bala1130 Posted April 5, 2013 #126 Share Posted April 5, 2013 There are 2 versions of this Belkin surge protector. The original model is 1 amp for the USB connections. This will charge for iphones/ipods and is about $12 at Amazon. The newer model is 2 amps and will charge an ipad or other tablet and is $30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tom-n-Cheryl Posted April 5, 2013 #127 Share Posted April 5, 2013 ... Tipping someone before the service is rendered is an attempt to show that you are a big tipper and that if the person provides you with "special" service you'll reward the person with a big tip. This is an attempt to influence that person's behavior and thus it is a bribe. However, it is not a crime. ... There have been multiple occasions where I did not see our cabin steward on the last evening, nor even the last morning. Certainly in those instances I was relieved that I gave them their tip "up front". Additionally, tipping a cabin steward helps to assure them that I am not going to stiff them - as I'm sure some unfortunately do. Even if I were to remove tips later (I never have), they're assured fair compensation. I trust that I will receive, as does everyone else, their best service regardless. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tantakatie Posted April 5, 2013 #128 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Yeah or even a workable plug in the bathroom that is not "Razor only"!! I about to board in a few days and take a 3 plug extender, but primarily for when in Europe and have to use an adapter! Maybe a surge (no pun) in electrical razor incidents will cause that to eventually be changed?? :eek: Katie A wish for new or refitted cruise ships - charging stations in the cabin. That would eliminate the need for bringing dangerous surge protectors and extension cords. Eileen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirena123 Posted April 5, 2013 #129 Share Posted April 5, 2013 There's nothing about a surge protector...The usual no weapons, candles, irons, surfboards, etc. I saw NOTHING about power cords, surge protectors, etc. I'd hate to bring something which wasn't allowed...Is their a newer page of items I'm missing? They have mixed messages on their website about wine as well where one page indicated no way, and another says 2 bottles are permissible (yeah, I saw the corkage fee for use in MDR...). I have plenty of time, but I guess I'm a compulsive planner :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akcruz Posted April 5, 2013 #130 Share Posted April 5, 2013 There's nothing about a surge protector...The usual no weapons, candles, irons, surfboards, etc. I saw NOTHING about power cords, surge protectors, etc. I'd hate to bring something which wasn't allowed...Is their a newer page of items I'm missing? They have mixed messages on their website about wine as well where one page indicated no way, and another says 2 bottles are permissible (yeah, I saw the corkage fee for use in MDR...). I have plenty of time, but I guess I'm a compulsive planner :D The problem is things change all the time. The wine allowance is fairly new, who knows what the rules will be by the time you sail :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tom-n-Cheryl Posted April 5, 2013 #131 Share Posted April 5, 2013 The problem is things change all the time. The wine allowance is fairly new, who knows what the rules will be by the time you sail :cool: Correct! They reserve the right to change (or make things up) at a moments notice -- at the risk of some guests starting their vacation off on the wrong foot... :eek: I've been made to feel like a smuggler on more than one occasion - though that was with Carnival... and that does not settle well (especially by the 3rd/4th time)! :rolleyes: Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critterchick Posted April 5, 2013 #132 Share Posted April 5, 2013 There have been multiple occasions where I did not see our cabin steward on the last evening, nor even the last morning. Certainly in those instances I was relieved that I gave them their tip "up front". Additionally, tipping a cabin steward helps to assure them that I am not going to stiff them - as I'm sure some unfortunately do. Even if I were to remove tips later (I never have), they're assured fair compensation. I trust that I will receive, as does everyone else, their best service regardless. Tom It's not necessary to hand a cash tip to your stateroom attendant. We always leave any extra tip on the bed before turndown service on the last night. And have almost always gotten fabulous service. I doubt that extra cash in advance would have motivated the less-than-stellar attendants. And it may be a moot point, anyway, since the tips are now added automatically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tom-n-Cheryl Posted April 5, 2013 #133 Share Posted April 5, 2013 ... I doubt that extra cash in advance would have motivated the less-than-stellar attendants. ... You are correct! Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueCan'tWait Posted April 7, 2013 #134 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Little trivial question, but has anyone seen an open flame on a cruise ship??? Candles? Torches? Gas / wood grills? (other than passengers cig lighters).... CCL used to have a presentation of flaming baked Alaska...lights dimmed...music...very dramatic. Well this doesn't happen anymore because a waiter set a guest's hair on fire! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tom-n-Cheryl Posted April 7, 2013 #135 Share Posted April 7, 2013 CCL used to have a presentation of flaming baked Alaska...lights dimmed...music...very dramatic. Well this doesn't happen anymore because a waiter set a guest's hair on fire! I'll bet that earned the guest at least a free bottle of champagne... ;) I don't want to think what it earned the waiter... :eek: Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug R. Posted April 7, 2013 #136 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Little trivial question, but has anyone seen an open flame on a cruise ship???Candles? Torches? Gas / wood grills? (other than passengers cig lighters On our Caribbean Princess Cruise in 2006 they had an entertainer juggling fire torches in the Explorers Lounge, a venue that did not have a particularly high ceiling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katerkat Posted April 7, 2013 #137 Share Posted April 7, 2013 CCL used to have a presentation of flaming baked Alaska...lights dimmed...music...very dramatic. Well this doesn't happen anymore because a waiter set a guest's hair on fire! I think I remember a flaming dessert on RCCL way back when - something with cherries or maybe banana foster? Oh, heck - duh - they set my creme brulee on fire in Chops just last month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare brillohead Posted April 7, 2013 #138 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Back to the original topic, I had a strip-style surge protector as well as a plug-style surge protector on Navigator last week, and nothing was said. My steward saw both every day and nothing was ever said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgully Posted April 7, 2013 #139 Share Posted April 7, 2013 If you are sailing on a refurb'd ship, likely the new flat screen TV will have a USB port- can often charge your devices off that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosebud1g Posted April 7, 2013 #140 Share Posted April 7, 2013 A wish for new or refitted cruise ships - charging stations in the cabin. That would eliminate the need for bringing dangerous surge protectors and extension cords. Eileen What a GREAT idea!! The airports were thinking ahead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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