katykrol Posted February 21, 2013 #1 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I am new to Oceania and read that the cabins have two different types of plugs, 110 voltage and 220 voltage. I wondered if anyone had used an adapter so there would be an extra plug for charging cameras and cell phones. I don't need to use it for a hair dryer or anything else. Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulfromontario Posted February 21, 2013 #2 Share Posted February 21, 2013 An adapter will convert the 220 outlet to North American 110. I used one on my last cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_T Posted February 21, 2013 #3 Share Posted February 21, 2013 An adapter will convert the 220 outlet to North American 110. I used one on my last cruise. Not many adapters will convert 220V to 110V, they just change the plug type. But if you look closely at most chargers for cameras and phones, they are rated for 110-230V so will work just fine. Do check before you plug anything in though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted February 21, 2013 #4 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I am new to Oceania and read that the cabins have two different types of plugs, 110 voltage and 220 voltage. I wondered if anyone had used an adapter so there would be an extra plug for charging cameras and cell phones. I don't need to use it for a hair dryer or anything else. Anyone? In the regular cabins there are at least 3 x110V outlets How many do you need? Our camera stays charged for a couple of days the netbook I may charge up while at dinner, do not have a cell, we may charge up some rechargeable batteries during the cruise for DH SW radio But we only use 1 plug at a time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy The Wanderer Posted February 21, 2013 #5 Share Posted February 21, 2013 There's a difference between an adapter and a converter. An adapter is simply a little plug with different pins. A converter actually converts the power between 110 and 220. Most electronics these days have the converter built in, so you just need an adapter. Exception would be a hair dryer or something like that. If you really need lots of outlets, bring a little power bar--there are some great travel ones around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tansy Mews Posted February 21, 2013 #6 Share Posted February 21, 2013 We use a Belkin mini surge protector. It has electrical sockets as well as USB sockets. Small and handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tansy Mews Posted February 21, 2013 #7 Share Posted February 21, 2013 We use a Belkin mini surge protector. It has electrical sockets as well as USB sockets. Small and handy. I just wanted to clarify - this device isn't a voltage converter. It just gives us a handy charging station in the room using the wall socket near the desk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda93 Posted February 21, 2013 #8 Share Posted February 21, 2013 It's worth reading the fine print on your camera, laptop and phone chargers, shavers, hair appliances, etc to see if they are 'dual voltage' or indicate 110/220v or otherwise show they can operate on both voltages. If everything electric that you're bringing has this feature, all you need is enough outlets and plug adapters. As Wendy points out, if any device you bring along runs only on 110v, be sure not to plug it into the 220v outlet unless you are using a heavy voltage converter to transform/step-down the voltage, rather than a little plug adapter. Tansy Mews, we just received a Belkin mini surge protector as a gift. Looking forward to taking it on the next cruise. One good packing tip another CC member posted a while back is an extension cord w/ a 3-outlet adapter at one end. Took one on an O cruise and it was great; plugged it in at the desk, and could then charge various devices several feet away from the wall outlet. Saved desk space for the ice bucket etc. :p Also FWIW I have a hair dryer with a switch on the back that changes it from 110 to 220v. So although it's not auto-switching, it is dual voltage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tansy Mews Posted February 22, 2013 #9 Share Posted February 22, 2013 It's worth reading the fine print on your camera, laptop and phone chargers, shavers, hair appliances, etc to see if they are 'dual voltage' or indicate 110/220v or otherwise show they can operate on both voltages. If everything electric that you're bringing has this feature, all you need is enough outlets and plug adapters. <snip> Also FWIW I have a hair dryer with a switch on the back that changes it from 110 to 220v. So although it's not auto-switching, it is dual voltage. On the Marina, a hair dryer is supplied in each stateroom. Assume it is the case in all Oceania ships, so it is not necessary to pack that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted February 22, 2013 #10 Share Posted February 22, 2013 On the Marina, a hair dryer is supplied in each stateroom. Assume it is the case in all Oceania ships, so it is not necessary to pack that. Yup & most hotels have them so I do not take up valuable luggage space for mine anymore More room for shoes ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katykrol Posted February 28, 2013 Author #11 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Thank you. We have a couple of phones, cameras, IPads, shaver, so just want to make sure we have enough plugs, I didn't know they had 3, so that should be enough. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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