bobpatj Posted August 21, 2017 #1 Share Posted August 21, 2017 I've found a lot of information about the Koningsdam except for this. Are there more than the usual 2 places to plug in your devices as in other HAL ships' cabins? On our last cruise, our power strip was confiscated and we had to get one from the front desk and get ours back, at the end of the cruise. Thanks for any information about this. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mllewis48 Posted August 21, 2017 #2 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Power strips w/o surge protectors are okay but the Koningsdam has more outlets than most plus it has USB outlets. If you wish just take an extension cord with multiple outlets. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFBayAreaShipLover Posted August 21, 2017 #3 Share Posted August 21, 2017 I really don't blame them for confiscating it. So many in the Market are fire hazards. Having seen then short out on ships I worked on, they need to be careful. When I cruise in Hal ships, I bring a 3 way cube that plugs into the outlet. Outlets in cabins are only for low draw electrical items, phone, camera chargers and the like. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted August 21, 2017 #4 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Outlets in cabins are only for low draw electrical items, phone, camera chargers and the like. Sent from my iPhone using Forums I would beg to differ with you on this. The outlets, wiring, and circuit are rated at 15 or 20 amps, just like any outlet circuit in your home or office on land. What the problem is, is that several cabins are on the same circuit, so if 3-4 ladies decide to fire up the "turbocharged" hair dryers at the same time, the circuit will pop. But there is no danger of fire from using a high wattage appliance like a hair dryer in a cabin outlet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFBayAreaShipLover Posted August 21, 2017 #5 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Your are correct, sorry I worded it incorrectly. My intent was we all need to be careful with item that make heat, thanks for the commernt Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted August 21, 2017 #6 Share Posted August 21, 2017 To answer OP's question, yes there are more than two power points and there are also USB points to charge your devices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobpatj Posted August 21, 2017 Author #7 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Thank you! That is what I wanted to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila2 Posted August 22, 2017 #8 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Does this mean that a heating pad would be a no-no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinNana Posted August 22, 2017 #9 Share Posted August 22, 2017 My friend brings a heating pad and asks the steward to run a ship's extension cord to the bed which he does. The extension cord is a heavy duty one which he tapes down to the floor so she won't trip on the cord. Please, correct me if I am wrong Koningsdam veterans, but I remember only USB plugs next to the bed. Am I right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taters Posted August 22, 2017 #10 Share Posted August 22, 2017 My friend brings a heating pad and asks the steward to run a ship's extension cord to the bed which he does. The extension cord is a heavy duty one which he tapes down to the floor so she won't trip on the cord. Please, correct me if I am wrong Koningsdam veterans, but I remember only USB plugs next to the bed. Am I right? You are correct! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare richwmn Posted August 22, 2017 #11 Share Posted August 22, 2017 My friend brings a heating pad and asks the steward to run a ship's extension cord to the bed which he does. The extension cord is a heavy duty one which he tapes down to the floor so she won't trip on the cord. Please, correct me if I am wrong Koningsdam veterans, but I remember only USB plugs next to the bed. Am I right? You are correct! This is what I posted on HalFacts within a day or so of leaving the Koningsdam: The nightstand has 1 US power outlet along with 1 USB charger port. I was in one of the new singles cabins. Unfortunately it doesn't show in the pictures Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenevenpar Posted August 22, 2017 #12 Share Posted August 22, 2017 http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=49733186&postcount=3 It looks like 4 110 outlets and 3 usb charging points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catl331 Posted August 22, 2017 #13 Share Posted August 22, 2017 (edited) http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=49733186&postcount=3 It looks like 4 110 outlets and 3 usb charging points. In a standard VE (8138) I think there was a power outlet with a USB port over each nightstand, so that makes five 110 outlets, two 220, and three USB. Plus the bathroom "shaver" outlet. Edited August 22, 2017 by catl331 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted August 23, 2017 #14 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Holland has approved surge strips at the front desk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted August 23, 2017 #15 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Holland has approved surge strips at the front desk. They may have approved power strips, but I doubt they have surge protected ones. Surge protectors are not needed onboard ships (none of the ship's electronics have surge protection), and marine type surge protectors are very expensive, and I've never seen one in a consumer type power strip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila2 Posted August 23, 2017 #16 Share Posted August 23, 2017 (edited) Okay-colour me stupid but can I just plug the heating pad in in next to the bed? Edited August 23, 2017 by Sheila2 Error Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bUU Posted August 23, 2017 #17 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Okay-colour me stupid but can I just plug the heating pad in in next to the bI don't see why not. [source: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=49733186&postcount=3] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted August 23, 2017 #18 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Okay-colour me stupid but can I just plug the heating pad in in next to the bed? Only if the cabin has an outlet next to the bed. Most of the cabins, on most of the ships do not have an outlet near the bed; they are at the desk. I have never not needed an extension cord to plug in something needed by my bed on a HAL ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taters Posted August 23, 2017 #19 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Okay-colour me stupid but can I just plug the heating pad in in next to the bed? Yes, on Koningsdam you can. All of the bedside tables have plugs and USB ports just above them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila2 Posted August 24, 2017 #20 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Thanks for your help. Can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila2 Posted August 24, 2017 #21 Share Posted August 24, 2017 (edited) Hi Ruth C. Love your posts. Maybe you've found a reason to try Koningsdam! Would love to meet you someday. Edited August 24, 2017 by Sheila2 incompleteand lousy punctuation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFBayAreaShipLover Posted August 24, 2017 #22 Share Posted August 24, 2017 If you read what is and is not allowed aboard HAL ships, The following is stated and clearly mentions heat pads are not allowed. As it is a source of heat Hookah and Water Hookah Pipes, candles and incense, strike-anywhere matches, clothing irons/steamers, heating pads, hot plates, kettles, coffee makers, toasters and other electronic cooking appliances. Alcohol in violation of the company alcohol policy. All illegal drugs, including medications without proper prescriptions. This includes legal intoxicant synthetic or “designer” drugs also known as “Legal Highs” such as Lysergamides, Opioids, Methoxetamine, Synthetic Cannabis, Betel Nuts or Kava (Cava). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English_in_Spain Posted August 24, 2017 #23 Share Posted August 24, 2017 If you read what is and is not allowed aboard HAL ships,The following is stated and clearly mentions heat pads are not allowed. As it is a source of heat Hookah and Water Hookah Pipes, candles and incense, strike-anywhere matches, clothing irons/steamers, heating pads, hot plates, kettles, coffee makers, toasters and other electronic cooking appliances. Alcohol in violation of the company alcohol policy. All illegal drugs, including medications without proper prescriptions. This includes legal intoxicant synthetic or “designer” drugs also known as “Legal Highs” such as Lysergamides, Opioids, Methoxetamine, Synthetic Cannabis, Betel Nuts or Kava (Cava). I see that it says kettles are not allowed. Is this new? I have always taken my travel kettle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskafitzway Posted August 24, 2017 #24 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Just back from the Koningsdsm. We used a power strip. There are outlets on both sides of the bed and several over the desk but the ones at the desk were not working. We didn't have any issues with the power strip we brought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted August 24, 2017 #25 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Hi Ruth C. Love your posts. Maybe you've found a reason to try Koningsdam! Would love to meet you someday. Thank you so much for your kind words, Sheila. I canceled a Koningsdam cruise last year in order to get a new knee (great decision), and haven't seen another cruise on that ship that tempts me. Perhaps we will meet someday, though. Just keep cruising! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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