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6 hours ago, hiccups said:
This is why I’ve never brought mine on a cruise—I’m afraid somehow I’d fry it! And back when we had to fly to the port, I was afraid of theft (I’ve had items disappear from my luggage).Glad they both worked when you got home!
I'm really pleased they worked for you when you got home. I'm not taking the chance and I will miss using it. I have bought a curling wand with 3 changeable barrels to curl my hair it was reduced to £59 then got a further 10% off
Reduced from £110. It is dual voltage so I will take this instead of my airwrap. For the price of the airwrap it should be dual voltage
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On 3/13/2022 at 9:14 PM, mikewomb said:
Curious how the hair dryer is? We have the vacuum, but have an issue payment that much for a hairdryer.
Honestly I was sceptical about it too. But I love it my hairdresser said my hair is in great condition no heat damage. It is worth every penny takes no time to dry my hair so quick and it always looks styled. I have been converted 🤣
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3 hours ago, geordiebing said:
Can you not fly from Newcastle anymore. Long Drive or Coach journey
yes we can fly I have checked the flight times and we do not fancy hanging around southampton all day on our return as flights are later on. Plus I am not a light packer
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Thank you, I have booked a night at the harbour hotel and we can leave our car with the hotel for £6pd. They have a car which if available will take us to the cruise ship and pick us up on our return a taxi if the car is not available, They will also have our car ready for return back at the hotel.
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56 minutes ago, Victoria2 said:
Interesting. I hadn't even thought of asking about parking. We've always used CPS as we like the convenience of having the car there at the terminal car park but as long as any car parking options are secure, then it's down to personal choice.
Yeah I thought I would just ask I am pleased I did. Hotel room was £225 on flexi booking just incase the cruise got cancelled we could cancel room. Parking at hotel is £72 for 12 nights so £297 in total. Holiday Inn was £150 and £140 for CPS total £290. Coach was £266 return plus £50 in taxi fares to coach and home total £316. So I decided on the harbour hotel as it worked out the best deal. I think the price puts people off but with the parking it's actually a great deal and a better hotel too 😁
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18 minutes ago, Deafcruise said:
Would be interested to know this too. Where did you see the offer?
I rang the hotel and I asked about 1 night accommodation and parking while on our cruise.
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On 2/27/2022 at 10:36 PM, Victoria2 said:
Harbour Hotel and Spa. No contest. Parking is free and they will valet park the car for you if you want. When you’re ready to depart, it’s a 2 min drive to the cruise terminal and having pre booked CPS parking, you just unload the car and hand the keys over.
We have booked Harbour hotel for the night before our cruise. We also have the option of leaving our car with the hotel for £6pd. They said they will take our car to the multi storey facing they have a dedicated floor just for the hotel with cctv cameras. The public cannot enter this floor unless they are staying at the hotel. They said they could drive us to the cruise port and drop us off and when we let them know our time for disembarkation they will collect us and our car will be waiting for us at the hotel. I am still undecided to leave our car at the hotel or use CPS the difference is £70 to use CPS
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1 hour ago, Host Kat said:
Howdy @shopping girl
Thank you for your new thread on the Ask a Cruise Question forum. However, it is the forum for general questions regarding cruising. Your question concerns a specific port and off topic on that forum. To help you out, I have moved your thread to the British Isles/Western Europe forum where it will be on topic.
And don't forget, after your cruise be sure to submit your review for publication by Cruise Critic. Many cruisers will benefit from your experience!
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Happy sails,
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Thank you Kat I was wondering if I had posted in the right place. Thank you for moving it I will leave a review on my return 😁 looking forward to cruising again🛳😁
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Hi we are doing British Isles cruise on 2nd June. We normally travel by coach from Newcastle to Southampton we have not travelled by car before so not sure what we do with cases do we drop them off before we park etc or use hotel that offers parking? I am looking for some hotel and parking recommendations and any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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5 hours ago, chengkp75 said:
Again, the problems I have heard reported about using a Dyson product onboard are not due to the voltage, and nearly every single cruise ship will have a 220v outlet at the desk, as well as 110v ones. But, the problem comes, even when you use the proper voltage, that the ground and neutral are not at the same potential, and this affects the electronics of the appliance, which is looking for the two to be at the same potential, as they are on land.
Ah thank you I think I will just leave it at home not worth the risk
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On 2/23/2022 at 3:27 AM, coloradocruiselover88 said:
I have had flat irons and curling irons stop working and had to replace them when traveling abroad.
Even though I had the right converters/adapters.
Use at your own risk.
Hi lady I spoke to through Princess thought there were 220v sockets under the bed. I will take it with me and ask the cabin steward. If there is no 220v socket in the cabin then I won't chance using it.
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22 hours ago, JF - retired RRT said:
It would be cheaper to schedule an appt. in the beauty salon...just sayin'.
Hi my thoughts were exactly the same as yours about the dyson airwrap. A friend of mine had one and kept raving about it. QVC had an offer on it so I bought it as I could use it for 30 days and if I did not like it I could return it for a full refund. I thought it was all hype too. But after getting used to using it surprisingly I loved it and I style my hair in no time and it does what it says it looks like I have been to a hair salon every time I use it. Also my hair is in great condition too due to the heat protection. So I now don't knock anything until I've tried it. I could go to the salon I know that but I wouldn't need to if I could use my airwrap. It has also saved me money as I don't go to the hairdressers as often as I did 😁
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Thank you everyone for your advice. Looks like my airwrap will be staying home. As you say its too expensive to try and use it. It's such a shame that dyson did not make them dual voltage as the US and Canada has the same problem in UK and Europe. They are expensive hair products that should have a dual voltage. I never ever thought it would make a difference to my hair styling but it has its amazing I will miss using it 😩
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3 hours ago, chengkp75 said:
Okay, unlike most hair care appliance manufacturers, Dyson does not produce "dual voltage" (can plug into anything from 100-250v) devices. So, a US made Dyson will require a transformer as well as an outlet converter to work in Europe. A UK made Dyson (the OP), may work on a ship with the outlet converter linked, in the 220v outlet. I say might work, as I am not familiar with the UK Dyson products, but I have heard reports of US Dyson products not working on ships. This is because both US and UK/European electrical systems, the "neutral" wire and the "ground" wire are at the same voltage, while on ships this is not the case. I believe that some of the electronics in the Dyson devices that convert the incoming power for the digital motors, requires that the neutral and ground be at the same voltage.
Thank you im very disappointed that I may not be able to use my airwrap. Really annoying that Dyson did not add a dual voltage especially as their products are expensive 😩
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2 hours ago, brisalta said:
Why not look under the bed where there typically is a European socket with 220-240 volts AC?
I did not know there was sockets under the beds with different voltage. I hope you are right as I will be so happy. Thank you for this tip much appreciated 😁
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3 hours ago, db51 said:
I am puzzled - why shouldn’t it work with an American/European adapter- curling tongs and hairdryers do. Very worrying news -what will I do?!!
I think its because the USA use different voltage to UK. I'm still hoping I maybe able to use it some how 🤞
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1 hour ago, Coral said:
I know the ones sold in the US will not work with a converter in Europe. At least the manual says not to use a converter.
thank you looks like i wont be able to use it
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Hi I have a Dyson airwrap bought in the UK we are cruising on Emmerald Princess. Does anyone know if it would be possible to use this convertor adaptor so I can use my airwrap on the ship?
I have added the link below
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On 2/8/2022 at 11:54 PM, Beachlover1989 said:
Due to the way the heavy duty plug is designed, it looks like I won't be able to plug in my Dyson hairdryer with the desk outlets that are enclosed. The bathroom outlet also looks very close to the counter, making it not useable either. Is there another outlet in a Sky Suite or Celebrity Suite that will allow me to plug in my hairdryer? TIA
I know how you feel I too have a Dyson airwrap and very disappointed if i cannot use on our cruise. I never thought i would love using it so much. I have seen this convertor on Boots website do you think it would work? I have added the link below
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I would only ever consider a day pass in future. I ended up being refunded £90 after the third time I used it I just thought 'I don't think I want to come in here again' ☹️
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Thanks Florry i think i will only ever try a day pass in future too after this experience hope you had a great time on Britannia otherwise we really enjoyed it and net some lovely people :D I have felt the cold though since we have come back
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Hi we done a 13 night cruise on Britannia 30th September to 13th October our formal nights were 2nd October our second sea day the captain introduces himself and the management of the crew, 4th October we were at Madeira, 9th October sea day this was our black and white night, 11th October we were at Vigo I hope this helps.
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I found exactly the same - we probably met! In addition to your accurate observations there were male attendants, although they knock twice it is completely open plan. If you are in the shower you don't hear anyone knocking and the towel hooks are on the outside, so there is a risk of someone being traumatised for life - and I doubt it would be me [emoji6]There is a towel hook in the disabled shower but the overhead shower wasn't working only the hose. All in all, it ends up being quite stressful and annoying as oppose to bring a relaxing experience - I like to read on a device which meant I couldn't use any of the rooms without going to reception and queuing to have it locked up then queuing to get it back, it's ridiculous. In the end I asked for my money back and I only paid what I thought was fair.
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Hi Florry I forgot about the male attendants in ladies changing room I found that odd too especially as you say how open plan it is. I am pleased you got your money back I wish I had complained did you get money back at end of the cruise or beginning if beginning did they let you use the spa still just so I know for future cruise I will not accept that standard next time. A woman complained as I was leaving one day she was taken away from the spa reception desk that was the day the spa was cluttered with towels the floor was soaking wet with pools of water the seats were coveted in used towels and dressing gowns and the ladies toilets were out of order. I was very surprised at the mess at times the spa was in it looked very untidy on princess it was never like that. I think £250 Is a bit pricey for what you get it was £112 with princess they did not have the hydropool but their saunas were much better and you also had a bowl of fruit which was filled often as well as water you could have herbal teas too. I'm not sure if I would use the spa again if I went on Britannia
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Hi Florry is right about the prices for thermal suite. It was very annoying about the lockers also the ladies toilets were out of order a lot too they have 3 toilets and a disabled toilet and one day all of them were out of order we were told we had to go on next floor up to use the toilets by the peninsular resteraunt 😔 also at times there were used towels lying everywhere the floors were always soaking with water from the hydropool which makes them very slippy. Did you find this Florry when you used the spa? We had a power cut one day and all the saunas were not working. We enjoyed our time I'm the spa but for the money you pay you do not expect the above things I mentioned. We sailed on the emerald princess last year and we paid £112 per couple for our 2 weeks cruise. Their spa was always kept immaculate very tidy so I was very surprised at the standard on Britannia. The first few days the spa was busy but later in our cruise it quietened off on our last day we had the spa in the afternoon to ourselves for at least 2 hours I think people were packing I done ours in the morning. I am sure you will enjoy it the mosaic stone beds and water beds were my favourite and the hot steam room. My husband was always in the hydropool. Enjoy
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Hi we were on Britannia on 30th September to 13th October we were charged £250 for the thermal suite for the duration of our cruise 13 nights. I hope this helps. Enjoy your cruise we had a great time on Britannia she is a beautiful ship. The entertainment was fantastic do not miss the shows the dance team perform gravity, once upon a time and sound of the underground are amazing.
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My Dyson is UK voltage is yours? That's why mine won't work I've been advised not to take it. I am sailing on the Emerald Princess in June apparently the ship voltage is not compatible 😩