debbie1982 Posted June 4, 2010 #1 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Hi wondered if anyone knows if I can use my hair dryer on the ship. I sailed on RCI and they had both a USA and European socket. My hair dryer was so weak in the USA one before I realised I could use the European socket. I know they have hair dryers in the cabins but they aren't powerful enough for my "Monica hair" lol Does Princess have European socket like RC? Thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillipahain Posted June 4, 2010 #2 Share Posted June 4, 2010 I have never seen a UK socket on a Princess Ship only USA ones and only 120 volts They do have them on Cunard but very close to desktop and most of the extra big plugs on things like hairdryers wont Best option is to buy a USA hairdryer or a dual voltage one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbie1982 Posted June 4, 2010 Author #3 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Thanks just looking for one now :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toto2Kansas Posted June 4, 2010 #4 Share Posted June 4, 2010 On the Grand, all we have ever found are 110 USA type voltage sockets accessible for a hair dryer. On the smaller R-Class ships there are both 220 and 110. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kywildcatfanone Posted June 5, 2010 #5 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Hi wondered if anyone knows if I can use my hair dryer on the ship. I sailed on RCI and they had both a USA and European socket. My hair dryer was so weak in the USA one before I realised I could use the European socket. I know they have hair dryers in the cabins but they aren't powerful enough for my "Monica hair" lol Does Princess have European socket like RC? Thanks :) USA socket (110v) types on the Grand. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOBMJ Posted June 5, 2010 #6 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Hi wondered if anyone knows if I can use my hair dryer on the ship. I sailed on RCI and they had both a USA and European socket. My hair dryer was so weak in the USA one before I realised I could use the European socket. I know they have hair dryers in the cabins but they aren't powerful enough for my "Monica hair" lol Does Princess have European socket like RC? Thanks :) Your drier should have a swith that indicate 110 or 220. When you use it with a North american outlet, you need to put it at 110, Otherwise , your drier you loose 50% of his power Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted June 5, 2010 #7 Share Posted June 5, 2010 I have never seen a UK socket on a Princess Ship only USA ones and only 120 volts Several Princess ships have a 220v socket in the cabin. I know the Sea Princess does and I believe the former "R" ships (Royal, Pacific and Ocean) have them as well. There is a 220v in the bathroom of all Princess ships but it's rated for shavers only. Using a hair dryer could overload the circuit and cause a power outtage. You have a couple of options: one is to get a converter in addition to the adapter, if you didn't use a converter. Another option is to buy a dual-voltage hair dryer. Many sold in the U.S. are dual-voltage so I bet you can find one that's not too expensive in the U.K. Or, you can purchase a U.S.-voltage hair dryer at Heathrow or when you get to the U.S. Any drugstore carries them. Here's a photo of the outlet in the bathroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbie1982 Posted June 5, 2010 Author #8 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I bought a duel voltage one today :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted June 6, 2010 #9 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I bought a duel voltage one today :)That'll do it. You're all set. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sefin28 Posted June 8, 2010 #10 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I bought a duel voltage one today :) Hi Debbie1982 I also have a European hairdryer and came on here with the same query (why i love these boards so much :D), can you let me know where you bought your duel voltage one? Thanks Sarah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbie1982 Posted June 8, 2010 Author #11 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Hi Sarah I got a travel hairdryer from Argos for £10 reduced from £12.99 I think :/ I read all the reviews and this seemed to be the best. I have really thick long hair so it takes an eternity to dry. Its a 2000w one however does say that using it at 110v reduces it to 1200w. http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4427531/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CHealth+and+personal+care%7C14418350/Trail/searchtext%3EHAIR+DRYER.htm Hope the link works :) Debbie P.s what cruise you going on? we're Grand 10th July from Southampton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sefin28 Posted June 8, 2010 #12 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Hi Sarah I got a travel hairdryer from Argos for £10 reduced from £12.99 I think :/ I read all the reviews and this seemed to be the best. I have really thick long hair so it takes an eternity to dry. Its a 2000w one however does say that using it at 110v reduces it to 1200w. http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4427531/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CHealth+and+personal+care%7C14418350/Trail/searchtext%3EHAIR+DRYER.htm Hope the link works :) Debbie P.s what cruise you going on? we're Grand 10th July from Southampton Thanks Debbie, the link worked fine and i think im going to order this one also. Im the same as you my hair takes so long to dry so its either this one of a buying a US hairdryer. We are sailing on the Emeraled from Fort Lauderdale in August, cant wait, so excited Sarah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipadeedoodaa Posted June 8, 2010 #13 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Isn't there a hairdryer already in the cabin??? zipadeedoodaa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caber Posted June 8, 2010 #14 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Isn't there a hairdryer already in the cabin??? zipadeedoodaa Yes, but they are hopeless for all but very short hair. I bought an American hairdryer one year in the Caribbean and keep it for my Princess cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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