capnlars Posted August 10, 2009 #1 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Got off the Monarch this morning....as you exit to the street at Port Canaveral, they had a table set up for people to claim the items that were confiscated at check-in. There must have been 15 irons, a large double-size fan (about 12X36), coffee pots, etc. We got a chuckle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted August 10, 2009 #2 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Wow, maybe that is normal on most cruises, but I've near heard anyone mention it. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy ks Posted August 10, 2009 #3 Share Posted August 10, 2009 It wasn't until our 15th cruise in May 2008 that we even noticed the table at the door. Only when we had to claim our small fan, an 8" clip on, that we ever had to visit the table. It was full of irons (I could not believe how many!), mostly booze bottles and a few toys that looked like weapons. I didn't notice any coffee makers, but I think there was a blender there. Edit to add, many people here on CC didn't believe that they took our little fan. It was the first time we took one, I got the idea here on CC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nano Posted August 10, 2009 #4 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Wow...no fans, huh? I was planning on bringing a small clip on one that my daughter used at camp just for "white noise". We're booked in a JS (under the pool) and from what I've read on these boards, you can hear them moving the deck chairs around at 4:30 or 5:00 every morning. When did they start the "no fans" policy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanfromatlanta Posted August 10, 2009 #5 Share Posted August 10, 2009 What???? No crockpot?? :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseKeeper Posted August 10, 2009 #6 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Wow...no fans, huh? I was planning on bringing a small clip on one that my daughter used at camp just for "white noise". We're booked in a JS (under the pool) and from what I've read on these boards, you can hear them moving the deck chairs around at 4:30 or 5:00 every morning. When did they start the "no fans" policy? I always bring a small fan that fits in my luggage, I've taken it on like 19 cruises. It's UL listed, it is not on the list of things not to bring onboard and uses less energy than a curling iron. I think if they stopped me from bringing it I'd stop cruising. I've never had a stateroom that cooled adequately for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogimax Posted August 10, 2009 #7 Share Posted August 10, 2009 . I've never had a stateroom that cooled adequately for me. Wow, the majority of staterooms we have been in were like iceboxes when the air conditioning was on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyD Posted August 10, 2009 #8 Share Posted August 10, 2009 I have a leatherman multitool. If it is packed in my luggage, will it get confiscated? Is that a no-no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjb415 Posted August 10, 2009 #9 Share Posted August 10, 2009 What???? No crockpot?? :D :D I saw a rice cooker once on the table when disembarking in Los Angeles. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K1200S Posted August 10, 2009 #10 Share Posted August 10, 2009 I have a leatherman multitool. If it is packed in my luggage, will it get confiscated? Is that a no-no? I have packed a leatherman with no problem. YMMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipknotshore Posted August 10, 2009 #11 Share Posted August 10, 2009 I've never noticed the table of confiscated items before either. I'm sure there are many who never read their cruise contract and are unaware of items you cannot bring....they know now! On my 1st cruise with RCI I purchased a travel iron in one of the ships on-board shops! My, how things have changed!! Surprised at the small fan tho. I've got a couple of battery operated ones that fit in a carry-on or purse that I bring with me....and extra batteries. If you're not used to heat &/or humidity a fan comes in handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseKeeper Posted August 10, 2009 #12 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Wow, the majority of staterooms we have been in were like iceboxes when the air conditioning was on You should keep a list of your staterooms for me. :D Seriously, we like it cold and make an effort to keep the drapes closed too. Women my age tend to have their own personal summers and power surges. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvery Seas Cruiser Posted August 11, 2009 #13 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I'm REALLY surprised that fans would be confiscated. I don't think I've seen anything in writing that says battery-powered fans are prohibited on board. (Maybe I haven't been looking. :o) What could be the problem with a fan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted August 11, 2009 #14 Share Posted August 11, 2009 There is no problem...bring the fan. Bring the curling iron, electric curlers, straightening irons....bring 'em all. Until the last 2 years or so, even tho they didn't "provide" irons, you could bring your own...I have on every cruise. They even requested that you "unplug your iron when not in use"...so they KNEW folks brought them. And a battery operated fan....there is NO danger to anyone from that....I, too, have "power surges" and NEVER travel without a fan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheilaSailAway Posted August 11, 2009 #15 Share Posted August 11, 2009 You should keep a list of your staterooms for me. :D Seriously, we like it cold and make an effort to keep the drapes closed too. Women my age tend to have their own personal summers and power surges. :rolleyes: We like it cold, too. Especially, with the personal summers and power surges. I have never been in a cabin that was cool enough for me...I need my fan!!! Glad I am not the only one, LOL:):D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy ks Posted August 11, 2009 #16 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I always bring a small fan that fits in my luggage, I've taken it on like 19 cruises. It's UL listed, it is not on the list of things not to bring onboard and uses less energy than a curling iron. I think if they stopped me from bringing it I'd stop cruising. I've never had a stateroom that cooled adequately for me. A lot of people make this statement here, which is why we were surprised ours was taken from us. It was in our carry on bag, not in our checked bag. It was not battery powered. I think it can depend on who is at the x-ray station when you go through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheilaSailAway Posted August 11, 2009 #17 Share Posted August 11, 2009 A lot of people make this statement here, which is why we were surprised ours was taken from us. It was in our carry on bag, not in our checked bag. It was not battery powered. I think it can depend on who is at the x-ray station when you go through. I think you are right about it depending on who is at the x-ray station...hope I get someone that let's my fan slide! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIcruiser99 Posted August 11, 2009 #18 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I got tired of our small fan taking up my suitcase so I requested a fan from special needs dept. When we got to our cabin, there was no fan but our room steward was able to get one for us. (A box fan which was nice.) We like it for the white noise but was also useful to blow on swimsuits to dry more quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheilaSailAway Posted August 11, 2009 #19 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I got tired of our small fan taking up my suitcase so I requested a fan from special needs dept. When we got to our cabin, there was no fan but our room steward was able to get one for us. (A box fan which was nice.) We like it for the white noise but was also useful to blow on swimsuits to dry more quickly. Great tip, thanks!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehfl Posted August 11, 2009 #20 Share Posted August 11, 2009 LOL...that's pretty funny. I guess these people have never heard of white noise generators. Much smaller than a fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djay Posted August 11, 2009 #21 Share Posted August 11, 2009 DW bought a neat collapseable fan for our 11/8 FoS cruise. I saw many sugesstions for it. We will try anyway. Maybe wrap with pair of slacks. NO TOYS?? O No !!! Djay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnlars Posted August 11, 2009 Author #22 Share Posted August 11, 2009 The fan we saw was not "small". It looked more like this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIcruiser99 Posted August 11, 2009 #23 Share Posted August 11, 2009 LOL...that's pretty funny. I guess these people have never heard of white noise generators. Much smaller than a fan.[/quote White noise generators may be great for their noise but they don't generate a breeze when it does get hot. So fans have a double use for us....triple use if you count blowing clothing dry quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipknotshore Posted August 11, 2009 #24 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Women my age tend to have their own personal summers and power surges. :rolleyes: Yup! :p :eek: :D I got tired of our small fan taking up my suitcase so I requested a fan from special needs dept. When we got to our cabin, there was no fan but our room steward was able to get one for us. (A box fan which was nice.) We like it for the white noise but was also useful to blow on swimsuits to dry more quickly. Useful information.....thanks for posting that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pomperaugrr Posted August 11, 2009 #25 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Wow, I guess I had better scrap my plans to being a wood fired smoker for BBQ on the balcony. ;) Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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