Power Adapters

[phardiva]

We are cruising on Royal Caribbean (Voyager of the seas) do I need to take any special power

adapter ? and can I take a power board with me .

 

Thanks in advance

 

Maggie

[mom says]

The cabins have both North American (110 volt),  and European 2 pin (220volt) outlets. Power bars aren't allowed anymore. However there are multi outlet blocks ( NOT surge protected)that you can buy that can service 3-4 items at once,  and others with multiple USB ports. 

[Underwatr]

Most electronic items you're likely to bring onboard will work properly on 110 volts or 220 volts, if you have an appropriate plug adapter. A power adapter shouldn't be necessary.

[K32682]

33 minutes ago, Underwatr said:

Most electronic items you're likely to bring onboard will work properly on 110 volts or 220 volts, if you have an appropriate plug adapter. A power adapter shouldn't be necessary.

 

Most but not all.  Most rechargeable devices like a phone, laptop, tablet will accommodate dual voltage.  An exception is a Braun electric toothbrush. Their charges are one voltage only.

 

Be cautious about plug-in devices such as hair dryers, curling irons, shavers, etc.  Unless they have a dual voltage switch in the correct position or are using a power adapter you may be rewarded with a snap, crackle and pop if a 110 volt device is plugged into a 220.  You will then have to find alternative means to dry/curl your hair and shave.    

 

Edited May 20, 2019 by K32682

[denmarks]

Make sure any cord does not have a surge protector. They are not compatible with the wiring on a cruise ship. Circuit breakers are OK. There are many on Amazon that indicate they can be used on a ship.

[SRF]

Royal Carib bans ALL extension cords/power strips now.

 

It seems they got tired of checking and arguing about surge suppression.