Will my hair dryer work with USA voltage on Grand Princess?

[debbie1982]

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 :)

[phillipahain]

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

[debbie1982]

Thanks just looking for one now :)

[Toto2Kansas]

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.

[kywildcatfanone]

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

[BOBMJ]

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

[Pam in CA]

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.

[debbie1982]

Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I bought a duel voltage one today :)

[Pam in CA]

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. :)

[sefin28]

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

[debbie1982]

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

[sefin28]

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

[zipadeedoodaa]

Isn't there a hairdryer already in the cabin???

 

 

zipadeedoodaa

[caber]

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.