Can I bring a power strip on board?

[thehams]

We are on the NOS(RCL) next month and I've read there is normally only 1 outlet in the room. Does this seem correct?

 

I have read about people bringing power strips, but I've also read they are not aloud.

 

We will have 3 things to plug in, one being my Husband's sleep apnea machine.

 

Any know the rules about this?

[paul929207]

As there is a health issue involved, I would contact the cruise line

[tetleytea]

Surge protectors are the thing causing all the stink.

 

Regardless, I think you are probably better off bringing a triple tap rather than a full power strip. Much more compact, and probably enough.

[Talisker92]

Surge protectors are the thing causing all the stink.

 

Regardless, I think you are probably better off bringing a triple tap rather than a full power strip. Much more compact, and probably enough.

Make sure you get a 3 prong (grounded)triple tap

Edited August 12, 2015 by Talisker92

[Shmoo here]

We are on the NOS(RCL) next month and I've read there is normally only 1 outlet in the room. Does this seem correct?

 

I have read about people bringing power strips, but I've also read they are not aloud.

 

We will have 3 things to plug in, one being my Husband's sleep apnea machine.

 

Any know the rules about this?

 

Here's another thread about almost the same thing:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2246345

[thehams]

Here's another thread about almost the same thing:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2246345

 

Thank you..lol I saw this post after I posted. Probably should have scrolled through more!

 

I think I'll just call the cruise line directly.

[cruisead]

They are not "allowed" on Royal Caribbean. We were called to the naughty room when they found the power strip when we cruised on Navigator of the Seas, but when I explained it was to charge my DH's scooter, they allowed it. We had friends traveling with us, and they had their power strip taken, because they had no medical need for it.

[BlueRiband]

Another member explained why they're not allowed:

 

If you search my posting history, you'll see my many forays into explaining why these are not allowed, maybe you've seen some in your search. The long and short of it can be explained by the USCG Safety Notice here:

 

www.uscg.mil/tvncoe/Documents/safetyalerts/SurgeProtectiveDevices.pdf

[jgpdx]

We are on the NOS(RCL) next month and I've read there is normally only 1 outlet in the room. Does this seem correct?

 

I have read about people bringing power strips, but I've also read they are not aloud.

 

We will have 3 things to plug in, one being my Husband's sleep apnea machine.

 

Any know the rules about this?

 

This has been the subject of a couple of lengthy threads. What is banned is the SURGE PROTECTOR due to unique aspects of maritime wiring. Strips/taps and extension cords in good condition with NO surge protection is OK.

[cb at sea]

It's really not hard to plug and unplug as needed!

[thehams]

I called RCCL directly and you CAN bring a power strip.

 

If you have something like a cpap machine they will give you an extension cord for it, since the plug isn't near the bed.

 

I guess the most important thing is the extension cord, but they will provide it..so all good!