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bluecrush

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Ok this may sound like a silly question but i love my cup of PG tea in the morning when i wake up. And im going on the cruise and it says it dosent do room service and not to take water heaters aboard, my mum seems to think that includes not taken kettles on board. But i cant wait till breakfast for my cup off tea i want one earlier so was going to take a travel kettle. Has anyone taken one on board and are you allowed them on boats

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johnql

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im going on the cruise and it says it dosent do room service...

I've never heard of a mainstream cruise line that doesn't offer room service, especially for basic items such as coffee, tea, etc.

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Uh, is this a joke?

 

If not, please let us know which cruiseline does not offer room service!? Also, how do you think you would heat the water in the tea kettle? Sorry, but I have no idea what a travel kettle is.

 

Gotta be a joke, right?:D

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Happy ks

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Before everyone gets in a huff about room service/no room service, check out their posts and notice they are not cruising a large ship. I could not find your specific ship, but the others in the line have an occupancy of 500 pax, so they may very well not have room service.

 

I would venture to say, the probably have hot water for you to fetch and bring back to your cabin. Perhaps you can slink up there before anyone else is awake and sees you@ I know I can be a monster before my morning coffee ;) .

 

I'd say not to take your travel kettle, the fire hazard is too extreme.

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Hi this post is not a joke, we are going on the VAN GOGH cruise to norway and the booklet says not to take waterheaters, which my mum says is a kettle. The boat does not have kettles on aboard in the rooms. So if you want a cup of tea you have to wait till breakfast , but i like one when i wake up. It says room service is not available in the booklet, so you cant ring up and order some tea. I was thinking take a kettle fill it up from the sink in the room boil it to have my tea and take some dry milk and teabads with me.

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i was thinking take the kettle boil it and when finish un plug it and put it away in my case. and no one need know.

 

No one need know???:rolleyes:

 

Sounds like a REALLY bad idea to me! If they say not to bring one, they have reasons. It's called SAFETY HAZARD! Geez.

 

Just jump into some clothes and run up on deck for some tea to bring back to your cabin.

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http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Quicky-Immersion-Heater-Heats-water-in-a-cup_W0QQitemZ4453992422QQcategoryZ20651QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

If they have these gadgets where you live, they are great and takes up a lot less room in your suitcase than a kettle.

 

This device, as stated in it's description, is an "Immersion Water HEATER", which the OP already stated is forbidden on this line.

 

This type or an "electric kettle" are the same type of heater and are VERY dangerous if allowed to operate without water. They can melt, or catch on fire whatever they are sitting on.

 

I would seriously reconsider bringing this on board.

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K&RCurt

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I did a little digging on this ship and it looks like you are in a pickle as far as getting tea before 7:00 AM when the breakfast buffet starts. This is a small 15,000 Ton, 375ft long around 500pax ship built in the 1970s with a re-fit in 1998. It is Dutch flagged but owned and crewed by Ukranians with some Indonisian staff. The cruises are marketed primarily in the UK.

 

As the OP stated there is no room service except for the very few suites, but it is limited even then. There is one dining room which serves buffet breakfast and lunch and traditional dinner with two seatings. There doesn't seem to be any area with 24 Hr beverage service, but it MAY be available in the dining room. I would call your TA and have them ask the cruise line. You may be able to run to the DR before breakfact is served and get your tea.

 

In ANY case on a ship of this age I would not risk a high current drawing heater, either single cup immersion type or an "Electric kettle". Not only is it a fire hazard if mistakenly left on without water it may also over tax the current capacity of the 1970's wireing.

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At the risk of raising the ire of the previous posters, I would see no harm in a travel kettle with an automatic turn-off switch!! We have one!! My mum couldn't manage without her PG tips in the a.m.

 

I have a feeling some of the posters don't actually know what a travel kettle is!!

 

As far as these are concerned - and also immersion heaters - why is it that electric tongs are permitted, which if left on a counter could easily set fire to it!!!

 

The key to the whole thing is to act responsibly!! I have never heard of a fire on a ship due to a water heater or kettle. Have heard and seen fires caused by CIGARETTES!!!!!!! These are not banned in the cabins!!!

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Happy ks

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im going to take my kettle with me. :)

 

I implore you to reconsider your decision. Fire is the #1 hazard for ships, it frightens me to even think you would choose to do this. They have stated in their documentation it is not allowed, a number of people here have told you not to do it, even your mother has said it's a bad idea.

 

I understand that you want your tea, but is it worth putiing yourself and hundreds of others at peril for your small satisfaction? Could you possibly brew your tea at night and have it room temp in the morning? Maybe you should just sleep in until the dining room is open. There are lots of alternatives and I hate to say it, but it is rude of you to only consider your own desires and throw caution to the wind for all others.

 

There was a recent fire on a cruise ship, you may have heard about. Preliminary findings (that I've read) is that it was from a single cigarette butt thrown overboard. If that is the case, I'm wondering how the person who threw the butt off the ship feels, as there was a life lost. How would you feel if everyone had to abandon ship and possible loss of life because of your tea kettle?

 

Just because you hide it, or keep it a secret from the crew and other pax does not make it alright.

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I have never heard of a fire on a ship due to a water heater or kettle.

 

How about THIS?

 

http://www.ntsb.gov/publictn/2001/MBR0101.pdf

 

NTSB investigation of a fire started by an "electric Kettle" onboard The HAL Niew Amsterdam in May 2000. Over $300,000.00 in damage to the ship and 1 passanger required hospitalization for smoke inhalation.

 

DON"T BRING THE WATER KETTLE PLEASE!

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It would appear from reading the report that any unattended electrical appliance could be responsible for starting a fire. This would include irons, curling irons, hairdryers and perhaps even razors. I agree with 1970 wiring it's not worth the chance. Could you settle for cold tea? A glass of water and some instant tea is better than none if you are addicted.

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I completely understand the need for an early cuppa!!!

 

The report also mentions hairdryers, razors etc. These are far more likely to be used than a tea-kettle!! Do you mean to tell me that razors and hairdryers won't be allowed to be used on the ship because of the wiring? And if someone is desperato for a cuppa, I can assure you that the water wont be left to boil away!!

 

One fire caused by a kettle!!! How many from tongs or other appliances?It's actually the ciggies that worry me!! A few weeks ago we were in the casino on a ship and a woman screamed fire - someone had thrown a ciggie into a waste-bin!!! The staff moved incredibly fast with a fire extinguisher!! And then the Star - on her two months ago!! I suppose I am prejudiced 'cos I don't smoke!!!

 

If the circuitry can take a hairdryer or razor, surely it can take a low voltage travel kettle - especially with auto cut-off.

 

I am not saying that he should take the kettle - just trying to find the logic which says yes to other appliances which are used by the majority of pax and no to a kettle!!

 

And there is NO substitute for a cup of PG Tips in the morning!! Perhaps they could buy a very small thermos flask and make a cuppa at night, and put it in the sink in very hot water. Not the same of course, but might just do the trick!!

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