mahondi Posted June 10, 2018 #1 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Trying to organize dos and don'ts for upcoming cruise in July. I have taken my power strip on Carnival and NCL. Is there going to be an issue when I board the Caribbean Princess with my power strip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potstech Posted June 10, 2018 #2 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Not an issue as long as it DOES NOT have a surge suppressor built into it. Then they may not allow you to use it and confiscate it until the last night. Get just a plan strip and there should be no problem. We use one all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheezedr Posted June 10, 2018 #3 Share Posted June 10, 2018 As has been frequently mentioned here, surge suppressors are not allowed. Plain power strip should be okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satxdiver Posted June 10, 2018 #4 Share Posted June 10, 2018 You can find them online just google power strips without surge protectors. You most likely will not find them at Lowe's or Home Depot (I have never found them there). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nooptere Posted June 10, 2018 #5 Share Posted June 10, 2018 You can find them online just google power strips without surge protectors. You most likely will not find them at Lowe's or Home Depot (I have never found them there). Available on Amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoMom!! Posted June 10, 2018 #6 Share Posted June 10, 2018 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZERKKX/ref=psdc_495314_t1_B0727WZM6R This one is listed as NOT having a surge protector, and the one we bought for our upcoming cruise. this one actually looks better: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0727WZM6R/ref=psdc_10967801_t1_B01M613XHY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darcy8 Posted June 10, 2018 #7 Share Posted June 10, 2018 We got a power strip without surge protector at Lowe's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickadee1 Posted June 10, 2018 #8 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Brought a power strip but never used it. Idea was for charges but we managed with USB chargers in room along with portable charger we carried for when we took many photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRAYTech Posted June 10, 2018 #9 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Plug this one in behind the TV and you get 4 outlets by the side of the TV. Has worked great for us. https://www.amazon.com/C2G-Cables-29803-Splitter-Compliant/dp/B000083KIH/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1528670446&sr=8-1&keywords=C2G+29803 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldjetdriver Posted June 10, 2018 #10 Share Posted June 10, 2018 I have this power strip with USB charging ports https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZERKKX/ref=psdc_495314_t1_B0727WZM6R Cost a little less and comes with adapter plugs for European electrical outlets. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskanb Posted June 10, 2018 #11 Share Posted June 10, 2018 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZERKKX/ref=psdc_495314_t1_B0727WZM6RThis one is listed as NOT having a surge protector, and the one we bought for our upcoming cruise. I've purchased this one also as the cord is long enough to reach from behind the TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs.Gosse Posted June 10, 2018 #12 Share Posted June 10, 2018 If you have to buy a new one, I got mine at Target for about $4 that holds three plugs. Two on one side and one on the other. It's not a big long power strip but it has enough length to help out. I had been looking on Amazon but I kept getting frustrated because even though you type in no surge protector, it's still a computer and it sees the word surge protector and brings you ones with them. So you have to go through all of the results. Sent from my SM-G955U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliair Posted June 10, 2018 #13 Share Posted June 10, 2018 You can find them online just google power strips without surge protectors. You most likely will not find them at Lowe's or Home Depot (I have never found them there). I found mine at Big Lots, it also has 2 USB ports in it. Says right on the back of it "nonsurge." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRabbit Posted June 11, 2018 #14 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Pretty much any power strip without a fuse button on on off switch is a non-surge power strip. Another thing that works is a couple of extension cords. Just beware of three prong plugs you need to plug in. Is so, make sure you have the appropriate extension cord. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satxdiver Posted June 11, 2018 #15 Share Posted June 11, 2018 One thing to avoid is power strips with right angle plugs. In the US it is standard to mount the receptacle on the wall such that the two parallel slots are on the top and the round hole is on the bottom. The right angle plugs fit nicely and don't protrude out with an ugly cable. On the ship the outlets are mounted such that the two parallel slots are on the bottom and the round hole is on the top. Right angle plugs must then be inserted upside down with the cord pointing up This means the cord must make a 180 degree arch before returning to the table. Moral is to stay away from anything with a right angle plug on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satxdiver Posted June 11, 2018 #16 Share Posted June 11, 2018 I've purchased this one also as the cord is long enough to reach from behind the TV. How does one plug the cord into the outlet behind the TV when the TV is mounted to the wall? Just wondering. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRabbit Posted June 11, 2018 #17 Share Posted June 11, 2018 How does one plug the cord into the outlet behind the TV when the TV is mounted to the wall? Just wondering. :confused: In rooms where the tv is on a shelf above the frig, there is an outlet behind the tv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Woobstr112G Posted June 11, 2018 #18 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Trying to organize dos and don'ts for upcoming cruise in July. I have taken my power strip on Carnival and NCL. Is there going to be an issue when I board the Caribbean Princess with my power strip? Yes but as others have said, no surge suppressor.....:):):) Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted June 11, 2018 #19 Share Posted June 11, 2018 In rooms where the tv is on a shelf above the frig, there is an outlet behind the tv. On ships being upgraded to the larger (on demand) TV capabilities, the new screens completely block access to that outlet in most staterooms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haboob Posted June 11, 2018 #20 Share Posted June 11, 2018 (edited) Best bet: Bring a triple-tap extension cord and avoid the whole issue: fire-in-your-cabin risk and all. (The fire risk comes from the fact that ships are wired differently than is done ashore) Edited June 11, 2018 by Haboob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted June 11, 2018 #21 Share Posted June 11, 2018 On the ship the outlets are mounted such that the two parallel slots are on the bottom and the round hole is on the top. Right angle plugs must then be inserted upside down with the cord pointing up This means the cord must make a 180 degree arch before returning to the table. So??? Does the electricity slow down because it is going up hill? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammybonny Posted June 11, 2018 #22 Share Posted June 11, 2018 On our last Princess cruise the cabin steward told us we were not allowed to use it because it hadnt been tested by Princess and may be a fire risk but we had used it on previous cruises. Sent from my SM-T580 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potstech Posted June 11, 2018 #23 Share Posted June 11, 2018 On our last Princess cruise the cabin steward told us we were not allowed to use it because it hadnt been tested by Princess and may be a fire risk but we had used it on previous cruises. Sent from my SM-T580 using Forums mobile app The steward may have thought it had a surge suppressor built in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted June 11, 2018 #24 Share Posted June 11, 2018 My unit says nothing either way. I guess it's OK to use as they've never said anything when boarding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hm9912 Posted June 11, 2018 #25 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Trying to organize dos and don'ts for upcoming cruise in July. I have taken my power strip on Carnival and NCL. Is there going to be an issue when I board the Caribbean Princess with my power strip? I use this one. Works well for my digital clock, IPhone and camera chargers and night light. Monster MP OTG400 BK Outlets To Go Power Strip - 4 AC Outlets - Black https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000F9YN2M/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Power Strip Don't forget night lights unless you don't mind turning on the lights to go to the bathroom Royal Princess Bathroom Night Light Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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