Sergio11 Posted August 16, 2018 #1 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Hello, Are we allowed to bring in a small 12 inch personal fan onboard? I need air circulation and white noise. Any thoughts? Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 16, 2018 #2 Share Posted August 16, 2018 You will have better luck getting the fan onboard if it is battery operated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRV FAN Posted August 16, 2018 #3 Share Posted August 16, 2018 I have seen it done before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb Posted August 16, 2018 #4 Share Posted August 16, 2018 I always carry a small (8 inch) travel fan with me. It is rechargeable battery operated. I just leave it plugged in while I am sleeping. I bought it online for very little and it has proven to be a good investment, durable, dependable....... Happy cruising :cool::cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpasice Posted August 16, 2018 #5 Share Posted August 16, 2018 I always carry a small (8 inch) travel fan with me. It is rechargeable battery operated. I just leave it plugged in while I am sleeping. I bought it online for very little and it has proven to be a good investment, durable, dependable.......Happy cruising :cool::cool: Sounds like something we would like to buy...can you provide the brand name? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mareed Posted August 16, 2018 #6 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Fan is not on prohibited items list at https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/prohibited-items-onboard-policy and I've taken 1 in my carry-on bag for 6 RC cruises over the last few years and never had it questioned. Mine is like this https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/vornado-reg-personal-air-circulator/1042196570?categoryId=14950 with a power cord. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasopa Posted August 16, 2018 #7 Share Posted August 16, 2018 I got this response from special needs dept when I requested a fan. "The ships do not have fans for guest use onboard, however, the guest can bring their own if needed. (Electric fans are permitted.)" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ace1zoe2 Posted August 16, 2018 #8 Share Posted August 16, 2018 I got this response from special needs dept when I requested a fan. "The ships do not have fans for guest use onboard, however, the guest can bring their own if needed. (Electric fans are permitted.)" Previously we had requested and received a fan thru Special Needs on several cruises. Then last September I got this same email. Took an electric fan and my bag ended up in naughty room. Went down to claim and they tried to confiscate. Showed them the email from special needs and they allowed me to take the bag and fan. Shortly after returning to our room an officer came to the door and asked for the fan. Went through the entire scenario again. He wouldn’t budge said it was a fire hazard. Same fan we’ve boarded with several times , just a small travel fan. They did provide us with a box fan afterwards and we had to claim the fan at the end of the cruise. This was onboard Liberty of the Seas September 2017. We then purchased a battery operated fan that also has a removable plug. I just took the plug out and put with my chargers. I did put batteries in the fan but used the plug at night. No problem getting onboard Radiance in Alaska June 2018. We’ll what happens October onboard Allure. Photo of the type we were allowed to take onboard. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candleonwater Posted August 16, 2018 #9 Share Posted August 16, 2018 I bring a small battery powered camping fan and always pack it in my checked luggage. Have never had a problem getting it onboard with me. Makes all the difference for me. I can't STAND dead air in the cabins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelife Posted August 16, 2018 #10 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Have brought a small battery-operated fan in my checked luggage for at least the last 45 RCCL cruises with no issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmeed Posted August 16, 2018 #11 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Previously we had requested and received a fan thru Special Needs on several cruises. Then last September I got this same email. Took an electric fan and my bag ended up in naughty room. Went down to claim and they tried to confiscate. Showed them the email from special needs and they allowed me to take the bag and fan. Shortly after returning to our room an officer came to the door and asked for the fan. Went through the entire scenario again. He wouldn’t budge said it was a fire hazard. Same fan we’ve boarded with several times , just a small travel fan. They did provide us with a box fan afterwards and we had to claim the fan at the end of the cruise. This was onboard Liberty of the Seas September 2017. We then purchased a battery operated fan that also has a removable plug. I just took the plug out and put with my chargers. I did put batteries in the fan but used the plug at night. No problem getting onboard Radiance in Alaska June 2018. We’ll what happens October onboard Allure. Photo of the type we were allowed to take onboard. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Does this provide a good noise level? Some fans are designed to be ultra quiet which defeats the purpose of the fan for white noise. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ace1zoe2 Posted August 16, 2018 #12 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Does this provide a good noise level? Some fans are designed to be ultra quiet which defeats the purpose of the fan for white noise. Thanks! It provided enough white noise for me. Not really loud like a box fan but just enough for me. I have to have the noise as well as the breeze on my face to sleep. Also this fan is cheaper thru Walmart I noticed earlier. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBDebbieK Posted January 27, 2020 #13 Share Posted January 27, 2020 I have this one that uses either USB port or electric adapter. That should be okay, right? Simple Deluxe Small USB Powered Desk Fan Mini Metal Personal Fan with Cooling Quiet for Latble Desktop, Home, Office and Computer, 4 Inch, Black by Simple Deluxe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milton333 Posted January 27, 2020 #14 Share Posted January 27, 2020 For what it's worth, I travel a lot for business and need white noise to sleep, I have apps on my phone and ipad for that purpose. Since the screen can be off, the phone or ipad charges fully even if the app is running all night. Doesn't address air circulation, if you need that, but if you're using a fan for white noise (as I've done for years at home), maybe an app will be helpful for you with travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted January 27, 2020 #15 Share Posted January 27, 2020 I have a 5 in. desk fan that I bring on ANY trip, whether ship or hotel. Have to have air movement at night. Bring electric, if you need it to run continuously. Battery powered won't last the entire trip and batteries are HEAVY....bring an extension cord WITHOUT a surge protector..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptroxx Posted January 28, 2020 #16 Share Posted January 28, 2020 On harmony now. I requested a fan 2 weeks ago. And it was waiting for me. Just some FYI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare brillohead Posted January 28, 2020 #17 Share Posted January 28, 2020 14 hours ago, CruisesByDebbie said: I have this one that uses either USB port or electric adapter. That should be okay, right? I bring a similar fan (although it doesn't have the USB option) and my bags always to through Security just fine. (And you can see from my signature I've been on several cruises lately.) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel1313 Posted January 28, 2020 #18 Share Posted January 28, 2020 I have requested a box fan for our cruise on the Serenade this Friday. I received two responses. One said a box fan would be waiting for me. The other said the Serenade does not have box fans, but a small fan will be provided. Time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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