Steamer confiscated?

[cl.klink]

I know you may not want to use one on a cruise.

 

It looks like a clothes steamer is allowed to be brought on board, according to Celebrity's website (NOT an iron).

 

But, anyone ever brought one and had it confiscated?  Or, anyone heard of that happening?

 

- Joel

[Bo1953]

I have yet to go to the naughty room to see what has been confiscated on any sailing... maybe the next one...

 

Apparently you do not realize that clothes steamers are treated like an irons.

 

bon voyage

[rockraiders]

I don’t believe a steamer is allowed. My steamer made it through. The security girl who was supposed to be watching the screen as bags went through was busy looking everywhere but at the screen. 

[jelayne]

We were traveling with friends a few years ago and their steamer was confiscated. Delayed getting their luggage by a couple of hous and they had to go to the naughty room to get their bag. 

 

[Alakegirl]

45 minutes ago, cl.klink said:

I know you may not want to use one on a cruise.

 

It looks like a clothes steamer is allowed to be brought on board, according to Celebrity's website (NOT an iron).

 

But, anyone ever brought one and had it confiscated?  Or, anyone heard of that happening?

 

- Joel

No, clothes steamers are not allowed.  Here is the statement on the website FAQ

[Mrearl]

Last year our friend had here steamer take away and did not get her luggage until 9:00 pm.

She had to go to the naughty room to get her suitcase.

[cl.klink]

Golly.

 

That's a fine "how do you do."

 

- Joel

[SusanBentley1947]

Try wrinkle guard spray.  Works pretty well.  Hang in shower and steam it up first.

[cl.klink]

I'll just take the wrinkles.

 

Thanks, everyone.

 

- Joel

[PTC DAWG]

What are we steaming? 😉

[canderson]

2 hours ago, PTC DAWG said:

What are we steaming? 😉

Clams.

 

This little gem won't even attract that kind of attention due to the form factor and complete lack of a cord:

 

https://onlinechina.shop/p-1600242460088

 

There are others that look like hockey pucks.

 

[lydnsyd]

On many cruises I have taken my steamer & never been to the naughty room - having said that I have only ever used it once so next cruise I will leave it behind. If anything is a bit creased I just hang the clothing in the bathroom with the shower on & the steam form the shower usually works wonders

 

[talljules1]

5 hours ago, Alakegirl said:

No, clothes steamers are not allowed.  Here is the statement on the website FAQ

Note - it says nothing about washing machines and tumble dryers.  You'll look a bit odd lugging them up the gangway, though.

 

[Chemgoddess1]

Side note, a flat iron (used for hair) works in a pinch for clothing and is an allowable item.

[LMaxwell]

6 hours ago, canderson said:

Clams.

 

This little gem won't even attract that kind of attention due to the form factor and complete lack of a cord:

 

https://onlinechina.shop/p-1600242460088

 

There are others that look like hockey pucks.

 

Looks like a trustworthy digital camp fire starter. 

 

I find it easy enough to use a little wrinkle release, or if required, just spending the few dollars for pressing services onboard.  They do a tremendous job and it's vacation, who wants to do "domestic duties"? 

[hrhdhd]

Given that no one wants to dress up, I couldn't care less if my clothes are wrinkled. They're wrinkled in my non-vacation life, too. ☺️

[Homosassa]

For anyone who doesn't know why steamers are not allowed, there was a thread on the MSC board a number of years ago.

 

The OP was highly incensed that her husband had hung their daughter's dress from the cabin ceiling and proceeded to use a steamer. It was their last night on board and they had made reservation at a specialty restaurant.

 

The steam from the device set off the sprinkler system in the cabin which meant the cabin was thoroughly soaked. 

 

She was mad because MSC refused to compensate her for the missed specialty dining reservation  and the damage to their various electronic, clothing and other belonging (plus they were forced to move from their balcony cabin to an inside cabin for their last night on board).

 

The cabin, by the way, was going to need to be completely stripped out from the carpeting up and refurbished which meant the cabin was not available for future guests.

 

 

Edited July 26, 2022 by Homosassa

[mandream]

3 hours ago, Homosassa said:

She was mad because MSC refused to compensate her for the missed specialty dining reservation  and the damage to their various electronic, clothing and other belonging (plus they were forced to move from their balcony cabin to an inside cabin for their last night on board).

 

 

Yeah, that sounds about right 🙄.....

[Homosassa]

31 minutes ago, mandream said:

 

Yeah, that sounds about right 🙄.....

She didn't receive much sympathy from her Cruise Critic fellow members.

[grouchomarx]

Mine was confiscated on Feb sailing on Edge.  FIrst time ever since I've taken it on all my other cruises. Seems Celebrity scrutinizes more.

[Sabbycat]

23 hours ago, cl.klink said:

I know you may not want to use one on a cruise.

 

It looks like a clothes steamer is allowed to be brought on board, according to Celebrity's website (NOT an iron).

 

But, anyone ever brought one and had it confiscated?  Or, anyone heard of that happening?

 

- Joel

Any heat producing product other than hair styling ones are prohibited and will be removed from your luggage. Just follow the rules. YOu are not special or an exception. 

[sunviking90]

14 hours ago, Chemgoddess1 said:

Side note, a flat iron (used for hair) works in a pinch for clothing and is an allowable item.

Yes, I’ve done that too!

[cruisestitch]

On 7/25/2022 at 8:09 PM, cl.klink said:

 

It looks like a clothes steamer is allowed to be brought on board, according to Celebrity's website (NOT an iron)

what makes you say that? Clothes steamers are specifically named on the DO NOT PACK list

 

 

 

[LMaxwell]

12 hours ago, Homosassa said:

For anyone who doesn't know why steamers are not allowed, there was a thread on the MSC board a number of years ago.

 

The OP was highly incensed that her husband had hung their daughter's dress from the cabin ceiling and proceeded to use a steamer. It was their last night on board and they had made reservation at a specialty restaurant.

 

The steam from the device set off the sprinkler system in the cabin which meant the cabin was thoroughly soaked. 

 

She was mad because MSC refused to compensate her for the missed specialty dining reservation  and the damage to their various electronic, clothing and other belonging (plus they were forced to move from their balcony cabin to an inside cabin for their last night on board).

 

The cabin, by the way, was going to need to be completely stripped out from the carpeting up and refurbished which meant the cabin was not available for future guests.

 

 

 

Steam doesn't set off sprinkler systems. Probably a lot of backlash on the post because the story was fabrication. 

Edited July 27, 2022 by LMaxwell

[cruisestitch]

Heat sets off sprinkler systems.  An improperly used clothes steamer could create enough heat to cause a problem.