coley2011 Posted June 13, 2013 #1 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Hi Everyone, I have heard some people say their power strips have been confiscated, and we haven't brought one on a ship on the past, so I was wondering if any recent Dawn (or NCL cruiser in general) has been able to bring a power strip onboard? Would a 3-pronged(as opposed to the 2 prongs of say a laptop charger) power strip with on/off switch be okay? Is it better to put it into a carry-on or checked bag? Don't want it taken, but also don't want to get sent to the Naughty Room either. TIA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycarla Posted June 13, 2013 #2 Share Posted June 13, 2013 In all my time here, I have not seen one report of this problem. Do you have links to any posts about it? I think you are about to hear that lots of people take them. We have always had one. Carnival did do something along these lines a year or two ago, but I think that has stopped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coley2011 Posted June 13, 2013 Author #3 Share Posted June 13, 2013 garycarla, if you look on some of the first-time cruiser threads, people have commented that it could/may be confiscated. Of course, these may have been people who sailed on Carnival. The specific comments were not fairly recent, but I haven't cruised in about 4 years so I'm a little "what-to-pack rusty" http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=26187623&postcount=258 Also saw it elsewhere, just can't remember that exact link. I had been looking for a more recent reply, which is why I asked here, just to make sure it wouldn't get taken if we brought one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted June 13, 2013 #4 Share Posted June 13, 2013 garycarla, if you look on some of the first-time cruiser threads, people have commented that it could/may be confiscated. Of course, these may have been people who sailed on Carnival. The specific comments were not fairly recent, but I haven't cruised in about 4 years so I'm a little "what-to-pack rusty" http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=26187623&postcount=258 Also saw it elsewhere, just can't remember that exact link. I had been looking for a more recent reply, which is why I asked here, just to make sure it wouldn't get taken if we brought one From when I worked at NCL (about 5 years ago), it was fine to bring a power strip, but the ones preferred were as you say a 3-prong plug and the on/off switch. This switch is also a mini circuit breaker, which makes the strip safer against overload and overheating. The only ones we used to confiscate were ones that had raggedy insulation or broken covers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Us2inFL Posted June 13, 2013 #5 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I think the usable outlets on cruise ships are only two prong, not the three prong that most power strips have. You might need a 3 to 2 adapter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyhawk22 Posted June 13, 2013 #6 Share Posted June 13, 2013 sailed on the dawn last year and brought a power strip with no problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerintn Posted June 13, 2013 #7 Share Posted June 13, 2013 The ones that I have heard were problems were those in bad shape and those that included a surge protector. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UntrainedBrain Posted June 13, 2013 #8 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I brought 2 of those 6 foot white extension cords that convert 1 to 3 outlets on the Breakaway no problem. I used it to make sure we had outlets for camera, phone, ipad and iphones. Light weight and about $6 each in NYC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biomedbob Posted June 13, 2013 #9 Share Posted June 13, 2013 We bring two of these. One for her stuff (phones, laptop, i-pad, cameras etc) and one for my stuff. http://www.dehn-usa.com/products/industrial-power-strip.asp They work really good! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaileyandBella Posted June 13, 2013 #10 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I think the usable outlets on cruise ships are only two prong, not the three prong that most power strips have. You might need a 3 to 2 adapter. I am wondering about this also..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russianmom Posted June 13, 2013 #11 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I've brought one like this on my last 4 cruises, never had a problem http://www.smarthome.com/11389/P3-International-P4010-Share-A-Watt-Portable-Power-Strip/p.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted June 13, 2013 #12 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I think the usable outlets on cruise ships are only two prong, not the three prong that most power strips have. You might need a 3 to 2 adapter. I haven't seen any two prong US outlets on ships (not to say they aren't there), but given that the 3-prong has been standard in US for over 20 years, I don't believe they are on ships. The unusual nature of ship's electrical system grounding usually means that a ground prong is needed. The European 2-prong plugs actually have the ground in two strips on the side of the plug. What may have happened is that a ship provided European round pin to US flat pin adapter did not have a 3rd hole for the ground. I have seen these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coley2011 Posted June 14, 2013 Author #13 Share Posted June 14, 2013 thanks everyone for your replies :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowbiter Posted June 14, 2013 #14 Share Posted June 14, 2013 I've brought one like this on my last 4 cruises, never had a problem http://www.smarthome.com/11389/P3-International-P4010-Share-A-Watt-Portable-Power-Strip/p.aspx I bring something similar. Never had an issue. The extra USB ports free up plugs for camera battery chargers. I wouldn't recommend regular extension cords though. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sequim88 Posted June 14, 2013 #15 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Never needed a power strip. Between the 110v standard US outlet and the 220v for electronics that has been plenty. I do take a plug adapter to convert European two prong to two blade US style and use that for any electronics that have a transformer. Check label on transformer but almost all are voltage flexible and state input as 110v~240v. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycarla Posted June 14, 2013 #16 Share Posted June 14, 2013 ...I wouldn't recommend regular extension cords though. ... Curious. Reason why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted June 14, 2013 #17 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Never needed a power strip. Between the 110v standard US outlet and the 220v for electronics that has been plenty. I do take a plug adapter to convert European two prong to two blade US style and use that for any electronics that have a transformer. Check label on transformer but almost all are voltage flexible and state input as 110v~240v. Definitely check the power supply, but most phone/laptop, etc chargers will accept 100-240vac. This is the type of adapter I was talking about for a two prong plug. There are some more expensive ones that will adapt the two European prongs and the ground wire to a US 3-prong plug. I don't have a photo handy, but it is round to fill the whole European receptacle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyluis Posted June 14, 2013 #18 Share Posted June 14, 2013 If you're worried about it get something small like this. http://www.amazon.com/Outlets-To-Power-Strip-USB/dp/B0018MEBNG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1371217766&sr=8-3&keywords=monster+travel+powerstrip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycarla Posted June 14, 2013 #19 Share Posted June 14, 2013 If you're worried about it get something small like this. http://www.amazon.com/Outlets-To-Power-Strip-USB/dp/B0018MEBNG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1371217766&sr=8-3&keywords=monster+travel+powerstrip Those are slick. Just ordered one. They get high feedback on Amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikini Posted June 14, 2013 #20 Share Posted June 14, 2013 I take a power strip every time, unless we are in one of the new family suites on the Star....those new suites have lots of plug-ins! But for the other rooms that only have the one plug-in, a power strip is a must, and it has never been confiscated. Have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowbiter Posted June 14, 2013 #21 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Curious. Reason why not? More because they technically have a larger risk of fire and I don't want to be responsible for starting a fire on a cruise ship. Also it won't protect my electronics if there is a power surge. The new mini travel protectors take up the same amount of room in my suitcase and come with a protection warranty so its worth it IMO. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyluis Posted June 14, 2013 #22 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Those are slick. Just ordered one. They get high feedback on Amazon. Yes they are fantastic. I have one. And they are quite small. Enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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