Do RCCL ships use type C 220 to 110 volt converters?

[Ky Bill]

Just wondering if any of you take a converter to take advantage of the 220 outlets in the cabins.  Any recommendations?

Bill

[erinsmom03]

4 minutes ago, Ky Bill said:

Just wondering if any of you take a converter to take advantage of the 220 outlets in the cabins.  Any recommendations?

Bill

I tried that a few weeks ago for the first time on Adventure. I had a new converter, plugged in our small travel fan, and it ruined my fan. There wasn't anything wrong with the fan, it worked just fine the night before at the hotel. I won't be trying that again!

[njkruzer]

14 minutes ago, Ky Bill said:

Just wondering if any of you take a converter to take advantage of the 220 outlets in the cabins.  Any recommendations?

Bill

Currently on Jewel. 2 sets of outlets.  Each has an American and a European. 

[kochleffel]

I haven't needed a voltage converter, because I need to plug in only chargers (for phone, iPad, camera) that are dual-voltage. I do sometimes use a plug adapter, if there aren't enough US-type outlets in convenient locations. If a cruise begins or ends in a European port, I'll have the adapter with me anyway.

 

[rudeney]

If you just use an adapter, you should NOT plug in a device unless it clearly states it is 220v/50hz compatible.  Most electric motors, like fans are not, but some  electronic transformers (like phone charger) are.  There are actual converters that will change the 220v/50hz into 120v/60hz if you need that, but they are a bit bulkier and more expensive than simple "adapters". 

[Biker19]

8 hours ago, Ky Bill said:

Just wondering if any of you take a converter to take advantage of the 220 outlets in the cabins.

I'd venture to guess no one takes a voltage converter

 

on a cruise but many take an adapter.

 

[Joseph2017China]

Difference between a voltage "converter" and an adapter plug.  First, I use the 240volt outlet with a very simple adapter plug, which changes the flat prongs to the round prongs.  See  picture above from another poster.  The adapter does not change the voltage (reason why the fan in the above poster blew out).  Most electronics are dual voltage, and can charge either 240 or 110.  Which is awesome, thus, buy the $0.99 adapter.

 

Always know if your item can be used on either voltage before plugging it in to a 240 outlet.  

 

I do have a "converter" which I use on International trips (not cruises) that is very convenient for the extra plugs in a hotel room, plus it has USB plugs also.  Cruise ships frown on it, but I don't find a need for it.  

 

I also have a 240 volt plug that has 2 usb plugs on it, similar to what an iPhone plug looks like and is very handy on a ship

[Another_Critic]

1 hour ago, Biker19 said:

I'd venture to guess no one takes a voltage converter

 

 on a cruise but many take an adapter.

I used to take this on all my foreign trips.

 

[rudeney]

Yep, those "converters" not only change 220v to 120v, but also convert 50hz frequency to 60hz.   Some converters go both ways and even have switches to choose the frequency at any voltage.  

 

Just a bit of clarification on voltage...USA standards for residential electricity are 120v/60hz and 240v/60hz.  Sometimes this is called 110v and 220v, but that is the antiquated standard that has not been used for many decades, yet the terms have stayed with our language for some reason.  Most European countries (and the outlets on cruise ships) are 220v/50hz (actual 220v - not slang for 240v). 

 

Most devices can handle a range of voltage liek +/- 12v and small fluctuations in AC frequency.  Some devices, usually AC-to-DC transformers, can handle both 120v and 220v with 50hz or 60hz.  Unless a device specifically states that, it should NEVER be plugged into a differnt voltage outlet using an adapter - it would required a converter.  

 

Here's a chart for standards by country,:

 

https://www.oaktreeproducts.com/img/product/description/List of Worldwide AC Voltages.pdf