Sascol Posted October 26, 2015 #1 Share Posted October 26, 2015 I have read on the RCCL website that irons and steamers are not allowed. Irons I get......fire hazard. Why no steamers though? On sailings originating in the UK, electric tea kettles are provided in each cabin. Garment steamers utilize essentially the same functionality so it is not a safety concern. Also, the likelihood of lots of steamers being used at the same time is WAY lower than the likelihood of lots of tea kettles being used at the same time so it is not a concern about using additional wattage in the cabins. What gives? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksuds Posted October 26, 2015 #2 Share Posted October 26, 2015 (edited) No clue..... I thought it was because of the heating element? Oddly, irons aren't allowed, but a flat iron for hair or curling iron is allowed. Edited October 26, 2015 by ksuds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted October 26, 2015 #3 Share Posted October 26, 2015 None of the cruise lines we have sailed allow steamers. It's not just a RCCL thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri914 Posted October 26, 2015 #4 Share Posted October 26, 2015 I feel the same way. They'll allow hot rollers, hair dryers, and flat irons and curling irons, but no travel steamers. Makes no sense to me either. Past two cruises I've taken my wand-style travel steamer (made by Sunbeam) and had no problem though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havingfun2010 Posted October 26, 2015 #5 Share Posted October 26, 2015 I believe it has to do with trying to make it so that everyone is equal. Meaning, everyone will go to dinner with wrinkled clothes, therefor no one will feel out of place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksuds Posted October 26, 2015 #6 Share Posted October 26, 2015 I believe it has to do with trying to make it so that everyone is equal. Meaning, everyone will go to dinner with wrinkled clothes, therefor no one will feel out of place. LOLOL!!!! That makes perfect sense:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lionesss Posted October 26, 2015 #7 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Rumor has it that left un-attended could cause a fire. Oh well, RCI rules. Sea Ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emileg Posted October 26, 2015 #8 Share Posted October 26, 2015 When I first read the OP's post, I thought he was referring to steamer trunks. Watching a little too much Night at the Opera (Groucho Brothers). Boy, am I showing my age;):D. Well, not that old.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted October 26, 2015 #9 Share Posted October 26, 2015 (edited) It has to do with revenue...they WANT you to pay for pressing! Other lines actually have laundry spaces with , gasp, irons!!! Edited October 26, 2015 by cb at sea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sascol Posted October 26, 2015 Author #10 Share Posted October 26, 2015 It has to do with revenue...they WANT you to pay for pressing! Oh well I did not think of that - this kinda makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gammite Posted October 26, 2015 #11 Share Posted October 26, 2015 pro tip. find somewhere to hang wrinkled clothing in the bathroom while you shower. hot steam will release the wrinkles. i have been doing this for years for my suits/shirts when i travel and am short on time in the morning and also do it for formal nights on cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted October 26, 2015 #12 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Essentially, anything with a heating element is a fire hazard. If the thermostat fails when the water is all gone, the steamer will melt and present a fire hazard. Coffee pots provided by the ship are routinely tested and inspected. I have even known of a coffee pot that went up in flames while the electricians were testing it. Hair care appliances like dryers and curlers would be banned if the lines felt they could weather the storm of protest, so they are reluctantly allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Dazzles Posted October 26, 2015 #13 Share Posted October 26, 2015 My curling iron also automatically shuts off if not used after several minutes. I think a lot of hair appliances have that feature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted October 26, 2015 #14 Share Posted October 26, 2015 My curling iron also automatically shuts off if not used after several minutes. I think a lot of hair appliances have that feature. Yes, and Mr. Coffee nearly went out of business from lawsuits due to failure of the "auto off" causing house fires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted October 26, 2015 #15 Share Posted October 26, 2015 I feel the same way. They'll allow hot rollers, hair dryers, and flat irons and curling irons, but no travel steamers. Makes no sense to me either. Past two cruises I've taken my wand-style travel steamer (made by Sunbeam) and had no problem though. You can take anything you want. It could end up here so you can take it back home when cruise is over. BTW, there is a wand steamer amongst the goodies. This is Port Canaveral Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare broberts Posted October 26, 2015 #16 Share Posted October 26, 2015 When I first read the OP's post, I thought he was referring to steamer trunks. Watching a little too much Night at the Opera (Groucho Brothers). Boy, am I showing my age;):D. Well, not that old.... You are not alone. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emileg Posted October 27, 2015 #17 Share Posted October 27, 2015 When I first read the OP's post, I thought he was referring to steamer trunks. Watching a little too much Night at the Opera (Groucho Brothers). Boy, am I showing my age;):D. Well, not that old.... You are not alone. :) Groucho Brothers?:confused: I don't know where my head was at? I meant the Marx Brothers, of whom Groucho was one of five. Other brothers included Harpo, Chico and Zeppo. Gummo did not appear in any of the films. First class passengers needed steamer trunks on their transatlantic voyages to carry the massive wardrobes required by formal nights every evening and extended stays abroad. Alternatively one could pack a steamer trunk with a stowaway, such as Harpo. A steamer could also refer to a steamship itself, which I don't think the modern day cruise lines would allow you to take on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
immy619 Posted October 27, 2015 #18 Share Posted October 27, 2015 They're also taking 6-plug power strips now. Just keep it in your carry-on bags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare broberts Posted October 27, 2015 #19 Share Posted October 27, 2015 They're also taking 6-plug power strips now. Just keep it in your carry-on bags For sure! Passengers always know more about ship safety than the operators. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kowhai17 Posted October 27, 2015 #20 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Just of Liberty and took a clothes steamer just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GottaKnowWhen Posted October 27, 2015 #21 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Groucho Brothers?:confused: I don't know where my head was at? I meant the Marx Brothers, of whom Groucho was one of five. Other brothers included Harpo, Chico and Zeppo. Gummo did not appear in any of the films. First class passengers needed steamer trunks on their transatlantic voyages to carry the massive wardrobes required by formal nights every evening and extended stays abroad. Alternatively one could pack a steamer trunk with a stowaway, such as Harpo. A steamer could also refer to a steamship itself, which I don't think the modern day cruise lines would allow you to take on board. My family did not travel first class with massive wardrobes. My mom had a steamer trunk; we hauled that around through quite a few moves. All passengers needed the steamer trunks because the ships were not equipped with the massive built-in storage we have today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coralc Posted October 27, 2015 #22 Share Posted October 27, 2015 (edited) You can take anything you want. It could end up here so you can take it back home when cruise is over. BTW, there is a wand steamer amongst the goodies. This is Port Canaveral I have a little glass top crock pot like the one on the table (directly behind the blue coffee pot). I am amazed that anyone would actually take one on a cruise. :rolleyes::D What on earth for? Edited October 27, 2015 by Coralc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippin10 Posted October 27, 2015 #23 Share Posted October 27, 2015 (edited) When I first read the OP's post, I thought he was referring to steamer trunks. Watching a little too much Night at the Opera (Groucho Brothers). Boy, am I showing my age;):D. Well, not that old.... HAHAHA! I misread it and thought the they were referring to streamers! It would be lovely if we could still throw streamers to those seeing us off! :D Edited October 27, 2015 by pippin10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiselvr1 Posted October 27, 2015 #24 Share Posted October 27, 2015 I believe it has to do with trying to make it so that everyone is equal. Meaning, everyone will go to dinner with wrinkled clothes, therefor no one will feel out of place. Love it. I wouldn't be surprised. Next, dressing up not allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_G Posted October 27, 2015 #25 Share Posted October 27, 2015 You are not alone. :) Me too. Hadn't finished my first cup of coffee and first thought was who owns a steamer anymore? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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