ChrisC101 Posted February 16, 2023 #1 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Hi we are on Wind Spirit in Tahiti next month. I want to bring a power strip. We have one that had USB and power ports that we have used all over Europe that has multiple plugs to use. However I have read you CANNOT bring a power strip with a surge protector on cruise ships. However I have also been looking for non-surge protected power strips on Amazon and almost all of them are designed for US outlets only. Help! I emailed Windstar but no response yet. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6rugrats Posted February 16, 2023 #2 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Windstar has US outlets also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceMuzz Posted February 26, 2023 #3 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Most cruise ships are built in either Asia or Europe, and have primarily 220 volt systems. Windstar's 2 small sailing ships (Star and Spirit) were built in France - but have 110 volt systems, with plenty of 110 volt outlets. Windstar's motor ships have 220 volt systems, but recently added many USB outlets to their cabins. USB does not rely on specific voltage. You can plug in all your toys there. On almost any cruise ship, the Housekeeping Department has a supply of power strips that you can borrow for use in your cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r&rd Posted February 26, 2023 #4 Share Posted February 26, 2023 There is at least one 110 outlet in the yacht staterooms. If you rely on USB ports make sure the cables for your electronics are USB and not USBc which many of the newer devices come with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisC101 Posted February 26, 2023 Author #5 Share Posted February 26, 2023 24 minutes ago, r&rd said: There is at least one 110 outlet in the yacht staterooms. If you rely on USB ports make sure the cables for your electronics are USB and not USBc which many of the newer devices come with. I think our devices are old enough they use usb? iPhone 8 and SE, Apple Watch SE, two older gen iPads all using lightning plugs. Newer Fitbit, not sure what it uses. Am I ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r&rd Posted February 26, 2023 #6 Share Posted February 26, 2023 You should be fine. Just check that the end of the cable you plug in to charge is a standard USB end. It’s not so much the device as the charging cable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceMuzz Posted February 26, 2023 #7 Share Posted February 26, 2023 4 hours ago, r&rd said: There is at least one 110 outlet in the yacht staterooms. If you rely on USB ports make sure the cables for your electronics are USB and not USBc which many of the newer devices come with. If you have USBc, you can buy a USB converter plug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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