English_in_Spain Posted October 17, 2017 #1 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Can anyone tell me what electric sockets are in the cabin - Neptune Suite on Veendam. We have a lot of things we need to plug in from time to time and, of course, they are European plugs and voltage. On our last HAL cruise on the Noordam there was one European socket. At that time we did not have so many appliances to charge so we managed. We now have two phones to charge (we will be using these as our cameras), my netbook, two kindles. This is in addition to hair curling tongs. I know we cannot take a multi socket extension onto the ship and although the ship has them for us to use they will probably all be US sockets. Any other European/UK people on here who can tell me how they manage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catl331 Posted October 17, 2017 #2 Share Posted October 17, 2017 (edited) What HAL objects to is power strips with surge suppressors. If you bring a multi-socket simple extension cord in your carry-on baggage I think it would be allowed. Also, it is likely that the phone, netbook, and kindle chargers are dual-voltage and all you would need with a HAL-furnished 110v power strip are some simple plug adapters. Check the labels on the chargers. Edited October 17, 2017 by catl331 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English_in_Spain Posted October 17, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted October 17, 2017 What HAL objects to is power strips with surge suppressors. If you bring a multi-socket simple extension cord in your carry-on baggage I think it would be allowed.Also, it is likely that the phone, netbook, and kindle chargers are dual-voltage and all you would need with a HAL-furnished 110v power strip are some simple plug adapters. Check the labels on the chargers. Thanks, I will check my chargers to see if they will work on 110v. Which of these types of plug would I need? PS I love the second socket. It looks like an emoticon for surprise - lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catl331 Posted October 17, 2017 #4 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Thanks, I will check my chargers to see if they will work on 110v. Which of these types of plug would I need? PS I love the second socket. It looks like an emoticon for surprise - lol The power strips would most likely accept either the 2-pin or 3-pin types, but definitely the 2-pin would work. I thought of another possibility: for 10 to 15 Euro or so, order a 110v multi-USB port charger for the phones from Amazon or similar company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English_in_Spain Posted October 17, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted October 17, 2017 The power strips would most likely accept either the 2-pin or 3-pin types, but definitely the 2-pin would work. I thought of another possibility: for 10 to 15 Euro or so, order a 110v multi-USB port charger for the phones from Amazon or similar company. I looked on Amazon and found a multi USB adapter which will work on US, European or UK sockets so I have ordered one. Apart from travelling it will also be useful at home for all our charging. Thank you so much for your help and advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted October 17, 2017 #6 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Thanks, I will check my chargers to see if they will work on 110v. Which of these types of plug would I need? PS I love the second socket. It looks like an emoticon for surprise - lol How about bring a few plug adapters ? That is what I do with my U.S. plugs when I go to Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF Ex-Pat Posted October 17, 2017 #7 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Why not bring one of these Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF Ex-Pat Posted October 17, 2017 #8 Share Posted October 17, 2017 It’s a usb with 4 usb outlets Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English_in_Spain Posted October 18, 2017 Author #9 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Following catl331's advice, this is what I have ordered from Amazon. It has US, UK and European plugs. This will take care of our phones and kindles. I will bring a couple of adapters for anything else I need to plug in which is dual voltage. Not all of my electrical appliances are dual voltage so, assuming there is a European socket, I will use that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyk47 Posted October 18, 2017 #10 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Following catl331's advice, this is what I have ordered from Amazon. It has US, UK and European plugs. This will take care of our phones and kindles. I will bring a couple of adapters for anything else I need to plug in which is dual voltage. Not all of my electrical appliances are dual voltage so, assuming there is a European socket, I will use that. Got to look for that! Seems like everything we have now, except for camera battery chargers and our wireless noise canceling headphones, are USB. We’ve got iPhones, iPads, and Fitbits that all require USB so that’s six devices at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English_in_Spain Posted October 18, 2017 Author #11 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Got to look for that! Seems like everything we have now, except for camera battery chargers and our wireless noise canceling headphones, are USB. We’ve got iPhones, iPads, and Fitbits that all require USB so that’s six devices at least. They do a larger one with 6 USB ports. Have a look on Amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyk47 Posted October 18, 2017 #12 Share Posted October 18, 2017 They do a larger one with 6 USB ports. Have a look on Amazon. What is the brand? Amazon has page after page of devices like or close to yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English_in_Spain Posted October 18, 2017 Author #13 Share Posted October 18, 2017 What is the brand? Amazon has page after page of devices like or close to yours. Mine is called Penzo-Travel charger reference B06Y2SSKCB but bear in mind I am using Amazon Spain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English_in_Spain Posted October 18, 2017 Author #14 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Have a look at this lonk on amazon.com https://www.amazon.com/Adapters-Converter-International-Penzo-Worldwide/dp/B06Y2SSKCB/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyk47 Posted October 18, 2017 #15 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Mine is called Penzo-Travel charger reference B06Y2SSKCB but bear in mind I am using Amazon Spain Got it and they do sell that off of Amazon US. Thanks! Now have to decide about getting one or two. We’re thinking of using them at home too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyk47 Posted October 19, 2017 #16 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Have a look at this lonk on amazon.comhttps://www.amazon.com/Adapters-Converter-International-Penzo-Worldwide/dp/B06Y2SSKCB/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 Ordered two. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English_in_Spain Posted October 19, 2017 Author #17 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Can anyone confirm that there is a European/220v socket in cabins on Veendam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catl331 Posted October 19, 2017 #18 Share Posted October 19, 2017 (edited) Can anyone confirm that there is a European/220v socket in cabins on Veendam?We had them twice in OV cabins, so I'm sure you have at least one in NS, :) Edited October 19, 2017 by catl331 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyk47 Posted October 19, 2017 #19 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Can anyone confirm that there is a European/220v socket in cabins on Veendam? I can think of at least three readily available 220V sockets. One on the dressing area vanity and at least two out in the main cabin. Probably more but it wasn’t until we started cruising the Med that we actually acquired or started paying attention to dual voltage chargers, curling irons, converters, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyk47 Posted October 21, 2017 #20 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Carol - Got the USB chargers today. I’ve already set up my charger station to try it out before our cruise. My plan is to use them full time anyhow as they really save space. Early impression is great product. (y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English_in_Spain Posted October 22, 2017 Author #21 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Carol - Got the USB chargers today. I’ve already set up my charger station to try it out before our cruise. My plan is to use them full time anyhow as they really save space. Early impression is great product. (y) Haven't got mine yet - delivery in Spain is always very slow. I won't get it now until at least next Thursday as we are going away for a few days - not a cruise this time. I am also planning on using mine at home all the time. With two phones and two kindles everything can be charged in one place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyk47 Posted October 22, 2017 #22 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Haven't got mine yet - delivery in Spain is always very slow. I won't get it now until at least next Thursday as we are going away for a few days - not a cruise this time. I am also planning on using mine at home all the time. With two phones and two kindles everything can be charged in one place. My wife the engineer is usually a bit ambivalent about my gadgets. When I told her I was ordering these chargers I kind of got that “OK dear, sounds good, whatever” response. She set up her little charging area yesterday evening and she’s already a fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyk47 Posted December 5, 2017 #23 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Haven't got mine yet - delivery in Spain is always very slow. I won't get it now until at least next Thursday as we are going away for a few days - not a cruise this time. I am also planning on using mine at home all the time. With two phones and two kindles everything can be charged in one place. Just got back from an amazing 18-day Rome to Dubai cruise and loved our USB chargers. Set up two stations using the available 220 outlets and they worked wonderfully. Back home now and one of the first things we did was put our two charging stations back together. Highly recommend these for anybody having a number of USB charging devices like iPads, iPhones, Fitbits, etc. Not only great on a cruise but also for home use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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