Taking a fan onboard

[RMS95]

Ok first let me say I have never ever done this and always look at people like they are crazy when I see that they are bringing a fan onboard. But in recent months the hubby and I have used a fan in our room at night. With that said....what is the smallest most powerful decent priced fan that we could take onboard? Thanks!

 

 

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[watermelonqueen99]

The cabins are TOO HOT! We've always gotten a fan from guest services, but they were a little reluctant on our last cruise, so we bought our own to bring from now on. We bought a 7" Vornado from Lowe's. It puts out a lot of air, but it's small enough to fit in our suitcase. It was about $45.

Edited August 17, 2016 by watermelonqueen99

[leen50]

I ALWAYS travel with a small fan. It is the same type as they use in nail shops. Being small you have to position it just right. I have met people who have had large fans confiscated until the end of the cruise.

[Barsnikel]

We always take a small fan. Got one from Target for about $18. Does a great job of both cooling and "white" noise to drown out the late nighters.

[rlkubi]

I always bring a fan because we sleep with a fan every night and the rooms are usually too hot for me. This is what I have or something similar from Walmart.

 

https://www.amazon.com/O2Cool-Battery-Operated-Portable-Adapter/dp/B01HGWFSCY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1471397948&sr=8-3&keywords=travel+fan+o2cool+folding

[ANEEL]

We always take a small fan. Got one from Target for about $18. Does a great job of both cooling and "white" noise to drown out the late nighters.

I have the same fan at home and work, it works very well. I think I'll take it on my next cruise. How do you pack it? With the clothes or a separate bag?

[sarmat1]

We always take a small fan. Got one from Target for about $18. Does a great job of both cooling and "white" noise to drown out the late nighters.

 

That's the exact one I take. I put it in a carryon (I saved the box so it looks like it's new). Haven't had a problem getting it on at port Canaveral (twice) and Tampa. Will see how it goes at Galveston this Sunday. It's a great fan that absolutely helps to cool off the cabin and drown out hallway noise.

[tdaven1]

We had a inside cabin and actually had to turn up the air bc it was to cold, guess comfort wise being inside is awsome

 

 

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[SadieN]

I bring a USB powered fan. Got it on Target clearance after school sales. Metal cage, about 4" across. Puts out just enough to move air around. Have seen plastic versions at the dollar stores.

 

 

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[gfsmith]

I always have brought a fan also. I got a small clip on fan from walmart i have never had a problem getting it on board. I pack it in my luggage.

Edited August 17, 2016 by gfsmith

[A&Jfamily]

DH must have moving air to sleep...so I totally understand the fan on board thing. Walmart sells a 6" all metal fan for like $5. This has been a lifesaver! It goes with him everywhere. For the size and cost, you could take 2 and aim one of them at each of you!

[Barsnikel]

I have the same fan at home and work, it works very well. I think I'll take it on my next cruise. How do you pack it? With the clothes or a separate bag?

 

It fits right in our checked luggage. Doesn't weigh much and sits nicely right at the bottom.

Edited August 17, 2016 by Barsnikel

[miki76]

I have seen someone carry on a full size box fan without question. We take a more reasonable sized one and have it on in my carry on bag with my Cpap and extension cord. Have never had a problem.

[Organized Chaos]

I took my 8" camping fan that I bought years ago from the Walmart. But I've kept the box all these years, so it still looks new. Start in the camping section if you're looking for something small & portable. The one I have operates on batteries or A/C power. I put it in my carry-on and they never questioned it. I also brought a long extension cord (6-8 ft). This let me put the fan right beside the bed since there was only one outlet in the room.

[maldenmusic]

I always bring a 6 inch fan on my cruises. Can't do it otherwise.

[longhorn3233]

Can someone suggest whether to pack a fan in a carry-on bag or checked?

[okeytaco]

Hook 'em Horns! Fellow Longhorn here. Sixteen days till kick-off! We've always packed a small electric fan in our checked luggage and never had a problem. That's not to say it can't happen but so far we've been fine.

Edited August 19, 2016 by okeytaco

[Barsnikel]

Checked luggage.

[longhorn3233]

Hook 'em Horns! Fellow Longhorn here. Sixteen days till kick-off! We've always packed a small electric fan in our checked luggage and never had a problem. That's not to say it can't happen but so far we've been fine.

 

Can't wait! And awesome, thank you. That's what I thought just wanted to make sure. First time trying to bring a fan on board. Usually just try to deal without white noise but I really don't sleep well without it.

[ray98]

I plan to take one next time, it would have come in handy the last cruise where the cabin was slightly warmer than I would have liked.