Power Strips / Surge Protectors - Carnival

[rosemariee]

I have seen a lot of confusion over this topic so I am hoping to get it cleared up. This is in regards to Carnival specifically.

 

I have seen people say that power strips are not allowed. I have seen other people say that surge protectors are not allowed. And I have seen dozens of people say they always bring a power strip / surge protector on the cruise with them but it has to be in your carry on bag.

 

So which is it? No power strip or no surge protector?

 

 

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[Keith1010]

I wold ask this on the Carnival Cruise Line Board.

 

Keith

[chengkp75]

Carnival's FAQ's clearly state that power strips without surge suppressors are allowed.

[KirkNC]

We bring one on every cruise, we have it in an outside pocket of our checked luggage.

[klfrodo]

https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2261/~/restricted-items-list

 

"Electrical devices such as fans, power strips, multi plug box outlets/adaptors, and extension cords (without surge protectors) are allowed on board when used with proper caution. However, if such devices are determined to pose a hazard, they will be removed and returned the last day of the cruise prior to debark."

 

No surge protectors.

Something I've learned from Chengkp75 is that there is a huge difference between land based electrical power and grounding and marine based power and grounding

[Cuizer2]

I have seen a lot of confusion over this topic so I am hoping to get it cleared up. This is in regards to Carnival specifically.

 

I have seen people say that power strips are not allowed. I have seen other people say that surge protectors are not allowed. And I have seen dozens of people say they always bring a power strip / surge protector on the cruise with them but it has to be in your carry on bag.

 

So which is it? No power strip or no surge protector?

 

 

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Apparently surge protectors on ships are a potential fire hazard. However, power strips without surge protectors, that are in good shape, are allowed. Since some people cannot tell the difference, I suggest an extension cord over a power strip. I haven't had anyone even take a look at mine as it clearly scans as an extension cord.

[Athankfulheart]

Surge protection is definately the problem. Here is an article that explains why : http://www.uscg.mil/TVNCOE/Documents/safetyalerts/SurgeProtectiveDevices.pdf

 

 

 

We have brought several kinds of power extenders and never had one confiscated. Just make sure that it doesn't include surge protection or look worn.

[Musicsmylife]

I've taken a new power strip still in package both of my cruises.