Anyone with any experience of taking a clothes steamer on ship

[whenisthemidnightbuffet?]

Bought a great little travelling clothes steamer that I was hoping to bring on our cruises but after reading CC article of things not to bring on ship I am not sure if it is allowed. Really like this new gadget because you can pour fabreze into it's tank and can infuse clothes with the smell while getting wrinkles out. Since I spend a lot of time in casino, it would be nice to eliminate the smoke from my garments (don't have any issue with the actual smoke just don't like my clothes stinking). Anyone have any experience bringing one on board? Any issues? Thanks for your help.:)

[rstackjd]

I took one on our last NCL cruise. I got called to the naughty room :eek: and got to pick it up at the end of the cruise. Your mileage may vary. :D

[LrgPizza]

They aren't allowed. You can try to get away with it, and maybe you will. Then at that point, try not to burn the ship down.

[whenisthemidnightbuffet?]

They aren't allowed. You can try to get away with it, and maybe you will. Then at that point, try not to burn the ship down.

 

Why on earth would I "try to get away with it"! I am merely trying to find out if others were allowed to have them because I cannot find anything in writing on NCL's website that is steamer specific. I know irons are not allowed.

[khaide612]

https://www.ncl.com/faq/guest-conduct-policy

 

PROHIBITED ITEMS

 

ITEMS WITH HEATING ELEMENTS OR OPEN FLAMES

Certain items that generate heat or produce an open flame are not permitted onboard. This includes clothing irons, hotplates, candles, incense and any other item that may create a fire hazard. Curling irons and hair dryers are allowed and may require a converter.

 

Nothing about steamers and they are less likely to cause a fire than a curling iron.

[LrgPizza]

Why on earth would I "try to get away with it"! I am merely trying to find out if others were allowed to have them because I cannot find anything in writing on NCL's website that is steamer specific. I know irons are not allowed.

the you doesn't mean YOU. I should have said "one might try", but didn't know you'd be so touchy. You're okay.

[bobstheboy]

We have one and took it on board the Epic in December and luggage went through ok. I honestly thought they were allowed and plan to take it again on the Epic in March.

[bobstheboy]

They aren't allowed. You can try to get away with it, and maybe you will. Then at that point, try not to burn the ship down.

 

Are you certain they are not allowed ? No more dangerous than a hair dryer IMO.

[DMH15]

A $5 can of Downey Wrinkle Away does the job just as well. Trial size. Easy to pack. Just spray and iron wrinkles out using clean hands.

[Kdiamond55]

Sounds like a cool little gadget but as the OP says Downy Wrinkle Releaser does work pretty good and it smells good. I also have my hair straightener iron with me anyway so I am able to also use that for the deep wrinkles so if you have access to one of those, that's another idea.

 

I also roll my clothes in my suitcase instead of folding which helps too!

Edited February 2, 2016 by Kdiamond55

[whenisthemidnightbuffet?]

Yes I usually use the Downy and it does a good job. I was just so excited about my "gadget" and bought it just for cruising because it seems so much different from the ones I already owned and was never impressed with. I was looking forward to using it with the Fabreze. Never thought of the hair straightener as a tool for dewrinkling but by golly what a brilliant idea for sleeves and pants legs, or whatever!!!!

[LrgPizza]

Are you certain they are not allowed ? No more dangerous than a hair dryer IMO.

 

Perhaps you should ask the poster above who replied about his/her experience?

[Studebaker59]

We brought a steamer a couple of years ago. No trouble with security people. Never used it, so we haven't taken it since.

[bobstheboy]

Perhaps you should ask the poster above who replied about his/her experience?

 

You're the person who stated they were not allowed. I was not sent to the naughty room, another poster was. You obviously were just guessing.

[LrgPizza]

You're the person who stated they were not allowed. I was not sent to the naughty room, another poster was. You obviously were just guessing.

Actually, if you read this thread, you will notice that post #2 says,

I took one on our last NCL cruise. I got called to the naughty room :eek: and got to pick it up at the end of the cruise. Your mileage may vary. :D

So when I mentioned the post above, that's to what I referred.

 

If I were the OP, I'd take the steamer. If I got sent to the naughty room, I'd pick it up at the end of the cruise. If I got to use it, then bonus.

 

If I were the poster bobstheboy, I'd use the steamer on my underpants, because clearly they are in a wad.

Edited February 2, 2016 by LrgPizza

[jingle5616]

Actually, if you read this thread, you will notice that post #2 says,So when I mentioned the post above, that's to what I referred.

 

If I were the OP, I'd take the steamer. If I got sent to the naughty room, I'd pick it up at the end of the cruise. If I got to use it, then bonus.

 

If I were the poster bobstheboy, I'd use the steamer on my underpants, because clearly they are in a wad.

 

Bless your heart! Touchy indeed!

[grouchomarx]

I have taken my travel steamer on all my cruises (NCL included) and never had any kind of trouble. Nobody took it away. The trouble with the wrinkle release products is if you are sensitive to perfumey smells which they all have. The steamer is a fragrance free natural way to freshen up your clothes (helps take out smoke smells without perfume) and take out wrinkles. It is not dangerous like a regular iron as the heating element is internal and cannot set fire to anything that might touch it. It does not get hot on the outside. Many of them have an auto off switch as well. Can you tell I love my travel steamer? lol

[travelerpair]

Why on earth would I "try to get away with it"! I am merely trying to find out if others were allowed to have them because I cannot find anything in writing on NCL's website that is steamer specific. I know irons are not allowed.

 

We just returned in Nov. and I always bring my steamer. Small and it has as removable steam spout. Never had a problem and have sailed out of various ports of embarkation. Not as dangerous as the smokers who still go out on the balcony. Mine turns itself off. Good luck.

[chengkp75]

Steamers are not allowed, but sometimes pass through security screening. As far as "no more dangerous than a hair dryer", the line's would love to ban hair dryers, but they know the stink it would raise, so hair appliances are the exception to the "anything with a heating element" prohibition.

 

For those who think that the steamer is safe because there is no hot metal surface exposed, there is still a heating element that requires water to keep it relatively cool, otherwise it will continue to heat above 212*F, and start to melt the plastic steamer or ground out the element, either of which can start a fire. The "auto shut offs" are notorious for failing, which is why it doesn't matter if your steamer has one or not. We have to regularly check the coffee makers in the cabins, to ensure they are still safe to operate, and the electricians left one on in their shop unattended, the auto shut-off failed, and the unit went up in flames.

[cmh]

Bought a great little travelling clothes steamer that I was hoping to bring on our cruises but after reading CC article of things not to bring on ship I am not sure if it is allowed. Really like this new gadget because you can pour fabreze into it's tank and can infuse clothes with the smell while getting wrinkles out. Since I spend a lot of time in casino, it would be nice to eliminate the smoke from my garments (don't have any issue with the actual smoke just don't like my clothes stinking). Anyone have any experience bringing one on board? Any issues? Thanks for your help.:)

 

I bring my Joy Mangano steamer on the cruises all the time and it has never been taken away. It does not get hot enough to start a fire, but produces alot of steam to get rid of wrinkles. I hate that they removed the self serve laundramates with irons and ironing boards.

[LrgPizza]

I bring my Joy Mangano steamer on the cruises all the time and it has never been taken away. It does not get hot enough to start a fire, but produces alot of steam to get rid of wrinkles. I hate that they removed the self serve laundramates with irons and ironing boards.

 

If it gets hot enough to produce steam, it gets hot enough to start a fire. Refer to the post above yours. :)

[hansolosmom]

I bring my Joy Mangano steamer on the cruises all the time and it has never been taken away. It does not get hot enough to start a fire, but produces alot of steam to get rid of wrinkles. I hate that they removed the self serve laundramates with irons and ironing boards.

 

I love my little Joy Mangano steamer, it works wonders and so much easier than pulling out the iron. Never taken it on a cruise, I'd rather take some shoes in my bag instead. :D

[bobstheboy]

If it gets hot enough to produce steam, it gets hot enough to start a fire. Refer to the post above yours. :)

 

A hair dyer certainly gets hot enough to start a fire as can any electrical appliance. I can see why irons are banned because of the very hot plate which if left on could start a fire, steam is very hot but cannot start a fire. The elements inside could if they were faulty.

 

As for your other comment reference me, you are the type of poster who likes an on line fight, so sad and pathetic.

[triptolemus]

I understand that NCL's Prohibited Items list does not specifically include "steamer". However, looking at chengkp75's post and another line's restricted items list, a reasonable person can conclude that steamers constitute a fire hazard and would be prohibited.

 

NCL: Certain items that generate heat or produce an open flame are not permitted onboard. This includes clothing irons, hotplates, candles, incense and any other item that may create a fire hazard. Curling irons and hair dryers are allowed and may require a converter.

 

Carnival: Clothing irons and steamers

 

https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2261/~/restricted-items-list

 

Steamers are not allowed, but sometimes pass through security screening. As far as "no more dangerous than a hair dryer", the line's would love to ban hair dryers, but they know the stink it would raise, so hair appliances are the exception to the "anything with a heating element" prohibition.

 

For those who think that the steamer is safe because there is no hot metal surface exposed, there is still a heating element that requires water to keep it relatively cool, otherwise it will continue to heat above 212*F, and start to melt the plastic steamer or ground out the element, either of which can start a fire. The "auto shut offs" are notorious for failing, which is why it doesn't matter if your steamer has one or not. We have to regularly check the coffee makers in the cabins, to ensure they are still safe to operate, and the electricians left one on in their shop unattended, the auto shut-off failed, and the unit went up in flames.

[LrgPizza]

A hair dyer certainly gets hot enough to start a fire as can any electrical appliance. I can see why irons are banned because of the very hot plate which if left on could start a fire, steam is very hot but cannot start a fire. The elements inside could if they were faulty.

 

As for your other comment reference me, you are the type of poster who likes an on line fight, so sad and pathetic.

 

I argue? I pointed out that they weren't allowed after another person posted about having it confiscated. You still tried to argue. Now Cheng has posted his first hand professional reply, and you still want to argue. At this point it's pathetic.

Edited February 3, 2016 by LrgPizza