Outlets on desk

[shofer]

We are new to Princess and I have a question about the outlets in the cabin. We will be on the Coral Princess and have a BB balcony cabin. Does the desk in the cabin have an outlet in the desktop/mirror to accomodate a curling iron and or hair dryer? It make is easier if one of us gets ready out there and the other one (guess who) uses the bathroom to fluff & buff.

[lannp]

There is a hairdryer attached to the wall beside the desk. There is an outlet for plugging in a curling iron or hairdryer of your own. I've seen comments on this board to bring along a small power strip for things like cellphones, camera packs, etc.

And yes my roommate used this area for her curling iron so I could have the bathroom un-interrupted.

It's also great for plugging in a nightlight.

[Cruiseteach]

Thee is a small, two-plug outlet, but it is in a rather "awkward" place. I strongly advise that you take along a power strip, esp. if you have digital cameras, etc. There is a hair dryer on the wall next to the desk. (Bet a woman thought of that one! :) ) . It is a fairly low wattage. The mirror over the desk is plenty big and you will have no problem doing your hair there. I did find the lighting inadequate to do my make-up, however. I needed to do that in the bathroom.

[meemeec]

I find the hairdryer to be very weak and if you have need for a "real" hairdryer then I suggest you bring your own. It works well for some but not for all.

I agree with the power strip suggestion since some plugs have the large GFCI thing on them thus blocking the second outlet. (Hmmm...it's clear in my head :p )

[NAS-KARR]

NO MATTER IF U TRAVEL BY AIR,TRAIN,BUS,CAR OR SHIP ALWAYS STICK A 12FT EXTENSION CORD IN UR BAG, "don't LEAVE HOME WITH-OUT IT " !

 

Ciao,

[custompcsys]

Was on the Diamond last summer with a laptop, digital camera, and a couple of other electronic items...trust me, the posters are right...bring a power strip :D

[shofer]

thanks to all who responded. Guess we'll bring a power strip or an extension cord. I will bring my own hair dryer. I've had it w/the under powered, burn-your-hand dryers on the ship.

[ssantow]

Good advice from everyone. I always bring a six outlet power strip and a short extension cord. With so many things needing power they are a must to have. Even traveling on land and staying in hotels you will find they come in handy.

 

Stan

 

[Hello-Kitty]

i just got back from the star yesterday, 1st time i brought a powerstrip (what a great idea!!!!)i cant believe i went on all the other cruises w/out one??? It was very handy

[mummsie]

We have never needed to bring extra (just as well because we have different plugs/voltage in Australia). The charger for the digital camera gets plugged in over night. My husband uses the outlet in the desk for his shaver. I use the hair dryer provided - might take a bit longer but that's ok - we are on holiday and that's the only power we use. We travel light. No need for any extra outlets. !!! Mummsie.