MoBro713 Posted July 19, 2023 #1 Share Posted July 19, 2023 My wife insists on traveling with her own hair dryer. Viking says that heat producing devices are prohibited but does that really include hair dryers? Curling irons? Will they be confiscated? How about an electric toothbrush? Is there a place in the bathroom to plug it in? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formernuke Posted July 19, 2023 #2 Share Posted July 19, 2023 As for the electric toothbrush- there is a low power outlet next to the sink intended for shavers. Note that it cannot accept polarized plugs (those with one prong wider than the other). We found this out when we couldn't plug in out waterpik. So if you have a low power toothbrush with the same size narrow prongs, it should work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millybess Posted July 19, 2023 #3 Share Posted July 19, 2023 14 minutes ago, MoBro713 said: My wife insists on traveling with her own hair dryer. Viking says that heat producing devices are prohibited but does that really include hair dryers? Curling irons? Will they be confiscated? How about an electric toothbrush? Is there a place in the bathroom to plug it in? Thanks I take my own hairdryer all the time, along with a few other hair appliances, and they have never been confiscated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mich3554 Posted July 19, 2023 #4 Share Posted July 19, 2023 I had my Sonicare plugged in by the sink in the bathroom for nearly 6 months we were on the Neptune. The shaver plug does work for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CannyScotTor Posted July 19, 2023 #5 Share Posted July 19, 2023 Here is a link to a list of items that are prohibited on board. https://docs.vikingcruises.com/pdf/20190826-Prohibited-Item-List.pdf?_gl=1*i07fv5*_ga*NDU3MzU1MTgzLjE2ODg4MjYwOTk.*_ga_24KNYDH1S6*MTY4OTc4NTE3Mi4xLjAuMTY4OTc4NTE3Mi42MC4wLjA. It does not explicitly list hairdryers, but does list electrical appliances that produce heat. HTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millybess Posted July 19, 2023 #6 Share Posted July 19, 2023 1 minute ago, CannyScotTor said: Here is a link to a list of items that are prohibited on board. https://docs.vikingcruises.com/pdf/20190826-Prohibited-Item-List.pdf?_gl=1*i07fv5*_ga*NDU3MzU1MTgzLjE2ODg4MjYwOTk.*_ga_24KNYDH1S6*MTY4OTc4NTE3Mi4xLjAuMTY4OTc4NTE3Mi42MC4wLjA. It does not explicitly list hairdryers, but does list electrical appliances that produce heat. HTH Although curling irons are "Allowable Items" and they produce heat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CannyScotTor Posted July 19, 2023 #7 Share Posted July 19, 2023 3 minutes ago, millybess said: Although curling irons are "Allowable Items" and they produce heat. Yes, I find it’s a bit confusing. You would think that hairdryers would be a popular thing that folks would want to bring on board, but they are not specifically listed either as being allowed or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millybess Posted July 19, 2023 #8 Share Posted July 19, 2023 6 minutes ago, CannyScotTor said: Yes, I find it’s a bit confusing. You would think that hairdryers would be a popular thing that folks would want to bring on board, but they are not specifically listed either as being allowed or not. And straightening irons too. Although, they are strict on the surge protector. We had a European multi socket surge protector with us after an independent European trip. It was in our carry-on and we asked them to keep it for us 'til the end of the trip. On the last day of the cruise it was delivered to our stateroom neatly packaged. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisaatric Posted July 19, 2023 #9 Share Posted July 19, 2023 6 hours ago, formernuke said: As for the electric toothbrush- there is a low power outlet next to the sink intended for shavers. Note that it cannot accept polarized plugs (those with one prong wider than the other). We found this out when we couldn't plug in out waterpik. So if you have a low power toothbrush with the same size narrow prongs, it should work. My waterpik did not work either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvin81 Posted July 20, 2023 #10 Share Posted July 20, 2023 My curling iron has the kind of plug where one side is wider - can this not be used in the bathroom? I assume there's a plug by the desk, but I usually do my hair in the bathroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millybess Posted July 20, 2023 #11 Share Posted July 20, 2023 5 minutes ago, calvin81 said: My curling iron has the kind of plug where one side is wider - can this not be used in the bathroom? I assume there's a plug by the desk, but I usually do my hair in the bathroom. No, it cannot be used in the bathroom. The desk opens up to a vanity mirror. The vanity is where I keep my hair "stuff" because it's close to the sockets. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FlyerTalker Posted July 20, 2023 #12 Share Posted July 20, 2023 34 minutes ago, calvin81 said: My curling iron has the kind of plug where one side is wider - can this not be used in the bathroom? I assume there's a plug by the desk, but I usually do my hair in the bathroom. The outlet in the bathroom is low power. Any kind of "hair" device there would overload the circuit. All outlets are not created the same. Be it A/C power or USB power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWFLAOK Posted July 20, 2023 #13 Share Posted July 20, 2023 On 7/19/2023 at 12:51 PM, CannyScotTor said: Here is a link to a list of items that are prohibited on board. https://docs.vikingcruises.com/pdf/20190826-Prohibited-Item-List.pdf?_gl=1*i07fv5*_ga*NDU3MzU1MTgzLjE2ODg4MjYwOTk.*_ga_24KNYDH1S6*MTY4OTc4NTE3Mi4xLjAuMTY4OTc4NTE3Mi42MC4wLjA. It does not explicitly list hairdryers, but does list electrical appliances that produce heat. HTH That's because a hair dryer is included in your cabin so it doesn't need to be brought onboard. Apparently there are some that might think that they should bring their own hairdryer even though it's an electrical appliance that produces heat, and doesn't need to be brought with you since that 3will be one in your cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millybess Posted July 20, 2023 #14 Share Posted July 20, 2023 2 minutes ago, SWFLAOK said: ........and doesn't need to be brought with you since that 3will be one in your cabin. I wish that were true. My problem has always been to find a universal diffuser that stays put on the Viking ships's hair dryers. Not to mention that I find them to be heavy and awkward to handle. I really like my tiny little, fold-up hair dryer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FlyerTalker Posted July 20, 2023 #15 Share Posted July 20, 2023 35 minutes ago, millybess said: My problem has always been to find a universal diffuser that stays put on the Viking ships's hair dryers. Duct tape. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millybess Posted July 20, 2023 #16 Share Posted July 20, 2023 1 minute ago, FlyerTalker said: Duct tape. Haha!! I'd spend endless, precious hours trying to get that off. 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FlyerTalker Posted July 21, 2023 #17 Share Posted July 21, 2023 27 minutes ago, millybess said: Haha!! I'd spend endless, precious hours trying to get that off. 😂 Then use gaffers tape. No problems with removal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millybess Posted July 21, 2023 #18 Share Posted July 21, 2023 You know, we do a lot of independent travel before and after our cruises. I think I'll stick with my tiny, easy to pack, foldable dryer with a diffuser that fits and that Viking doesn't seem to mind. Thanks though 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OneSixtyToOne Posted July 21, 2023 #19 Share Posted July 21, 2023 3 hours ago, calvin81 said: My curling iron has the kind of plug where one side is wider FYI That is called a polarized plug. It’s a safety feature as some appliances, such as hairdryers, require the hot side and the neutral side to be aligned for proper operation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LindaS272 Posted July 21, 2023 #20 Share Posted July 21, 2023 I just keep my curling iron on the desk with Viking’s hair dryer alongside. Every morning our steward Felix neatly wound up the cords 🧝♀️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted July 21, 2023 #21 Share Posted July 21, 2023 13 hours ago, calvin81 said: My curling iron has the kind of plug where one side is wider - can this not be used in the bathroom? I assume there's a plug by the desk, but I usually do my hair in the bathroom. The outlet in the bathroom is limited to 0.02-0.04 watts. It is designed solely for things like razors and electric toothbrushes. Your curling iron draws in the neighborhood of 200 watts, or about 5000 times what the fuse inside the outlet is rated for. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FlyerTalker Posted July 21, 2023 #22 Share Posted July 21, 2023 3 hours ago, chengkp75 said: The outlet in the bathroom is limited to 0.02-0.04 watts. It is designed solely for things like razors and electric toothbrushes. Your curling iron draws in the neighborhood of 200 watts, or about 5000 times what the fuse inside the outlet is rated for. There you go. Introducing facts into a discussion about "Well, I usually do my hair in the bathroom, so I want it plugged in there". 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Avery Posted July 21, 2023 #23 Share Posted July 21, 2023 Gotta love thread drift....🥃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWFLAOK Posted July 21, 2023 #24 Share Posted July 21, 2023 12 hours ago, chengkp75 said: The outlet in the bathroom is limited to 0.02-0.04 watts. It is designed solely for things like razors and electric toothbrushes. Your curling iron draws in the neighborhood of 200 watts, or about 5000 times what the fuse inside the outlet is rated for. And that's exactly why the cruise ships don't want you to bring your own curling iron, hair dryer, iron, or other electric appliances. Since they scan all of your luggage before you board, I hope they're taking away these things, and returning them to passengers at the end of the cruise (if they can still find them 😊). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millybess Posted July 22, 2023 #25 Share Posted July 22, 2023 42 minutes ago, SWFLAOK said: And that's exactly why the cruise ships don't want you to bring your own curling iron, hair dryer, iron, or other electric appliances. Since they scan all of your luggage before you board, I hope they're taking away these things, and returning them to passengers at the end of the cruise (if they can still find them 😊). Wow! What's your beef with this? If you look at allowable items, curling irons is on the list. And, no, they don't confiscate these items. In your case it's not thread drift, it's thread unread. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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