USB ports in Allure Staterooms

[rbelfi]

Specifically in Balcony Staterooms, are there USB ports for charging devices or should I bring an outlet to utilize?

[BillOh]

Unless they were added since 2013, you will need to bring an outlet type.

[rbelfi]

Thank you.

[Merion_Mom]

Specifically in Balcony Staterooms, are there USB ports for charging devices or should I bring an outlet to utilize?

 

I take this on every cruise:

 

 

http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-SurgePlus-3-Outlet-Charger-Protector/dp/B00ATZJ5YS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1452701200&sr=8-2&keywords=belkin+outlet+usb

[fletch1027]

I have used that one and it is good to give you USB + outlets, however both USB ports are the slower 1.2 amp type.

 

If you are looking for something to quickly charge tablets, smartphones, etc, I would suggest something like this (the tradeoff being speed for losing an outlet). This unit has a 5 foot cord that plugs into an outlet (and is pretty cheap also - currently $12):

 

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KBMRNQG?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00

 

 

I take this on every cruise:

 

 

http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-SurgePlus-3-Outlet-Charger-Protector/dp/B00ATZJ5YS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1452701200&sr=8-2&keywords=belkin+outlet+usb

[rbelfi]

Thank you both. They both seem like good options.

[FLACRUISER99]

I have used that one and it is good to give you USB + outlets, however both USB ports are the slower 1.2 amp type.

 

I guess you didn't check MM's link because this Belkin has 2.1 amp outlets. I charges both my Ipad Air & phone quickly. Edited January 13, 2016 by FLACRUISER99

[RFerrington]

I take this on every cruise:

 

 

http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-SurgePlus-3-Outlet-Charger-Protector/dp/B00ATZJ5YS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1452701200&sr=8-2&keywords=belkin+outlet+usb

 

I used this same charger on my last cruise and found that it does not fit well in the outlets on the vanity. When you plug it into the outlet, there is barely sufficient room beneath to plug in your devices' USB charger connection. It will fit - just barely - but you have to crimp the charger cord to make it fit. Unfortunately, there is only one way that the charger unit can be plugged in (the prongs don't toggle or spin). I found this charging unit to be less than useful.

[rbelfi]

I used this same charger on my last cruise and found that it does not fit well in the outlets on the vanity. When you plug it into the outlet, there is barely sufficient room beneath to plug in your devices' USB charger connection. It will fit - just barely - but you have to crimp the charger cord to make it fit. Unfortunately, there is only one way that the charger unit can be plugged in (the prongs don't toggle or spin). I found this charging unit to be less than useful.

 

Thank you for the information, but you may be using a different product. The link points to information showing the prong being able to rotate 360 Degrees.

[Doug S]

Also, check by the headboard/nightstand. Our balcony Oasis room had a double outlet there that many seem to forget about so you could charge your phone bedside and not deal with crowded vanity issues.

[Ourusualbeach]

I used this same charger on my last cruise and found that it does not fit well in the outlets on the vanity. When you plug it into the outlet, there is barely sufficient room beneath to plug in your devices' USB charger connection. It will fit - just barely - but you have to crimp the charger cord to make it fit. Unfortunately, there is only one way that the charger unit can be plugged in (the prongs don't toggle or spin). I found this charging unit to be less than useful.

 

I have one and you can definitely change the orientation of the charger as the plug does spin. There is a little white button that you have to press.

[h20skibum]

The belkin does have a rotating plug. We used it this way.

 

 

[fletch1027]

I guess you didn't check MM's link because this Belkin has 2.1 amp outlets. I charges both my Ipad Air & phone quickly.

 

 

Yep, you are correct. There has been a newer one that's come out since I bought mine a few years ago. Looks like they still sell the older version with the 1A ports, so if anyone gets one, make sure to buy the newer version for a few $$ more...

 

 

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[uksimonusa]

The belkin does have a rotating plug. We used it this way.

 

 

 

Seems strange to have an adapter with 2 usb ports and then plug 3 usb items into the 110v outlets

[N41EF]

Here's my thought after the Brilliance, since they have no alarm clocks:

 

http://www.brandstand.com/products/power-and-charging/cubietime

 

Simple alarm clock. 2 usb and 2 power outlets. They make a bluetooth version if you want to stream music. Well made, designed for hotels.

[bouhunter]

I have one and you can definitely change the orientation of the charger as the plug does spin. There is a little white button that you have to press.

 

Yep:)

[jamesr3939]

I take this on every cruise:

 

 

http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-SurgePlus-3-Outlet-Charger-Protector/dp/B00ATZJ5YS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1452701200&sr=8-2&keywords=belkin+outlet+usb

 

 

Have two, don't leave home without it!!!!

[cruisecraze96]

Have two, don't leave home without it!!!!

 

 

Love them :) we have two as well and they come in very handy

[CVU]

I used this same charger on my last cruise and found that it does not fit well in the outlets on the vanity. When you plug it into the outlet, there is barely sufficient room beneath to plug in your devices' USB charger connection. It will fit - just barely - but you have to crimp the charger cord to make it fit. Unfortunately, there is only one way that the charger unit can be plugged in (the prongs don't toggle or spin). I found this charging unit to be less than useful.

Merion Moms Outlet photo--

It worked just fine on Jewel but we will take another we have, for our Allure coming up just in case.

[janrey1234]

I used this same charger on my last cruise and found that it does not fit well in the outlets on the vanity. When you plug it into the outlet, there is barely sufficient room beneath to plug in your devices' USB charger connection. It will fit - just barely - but you have to crimp the charger cord to make it fit. Unfortunately, there is only one way that the charger unit can be plugged in (the prongs don't toggle or spin). I found this charging unit to be less than useful.

 

Just sn fyi, on the allure hiding under the desk is the wall plug on top of desk is a multi plug that actually is plugged below the desk. I use an IMUTO,should fit without crimping but if not just look under desk.

Edited January 14, 2016 by janrey1234

[fredflint]

I brought a long extension cord with a 3 way plug on the end, not a power strip connected my charger to it, then used another charger with a long cord and a 10' Apple Lightning cable to charge the wife's iPhone under the bed.