Are very small travel fans allowed onboard?

[Herby]

I sleep with a fan and really want to bring one On my Anthem cruise but don't want it to get confiscated. Is it allowed? TIA

Herb

[Clarea]

Recent threads on the topic:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2335683

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2335455

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2321681

[Herby]

Thanks Clarea! Although now I am even more confused, LOL. It seems that most who bring a fan do not get them taken away but some do and there is no rhyme nor reason to it. Hmmm...guess it doesn't hurt to try!

[Clarea]

Thanks Clarea! Although now I am even more confused, LOL. It seems that most who bring a fan do not get them taken away but some do and there is no rhyme nor reason to it. Hmmm...guess it doesn't hurt to try!

My take on the situation is you have a better chance with a battery operated fan

[impatientlywaiting]

My take on the situation is you have a better chance with a battery operated fan

 

My daughter always brings a battery operated fan with her and it has never been taken away.

[Clarea]

My daughter always brings a battery operated fan with her and it has never been taken away.

Appreciate the feedback.

[bigsky]

I think my dd found an app with white noise if that's what you're seeking. She also needs the fan noise to sleep.

 

 

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[cb at sea]

I need airflow at night, so I ALWAYS bring my 5 inch electric fan....and extension cord.

[RadioRob]

We brought a small fan last cruise as well without problems. I don't see anything in the rules that prohibited it.

[mareed]

We brought a small fan last cruise as well without problems. I don't see anything in the rules that prohibited it.

 

Agree with this! I always take one, and have never seen it on a prohibited items list.

[Ladysilver]

I always take my little fan. Can't sleep without it. :)

[cruzfiend]

I've brought mine on several cruises now, (Celebrity and Royal) and have had no problems. They even will bring me an extension cord if I request it prior to boarding.

[lattelady]

I've taken mine numerous times without a problem.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Lasko-4000-Stik-Ultra-Slim-Oscillating/dp/B000MFAOPY?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

[trekyrct]

I had my small electric fan confiscated from my checked luggage on my recent Explorer of the Seas Alaskan Cruise. However, my wife's fan (identical) went through her checked luggage without any problem. Go figure!!

 

 

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[ReneeFLL]

We keep our ac at 68 degrees at night and have a ceiling fan going. I like the cold air moving so I always bring a small electric fan with me. It clips on and also has a stand. Never had a problem.

[PCWalton1]

Even though many seem to get away with it, there is the chance of getting one confiscated if it plugs in. But there are ones that are battery operated and then are recharged using USB. Such as this one

https://www.amazon.com/Sunhiker-Rechargeable-Electric-powered-Backpacking-F168/dp/B00VT18QOG?ie=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0

 

Edit: Of course the one I give as an example is unavailable. :)

Edited July 22, 2016 by PCWalton1

[Embl]

I know for a fact that you can't take plug in fans on Voyager as they are considered dangerous to yourself and your fellow passengers. I always find it useful to take a quick look at the confiscated items people need to collect from Security on disembarking to get an idea of what isn't allowed on board.