Jjg34219 Posted July 3, 2022 #1 Share Posted July 3, 2022 Do we need to bring Euro C type adapters or are there enough 110V outlets? We would be using mostly for charging electronic devices. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi13 Posted July 3, 2022 #2 Share Posted July 3, 2022 With a number of North American outlets and USB ports, we did not require adapters. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Peregrina651 Posted July 3, 2022 #3 Share Posted July 3, 2022 3 hours ago, Jjg34219 said: Do we need to bring Euro C type adapters or are there enough 110V outlets? We would be using mostly for charging electronic devices. I bring a couple of adapters so that I can the 240 outlets as well as the 120s. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Clay Clayton Posted July 3, 2022 #4 Share Posted July 3, 2022 As you can tell from the two answers received it all depends on how many times you need to charge. We are with Heidi on this one but we only have our phones and tablets to charge. Here is my recollection of the outlets available in V and DV stateroom - there may be more (and I suspect there are definitely more in the higher category staterooms): -desk: US outlet, Euro outlet -each bedside: US outlet, Euro outlet, at least one USB outlets (maybe there are two?) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDR2001 Posted July 3, 2022 #5 Share Posted July 3, 2022 I watched several stateroom Yutube videos, and I saw 5 USB on desk lamp in addition to above mentioned outlets. We take adapters for pre and post hotel stays, and airport charging. We might also need a boost camera charge while in port. (I do carry portable chargers in my pack.) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Avery Posted July 3, 2022 #6 Share Posted July 3, 2022 We spent 4+ months in a DV, twice, and traveled with two iPhones, one iPad, one laptop, two Kindles, and two battery charge packs and never had a problem with not enough outlets. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jjg34219 Posted July 3, 2022 Author #7 Share Posted July 3, 2022 Thanks everyone! Our new Ipads and phones both require the USB-C so not sure the USB ports are much help. We will just bring along a couple adapters…with the $$$ spent for the trip whats another 12 bucks…😂 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Clay Clayton Posted July 3, 2022 #8 Share Posted July 3, 2022 1 hour ago, Jjg34219 said: Thanks everyone! Our new Ipads and phones both require the USB-C so not sure the USB ports are much help. We will just bring along a couple adapters…with the $$$ spent for the trip whats another 12 bucks…😂 Which ship? Seems like I saw a YouTube of one of the new ships (Octantis?) and the vlogger was happy they had usb-c ports. Maybe same on Mars? Even if not, with the abundance of power outlets will you really need the adapters too? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jjg34219 Posted July 3, 2022 Author #9 Share Posted July 3, 2022 Clay Its the Orion. And we decided we will not buy the adapters. We will make do! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Clay Clayton Posted July 3, 2022 #10 Share Posted July 3, 2022 4 minutes ago, Jjg34219 said: Clay Its the Orion. And we decided we will not buy the adapters. We will make do! Then I know it doesn’t have usb-c 😢 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johneb2 Posted July 3, 2022 #11 Share Posted July 3, 2022 You did not mention if you booked any pre or post extensions. If you did, you will need a type C adapter, I would still recommend bringing an adapter in case there are delays at the airport or something happens that you must stay in a hotel. The adapter is not expensive or large. It is better to be safe than sorry. JohnEB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jjg34219 Posted July 3, 2022 Author #12 Share Posted July 3, 2022 13 minutes ago, johneb2 said: You did not mention if you booked any pre or post extensions. If you did, you will need a type C adapter, I would still recommend bringing an adapter in case there are delays at the airport or something happens that you must stay in a hotel. The adapter is not expensive or large. It is better to be safe than sorry. JohnEB Yeah we had them for our Rhine cruise last month. Next trip is pre in Alaska and post cruise Vancouver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mich3554 Posted July 4, 2022 #13 Share Posted July 4, 2022 (edited) 5 hours ago, Jjg34219 said: Thanks everyone! Our new Ipads and phones both require the USB-C so not sure the USB ports are much help. We will just bring along a couple adapters…with the $$$ spent for the trip whats another 12 bucks…😂 I just bought a new iPad with the USB C connection. You can buy cords with a USB A on one and and USB C on the other. This way, you don’t need to bring the brick too. We have other things that also need to be charged, so usually bring a USB hub with us too. Edited July 4, 2022 by Mich3554 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pontac Posted July 4, 2022 #14 Share Posted July 4, 2022 Take a power strip and then you need only one adaptor for whichever country you go to. Power strips increasingly also have USB sockets. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDR2001 Posted July 4, 2022 #15 Share Posted July 4, 2022 I have a power strip question, does Viking allow them? On the list of prohibited items, it states no extension cords, so that’s confusing. Hubby has a small rectangular 4 outlet power strip he likes. Thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi13 Posted July 4, 2022 #16 Share Posted July 4, 2022 49 minutes ago, pontac said: Take a power strip and then you need only one adaptor for whichever country you go to. Power strips increasingly also have USB sockets. Viking, as do most cruise line ban the bringing onboard of extension cords and surge protectors. Many power strips have an integral surge protector. Surge protectors are a fire hazard aboard ships, as they are incompatible with the ship's wiring. It is therefore critical, if bringing a power bar aboard that you confirm that it does not include a surge protector. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi13 Posted July 4, 2022 #17 Share Posted July 4, 2022 6 minutes ago, CDR2001 said: I have a power strip question, does Viking allow them? On the list of prohibited items, it states no extension cords, so that’s confusing. Hubby has a small rectangular 4 outlet power strip he likes. Thanks. Most power strips are not acceptable, as many of them include a surge protector. Surge Protectors are incompatible with marine wiring and can overheat, resulting in a fire. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johneb2 Posted July 4, 2022 #18 Share Posted July 4, 2022 I agree with Heidi13. Don't bring a power strip. There are enough outlets in the staterooms. On our last trip I was able to plug in a laptop, and two Iphones at the same time. JohnEB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pontac Posted July 4, 2022 #19 Share Posted July 4, 2022 1 hour ago, Heidi13 said: Viking, as do most cruise line ban the bringing onboard of extension cords and surge protectors. Many power strips have an integral surge protector. Thank you. I didn't know that and I can't recall seeing it mentioned on Vikings website 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDR2001 Posted July 4, 2022 #20 Share Posted July 4, 2022 Thank you, I figured the power block was a no. FYI, Pontac, the prohibited items list is buried deep in MVJ. It’s under Before you go…information for your cruise…packing suggestions. ( yes I read and click every link!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi13 Posted July 4, 2022 #21 Share Posted July 4, 2022 26 minutes ago, pontac said: Thank you. I didn't know that and I can't recall seeing it mentioned on Vikings website Here is a link to the list https://docs.vikingcruises.com/pdf/20190826-Prohibited-Item-List.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pontac Posted July 4, 2022 #22 Share Posted July 4, 2022 Thanks - I have never seen that list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Avery Posted July 4, 2022 #23 Share Posted July 4, 2022 Darn Andy, I can't take my handcuffs?😜 And no hookah?😱 What a buzz kill.....🍺 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mich3554 Posted July 4, 2022 #24 Share Posted July 4, 2022 Just be aware that when you remove your room key from the slot that controls the power to the room, the power goes off from the USB ports too. So if you are charging something while away from your room, nothing gets charged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Avery Posted July 4, 2022 #25 Share Posted July 4, 2022 19 minutes ago, Mich3554 said: Just be aware that when you remove your room key from the slot that controls the power to the room, the power goes off from the USB ports too. So if you are charging something while away from your room, nothing gets charged. Stick a business card or other ID in your wallet in the slot and never take it out till time to go home. Keeps the power on to the outlets. Cut your lights off so not to waste power now..... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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