AC power plugs and sockets: British and related types

upwarduk · July 23, 2017

Just off the Crown, no european socket by the desk, only 2 US plugs very close together and also right next to the telephone socket. Couldn't say about a socket under the bed as I forgot to check.

This notice was sent to us 2 days before we embarked on Crown on May13.2017.

IMPORTANT NOTICES

ELECTRICAL OUTLETS ON CROWN PRINCESS

"We look forward to welcoming you aboard Crown Princess for your upcoming cruise.

Please be advised that Crown Princess is outfitted with 110v AC electrical outlets with U.S. plug fittings. Guests traveling with electronics using UK-style square pin sockets or Australian 220v sockets should bring adapters, as they are not supplied on board.

As a reminder, surge protectors, irons, and electric kettles are not allowed on board. Electrical devices such as small fans, power strips, multi plug box outlets/adaptors, and extension cords without surge protectors are allowed onboard 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."

I used an adapter, but could only use one as the sockets were too narrow to have 2 side by side at the desk. We never found the European socket that the lamp was plugged into, as the bed was too heavy to move. We were in an outside cabin E321.

I had a 5way USB adapter plugged into it. This meant that the current was split 5 ways.

My iPad and iPhone charged well, but my husband's Samsung Galaxy phone had to be re booted every morning, as the screen was blank! Re booting brought it back to life.

No idea why this happened, we wondered if the current was too weak.

I have attached a photo of the sockets between the hair drier and the phone, sorry it's dark.

Edited July 23, 2017 by upwarduk

dileep · July 23, 2017

Check your appliances and devices to make sure that they show 110V-240V operating range.

I fried one of my camera battery chargers that was 110V only in Ireland a few years ago.

DIASPORA · December 17, 2017

Take with American/Canadian (2 flat blades) and Euro (2 round posts) adapter plug fittings. All electronic devices use both 110 volt and 220 volt outlets. (Camera, mobile phone, tablet) If using a curling iron, make sure it can be used for 110 and 220 volt outlets. (This will be printed on the curling iron.) Do not plug any device in the bathroom other than an electric razor. A power-board comes in handy for multiple connections.

DIASPORA · December 17, 2017

Just off the Crown, no european socket by the desk, only 2 US plugs very close together and also right next to the telephone socket. Couldn't say about a socket under the bed as I forgot to check.

Use a power-board (power-strip) as this will have from 4 to 6 plug outlets, which fixes the problem with 2 US plugs being very close together. That's how I got around this issue.

newport dave · December 17, 2017

Use a power-board (power-strip) as this will have from 4 to 6 plug outlets, which fixes the problem with 2 US plugs being very close together. That's how I got around this issue.

Or, just take a Universal adaptor which can take 2 USB cables and a plug. No where near the size or as cumbersome.

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newport dave · December 17, 2017

Use a power-board (power-strip) as this will have from 4 to 6 plug outlets, which fixes the problem with 2 US plugs being very close together. That's how I got around this issue.

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Wildblue · December 17, 2017

Sorry to tag on to this thread--I saw outlets listed for multiple ships above, but not the Diamond Princess. We have a B2B on the Diamond next month from Australia.

What outlets are in the Diamond Princess? Mini Suite if it matters.

antsp · December 17, 2017

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antsp · December 17, 2017

I assume it is OK for us to make jokes about America changing its political code of conduct with your President??? LOL

MODs perhaps you would like to delete this post and the one I quoted

FWIW folks, I protested my own (this) post in the hope that the MODs will use my post to help them understand why elfinmagic's post is offensive and respond accordingly by deleting both posts.

i have no idea what you are going on about

On a side note, its impossible for Britain to leave Europe, its the continent we belong too, this is no more possible than Mexico leaving North America.

Ps can i wear shorts to the dining room, they are really smart lol

upwarduk · December 17, 2017

Just off the Crown, no european socket by the desk, only 2 US plugs very close together and also right next to the telephone socket. Couldn't say about a socket under the bed as I forgot to check.

See post #26.

I tried to move the bed to get to the European socket, but it was impossible.

hm9912 · December 17, 2017

Does anyone know what the amps on a cruise ship is for the two hole british plugs....American is 110....I bought an adapter so I can plug stuff into the two hole british plugs but I'm not sure it is safe....:confused:

Here is a photo of my power strip that I used on both the Regal and Royal Princess. I bring an digital alarm clock that lights in the dark and night lights and chargers for my IPad and IPhone.

Digital Clock _3320 by Howard /url]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000F9YN2M/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Power Strip_3319 by H

Night light in the bathroom

Royal Princess Bathroom Night Light _3336 by Howard

My toenail clipper holds up the flap for the night night so I don't pee on the floor in the middle of the night

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K8B2MPM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Howard