stoshb Posted October 18, 2019 #1 Share Posted October 18, 2019 First trip on Insignia on Dec 28. Just wondering if there is a plug in next to the bed. Probably not, as no other ship I have sailed has one. Just get tired of running my extension cord all over the room just to breathe at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GICNJC Posted October 18, 2019 #2 Share Posted October 18, 2019 (edited) Nancy and I both use CPAP's and have been on two of Oceania ships (and third on Dec 6). Before refurbishment there was enough plugs. That said we pack a surge power bar for CPAP's as we carry a lot of electronics. It is my understanding that there are even more outlets since the refurbishment. As an aside we both recently bought travel CPAP's originally for long flights and have been testing them over the last month. We have decided to use them for the whole trip and take one of our regular CPAP for back up. Edited October 18, 2019 by GICNJC To clarify Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FlyerTalker Posted October 18, 2019 #3 Share Posted October 18, 2019 2 minutes ago, GICNJC said: That said we pack a surge power bar for CPAP's as we carry a lot of electronics. PLEASE do not take a surge-protected power strip onboard ship. Many many articles and posts about the inherent danger of surge protectors in a maritime power environment. Non-surge protected strips - fine. But even those may be unplugged by housekeeping, per the rule that no electronics are to be plugged in when the cabin in unoccupied. (As mentioned on my last Oceania cruise) One thing you should take are adapters that will allow you to utilize the round two-prong "Euro" outlets (220v) IF your devices are certified for that voltage. Makes for an easier use of outlets throughout the cabin and ship. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cswhistler Posted October 19, 2019 #4 Share Posted October 19, 2019 We were on Insignia last year after refurbish--yes there are plugs for CPAP at headboard bedside . My husband has one and for past 10years this has been no problem. They provide you with distilled water as well. You can specify to O under special requirements and it will all be in place by your room steward by the time you board. This is a great cruise line that looks after you well. That's why we will be on our 21st O cruise in December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoshb Posted October 19, 2019 Author #5 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Thanks for the info about the plugs on the headboard. With more and more of us out that hotels and cruise lines need to make sure to have plugs near the bed. Will take a long time to get there, but every little bit helps. BTW, I havent use distilled water in years. Every six months or so I rinse the water chamber out with vinegar. Sure makes life easier not worrying about the distilled water. Wish I could get to 21 cruises on any line 😋 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YoPhilly Posted October 19, 2019 #6 Share Posted October 19, 2019 (edited) We’re currently on Insignia, and the socket by the bed is European type. I brought my own adapter just in case, and I’m glad I did. Bring your own adapter or request one. There are both US and Euro sockets on the desk, as well as USB ports. Edited October 19, 2019 by YoPhilly Added photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GICNJC Posted October 19, 2019 #7 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Flyertalker, I disagree with your comment on surge protector power bars. Power always flucates and I am not putting at risk more than $3000 of medical CPAP equipment that can not be replaced at sea. I can not get any REM sleep without my CPAP, and I would not want to disturb those sleeping in cabins close to me with snoring that was measured just a few decibels under a jet engine. The cabin attendents have never disconnected our power bar on any of the cruises we have been on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FlyerTalker Posted October 19, 2019 #8 Share Posted October 19, 2019 5 minutes ago, GICNJC said: Flyertalker, I disagree with your comment on surge protector power bars. Power always flucates and I am not putting at risk more than $3000 of medical CPAP equipment that can not be replaced at sea. I can not get any REM sleep without my CPAP, and I would not want to disturb those sleeping in cabins close to me with snoring that was measured just a few decibels under a jet engine. The cabin attendents have never disconnected our power bar on any of the cruises we have been on. Disagree all you want. There are some articles you might want to read. https://www.reddit.com/r/askscience/comments/31nkbn/is_there_a_technical_reason_why_surge_suppressors/ https://engineering.stackexchange.com/questions/26645/what-is-it-about-the-cabin-electrical-supply-on-cruise-ships-that-makes-surge-pr Many others as well, including a number of threads here on CC. https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2260556-belkin-mini-5w-3-outlet-swivel-travel-charger/ https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2268198-power-strip/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GICNJC Posted October 20, 2019 #9 Share Posted October 20, 2019 I stand corrected and will order the suggested marine plug as suggested. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoshb Posted October 21, 2019 Author #10 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Thanks for the mention about the euro-styled plug. I usually bring adapters in my kit but will make sure i do this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropicalkerry2002 Posted October 21, 2019 #11 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Just off Regatta, first cruise after refurb. We had North American style plug by bed, don't remember if also a European one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haboob Posted November 6, 2019 #12 Share Posted November 6, 2019 On 10/19/2019 at 1:07 PM, GICNJC said: Flyertalker, I disagree with your comment on surge protector power bars. ⋮ The problem with surge protectors is they will eventually (7 seconds from now or 70 years, depending upon how much surge they have seen) catch fire when plugged into shipboard power. Ashore, they're safe, but the way ships wire the "neutral" slot on plugs makes surge protectors afloat a fire waiting to happen. Here's a US Coast Guard report on two such fires: https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Portals/9/DCO Documents/5p/CG-5PC/INV/Alerts/03-13b (second version).pdf?ver=2017-07-25-143030-170 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATSEAMYLIFE Posted January 10, 2020 #13 Share Posted January 10, 2020 On 10/21/2019 at 10:56 AM, tropicalkerry2002 said: Just off Regatta, first cruise after refurb. We had North American style plug by bed, don't remember if also a European one. Apparently the Regatta and Insignia are different for some reason as there's only Euro (two pin) plugs and a USB on each side of the bed. So if using a US CPAP you will need an adapter to plug in by the bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoshb Posted January 10, 2020 Author #14 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Because of earlier posts in this thread I meant to bring an adaptor but forgot to. When I got to the cabin and noticed the Euro style plug, I asked my room attendant for an adaptor, and by the time we were ready for bed my CPAP was plugged in and ready to go. No hassle, as was everything else on my Insignia voyage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GICNJC Posted January 10, 2020 #15 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Just an update. Plugs for both Europe and NA are on ship since update. Bonus when our room attendant saw we both had CPap's we came back from dinner to find a gal container of distilled water on the desk. Great unexpected bonus. Did not even know they had it in stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATSEAMYLIFE Posted January 11, 2020 #16 Share Posted January 11, 2020 6 hours ago, GICNJC said: Just an update. Plugs for both Europe and NA are on ship since update. But, not at the bedside on Insignia. Only the Euro plugs and USB are on either side of the bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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