tayjay2001 Posted August 14, 2016 #1 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Can you take a travel iron on board. I know some ships don't allow them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilJamesWill Posted August 14, 2016 #2 Share Posted August 14, 2016 You aren't allowed to take an iron on P&O ships. There are irons provided in the laundrettes on each floor. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgs1956 Posted August 14, 2016 #3 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Can you take a travel iron on board. I know some ships don't allow them. You don't need one. There are free launderettes on each deck for passenger use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Sharon Posted August 14, 2016 #4 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Absolutely not - they are seen as a fire risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayjay2001 Posted August 15, 2016 Author #5 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Thanks for that it always amazes me no irons yet your allowed ur hair straighteners !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgs1956 Posted August 15, 2016 #6 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Thanks for that it always amazes me no irons yet your allowed ur hair straighteners !! Don't hair straighteners switch off when left? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenew Posted August 16, 2016 #7 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Absolutely not - they are seen as a fire risk. I understand the rules, as we have had an iron "confiscated" by the naughty police. My question is - what is the safety difference between a small travel iron, in room kettles or the irons in the launderette??, or even leaving mobile phones on charge whilst out of the room, or through the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennbtn Posted August 16, 2016 #8 Share Posted August 16, 2016 I did not know you could not a take an Iron. We bought a travel iron last year to take on Britannia as our 1st cruise and did not know what to expect. We did not use it but there was no issues with our luggage. Thanks Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenew Posted August 16, 2016 #9 Share Posted August 16, 2016 I did not know you could not a take an Iron. We bought a travel iron last year to take on Britannia as our 1st cruise and did not know what to expect. We did not use it but there was no issues with our luggage. Thanks Glenn Buy a lottery ticket - you were very lucky :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NauticalMiss Posted August 16, 2016 #10 Share Posted August 16, 2016 I understand the rules, as we have had an iron "confiscated" by the naughty police. My question is - what is the safety difference between a small travel iron, in room kettles or the irons in the launderette??, or even leaving mobile phones on charge whilst out of the room, or through the night. The irons in the laundry room have a timer, and will automatically switch off when the time runs out. Don't know what you mean about in-room kettles? They also switch off when they boil so I don't see them as a fire risk. The trouble with travel irons is that they can be left on in the cabin, unattended. With the 'motion of the ocean', they can fall onto the carpet or bedding and ...................... :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FangedRose Posted August 16, 2016 #11 Share Posted August 16, 2016 I understand the rules, as we have had an iron "confiscated" by the naughty police. My question is - what is the safety difference between a small travel iron, in room kettles or the irons in the launderette??, or even leaving mobile phones on charge whilst out of the room, or through the night. Mobile phone chargers switch off when phone is charged. Tablets the same. There may be an issue with cheap fake chargers bought from the corner shop or market stall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenew Posted August 16, 2016 #12 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Mobile phone chargers switch off when phone is charged. Tablets the same. There may be an issue with cheap fake chargers bought from the corner shop or market stall. My iPnone 6s charger is genuine Apple (plug with USB port came with the phone) and it gets very hot and I have not known it to switch of when the phone is charged? I would not want to leave it on whilst sleeping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FangedRose Posted August 16, 2016 #13 Share Posted August 16, 2016 My iPnone 6s charger is genuine Apple (plug with USB port came with the phone) and it gets very hot and I have not known it to switch of when the phone is charged? I would not want to leave it on whilst sleeping. I have had many makes and brands of non Apple phones. They do get warm when charging but have always switched off when device was fully charged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgs1956 Posted August 16, 2016 #14 Share Posted August 16, 2016 I understand the rules, as we have had an iron "confiscated" by the naughty police. My question is - what is the safety difference between a small travel iron, in room kettles or the irons in the launderette??, or even leaving mobile phones on charge whilst out of the room, or through the night. A travel iron doesn't switch off unlike a kettle. You are not allowed to leave any items charging whilst you are out of the cabin. We did experience a fire on our deck on the Azura caused be someone using a multi-plug and leaving items charging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandylennon Posted August 17, 2016 #15 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Yes no travel irons allowed, suitcases are scanned. At the muster station drill you are asked not to leave your cabin whilst charging anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennbtn Posted August 17, 2016 #16 Share Posted August 17, 2016 I don't recall being told that about charging devices on Britannia last year. The steward looking after our room even showed us how to keep the power on to charge our phones when we went out to eat!! Thanks Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Piano Posted August 17, 2016 #17 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Buy a lottery ticket - you were very lucky :D I didn't know they were not allowed either, should have won lottery 3 times over. We took one on our last 3 cruises. But won't in future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newchappers Posted August 20, 2016 #18 Share Posted August 20, 2016 I bought a travel clothes steamer which is allowed . Got it off Amazon and was really pleased with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annieuk Posted August 21, 2016 #19 Share Posted August 21, 2016 In our muster drill on Oceana in May we were told we mustn't leave items charging when we were not in the cabin. I know when I charge my iPad the plug gets really warm and I never leave that charging overnight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denarius Posted August 21, 2016 #20 Share Posted August 21, 2016 In our muster drill on Oceana in May we were told we mustn't leave items charging when we were not in the cabin. I know when I charge my iPad the plug gets really warm and I never leave that charging overnight. I have never sailed on Britannia or Azura, but understand that they have a receptacle near the cabin door into which your cruise card must be inserted to switch and keep the power on. In this situation, removing the card when leaving the cabin will presumably switch off the power sockets as well as the lights. Is this the case or do they, like some hotels which use this system, have one socket which stays powered? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgs1956 Posted August 21, 2016 #21 Share Posted August 21, 2016 I have never sailed on Britannia or Azura, but understand that they have a receptacle near the cabin door into which your cruise card must be inserted to switch and keep the power on. In this situation, removing the card when leaving the cabin will presumably switch off the power sockets as well as the lights. Is this the case or do they, like some hotels which use this system, have one socket which stays powered? Yes, there is one socket that remains powered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stackerman Posted August 21, 2016 #22 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Is it not connected to the irons wattage rather than automatic switch off as this would put an extra load on the amps of the cabin wiring circuits ?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FangedRose Posted August 21, 2016 #23 Share Posted August 21, 2016 (edited) I have never sailed on Britannia or Azura, but understand that they have a receptacle near the cabin door into which your cruise card must be inserted to switch and keep the power on. In this situation, removing the card when leaving the cabin will presumably switch off the power sockets as well as the lights. Is this the case or do they, like some hotels which use this system, have one socket which stays powered? On Azura there is one socket labelled 'always on'. The card slot does not need to have your cruise card in. Any card will do, it just needs to be strong enough to force the contacts apart, much like the plastic strip you get in battery powered appliances. I used my Debenham's coffee loyalty card last time. I like to replace my cruise card into my bag immediately, otherwise I leave without it and lock myself out :p. I'm not used to doors that lock themselves at home. Edited August 21, 2016 by FangedRose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell Boy Posted August 22, 2016 #24 Share Posted August 22, 2016 I'm flabbergasted that some posters think there is no problem or risk leaving phones, i pads etc on charge when they leave their cabin. The cabin steward (in a previous posting) who encouraged/helped a guest to charge their appliance when out of the cabin needs reporting to Housekeeping Management. :mad: I've never sailed on P&O, however I do sail with Cunard & Seabourn, both of these cruise lines include a strict briefing (as part of their guest emergency drill) on the danger of leaving any appliance on charge when away from their cabin or even overnight. Most hotels these days also include this information in the In- Room Guest Information Pack. No one, particularly at sea should be leaving things on charge when not around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecttr Posted August 22, 2016 #25 Share Posted August 22, 2016 The cruise lines correctly advise that you should not have chargers switched on when not in the cabin. I do have a problem with overnight though!. I have 3 things to charge, camera battery, kindle and electric toothbrush. It is quiet a juggling act to keep all 3 charged in the limited time available. So OK I cheat, the electric toothbrush goes on charge some nights :( Hopefully it will be OK because I use the high quality chargers that come with the devices, not some cheap alternative bought of ebay. An interesting story - there was a nightime house fire locally. The house was gutted but everyone got out alive because they had a working smoke alarm, apparently the fire started in a cheap ebay type charger! It was a modern terrace and the houses next door were smoke and fume damaged. Everyone is in alternative accommodation and will be for years :eek: My advice is, if you must cheat, only use approved chargers and don't take a multi socket strip. Also, leave the mobile phone in itys correct place, switched off in the safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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