misspenny Posted August 14, 2007 #1 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Just wondering why you can't bring small travel irons with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegs222 Posted August 14, 2007 #2 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Just wondering why you can't bring small travel irons with you. Because if you leave it on, they could and will start a fire. Get a can of that wrinkle stuff, it works very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazingm42 Posted August 14, 2007 #3 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Due to the risk of fire. The cruiseships don't care to take a risk of the fire risks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcs819 Posted August 14, 2007 #4 Share Posted August 14, 2007 the ship moves. If you leave it on, and the ship moves, and your iron falls over, it could start a fire. I have heard tell that nothing is worse on a ship than a fire. I have also heard tell that the stewards will confiscate the iron if they see it...(hint, hint). If you were to take one onboard, and always unplug it and hide it where it wasn't seen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misspenny Posted August 14, 2007 Author #5 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Thanks...no I'm not planning on taking one...couldn't get anything else in my bags if I tried. Leaving Thurs. and starting to panic. lol I figured it was for fire safty but to me someone smoking in their rooms would be more of a risk than a iron. And I say that being a smoker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcs819 Posted August 14, 2007 #6 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Thanks...no I'm not planning on taking one...couldn't get anything else in my bags if I tried. Leaving Thurs. and starting to panic. lol I figured it was for fire safty but to me someone smoking in their rooms would be more of a risk than a iron. And I say that being a smoker. I agree. FYI - Carnival ships (most of them) have laundry rooms with several irons, boards, etc for you to use... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misspenny Posted August 14, 2007 Author #7 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Yeah I had heard they do have irons. I did by a small bottle of the wrinkle free stuff but now looking at all my bags and with 4 people I'm thinking I should of bought a much bigger bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VentureMan_2000 Posted August 14, 2007 #8 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Just a simple thought... Why would anyone want to iron on a cruise...? Do they think they will win first prize for best dressed...? Or do they think they will be tossed of the ship for one wrinkle too many...? Most of the folks over 60 would be tossed off the ship if that were the case... :D I'd just as soon pay for pressing... and better yet, use 'Wrinkle-Free'. God knows what women prefer wrinkle-free... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smgardner Posted August 14, 2007 #9 Share Posted August 14, 2007 the no wrinkle stuff works excellent. Don't bring an iron. the blockhead that was hinting around to hide it is not doing anyone a favor either. Buy the Downy stuff...works gereat and quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcs819 Posted August 14, 2007 #10 Share Posted August 14, 2007 the no wrinkle stuff works excellent. Don't bring an iron. the blockhead that was hinting around to hide it is not doing anyone a favor either. Buy the Downy stuff...works gereat and quick. My head is quite round, thank you very much. I do not believe name calling is allowed on these boards. I pointed out the safety issue, so I was not reckless in my response. The Downy stuff does not work on everything. We tried it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow_Jacket Posted August 14, 2007 #11 Share Posted August 14, 2007 A fire is just about the worst thing that can happen on a cruise ship. It beats SINKING, but not by much. Remember the fires of several years ago, when the passengers were trapped on the ship for DAYS, no lights, no A/C, limited food service! Cruise lines aren't like airlines... they don't have a "spare" ship to move you to to get you home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueJacketsFan1 Posted August 14, 2007 #12 Share Posted August 14, 2007 No, irons are not aloud. We did have one with us on our first cruise and nothing was said. I do believe that you can bring steamers onto the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juls65 Posted August 14, 2007 #13 Share Posted August 14, 2007 No, irons are not aloud. We did have one with us on our first cruise and nothing was said. I do believe that you can bring steamers onto the ship. Go BlueJackets!!!! I have taken a travel iron on past cruises and never had a problem. After reading this I might leave my iron at home. On another note do you go to alot of Jackets games? We are PSL owners! We are huge hockey fans! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessemon Posted August 14, 2007 #14 Share Posted August 14, 2007 My head is quite round, thank you very much. I do not believe name calling is allowed on these boards. I pointed out the safety issue, so I was not reckless in my response. The Downy stuff does not work on everything. We tried it. And neither are irons on cruise ships.......;) ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelastt Posted August 14, 2007 #15 Share Posted August 14, 2007 That I haven't actually seen this rule about the irons in writing except for on CC. I must admit, prior to reading the boards, I had not considered the safety factor. Thanks for making me aware. I'll be leaving my iron at home, thank you very much. I think that this issue should be specifically included in travel docs and/or on the websites. I wonder why it is that the rule about bringing alcoholic beverages on board is advertised more so than bringing irons on board. Hummmm:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessemon Posted August 14, 2007 #16 Share Posted August 14, 2007 That I haven't actually seen this rule about the irons in writing except for on CC. I must admit, prior to reading the boards, I had not considered the safety factor. Thanks for making me aware. I'll be leaving my iron at home, thank you very much. I think that this issue should be specifically included in travel docs and/or on the websites. I wonder why it is that the rule about bringing alcoholic beverages on board is advertised more so than bringing irons on board. Hummmm:confused: Go to www.carnival.com and go to the FAQs area at the bottom of the home page...Gives all the info you need to know......Including irons..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blndiebby25 Posted August 14, 2007 #17 Share Posted August 14, 2007 That I haven't actually seen this rule about the irons in writing except for on CC. I must admit, prior to reading the boards, I had not considered the safety factor. Thanks for making me aware. I'll be leaving my iron at home, thank you very much. I think that this issue should be specifically included in travel docs and/or on the websites. I wonder why it is that the rule about bringing alcoholic beverages on board is advertised more so than bringing irons on board. Hummmm:confused: Here ya go. :) http://www.carnival.com/CMS/FAQs/What_NOT_to_Pack.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShedQueen77 Posted August 14, 2007 #18 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Here ya go. :) http://www.carnival.com/CMS/FAQs/What_NOT_to_Pack.aspx You beat me to it! lol At least let me add this so that my search for the link wasn't in vain! :D Safety Precautions due to "Safety Precautions", the following items are not permitted onboard: Irons Heating Pads Candles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L2J Posted August 14, 2007 #19 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Remember the fires of several years ago, when the passengers were trapped on the ship for DAYS, no lights, no A/C, limited food service! No...what ship was that??:eek: (hope they at least had some beer):cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton Posted August 14, 2007 #20 Share Posted August 14, 2007 ...I have taken a travel iron on past cruises and never had a problem. After reading this I might leave my iron at home. You "might" leave your iron at home? You would be wise to do so. Hope everyone has a happy and SAFE cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton Posted August 14, 2007 #21 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Here's another recent thread about ironing........ http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=607037&highlight=Ironing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halos Posted August 14, 2007 #22 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Thanks...no I'm not planning on taking one...couldn't get anything else in my bags if I tried. Leaving Thurs. and starting to panic. lol I figured it was for fire safty but to me someone smoking in their rooms would be more of a risk than a iron. And I say that being a smoker. I think it has more to do with the electical systems on the ship than the actual heat from the iron being a problem. The ships can't handle too much 'plugged in at once'. I brought my own blow dryer one time and TWICE blew out power to my cabin and God only knows how many others. I stopped using/taking my blow dryer after that. Too many irons plugged in and running all at once on formal night could be an electrical disaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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