in the refrigerator was suddenly nice and cold for the remainder of the cruise.:cool: One ship (Grand?) the fridge was iced over. Once it defrosted it worked fine. MGnut, what kind of power strip isn't surge protected???? Just use a multi port. Couple of dollars at Target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethel5 Posted October 20, 2015 #21 Share Posted October 20, 2015 On our last cruise the refrigerator was not cooling for beans. After a couple of days it occurred to me to see what number the coolness regulator was set on. Turns out it was set to the least cool setting that it could be set on. I cranked it down a couple of notches (not all the way to the coldest setting btw). And, what do you know? Everything we put in the refrigerator was suddenly nice and cold for the remainder of the cruise.:cool: I don't know why people don't do this! I always check the settings and never had a problem with things getting cold. The fridge door is attached to the cabinet door so you can't leave it open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZSandy25 Posted October 20, 2015 Author #22 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Thank you all..I'm ready to go and enjoy our cruise. Hardest part was the packing as we might be in snow at the beginning moving on down to flip flops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredie Posted October 20, 2015 #23 Share Posted October 20, 2015 The fridge door is attached to the cabinet door so you can't leave it open. Not on every ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccruisequeen Posted October 20, 2015 #24 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Hairdryer is attached to the wall next at the desk in inside cabins. You cant move it. I have fine hair and it worked fine on hot. Refrigerator was in a cabinet with a separate door. Ice bucket was in the fridge and ice stayed solid. I still cruise for Warm Chocolate Melting Cake (with 2 sugar free ice creams), lobster, and Creme brulee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WISH84 Posted October 20, 2015 #25 Share Posted October 20, 2015 (edited) Bring a power strip but not one that is "surge protected"QUOTE] Hi Thrak. What? I think I may have seen my answer after posting this.. so a regular power strip ($1.99) at Target is good. Super Fancy, knock your socks off power strip... bad. Edited October 20, 2015 by WISH84 found answer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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