Travel Kettle

[Dorset Cruiser]

Can I take a small travel kettle on Constellation?

 

 

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Edited July 15, 2014 by Dorset Cruiser

[WestLakeGirl]

No, they are not allowed.

[cruisestitch]

Kettles aren't allowed. If you try to take one you risk having your luggage delivery delayed on embarkation day. You can get hot water from room service at any time if you want to make a hot beverage in your stateroom.

[Dorset Cruiser]

Have taken it on the majority of my cruises (unless one is provided). You cannot make tea with warm water - coffee maybe, but I am a tea drinker 😔

 

 

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[WestLakeGirl]

Your other cruises have not been on Celebrity. Each cruise line has its own rules, as I'm sure you know. Celebrity doesn't allow kettles. You can Oder hit tea from room service at no charge, or get hot water at the Dispenser in the buffet. If you pack one, it is liable to be taken from you. When thy see something on the scanner that they think is suspicious, your luggage is diverted to the so-called "naughty room" and held there until you claim it and remove the item. It can be a big hassle.

[Dorset Cruiser]

Would not take it if it is not allowed. Does that mean that no personal electrical equipment such as hair straighteners, steamers, hair driers etc are allowed?

 

 

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[Project_gal]

Hair straighteners and hair dryers are allowed but not steamers or irons.

[WestLakeGirl]

Personal care equipment is allowed....shavers, curling irons, hair curlers, hair straighteners, but no water heating equipment and no clothes irons

[Jo and Rob]

Your other cruises have not been on Celebrity. Each cruise line has its own rules, as I'm sure you know. Celebrity doesn't allow kettles. You can Oder hit tea from room service at no charge, or get hot water at the Dispenser in the buffet. If you pack one, it is liable to be taken from you. When thy see something on the scanner that they think is suspicious, your luggage is diverted to the so-called "naughty room" and held there until you claim it and remove the item. It can be a big hassle.

 

Not totally true. We have always had a kettle with Celebrity as we have sailed on Eclipse out of Southampton in the UK, and this year we are traveling on Celebrity Infinity out of Harwich (also in the UK) and posts have already confirmed that kettles are provided.

 

Check out the cabin tour on Eclipse at 5.35 on the sliding scale of the video and you will see it. ;)

 

http://vimeopro.com/user330528/cruise/video/64506999

[WestLakeGirl]

Yes, that's right, but they are sailing on Constellation, and it is a cruise ship supplied kettle on the UK departures, not one brought on by passengers

[simon stingray]

I understand that kettles are only provided on cruises departing from the UK due to legal safety/fire regulations in the US or Caribbean which prevent cruise lines from placing these in staterooms.

 

I also understand that passengers are not allowed to bring their own kettles (even when departing from the UK) are they have not been certified as safe to use and the ones supplies by X have.

 

That all make sense from a safety point of view and I would never consider breaking these rules.

 

But what I don't understand is how can curling tongs and hair straighteners be ok for passengers to bring aboard and use and how are these appliances safer than a kettle:confused:

 

Just asking.

[Jo and Rob]

I understand that kettles are only provided on cruises departing from the UK due to legal safety/fire regulations in the US or Caribbean which prevent cruise lines from placing these in staterooms.

 

I also understand that passengers are not allowed to bring their own kettles (even when departing from the UK) are they have not been certified as safe to use and the ones supplies by X have.

 

That all make sense from a safety point of view and I would never consider breaking these rules.

 

But what I don't understand is how can curling tongs and hair straighteners be ok for passengers to bring aboard and use and how are these appliances safer than a kettle:confused:

 

Just asking.

 

I'm pretty sure that P&O always have kettles including when sailing the Caribbean so I doubt it is due to law but rather an expectation by the Brits of tea making facilities with all accommodation.

[Project_gal]

It is the restriction placed on Celebrity by their Insurers. They negotiated an exception when they started sailing from Southampton and were, more directly, competing with P&O. No doubt they could negotiate further exceptions but do not feel the necessity sailing from anywhere but the UK.

[Dorset Cruiser]

Its a shame - but rules are rules and we will leave it at home this time😔. We have taken our little kettle on Princess, NCL, Royal Caribbean and have had no problems at embarkation or through the duration of the cruises. In fact our stewards would, more often than not, wash up our teamugs. The kettle was always in plain view. Kettles are always provided by P&O wherever the ships cruise from. Fred Olsen also provide kettles in staterooms.

 

 

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[Elaine0138]

Can I take a small travel kettle on Constellation?

 

 

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hi Chris I just checked the prohibited items a few days ago and travel kettles are allowed, we are taking ours with us.

[WestLakeGirl]

Please believe us, they are not allowed and they may cause you several problems, do a search here and you can read many accounts of passengers who had theirs taken

[Elaine0138]

I checked on Sunday and it isn't on the prohibited list, T&Cs para 2.2 check for yourself no mention of travel kettle

[WestLakeGirl]

But remember that there is a clause which allows them to prohibit any items that they feel might be a hazard. They don't need to list absolutely every item

[Dorset Cruiser]

hi Chris I just checked the prohibited items a few days ago and travel kettles are allowed, we are taking ours with us.

 

Thanks Elaine. I might just risk it as we do like our cuppa in the morning.

 

When and where are you going?

 

Chris

[AHEM]

I say bring it along. I have always brought my coffee maker along on my transatlantic voyages. I actually bring it along to use in hotels while in Europe.

However, as it has never been confiscated on Celebrity or Cunard I also use it

for my first or second early morning coffees. I like my own fresh brewed coffee!

Like a kettle it shuts off after brewing. By the way, I am referring to 16 transatlantic crossings split between Cunard and Celebrity. it seems to me,

however unlikely, the worst is that it gets held for you until the end of the voyage.

 

By the way, I never travel without my steamer, 32 cruises and no naughty room.

[Elaine0138]

Thanks Elaine. I might just risk it as we do like our cuppa in the morning.

 

When and where are you going?

 

Chris

 

Never had a problem with our kettle in the past, the hot water in the jugs just isn't hot enough for a decent cup of tea.

 

We are of to the Med end Sept on Equinox Chris

Edited July 16, 2014 by Elaine0138

[Dorset Cruiser]

I'm looking forward to Constellation Elaine as never been on Celebrity before. Not really sure about some of the ports of call, but it's a cruise and I'm sure we will enjoy it 😄. Hope you have a good time - sure you will.

 

Chris

 

 

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[cruisestitch]

I'm not sure why you brought up the question, since yea or nay you will be taking the kettle?

[Dorset Cruiser]

Excuse me! I have not made my mind up yet. Think I will email or phone Celebrity and see what the definitive answer is.

 

 

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Edited July 16, 2014 by Dorset Cruiser

[ClaireP]

Be interested to hear your final decision and whether you get it on. I am really wanting one after having a kettle on infinity this year