kelz66 Posted April 26, 2010 #801 Share Posted April 26, 2010 just got back from my cruise...we had no problems with power strips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaGators Posted April 26, 2010 #802 Share Posted April 26, 2010 On one of our last cruises, I forgot to pack my power strip. I went to guest services to see if they had any "extension cords". They gave me a big orange extension cord like you use outside at home (no surge protector) and charged me a $25 refundable fee. I have a small plug in surge protector for my laptop that is made by Belkin for travel. The problem is that it doesn't fit in the plug in the cabin. The casing is too long and hits the desk top...............so its back to the power strip. We cruise again this coming Saturday so we'll see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Mach* Posted April 26, 2010 Author #803 Share Posted April 26, 2010 just got back from my cruise...we had no problems with power strips. It appears to be a Galveston issue. I haven't heard about it being a problem anywhere else... :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arush5268d Posted April 26, 2010 #804 Share Posted April 26, 2010 It appears to be a Galveston issue. I haven't heard about it being a problem anywhere else... :confused: OH, OH! I figured it out Mach - and I'll save John from having to answer. The Carnival Magic will have multiple plugs in the room so there will be no need to surge protectors and their added risk, albeit pretty small. Since the Carnival Magic is coming to Galveston Carnival is trying to prepare us in advance for not needing surge protectors. It's their little way of giving away the new home port! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelz66 Posted April 26, 2010 #805 Share Posted April 26, 2010 It appears to be a Galveston issue. I haven't heard about it being a problem anywhere else... :confused: OHHHHH...gotcha...seems I have a lot of catching up to do...LOL :rolleyes::p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruising gramma Posted April 26, 2010 #806 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Not a Galveston issue. I had the power strip and a bottle of Estate Bacardi removed from my suitcase. Both were returned to my at the end of my cruise. Bobbi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelz66 Posted April 26, 2010 #807 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Not a Galveston issue. I had the power strip and a bottle of Estate Bacardi removed from my suitcase. Both were returned to my at the end of my cruise. Bobbi Wow Bobbi!! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David-n-Rita Posted April 26, 2010 #808 Share Posted April 26, 2010 It appears to be a Galveston issue. I haven't heard about it being a problem anywhere else... :confused: We lost ours in Oct 2009 in San Juan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruising gramma Posted April 26, 2010 #809 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Wow Bobbi!! :eek: No big deal. I really did not need the power strip and I wanted to take the Bacardi home to hubby. I just hated having to wait for them to return it so I could pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gometros Posted April 26, 2010 #810 Share Posted April 26, 2010 That makes more sense. I was trying to figure out what would make a $1000 cord, wasn't thinking too clearly. ;) A very good UPS* system :D *A UPS system is a high-end backup power supply system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Mach* Posted April 26, 2010 Author #811 Share Posted April 26, 2010 John Heald just posted this on his blog: Just one quick follow up on the prohibited items subject. My good friend Host Mach from Cruise Critic visited me onboard on Sunday and was asking about electrical items and I thought this is something that would be beneficial for everyone to know. While individual Eye Pod chargers etc are allowed onboard (suggest you put them in your carry on) a power strip is considered a household item and would be confiscated mainly because it could overload the electrical capacity of an outlet. Fans are also considered household items and so I ask you all to please kindly remember that no electrical appliances are permitted. http://johnhealdsblog.com/2010/04/26/john-stop-crying-you-big-girl/ So, lots of folks were right. They're lumping these items in under the catchall of 'household items.' :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arush5268d Posted April 26, 2010 #812 Share Posted April 26, 2010 John Heald just posted this on his blog: Just one quick follow up on the prohibited items subject. My good friend Host Mach from Cruise Critic visited me onboard on Sunday and was asking about electrical items and I thought this is something that would be beneficial for everyone to know. So, lots of folks were right. They're lumping these items in under the catchall of 'household items.' :rolleyes: There's my confirmation. You must be a bearded one. How else could you explain your knowledge and 'pull' within CCL? Heck - they even let you on board just to hang out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlendaleCruiser Posted April 26, 2010 #813 Share Posted April 26, 2010 I'll be taking one of those little "1 to 3" outlet expanders, then. Although, if they are providing more outlets (and better located) on the Magic, I may not need it. Since they are small, ahem, they will probably fit into a makeup case...............:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Mach* Posted April 26, 2010 Author #814 Share Posted April 26, 2010 There's my confirmation. You must be a bearded one. How else could you explain your knowledge and 'pull' within CCL? Heck - they even let you on board just to hang out. Not much pull and no beard but I DO have a mustache... does that help??? Really, lots of folks visit ships... wedding guests... travel agents, etc. Two weeks ago there were 245 travel agents on the Conquest. They had the entire aft dining room, the Monet, to themselves!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Older Folks Posted April 26, 2010 #815 Share Posted April 26, 2010 John Heald just posted this on his blog: Just one quick follow up on the prohibited items subject. My good friend Host Mach from Cruise Critic visited me onboard on Sunday and was asking about electrical items and I thought this is something that would be beneficial for everyone to know. While individual Eye Pod chargers etc are allowed onboard (suggest you put them in your carry on) a power strip is considered a household item and would be confiscated mainly because it could overload the electrical capacity of an outlet. Fans are also considered household items and so I ask you all to please kindly remember that no electrical appliances are permitted. http://johnhealdsblog.com/2010/04/26/john-stop-crying-you-big-girl/ So, lots of folks were right. They're lumping these items in under the catchall of 'household items.' :rolleyes: Thanks Mach for going to bat for us again! And thank John for us for his clarification on the matter. I got two of those three-outlet "thingies"--hopefully we will have two plugs in the cabin. I have heard that there is an outlet behind the bed in the suites on the Ecstasy, as well as the one at the desk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David-n-Rita Posted April 26, 2010 #816 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Thanks Mach for going to bat for us again! And thank John for us for his clarification on the matter. I got two of those three-outlet "thingies"--hopefully we will have two plugs in the cabin. I have heard that there is an outlet behind the bed in the suites on the Ecstasy, as well as the one at the desk. We also unplug the TV since we don't usually watch it and use the outlets for the TV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arush5268d Posted April 26, 2010 #817 Share Posted April 26, 2010 We also unplug the TV since we don't usually watch it and use the outlets for the TV Such a simple, yet effective solution. That oulet is also a good place to put a splitter and plug in a cell phone charger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Mach* Posted April 26, 2010 Author #818 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Thanks Mach for going to bat for us again! And thank John for us for his clarification on the matter. I got two of those three-outlet "thingies"--hopefully we will have two plugs in the cabin. I have heard that there is an outlet behind the bed in the suites on the Ecstasy, as well as the one at the desk. That is case... this is the one at the desk... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denisey Posted April 26, 2010 #819 Share Posted April 26, 2010 John Heald just posted this on his blog: Just one quick follow up on the prohibited items subject. My good friend Host Mach from Cruise Critic visited me onboard on Sunday and was asking about electrical items and I thought this is something that would be beneficial for everyone to know. While individual Eye Pod chargers etc are allowed onboard (suggest you put them in your carry on) a power strip is considered a household item and would be confiscated mainly because it could overload the electrical capacity of an outlet. Fans are also considered household items and so I ask you all to please kindly remember that no electrical appliances are permitted. http://johnhealdsblog.com/2010/04/26/john-stop-crying-you-big-girl/ So, lots of folks were right. They're lumping these items in under the catchall of 'household items.' :rolleyes: Ooooooo-kay, so if I have a battery operated fan, is that still a "Household" item. or can I bring it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Mach* Posted April 26, 2010 Author #820 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Ooooooo-kay, so if I have a battery operated fan, is that still a "Household" item. or can I bring it.... I expect that would be fine as it's not dependent upon the ship's power... In fact, the staff were giving away small battery powered fans with LEDs that spelled out 'John Heald's Blogger's Cruise'... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denisey Posted April 26, 2010 #821 Share Posted April 26, 2010 I expect that would be fine as it's not dependent upon the ship's power... In fact, the staff were giving away small battery powered fans with LEDs that spelled out 'John Heald's Blogger's Cruise'... :) Thanks Mach! It's a 10' fan that takes 8 'D' batteries, but we'll give it a try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiting4acruise Posted April 26, 2010 #822 Share Posted April 26, 2010 John Heald just posted this on his blog: Just one quick follow up on the prohibited items subject. My good friend Host Mach from Cruise Critic visited me onboard on Sunday and was asking about electrical items and I thought this is something that would be beneficial for everyone to know. While individual Eye Pod chargers etc are allowed onboard (suggest you put them in your carry on) a power strip is considered a household item and would be confiscated mainly because it could overload the electrical capacity of an outlet. Fans are also considered household items and so I ask you all to please kindly remember that no electrical appliances are permitted. http://johnhealdsblog.com/2010/04/26/john-stop-crying-you-big-girl/ So, lots of folks were right. They're lumping these items in under the catchall of 'household items.' :rolleyes: According to my definition these are not household items. When the contract is vague it goes against who wrote the contract. i.e. Carnival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Mach* Posted April 27, 2010 Author #823 Share Posted April 27, 2010 According to my definition these are not household items. When the contract is vague it goes against who wrote the contract. i.e. Carnival. They may not meet your definition of 'household items' but they seem to meet Carnival's definition. As in many things in life location seems be very important. I suspect that such items in a carry on might be overlooked... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelz66 Posted April 27, 2010 #824 Share Posted April 27, 2010 According to my definition these are not household items. When the contract is vague it goes against who wrote the contract. i.e. Carnival. Since when is a power strip NOT a household item? :confused: You have none in your home? :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gometros Posted April 27, 2010 #825 Share Posted April 27, 2010 Since we're talking about outlets (or lack thereof) how many outlets does a typical stateroom have on the Freedom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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