Power Strip Usage on HAL Zaandam

[artloversf]

Hello all, Newbee here. Does HAL's Zaandam permit power strips? On Amazon, they have a few without surge protectors. How many power outlets in each cabin? I'm in a Main Deck ocean view. Embarking November 19.

 

Many thanks!

Guillermo

[Heidi13]

Suggest asking this question on the HAL Board

 

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/103-holland-america-line/

[artloversf]

Thank You!

 

[chengkp75]

Be very careful when purchasing a power strip on Amazon, as their descriptive ad copy does not always accurately depict the product.  In particular, there is a product with power outlets and USB ports sold by "Cruise On" that claims to be "cruise ship compliant" and "not surge protected".  Yet one of their own photos clearly shows a "VPN" (voltage protection number) printed on the back of the device.  VPN is a rating of surge protection.

[crystalspin]

HAL will provide you with a power strip if you contact ship services: hal_ship_services@hollandamerica.com.

 

I also was able to take a short "outlet splitter" -- no switches, no lights, no Joule rating, just three outlets off the one plug in. 

 

The FAQs state: "Extension cords (without surge protectors) are allowed on board when used with proper caution. However, if such devices are determined to pose a hazard, they will be removed and returned the last day of the cruise prior to debark."