rye_guy81 Posted September 6, 2016 #1 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Hi, I was just wondering if NCL allows us to bring power strips on board the ship for use if we require a CPAP device? or do they provide us with them in the room if we request one? thanks so much!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KeithJenner Posted September 6, 2016 #2 Share Posted September 6, 2016 (edited) Yes, you can bring them with you. No idea if they would provide them though. Edited September 6, 2016 by KeithJenner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirePolice16NJ Posted September 6, 2016 #3 Share Posted September 6, 2016 I bring a power strip and an extension cord. never any issues. Sent from my SM-G935U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natmar Posted September 6, 2016 #4 Share Posted September 6, 2016 You will need to bring your own power strip for Cpap machine but you can contact the accessdesk@ncl.com and request a gallon of distilled water for your machine for free. They will have it waiting in your stateroom if not just remind your room steward and he/she will bring you one. Enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cml4958 Posted September 6, 2016 #5 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Power strips, yes; surge protectors, no. So make sure you have a basic power strip or extension cord. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novagirls Posted September 6, 2016 #6 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Yes you can bring your own power strips to your rooms, the wall sockets are limited, I believe we had 2 by the television for charging....we just got off the cruise Saturday.....The ship does not provide power strips, so pack accordingly. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted September 6, 2016 #7 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Most non-suite rooms do not have power near the bedside. You will need at least a light weight 12 foot extension cord for most rooms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don't-use-real-name Posted September 6, 2016 #8 Share Posted September 6, 2016 (edited) May consider bringing a triplex outlet plug instead of a power strip - simply plug this into a solo outlet and get three outlets - a power strip is better though giving a mini extension cord. Caution your cabin steward may need an outlet to plug in a vacuum or other cleaning aid - so beware that your solo outlet may need to be used from time to time unplugging/un-powering your devices. Also note if your power strip has a CB (Circuit Breaker) this is not the forbidden surge protection strip previously mentioned. On a humors note if you use too much tricity and blow the lights out in Georgia perhaps just in your cabin or a section of the passageway - one of the ship's electrician maintenance people will have to reset the breakers. How rude to cause this person to come from 14 decks below from the engine room to flip a switch when your device triggered the outage ! Note NOT on the same scale of offenses i.e. flushing diapers and towels down the toilet - major naughty behavior ! LOL ! Que sera sera ! Edited September 6, 2016 by don't-use-real-name 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hftmrock Posted September 6, 2016 #9 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Power strips, yes; surge protectors, no. So make sure you have a basic power strip or extension cord. ^ this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daghis Posted September 6, 2016 #10 Share Posted September 6, 2016 You will need to bring your own power strip for Cpap machine In my experience with my CPAP on Norwegian Escape, a "power strip" (with a short cord) wouldn't have been sufficient to reach from the outlet at the desk over to the far side of the bed where I slept with my machine. I ended up using two extension cords, one 9' and one 12' and combined they were long enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mal&jason Posted September 6, 2016 #11 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Most non-suite rooms do not have power near the bedside. You will need at least a light weight 12 foot extension cord for most rooms. Bird, do you know if the Epic has power near the bedside in the Haven, by any chance? Thanks! Mallory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotspring Posted September 6, 2017 #12 Share Posted September 6, 2017 We did use a surge protector power strip/USB charger on the Escape this summer. However, we had to remember to unplug it each time we left the cabin----as we were instructed to do---or else the stewart would unplug it. One of the perks of the Haven is that you can keep your power on all the time even when you are not in the room, yet you are not supposed to be charging up your stuff if you are not in the cabin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Wheels Only Posted September 6, 2017 #13 Share Posted September 6, 2017 We did use a surge protector power strip/USB charger on the Escape this summer. However, we had to remember to unplug it each time we left the cabin----as we were instructed to do---or else the stewart would unplug it. One of the perks of the Haven is that you can keep your power on all the time even when you are not in the room, yet you are not supposed to be charging up your stuff if you are not in the cabin. Please read post #6 and beyond in the following thread... Power Strips {and why surge protectors shouldn't be used on the ship} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momoftwinteens Posted September 6, 2017 #14 Share Posted September 6, 2017 When I sailed on the Pearl out of Seattle last month, the Port Authority almost didn't let me take my power strip with me onto the ship. We had been called back down to identify something in my suitcase and, in the process, they discovered my power strip. It is just a power strip, not a surge protector, but it was still going to be confiscated. After a brief discussion, they let me keep it. The cabin stewards are instructed to unplug anything they find plugged in if the cabin is unattended. Sent from my XT1254 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khaide612 Posted September 6, 2017 #15 Share Posted September 6, 2017 I see this thread is a year old but wanted to add that on the Breakaway recently my mother was provided an extension cord for her cpap. She was in a Spa Mini - no outlets by the bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycarla Posted September 6, 2017 #16 Share Posted September 6, 2017 We did use a surge protector power strip/USB charger on the Escape this summer. However, we had to remember to unplug it each time we left the cabin----as we were instructed to do---or else the stewart would unplug it. One of the perks of the Haven is that you can keep your power on all the time even when you are not in the room, yet you are not supposed to be charging up your stuff if you are not in the cabin. Lots of folks have been able to take surge protectors onboard. But, it apparently is against the policy and the staff either missed it or did not bother dealing with it. Does not mean anyone should take one. A simple cheap extension cord with 3 plugs on the end will do the same job. As to the CPAP comment. I always travel with a simple extension cord. Never know when you might end up in a hotel somehow. Or the ship running out of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawk/hornfan Posted September 7, 2017 #17 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Wife and I both have CPAPS, never travel any where w/o 2 extension cords. Haven't used the water function for 4 years, never noticed the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycarla Posted September 7, 2017 #18 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Wife and I both have CPAPS, never travel any where w/o 2 extension cords. Haven't used the water function for 4 years, never noticed the difference. Totally agree. I have been on CPAP for 7 years. When we planned our RTW trip last year, carryon was the plan. So, I took off the humidifier at home and it works great. Cut the size in half. Do not even know where it is anymore. Two more cruises with carryon only, and a Vegas trip or two. (Often used ships water when I did take it with me) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raleigh Traveler Posted September 7, 2017 #19 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Sailed on the recently refurbished Jade in May. Correct on being able to bring non-surge protected power strips and that they instruct and unplug anything left charging in your room while you are out; phones, tablets or computers. The refurbished Jade did not have power outlets by the bed but the new wall lamps had USB charge ports on both sides of the bed which was very handy for charging phones overnight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaWBarmy Posted September 7, 2017 #20 Share Posted September 7, 2017 You will need to bring your own power strip for Cpap machine Not strictly true. I have my own extension cable now but on my first two cruises with NCL I asked at Customer Services for an extension cable, which they were happy to supply. A $10 deposit was taken from my account but paid back when I returned the cable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawk/hornfan Posted September 14, 2017 #21 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Totally agree. I have been on CPAP for 7 years. When we planned our RTW trip last year, carryon was the plan. So, I took off the humidifier at home and it works great. Cut the size in half. Do not even know where it is anymore. Two more cruises with carryon only, and a Vegas trip or two. (Often used ships water when I did take it with me) We pack both of our machines and extension cords in one cpap bag, Only hassle is at screening at airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycarla Posted September 14, 2017 #22 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Skip the power strip. Bring a cheap extension cord. Longer range and less weight and less hassle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daffodiliaz Posted September 26, 2017 #23 Share Posted September 26, 2017 (edited) .... Edited September 26, 2017 by AWENINAZ wrong thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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