One solution would be to offer approved ones for sale at a decent price onboard…or better yet to order and have it in your cabin when you arrive. I would buy one for the convenience and knowing I have the right device.
Or.... and hear me out.... They can figure that millions of people who have been on normal cruises have used these without incident and that perhaps this was a one off. By that kind of logic (I'm not doubting YOU, it's the cruise line) there should not be any smoking any where and absolutely no smoking materials of any kind or matches allowed on board. There have been more fires started by rogue smokers than by power cubes.
Alana, since this prohibited news hit, everyone has been reporting on this topic. You, however provided solutions to make it work for cruisers. I love your approach of answers instead of just news. Love the laptop solution too. Well thought out post!
It's SUPER unprofessional for a company to not come forward and publicly announce such a HUGE change to their policy! This is something EVERY single cruiser brings with them and they're just gonna sneak it in on their website??? Unbelievable. I've never sailed royal, and with this, I certainly never will. It's just absurd to expect people to only use ONE electrical outlet. Small devices such as phone and camera chargers DO NOT pull much electricity to start with.
I was on Celebrity Reflection last weekend and can confirm this ban is on CELEBRITY also. They took my European and my US converter. I was intending on sending you a message but I’m glad you are addressing this. My luggage delivery was delayed until i went into security to retrieve my suitcase.
FYI, supposedly this Royal ban started because on the world cruise someone had an electric multi-plug charger with lots of items plugged into it that caught fire. What didn’t help was that they left the room while the items were charging (an absolute no-no) - and it was laying on the bed which is another absolute no-no and has been for years.
When we cruise, we bring the exact same external charger! Thank you for recommending the charger ~ it really makes cruising smooth. We also take the charger on daily excursions when I phones run down. Nice touch when traveling!
Another possible source of power is the TV, they usually have a USB socket on the side which will charge things up whilst the telly is on. It also needs power to operate so there should be an outlet you can unplug the telly and use the outlet ( whilst in the cabin and remember to plug the telly back in before going out )
A small warning about using a European outlet. The electricity coming from that outlet is likely 220 volts, whereas the electricity coming from the US/Canada style outlets is likely 110 volts. Most travel appliances can handle either, but you need to make sure.
@@janettepenningtonclarkhs1708 Nope, there is a difference between an adapter and a converter/transformer. We regularly use adapters but have to be sure the electric toothbrush or shaver are NOT plugged into them. We own a converter/transformer but it’s heavy and mostly not needed. There is an interesting night light that has 4 USB ports on the bottom. Mine will run on 220v if I recall correctly. And yes you can turn off the light.
@@Reed-2big normally newer electronic devices like phones , tablets or laptops, has support between 110 and 230 volts. read the label before plug in on an euro plug.
@@Lordnet Yep most of those bricks all run 110/240v. We’ve been plugging the CPAPs in for years! And for fewer years scooter/wheelchair chargers. I think I’m up to 4 different adapters plus the universal that doesn’t do all of the plugs. I think I’m going to now need Brazil! Growing up we had transformers that Dad put on wheels. They were interesting because you could select what power was being converted and to what. The wheels were because we used some of them in multiple rooms, but not regularly. The electric blankets had their own. So yes, I learn pretty early about the different volts! Cycles took me a bit longer to butt my head against😉 The other thing one needs to check is their charges. My Amazon kindle old charger I knew was 220 compatible when I got the kindle. Since then we’ve had enough that we do check those each time because we can never remember whether we used it or not.
Cruise lines are making it harder and harder to justify going. For the cost, they need to provide better services or allow passengers safe alternatives.
I asked RCL via FB message..... the rule apparently is "one plug for one item"... that includes cubes for USB... I asked specifically about usb plugs. I also asked if they allow lithium battery banks (I am not sure the agent really understood..but said they were okay)..... note you can not place these in a checked bag on an airline for concern of fire hazard. We got of Adventure of the seas a few weeks ago... they had two plugs plus a European. We used all.. for CPAP, scooter, hearing aids, watch and two phones. At night we need CPAP, Scooter (contract used to require overnight charging), hearing aids. Candidly I am not sure why they allow battery banks if fire hazard is the concern. The irony is that Royal is essentially compelling smart phone use for everything from reservations to check in.
Don’t worry! Tip: pack your chargers, extenders and other items you are concerned about in your carryon. Tip: unplug and store electrical items out of sight when leaving cabin or put up do not disturb sign. Tip: ask cabin attendant for assistance with any electrical items as soon as possible. Often there are extension cords and fans available in limited quantity. ❤
@@suewolf3279What solocruising said above works though. Me & my bro went on Harmony recently and we both took those multi outlet cubes. Mine was taken and his wasn’t. I put mines in my checked luggage, he put his on his carry on. He always unplugged his and put it out of sight when cabin steward would come clean the room just to be safe.
On another video about this topic, a CPAP user shared that he contacted RC about his machine and they will provide the extension along with the distilled water.
extension cord isn't the problem the extension cords simply allow the CPAP to reach the outlet for power... the don't connect multiple items to the outlet
I did that with RC for my cruise last week for my CPAP. They provided a bottle of distilled water, but not an extension cord. There was an electrical outlet behind the bed! He plugged it in there.
For c-pap, I purchased a replacement 15 foot "NEMA 1-15P to C7" power cable. It is long enough to reach all the way across the cabin from the far side of the bed to the outlet on the opposite end of the cabin. I tape it to the floor with gaffer tape for safety. It isn't an extension cord, just a very long cord for the power brick. I also have a "Piggyback" 3 prong cable (about 1 foot long) that lets me plug a second item into the same outlet. Both can be found by googling those words.
Given the amount of discussion and uncertainty in the past few days, it would be really helpful if RC would offer some clarification or examples of permitted items. Big messaging fail.
We cruised last weekend with friends on the Celebrity Reflection. We both had packed identical non-surge multi plug outlets that were on your Amazon cruise essentials list last year. When our luggage was delivered, their bag was delayed because it had been searched and their plug had been confiscated. When we returned from the cruise, they went to pick it up at the terminal and were told that it wasn’t allowed because it had 3 plugs. Ours was allowed through and we didn’t have any issues. Not sure if this is a sign that Celebrity might be planning to follow the same directive, but we thought it was odd at the time, especially since they were identical and both in boxes labeled non-surge.
I am on Celebrity Constellation in the Mediterranean right now and my husband has an international adapter and so do I. We do use both with no problem.
A friend of mine is a fire investigator and he has always warned us that one of the major causes of fires are multi plug outlets. Plugging 2-3-4 things into a single outlet can create a lot of heat and fire risk. A lot of the plugs are very cheaply made which can also lead to shorts and faulty wiring. I can totally see why they might ban these items.
It depends on what the things you plug in are. Plugging in devices that use a lot of power is dangerous, but most of that stuff is banned from ships.. People are careless, or just don't think at times. That's why power strips that are working properly have an amperage rating and their own reset switch if that is exceeded.. This ban won't stop people from walking out with curling irons or something like that plugged in and turned on, so do you think women will want to cruise without their curling iron or pay $50 or more for a spa hair styling everyday?? I doubt that.
Ilana- after watching your video I contacted Royal Caribbean, as I have several cruises scheduled for the next nine months with them. I asked for clarification as to whether or not this new ban included a plug in ‘block’ for additional USB pots, and this is what they told me: A multi-plug block for USB cables are allowed to be brought onboard. This is the type of plug-in block that I use, it only gives you additional ports for variety of USB cables. Love you channel. Thanks, Shirley J.
Your videos have been so helpful! We just returned from a cruise on Holland America and had no need for the multi-plug outlet. Plenty of charge outlets in our room!
I was on an NCL ship this summer. I asked my room attendant about NCL'S new band on the door decorations policy. I was told, " You are allowed one or two magnets but no covering the outside door with balloons, streamers or wrapping paper."
Thanks for this update. For me, more outlets are not necessarily the right answer. The placement of outlets is far more important than the number of outlets. I use a CPAP, there has never been an outlet near the bed. I have always had to string an extension cord across the room, usually 5+ feet to be able to use my machine. The industry needs better designs to meet passenger's needs.
Princess notoriously places their outlets between the twin beds. Which means it's in the MIDDLE of the King bed. Put them on the SIDES of the King ALSO. Better yet, place them IN the night stands and then the nightstand can just be plugged in. A North American outlet, a European outlet, a couple of USB-A hook ins (you can bring adapters.... I have them stashed all over my house and office!). Bonus would be a couple of USB-A outlets. EASY modification. Relatively that is. Don't have to go into the walls for that. Each nightstand is plugged into that center plug. I hope all you Loyal to Royal express the problems with not allowing power strips/banks/cubes/whatever.
I never realized this was such an issue on other cruise lines! We sail with Disney and thankfully there is always an outlet by the side of the bed. I’ve never had to use an extension cord for my CPAP.
@@joanneh4803we have cruised on Royal caribbean, norwegian, princess, and Carnival. We have needed an extension cord on every ship and we have taken 20 cruises. Extension cords provided by the cruise line are not guaranteed. They have a limited Supply . I love the fact that Norwegian will provide the distilled water for free unless that has changed in the past 18 months. We've had to purchase distilled water for CPAP machine on Carnival. It was so long ago that we were on Royal Caribbean and princess I don't remember the situation regarding the distilled water with them
Thanks for this video, Ilana! 🤗 You’re my favorite cruise info channel! ❤ It seems that devices are all gradually switching over to the USB-C type charging port. The newer iPhones are USB-C only. My iPad & laptop are USB-C. This will make everything so much easier in the future (all using USB-C.)
This shouldn’t be a problem on RCL’s newer ships however I think this is a HUGE deal when it comes to their older ships because RCL does not update their plugs when ships go into dry doc. I have a cruise in a couple of days on the Radiance of the Seas & have packed a few different solutions so I’ll see what happens. However I also have a cruise booked on the Carnival Legend which is roughly the same age as Radiance but they have updated their plugs by adding some by the bed. I think this could potentially be a decision breaker when choosing between an itinerary that has older ships. What they should’ve done is do a slow rollout until they have at least added charging solutions for the modern cruiser.
My husband uses a C-pap machine. It took Royal 2 days to get us an extension cord. They didn't have one long enough, so they ended up connecting two to reach his machine. Also, it wasn't keeping track of his stats. On our last cruise, they made a comment about the extension cord that we keep with the machine. I told them we needed it so the c-pap machine works properly, and they let it through. The orange extension cords can actually damage the machine.
on what do you base the statement that orange extension cords can damage a machine ? If it physically fits a the orange cords are usually heavier gauge wire and therefore much more preferable than those silly skinny flat white extension cords. Orange cords are often 10 gauge and capable of handling 30 amps. The longer the extension cord, the larger the gauge wire needs to be.
When we travel and have a lot of electronics. I use a 40-watt changing hub that I got at London Drugs. It has 6 ports and you can get adaptors for USB A to C if needed. This allows me to charge multiple devices and only use one outlet. I may use a European adaptor for the hub and leave all other outlets open.
What is frustrating is that they had to know this would be a huge issue. They should have immediately sent out a clarification as to the definition of "multiplug". Is one 110 plug and 4 USB plugs a multiplug? Is only 4 USB plugs a "multiplug"? Also is a 6 inch cord on an adaptor an "extension cord"?
I agree. Said to my husband the other day, this is a big deal for some people. Instead of just sneaking it into the banned items list, they should’ve put out a specific announcement.
Interesting in just the replies RC gave 2 different answers. My quess is it will be the same thing with security---2 folks with same hubs-- 1 taken 1 let through
I messaged them on Twitter with a screenshot of an Anker USB hub and was told that's okay, they allow multi-plug blocks that have USB inputs. I'm sending a message on FB to see if I get a different answer lol
I have no plans to travel with Royal Caribbean any time soon but I do have a cruise up coming on another line.. What I have is one of the non surge protected bars with the wrapped in cord (Amazon). What we did is print out the picture and description from the item and put it into the included packing bag. This way if there is a question, security can look at the print out or have the info to check the web themselves.
I have been cruising for over 40 years and have always traveled with a travel adapter and (since they came out) 2 small Anker charging banks. Each charger can handle 2 devices at a time. Between the three items, I can now charge 5 items. For me it doesn't matter if the ship is old or new, American or European, has a dozen outlets or only one.
Ilana, excellent video. And your pieces of advice hit the nail on the head. Let me add another piece of knowledge. I do not work for that or any other cruise line. However, I am an electrical engineer with 38 years of experience. And based on my expertise I can speculate another reason based on facts. Electricity consumption = power consumption = fuel consumption. Now imagine 5,000 passengers charging 3 more devices each than the number of outlets provided in the ship. I speculate that the company executives realized that they could save a lot of money on fuel if they do not allow the additional outlets. Other companies have different ideas. For example, “Princess” is changing to LNG (liquified natural gas) in the new ships. LNG costs a lot less than diesel and it is a lot cleaner, too. Saving the company a lot of money, while presenting to the public an image of good environment stewards.
This was listed on our current 'prohibited items' on the Norwegian Pride of America.....For everyone's safety, Norwegian Cruise Line does not allow any type of door decorations, including paper or magnetic ones, due to their flammable nature. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation with our safety policy.
RC needs to update ships for appropriate outlets ....I was on vision with 1 functioning plug in my room. When you allow 4 people in room, thats a problem. Especially since they force you to use their app on devices!
We were recently on a cruise from Celebrity Silhouette and we were informed through the daily newsletter that a multi plug outlet was not allow in rooms.
Thanks for the head's up. This will be the 3rd change since we have been cruiseing. It's getting old. Our last cruise they gave us an extension cord with electrical tape on it. We said nothing, thinking we would not get another one. Crazy!
Thanks for the update!! From what I'm seeing on cruise forums and subreddits, people are equally upset at the lack of messaging, not just the ban. The outlet extender dos/don'ts has been an issue for a long time - idiotic inconsistency in how it's handled by security, not just cruise to cruise, but passeneger to passenger. If a company implements a rule, make sure the staff is trained. Period. Anything less is a matter of poor customer service, not just inconvenience or preference of the cruiser.
RC just let me know that "We do allow the multi-plug blocks on which the outputs are for USB cables" So just bring a USB charging hub and you are fine for your portable devices.
To understand, a block that has multi USB Chargers, but does not have , 110v or 220v. I don't know that I have seen a Block with just USBs, I have an octopus, long charging cable that has 2 Cs , an A and a lightning (Apple can be charged with that). (?)
@@nursynikki The statement in quotes is what they told me. This 'should' encompass USB hubs or any other charging device that outputs power via USB only.
Consumers in the US and Canada are familiar with the "UL" symbol found on electric appliances and cords. This symbol is the symbol of "Underwriters' Laboratories." That organization was founded by the insurance industry to certify electrical items as safe. If all electric items on any given premises have this seal, then - presumably - any insurance claim based on an electrical mishap will be honored. Similar organizations exist in other countries. Perhaps a similar certification, either by this same organization or another, should exist to certify items as safe for use aboard a ship. This way, there's a standard, everybody knows (or should know) what's allowed, and the industry has clear guidance.
You mentioned leaving your lap top plugged in to charge while you were out of the room…I don’t have much experience with many cruise lines outside of Oceania and the Paul Gauguin, but on both of those one must unplug everything when leaving the cabin. If a fire were to break out and there was no one in the cabin, it could get out of hand very quickly.
You can't charge devices during the day while you are not in your cabin unless you use the key card trick to keep the cabin hydro on. And if the steward comes in they will unplug. You aren't supposed to leave anything plugged in while you are out. On the plus side. The new Prima class has loads of outlets/USB plug in options
MSC has cards that are unique and you can't put in any other card, so the idea being that when you leave the room with your card electricity is cut off, unless you have 2 assigned. You are correct, nothing should be left charging out of sight in room. Better to carry your power bank with you if you need to charge in a pinch.
The industry that makes the plugs needs to just standardize a unique color for the case that means " no surge protector " like bright orange or something. That would make life easier for security I am sure
if you can NOT tell the difference between a surge protected power bar and a non surge protected item perhaps you should not be playing with electrical items and plugs at all
@paulbunion6233 That's not the purpose of my suggestion, the purpose was to make it fast and easy for security to confirm if something is or is not surge protected at just a glance without having to inspect it.
My husband is diligent about making sure all the charging is unplugged before we leave the room. The only time we charge is when we are in the room. It would be nice if RC would give a reason for this. I could guess that it's because it's too much of a pull on the electrical system. Thanks for sharing!
Before my last cruise which started in Amsterdam my hair dryer stopped working while we were still at the hotel. I went to a store and bought a new styler with an European outlet. It worked great on the cruise and was well worth the price. It will go in every trip from now on.
The multi-cubes are not allowed on Disney cruise ships either. They do allow the multi USB/C cubes. I was told that the multi-cubes draw too much power and could become a fire hazard.
When the cruise lines is basically forcing you to use your cell phone you need USB ports on every cruise ship. Then people travel with their laptops, ipads, Apple watches, earbuds etcetera. Plus, CPAP machines, CPAP cleaning machines, humidifier machines etcetera
We travelled two weeks ago on Brilliance of the Seas to Alaska and the NCL cruise ticket clearly stated their prohibited items so we made sure we had a non surge protected cube with USB and USB C ports as well as regular plugs. It passed through security in our luggage with no problem and was all we needed to charge our devices, ereader and hearing aides. I really think their issue might be with cheap knock offs that get hot and could be a fire hazard. Not all electronics have the CSA or UL ratings that we expect in North America.
You can also get cables that have multiple charging cables that split off from the main usb. So one USB-A to plug into the charging block that has several USB c/lightning/whatever cable you need for your devices.
Wouldn't the international adapter be considered a multi plug outlet? RC better come up with some solutions or walk this back as I can see lots of people being upset by this...
A product that I like is a charging station. In one compact travel kit that need just one plug or a USB-C outlet, I can charge my phone, my ear buds and my watch. There are differents model so you can charge, tablet, phone and different devices.
I have a cone I have had for a long time. it uses one plug and has three AC outlets and four USB A ports for charging. I don't take it on the ship because I've had it so long I'm not sure it isn't surge protected, even though there is no indication that it is on the thing. I bought a power strip that is not surge protected and has a real short cord for this and I kept the cardboard sleeve that it came in showing it is not a surge protector.
If the cruise lines are going to go down this path, then they definitely need to supply more outlets in the cabin, both 120VAC and USB. Our recent cruise on Adventure of the Seas, the only 120VAC outlet was at the desk across from the bed. There were no outlets by the bed. RC had to bring us an extension cord, just like the one they won’t let you bring, to run my wife’s CPAP. RC really needs to rethink this or seriously upgrade the older ships.
I'd love if you can report back with what happens! I'm going on a transatlantic next year and plan to bring some multiplugs our Europe trip after. I don't need them on the cruise but I'll need them after!
I travel with a 6 port USB charger and a 2 port charger as a backup as well as a 20' 3 outlet extension cord. I rarely use the extension cord, but I have stayed in a number of hotels with very limited outlets or outlet on the far side of the room. I do have a number of devices that charge over USB, like 9 of them including my electric toothbrush.
I’ve traveled with a four-USB plug unit with no extender cord that works wonderfully and only takes up one electric outlet. It’s only USB with no electric outlets. I have it for both US style as well as other countries. Amazon.
I take an Anker power bank everywhere I go, it's always been helpful when I'm out at theme parks all day so taking one on my cruise would be no different. You can also just buy a wall charger with multiple ports especially if you're just trying to charge multiple devices.
Thank you Alana, this is very timely as I’m about to embark (from Canada) on a cruise to Australia, followed by a tour of Australia. So I’ve just ordered the Omni charger and the IWALK mini charger for USB-C.
I've got an outlet adapter that looks a lot like the one she showed and it has 4 usb outlets on it. I often take it on regular vacations just for the extra usb slots.
We has heard about the ban from RC a day before going on our cruise. I left all plugs home, except I did take my European converter with 4 inputs at the bottom. They stopped us at security and looked it over a couple of times, but finally, let's us take it.
I am surprised that this is such a big deal for so many people. I realize you are creating content while onboard and may need more devices. Has not been a problem for me personally.
@@nancybogart3960 I think for many families who have multiple devices or even couples it’s an issue. People like to have their phones charged & it can be surprising, but these days some people work a bit while onboard (not content creators)
It’s a big issue for people from Australia as we have to bring international adaptors regardless of where we cruise as SOME lines in Australian waters have one power point that suits Australian standard power. 😮
I’m from Canada and am about to embark on a cruise from Hawaii to Australia, followed by a tour of Australia. I have rechargeable hearing aids (wall plug or USB) plus my iPhone and iPad (both USB-C). So I appreciate Alana’s video today and am going to order the Omni charger and the iwalk mini power charger for USB-C. They should arrive tomorrow. I might leave the electric toothbrush at home!
If the decision is going to drive passengers towards using power banks instead, that's a terrible one. Ignoring for a moment just how heavy and inefficient they are, power banks are way more likely to fail, overheat or even cause a fire than a simple mains plug adaptor.
My issue is my EU power converter USB cube that I use on land either pre or post cruise.I hate the idea I now have to stop at the ban table on the way to disembark
I need to plug in multiple USB items: phone, iPad, earbuds (2 Pairs), flash, camera, 2 portable chargers, portable fan, motion sensor lights. I use a couple of multi-USB plug power points to charge all these. If you want me to plug these in separately to individual power points, you will need to provide a lot of power points, and they will need to accommodate Australian plugs, as I’m not planning on purchasing and packing a whole mess of adapters.
I literally walked off Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas Friday and used my non-surge multi-plug block all last week with no issues or requests to not use it nor was it confiscated. Weird. I also found out there is an extra electrical outlet under the bed!! My room attendant brought me my distilled water for my CPAP and plugged it in for me...under the bed in the wall.
I just returned from a cruise on Norwegian and we were allowed to use our multi outlet plug. They also provided us an extension cord with a surge protected multi outlet and distilled water for my wife’s cpap.
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It's unfortunate they felt a need to have this restriction. To me the real hazard is the unattended charging of devices. Not just on cruise ships but hotels as well. You should see what a melted outlet, or a failed capacitor in a protected device, can do to a guest room. Some people simply go nuts with how much electricity they need and then they complicate matters by leaving their room/cabin while "everything" is charging. (I think this is how a recent fire on one of the around the world cruises started?) Did you know at some workshop/sheds we now install a master switch so you must turn off all the outlets to structure when you leave, and some even have a separate area, away from other structures (or they are attached yet safely behind a fire wall) just for charging batteries for our tools and such overnight. This way when an unattended battery pops it doesn't take out the business, you just buy new batteries.
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I have found there is usually an extra plug under the desk. It is where I plug my scooter in. There is usually one under the sink also. My outlet adapter from European 220 to American 110 does well also. Take longer usb cords. I plug my phone in when I go to bed and during the night when I get up for the bathroom break unplug it and put it beside me on the table. Keeping excess Aps turned off I get 3 days on a charge. The USB fan, and USB Makeup mirror charge during the day while we are out. 2 people in the room and no shortage of power or places to plug in older and newer ships all the same.
@@joannekearney5329 for my June 2023 cruise, yes it made sense. Royal only makes up rooms once a day though, so perhaps that's why they got militant on the ban. ????
During our July RC cruise, my multi plug was questioned by security and I was taken over to the confiscation table. When I got there, the head of security cleared my non surge protected cube. This looks as if I'll no longer be able to travel with that cube. I do have the European adaptor similar to the one in your video. We'll be traveling on Princess this summer, so I hope to be able to bring both! We'll have four people who will need to charge.
I haven’t read all of the comments (348 and counting). We live in So Cal, and have done 3 cruises on RC Navigator. This is an older ship and our non-surge multi plug worked great! So bummed that we can’t bring it anymore!
We cruised on Vision of the Seas, and there was one US plug and one international plug, that's it. I use a CPAP and Royal Caribbean DID provide an extension cord when I asked before the cruise. I brought a three plug US adapter and this let me plug in the CPAP and two devices to recharge overnight. Guess I couldn't do that if we sail with them again. But your suggestions sound workable, thanks.
Another possible reason is the gauge of cabin wiring INSIDE the cabin walls of RC ships. If it is not heavy enough to carry multiple outlets worth of power that could be a serious fire hazard (and cause a ships circuit to trip creating major headaches for maintenance).
they can sell you the allowed device on embarkation day after the security checkpoints in a vending machine. But if they want more money, they'll sell it on the shops inside, but no one wants to pay 50 dollars for a power cube :(
When I heard about the ban, I went to Amazon and bought a pack of three EU adapters for $4. According to the Q&A they worked well on a cruise ship. I haven't tried it out yet; my cruise is at the end of November on the Reflection of the Seas.
I am really pissed off. Cruise companies need to ensure that a power outlet is available at the head of every bed or a free extension chord is in _every_ room. Dragging around a CPAP is enough trouble already. Saying often times they will provide is not good enough. Maybe I can get consent is not acceptable. I need a 100% guarantee or I won't go. And in my experience that means bringing my own.
Agree that is a pain having to travel with a CPAP! I just replied on another comment that I never realized this was such an issue on other cruise lines. We sail with Disney and they have outlets by the bed (even on their oldest ships) and I’ve never had to use an extension cord for my CPAP.
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One solution would be to offer approved ones for sale at a decent price onboard…or better yet to order and have it in your cabin when you arrive. I would buy one for the convenience and knowing I have the right device.
@peggyk738. Spot on, Peggy. That would be a very sensible, straightforward solution. 👏👏👏
This is an excellent idea! They can even have “RCL approved” outlets on Amazon.
Or.... and hear me out.... They can figure that millions of people who have been on normal cruises have used these without incident and that perhaps this was a one off.
By that kind of logic (I'm not doubting YOU, it's the cruise line) there should not be any smoking any where and absolutely no smoking materials of any kind or matches allowed on board. There have been more fires started by rogue smokers than by power cubes.
@@NancyD2EXACTLY!!! Yet one more reason I have no desire to sail on RC
@@NancyD2, I can do nothing but agree with you on that one! 💯
I've already implemented my workaround: patronize other cruise lines.
Bye Bye RCCL. Hello Princess.
Alana, since this prohibited news hit, everyone has been reporting on this topic. You, however provided solutions to make it work for cruisers. I love your approach of answers instead of just news. Love the laptop solution too. Well thought out post!
It's SUPER unprofessional for a company to not come forward and publicly announce such a HUGE change to their policy! This is something EVERY single cruiser brings with them and they're just gonna sneak it in on their website??? Unbelievable. I've never sailed royal, and with this, I certainly never will. It's just absurd to expect people to only use ONE electrical outlet. Small devices such as phone and camera chargers DO NOT pull much electricity to start with.
I was on Celebrity Reflection last weekend and can confirm this ban is on CELEBRITY also. They took my European and my US converter. I was intending on sending you a message but I’m glad you are addressing this. My luggage delivery was delayed until i went into security to retrieve my suitcase.
Makes sense as Royal Caribbean owns Celebrity.
FYI, supposedly this Royal ban started because on the world cruise someone had an electric multi-plug charger with lots of items plugged into it that caught fire. What didn’t help was that they left the room while the items were charging (an absolute no-no) - and it was laying on the bed which is another absolute no-no and has been for years.
There's always that one dumb person that ruins it. I unplug mine every time we leave our room.
Right. People are so stupid.
What about a charger that has no outlets only USBs but has an extension cord
@@leslieoconnell2051 That’s exactly what I have. So far they’re saying it’s okay.
@@leslieoconnell2051 I asked them and they said those were ok.
When we cruise, we bring the exact same external charger! Thank you for recommending the charger ~ it really makes cruising smooth. We also take the charger on daily excursions when I phones run down. Nice touch when traveling!
Another possible source of power is the TV, they usually have a USB socket on the side which will charge things up whilst the telly is on. It also needs power to operate so there should be an outlet you can unplug the telly and use the outlet ( whilst in the cabin and remember to plug the telly back in before going out )
Or use the spot the TV is plugged into
A small warning about using a European outlet. The electricity coming from that outlet is likely 220 volts, whereas the electricity coming from the US/Canada style outlets is likely 110 volts.
Most travel appliances can handle either, but you need to make sure.
The plug adapts the current.
Almost all have 220V to 110V transformers inside, so there shouldn't be a problem. Look for the term Converter.
@@janettepenningtonclarkhs1708 Nope, there is a difference between an adapter and a converter/transformer. We regularly use adapters but have to be sure the electric toothbrush or shaver are NOT plugged into them.
We own a converter/transformer but it’s heavy and mostly not needed.
There is an interesting night light that has 4 USB ports on the bottom. Mine will run on 220v if I recall correctly. And yes you can turn off the light.
@@Reed-2big normally newer electronic devices like phones , tablets or laptops, has support between 110 and 230 volts. read the label before plug in on an euro plug.
@@Lordnet Yep most of those bricks all run 110/240v. We’ve been plugging the CPAPs in for years! And for fewer years scooter/wheelchair chargers. I think I’m up to 4 different adapters plus the universal that doesn’t do all of the plugs. I think I’m going to now need Brazil!
Growing up we had transformers that Dad put on wheels. They were interesting because you could select what power was being converted and to what. The wheels were because we used some of them in multiple rooms, but not regularly. The electric blankets had their own. So yes, I learn pretty early about the different volts! Cycles took me a bit longer to butt my head against😉
The other thing one needs to check is their charges. My Amazon kindle old charger I knew was 220 compatible when I got the kindle. Since then we’ve had enough that we do check those each time because we can never remember whether we used it or not.
Cruise lines are making it harder and harder to justify going. For the cost, they need to provide better services or allow passengers safe alternatives.
I asked RCL via FB message..... the rule apparently is "one plug for one item"... that includes cubes for USB... I asked specifically about usb plugs. I also asked if they allow lithium battery banks (I am not sure the agent really understood..but said they were okay)..... note you can not place these in a checked bag on an airline for concern of fire hazard. We got of Adventure of the seas a few weeks ago... they had two plugs plus a European. We used all.. for CPAP, scooter, hearing aids, watch and two phones. At night we need CPAP, Scooter (contract used to require overnight charging), hearing aids. Candidly I am not sure why they allow battery banks if fire hazard is the concern. The irony is that Royal is essentially compelling smart phone use for everything from reservations to check in.
Great point. Honestly everyone seems to be getting different answers right now
Lithium batteries in checked luggage has more to do with the air pressure difference, from what I understand.
@Rnkristin they catch fire in overhead also, it's the heat they emit when left plugged in and unventilated. In the cabin it's caught immediately
Don’t worry!
Tip: pack your chargers, extenders and other items you are concerned about in your carryon.
Tip: unplug and store electrical items out of sight when leaving cabin or put up do not disturb sign.
Tip: ask cabin attendant for assistance with any electrical items as soon as possible. Often there are extension cords and fans available in limited quantity. ❤
You first have to get all of those items through the Cruise Lines security X-ray machine.
@@suewolf3279no worries, security machines are looking for weapons to keep passengers safe onboard.
@@suewolf3279What solocruising said above works though. Me & my bro went on Harmony recently and we both took those multi outlet cubes. Mine was taken and his wasn’t. I put mines in my checked luggage, he put his on his carry on. He always unplugged his and put it out of sight when cabin steward would come clean the room just to be safe.
On another video about this topic, a CPAP user shared that he contacted RC about his machine and they will provide the extension along with the distilled water.
I do this every time for my husband with no problems. Fill out the form 30 days before you cruise if not sooner!
extension cord isn't the problem the extension cords simply allow the CPAP to reach the outlet for power... the don't connect multiple items to the outlet
Yes always ask the cruise line when it’s a medical need
I did that with RC for my cruise last week for my CPAP. They provided a bottle of distilled water, but not an extension cord. There was an electrical outlet behind the bed! He plugged it in there.
For c-pap, I purchased a replacement 15 foot "NEMA 1-15P to C7" power cable. It is long enough to reach all the way across the cabin from the far side of the bed to the outlet on the opposite end of the cabin. I tape it to the floor with gaffer tape for safety.
It isn't an extension cord, just a very long cord for the power brick.
I also have a "Piggyback" 3 prong cable (about 1 foot long) that lets me plug a second item into the same outlet.
Both can be found by googling those words.
they better put more outlets in the room
Yes!!
Just off an ncl cruise after purchasing a couple of those power cubes it worked great and no issues.
Given the amount of discussion and uncertainty in the past few days, it would be really helpful if RC would offer some clarification or examples of permitted items. Big messaging fail.
Yes agree
We cruised last weekend with friends on the Celebrity Reflection. We both had packed identical non-surge multi plug outlets that were on your Amazon cruise essentials list last year. When our luggage was delivered, their bag was delayed because it had been searched and their plug had been confiscated. When we returned from the cruise, they went to pick it up at the terminal and were told that it wasn’t allowed because it had 3 plugs. Ours was allowed through and we didn’t have any issues. Not sure if this is a sign that Celebrity might be planning to follow the same directive, but we thought it was odd at the time, especially since they were identical and both in boxes labeled non-surge.
I was on the Celebrity Edge last week in Alaska and brought on/used the international adapter version of the power cube you have with no issue.
I am on Celebrity Constellation in the Mediterranean right now and my husband has an international adapter and so do I. We do use both with no problem.
A friend of mine is a fire investigator and he has always warned us that one of the major causes of fires are multi plug outlets. Plugging 2-3-4 things into a single outlet can create a lot of heat and fire risk. A lot of the plugs are very cheaply made which can also lead to shorts and faulty wiring. I can totally see why they might ban these items.
It depends on what the things you plug in are. Plugging in devices that use a lot of power is dangerous, but most of that stuff is banned from ships.. People are careless, or just don't think at times. That's why power strips that are working properly have an amperage rating and their own reset switch if that is exceeded.. This ban won't stop people from walking out with curling irons or something like that plugged in and turned on, so do you think women will want to cruise without their curling iron or pay $50 or more for a spa hair styling everyday?? I doubt that.
I understand this. My bricks often are warm when i check them and that is with 1 device! Don’t buy cheap bricks.
Thank you for the update. LOVE your videos.
Great advice on how to "adapt" charging strategies. Purchase links very helpful as well!
Ilana- after watching your video I contacted Royal Caribbean, as I have several cruises scheduled for the next nine months with them. I asked for clarification as to whether or not this new ban included a plug in ‘block’ for additional USB pots, and this is what they told me: A multi-plug block for USB cables are allowed to be brought onboard.
This is the type of plug-in block that I use, it only gives you additional ports for variety of USB cables. Love you channel.
Thanks, Shirley J.
Awesome!!
And most modern laptop computers can be powered over USB-C, so that could help.
So Shirley, does that mean a plug in block that has regular plugs plus the USB cable plugs is not allowed?
Your videos have been so helpful! We just returned from a cruise on Holland America and had no need for the multi-plug outlet. Plenty of charge outlets in our room!
@@Faith-TNUSA that’s great to hear!
I was on an NCL ship this summer. I asked my room attendant about NCL'S new band on the door decorations policy. I was told, " You are allowed one or two magnets but no covering the outside door with balloons, streamers or wrapping paper."
I just got off the Breakaway and there were some people that had their whole doors covered in magnets throughout the cruise.
Yes, you can put nagnets on the door but nothing else do to fire codes. @TheGersh18
Great explanation
Because that would make the fireproof door no longer fireproof.
Thanks for this update. For me, more outlets are not necessarily the right answer. The placement of outlets is far more important than the number of outlets. I use a CPAP, there has never been an outlet near the bed. I have always had to string an extension cord across the room, usually 5+ feet to be able to use my machine. The industry needs better designs to meet passenger's needs.
Princess notoriously places their outlets between the twin beds. Which means it's in the MIDDLE of the King bed. Put them on the SIDES of the King ALSO. Better yet, place them IN the night stands and then the nightstand can just be plugged in. A North American outlet, a European outlet, a couple of USB-A hook ins (you can bring adapters.... I have them stashed all over my house and office!). Bonus would be a couple of USB-A outlets.
EASY modification. Relatively that is. Don't have to go into the walls for that. Each nightstand is plugged into that center plug.
I hope all you Loyal to Royal express the problems with not allowing power strips/banks/cubes/whatever.
I never realized this was such an issue on other cruise lines! We sail with Disney and thankfully there is always an outlet by the side of the bed. I’ve never had to use an extension cord for my CPAP.
@@joanneh4803we have cruised on Royal caribbean, norwegian, princess, and Carnival. We have needed an extension cord on every ship and we have taken 20 cruises. Extension cords provided by the cruise line are not guaranteed. They have a limited Supply . I love the fact that Norwegian will provide the distilled water for free unless that has changed in the past 18 months. We've had to purchase distilled water for CPAP machine on Carnival. It was so long ago that we were on Royal Caribbean and princess I don't remember the situation regarding the distilled water with them
The INIUI power bank is great. We recently used it on our 3 week European land/sea vacation and always had power.
@@dawnsantarlasci8264 thanks for sharing your experience. It’s been my best one too
Thanks for this video, Ilana! 🤗 You’re my favorite cruise info channel! ❤ It seems that devices are all gradually switching over to the USB-C type charging port. The newer iPhones are USB-C only. My iPad & laptop are USB-C. This will make everything so much easier in the future (all using USB-C.)
Great additional info! Thanks for this
This shouldn’t be a problem on RCL’s newer ships however I think this is a HUGE deal when it comes to their older ships because RCL does not update their plugs when ships go into dry doc. I have a cruise in a couple of days on the Radiance of the Seas & have packed a few different solutions so I’ll see what happens. However I also have a cruise booked on the Carnival Legend which is roughly the same age as Radiance but they have updated their plugs by adding some by the bed. I think this could potentially be a decision breaker when choosing between an itinerary that has older ships.
What they should’ve done is do a slow rollout until they have at least added charging solutions for the modern cruiser.
Good points
My husband uses a C-pap machine. It took Royal 2 days to get us an extension cord. They didn't have one long enough, so they ended up connecting two to reach his machine. Also, it wasn't keeping track of his stats. On our last cruise, they made a comment about the extension cord that we keep with the machine. I told them we needed it so the c-pap machine works properly, and they let it through. The orange extension cords can actually damage the machine.
@@susanhlavaty9500 oh no!
on what do you base the statement that orange extension cords can damage a machine ? If it physically fits a the orange cords are usually heavier gauge wire and therefore much more preferable than those silly skinny flat white extension cords. Orange cords are often 10 gauge and capable of handling 30 amps. The longer the extension cord, the larger the gauge wire needs to be.
When we travel and have a lot of electronics. I use a 40-watt changing hub that I got at London Drugs. It has 6 ports and you can get adaptors for USB A to C if needed. This allows me to charge multiple devices and only use one outlet. I may use a European adaptor for the hub and leave all other outlets open.
What is frustrating is that they had to know this would be a huge issue. They should have immediately sent out a clarification as to the definition of "multiplug". Is one 110 plug and 4 USB plugs a multiplug? Is only 4 USB plugs a "multiplug"? Also is a 6 inch cord on an adaptor an "extension cord"?
I was told via FB message to Royal... that the rule is one plug..one device... and that this includes usb.
I agree. Said to my husband the other day, this is a big deal for some people. Instead of just sneaking it into the banned items list, they should’ve put out a specific announcement.
Thats not what they told me. They said multi plug USB were fine
Interesting in just the replies RC gave 2 different answers. My quess is it will be the same thing with security---2 folks with same hubs-- 1 taken 1 let through
I messaged them on Twitter with a screenshot of an Anker USB hub and was told that's okay, they allow multi-plug blocks that have USB inputs. I'm sending a message on FB to see if I get a different answer lol
Yes absolutely the cruise lines should be providing more outlets. Probably the worst part about a cruise ship is the lack of power outlets.
Lack of outlets and the vast majority of ships do not have any USB charge ports either
I have no plans to travel with Royal Caribbean any time soon but I do have a cruise up coming on another line.. What I have is one of the non surge protected bars with the wrapped in cord (Amazon). What we did is print out the picture and description from the item and put it into the included packing bag. This way if there is a question, security can look at the print out or have the info to check the web themselves.
On another subject, it was finally great to hear Frank's voice for a few seconds on Tony's video on the Aqua Tour.
@@jeffreylevin9616 haha that’s cute
I have been cruising for over 40 years and have always traveled with a travel adapter and (since they came out) 2 small Anker charging banks. Each charger can handle 2 devices at a time. Between the three items, I can now charge 5 items. For me it doesn't matter if the ship is old or new, American or European, has a dozen outlets or only one.
We have international adapter cubes that we need for our pre cruise stay .Has usb and usb c in addition to the plug . Hope it won’t be taken away.
I sure hope as well
Good job. But still clear as mud 😆😎👍..I like RCCL but this is just almost over the top.
Ilana, excellent video. And your pieces of advice hit the nail on the head. Let me add another piece of knowledge. I do not work for that or any other cruise line. However, I am an electrical engineer with 38 years of experience. And based on my expertise I can speculate another reason based on facts. Electricity consumption = power consumption = fuel consumption. Now imagine 5,000 passengers charging 3 more devices each than the number of outlets provided in the ship. I speculate that the company executives realized that they could save a lot of money on fuel if they do not allow the additional outlets. Other companies have different ideas. For example, “Princess” is changing to LNG (liquified natural gas) in the new ships. LNG costs a lot less than diesel and it is a lot cleaner, too. Saving the company a lot of money, while presenting to the public an image of good environment stewards.
@@awcabot1 this is a very interesting point I have not heard before. Thanks for sharing
This was listed on our current 'prohibited items' on the Norwegian Pride of America.....For everyone's safety, Norwegian Cruise Line does not allow any type of door decorations, including paper or magnetic ones, due to their flammable nature. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation with our safety policy.
RC needs to update ships for appropriate outlets ....I was on vision with 1 functioning plug in my room. When you allow 4 people in room, thats a problem. Especially since they force you to use their app on devices!
@@tduck828 absolutely
Valid point. Even, Carnival Luminosa an older ship (2010) Brisbane, Australia has USB ports at the bedside.
Would have two or more of those people were on CPAP machines. What would they do then
Not sure as thankfully none of us use a CPAP but yes that would have been a problem!
We were recently on a cruise from Celebrity Silhouette and we were informed through the daily newsletter that a multi plug outlet was not allow in rooms.
@@michelleotoole9712 interesting thanks
Thanks for the head's up. This will be the 3rd change since we have been cruiseing. It's getting old. Our last cruise they gave us an extension cord with electrical tape on it. We said nothing, thinking we would not get another one. Crazy!
Thanks for the update!! From what I'm seeing on cruise forums and subreddits, people are equally upset at the lack of messaging, not just the ban. The outlet extender dos/don'ts has been an issue for a long time - idiotic inconsistency in how it's handled by security, not just cruise to cruise, but passeneger to passenger. If a company implements a rule, make sure the staff is trained. Period. Anything less is a matter of poor customer service, not just inconvenience or preference of the cruiser.
@@TR__3 I can definitely understand that frustration
RC just let me know that "We do allow the multi-plug blocks on which the outputs are for USB cables" So just bring a USB charging hub and you are fine for your portable devices.
Great
To understand, a block that has multi USB Chargers, but does not have , 110v or 220v. I don't know that I have seen a Block with just USBs, I have an octopus, long charging cable that has 2 Cs , an A and a lightning (Apple can be charged with that). (?)
@@nursynikki The statement in quotes is what they told me. This 'should' encompass USB hubs or any other charging device that outputs power via USB only.
Consumers in the US and Canada are familiar with the "UL" symbol found on electric appliances and cords. This symbol is the symbol of "Underwriters' Laboratories." That organization was founded by the insurance industry to certify electrical items as safe. If all electric items on any given premises have this seal, then - presumably - any insurance claim based on an electrical mishap will be honored. Similar organizations exist in other countries.
Perhaps a similar certification, either by this same organization or another, should exist to certify items as safe for use aboard a ship. This way, there's a standard, everybody knows (or should know) what's allowed, and the industry has clear guidance.
You mentioned leaving your lap top plugged in to charge while you were out of the room…I don’t have much experience with many cruise lines outside of Oceania and the Paul Gauguin, but on both of those one must unplug everything when leaving the cabin. If a fire were to break out and there was no one in the cabin, it could get out of hand very quickly.
Hmmm interesting. I’ve never noticed this. I thought it would be for hair tools with heat. Example - tvs stay plugged in
You can't charge devices during the day while you are not in your cabin unless you use the key card trick to keep the cabin hydro on. And if the steward comes in they will unplug. You aren't supposed to leave anything plugged in while you are out.
On the plus side. The new Prima class has loads of outlets/USB plug in options
MSC has cards that are unique and you can't put in any other card, so the idea being that when you leave the room with your card electricity is cut off, unless you have 2 assigned.
You are correct, nothing should be left charging out of sight in room. Better to carry your power bank with you if you need to charge in a pinch.
The industry that makes the plugs needs to just standardize a unique color for the case that means " no surge protector " like bright orange or something. That would make life easier for security I am sure
Great idea for a product developer
if you can NOT tell the difference between a surge protected power bar and a non surge protected item perhaps you should not be playing with electrical items and plugs at all
@paulbunion6233 That's not the purpose of my suggestion, the purpose was to make it fast and easy for security to confirm if something is or is not surge protected at just a glance without having to inspect it.
My husband is diligent about making sure all the charging is unplugged before we leave the room. The only time we charge is when we are in the room.
It would be nice if RC would give a reason for this. I could guess that it's because it's too much of a pull on the electrical system. Thanks for sharing!
I think it’s a fire risk.
Before my last cruise which started in Amsterdam my hair dryer stopped working while we were still at the hotel. I went to a store and bought a new styler with an European outlet. It worked great on the cruise and was well worth the price. It will go in every trip from now on.
The multi-cubes are not allowed on Disney cruise ships either. They do allow the multi USB/C cubes. I was told that the multi-cubes draw too much power and could become a fire hazard.
When the cruise lines is basically forcing you to use your cell phone you need USB ports on every cruise ship. Then people travel with their laptops, ipads, Apple watches, earbuds etcetera. Plus, CPAP machines, CPAP cleaning machines, humidifier machines etcetera
We travelled two weeks ago on Brilliance of the Seas to Alaska and the NCL cruise ticket clearly stated their prohibited items so we made sure we had a non surge protected cube with USB and USB C ports as well as regular plugs. It passed through security in our luggage with no problem and was all we needed to charge our devices, ereader and hearing aides. I really think their issue might be with cheap knock offs that get hot and could be a fire hazard. Not all electronics have the CSA or UL ratings that we expect in North America.
You can also get cables that have multiple charging cables that split off from the main usb. So one USB-A to plug into the charging block that has several USB c/lightning/whatever cable you need for your devices.
Wouldn't the international adapter be considered a multi plug outlet? RC better come up with some solutions or walk this back as I can see lots of people being upset by this...
A product that I like is a charging station. In one compact travel kit that need just one plug or a USB-C outlet, I can charge my phone, my ear buds and my watch. There are differents model so you can charge, tablet, phone and different devices.
I have a cone I have had for a long time. it uses one plug and has three AC outlets and four USB A ports for charging. I don't take it on the ship because I've had it so long I'm not sure it isn't surge protected, even though there is no indication that it is on the thing. I bought a power strip that is not surge protected and has a real short cord for this and I kept the cardboard sleeve that it came in showing it is not a surge protector.
If the cruise lines are going to go down this path, then they definitely need to supply more outlets in the cabin, both 120VAC and USB. Our recent cruise on Adventure of the Seas, the only 120VAC outlet was at the desk across from the bed. There were no outlets by the bed. RC had to bring us an extension cord, just like the one they won’t let you bring, to run my wife’s CPAP. RC really needs to rethink this or seriously upgrade the older ships.
Thank you! I’m taking a few chargers next month and will find out what Royal says no to. Kinda confusing what the do want at this point.
I'd love if you can report back with what happens! I'm going on a transatlantic next year and plan to bring some multiplugs our Europe trip after. I don't need them on the cruise but I'll need them after!
I travel with a 6 port USB charger and a 2 port charger as a backup as well as a 20' 3 outlet extension cord. I rarely use the extension cord, but I have stayed in a number of hotels with very limited outlets or outlet on the far side of the room. I do have a number of devices that charge over USB, like 9 of them including my electric toothbrush.
Exactly! Will find another cruise line. Provide sufficient outlets and usb ports and no problem but RC does not so bye bye
I’ve traveled with a four-USB plug unit with no extender cord that works wonderfully and only takes up one electric outlet. It’s only USB with no electric outlets. I have it for both US style as well as other countries. Amazon.
I take an Anker power bank everywhere I go, it's always been helpful when I'm out at theme parks all day so taking one on my cruise would be no different. You can also just buy a wall charger with multiple ports especially if you're just trying to charge multiple devices.
Thank you Alana, this is very timely as I’m about to embark (from Canada) on a cruise to Australia, followed by a tour of Australia. So I’ve just ordered the Omni charger and the IWALK mini charger for USB-C.
I've got an outlet adapter that looks a lot like the one she showed and it has 4 usb outlets on it. I often take it on regular vacations just for the extra usb slots.
We has heard about the ban from RC a day before going on our cruise. I left all plugs home, except I did take my European converter with 4 inputs at the bottom. They stopped us at security and looked it over a couple of times, but finally, let's us take it.
Wow, thanks for sharing! Have an amazing cruise!
Travel luggage cubes, thoughts. Ty ahead of time. I hope you see this
I am surprised that this is such a big deal for so many people. I realize you are creating content while onboard and may need more devices. Has not been a problem for me personally.
@@nancybogart3960 I think for many families who have multiple devices or even couples it’s an issue. People like to have their phones charged & it can be surprising, but these days some people work a bit while onboard (not content creators)
If you require a CPAP, outlets are not close enough to the bedstand so you need an extension cord.
It’s a big issue for people from Australia as we have to bring international adaptors regardless of where we cruise as SOME lines in Australian waters have one power point that suits Australian standard power. 😮
I’m from Canada and am about to embark on a cruise from Hawaii to Australia, followed by a tour of Australia. I have rechargeable hearing aids (wall plug or USB) plus my iPhone and iPad (both USB-C). So I appreciate Alana’s video today and am going to order the Omni charger and the iwalk mini power charger for USB-C. They should arrive tomorrow. I might leave the electric toothbrush at home!
If the decision is going to drive passengers towards using power banks instead, that's a terrible one. Ignoring for a moment just how heavy and inefficient they are, power banks are way more likely to fail, overheat or even cause a fire than a simple mains plug adaptor.
My issue is my EU power converter USB cube that I use on land either pre or post cruise.I hate the idea I now have to stop at the ban table on the way to disembark
I need to plug in multiple USB items: phone, iPad, earbuds (2 Pairs), flash, camera, 2 portable chargers, portable fan, motion sensor lights. I use a couple of multi-USB plug power points to charge all these. If you want me to plug these in separately to individual power points, you will need to provide a lot of power points, and they will need to accommodate Australian plugs, as I’m not planning on purchasing and packing a whole mess of adapters.
Anxious to hear about your MSC cruise! I leave October 25 from Marseille for 23 days to Miami.
Yay! Nice sailing
There are usually usb ports on most modern TVs that you can charge from, always worth checking out.
I’ve just decided to bring fewer electronics along. I think I can do without for two weeks.
I literally walked off Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas Friday and used my non-surge multi-plug block all last week with no issues or requests to not use it nor was it confiscated. Weird. I also found out there is an extra electrical outlet under the bed!! My room attendant brought me my distilled water for my CPAP and plugged it in for me...under the bed in the wall.
@@HaulinByPullen interesting
I just returned from a cruise on Norwegian and we were allowed to use our multi outlet plug. They also provided us an extension cord with a surge protected multi outlet and distilled water for my wife’s cpap.
Thanks for sharing
Thank you for the update. I greatly appreciate it. I’m also admiring your bag on the table. I didn’t see that in the description. Would you mind sharing a link?
My pleasure! I love this new personal bag (can be used as a carry on as well) that I’ve tested out on my recent trips. It’s Nomad Lane & very good quality. Here’s the info (with a 10 % discount) if you’re interested. Please note I earn commissions :): nomad-lane.myshopify.com/discount/CRUISE10?rfsn=8312989.fe34f9
It's unfortunate they felt a need to have this restriction. To me the real hazard is the unattended charging of devices. Not just on cruise ships but hotels as well. You should see what a melted outlet, or a failed capacitor in a protected device, can do to a guest room. Some people simply go nuts with how much electricity they need and then they complicate matters by leaving their room/cabin while "everything" is charging. (I think this is how a recent fire on one of the around the world cruises started?)
Did you know at some workshop/sheds we now install a master switch so you must turn off all the outlets to structure when you leave, and some even have a separate area, away from other structures (or they are attached yet safely behind a fire wall) just for charging batteries for our tools and such overnight. This way when an unattended battery pops it doesn't take out the business, you just buy new batteries.
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I have found there is usually an extra plug under the desk. It is where I plug my scooter in. There is usually one under the sink also. My outlet adapter from European 220 to American 110 does well also. Take longer usb cords. I plug my phone in when I go to bed and during the night when I get up for the bathroom break unplug it and put it beside me on the table. Keeping excess Aps turned off I get 3 days on a charge. The USB fan, and USB Makeup mirror charge during the day while we are out. 2 people in the room and no shortage of power or places to plug in older and newer ships all the same.
I wasn't aware to look under the desk for an outlet for my scooter. Good tip! Thanks 😊
I didn't need another excuse to not go on Royal, but here we are. going on a NCL next week, will be going with 2 battery banks and an extension strip.
how immature
It's not even that serious lol
Recently experienced a different cruise line where you needed to disconnect charging devices when the cabin was empty.
Yes, our attendant on our last NCL cruise would unplug cords if we forgot and left the room.
I noticed Royal unplugging items when I was not in the room, last summer.
Now this makes sense.
Interesting
@@joannekearney5329 for my June 2023 cruise, yes it made sense. Royal only makes up rooms once a day though, so perhaps that's why they got militant on the ban. ????
I used the non surge power cube on Disney Wonder Cruise just last week and it was not confiscated
During our July RC cruise, my multi plug was questioned by security and I was taken over to the confiscation table. When I got there, the head of security cleared my non surge protected cube. This looks as if I'll no longer be able to travel with that cube. I do have the European adaptor similar to the one in your video. We'll be traveling on Princess this summer, so I hope to be able to bring both! We'll have four people who will need to charge.
No issues on Princess
I haven’t read all of the comments (348 and counting). We live in So Cal, and have done 3 cruises on RC Navigator. This is an older ship and our non-surge multi plug worked great! So bummed that we can’t bring it anymore!
We cruised on Vision of the Seas, and there was one US plug and one international plug, that's it. I use a CPAP and Royal Caribbean DID provide an extension cord when I asked before the cruise. I brought a three plug US adapter and this let me plug in the CPAP and two devices to recharge overnight. Guess I couldn't do that if we sail with them again. But your suggestions sound workable, thanks.
AN FYI for crusiers 😊
Most TV's in your cabins have USB ports on them. Either the side or in the back. Just buy a 20ft. Cord 😊
Another possible reason is the gauge of cabin wiring INSIDE the cabin walls of RC ships.
If it is not heavy enough to carry multiple outlets worth of power that could be a serious fire hazard (and cause a ships circuit to trip creating major headaches for maintenance).
they can sell you the allowed device on embarkation day after the security checkpoints in a vending machine. But if they want more money, they'll sell it on the shops inside, but no one wants to pay 50 dollars for a power cube :(
Thank you for the video and update, I bought 2 of those little blocks. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏we r going on carnival. Hopefully we will be ok 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@@marysolurbina I don’t think you’ll have an issue. I’m on a cruise now & no problem either
When I heard about the ban, I went to Amazon and bought a pack of three EU adapters for $4. According to the Q&A they worked well on a cruise ship. I haven't tried it out yet; my cruise is at the end of November on the Reflection of the Seas.
Can I bring a small generator and gas to make my own power?
LOL
@@townjeff 😂😂😂
Solar pack, yes you can
Buy a 15 or 20 foot charging cord.
I am really pissed off. Cruise companies need to ensure that a power outlet is available at the head of every bed or a free extension chord is in _every_ room. Dragging around a CPAP is enough trouble already. Saying often times they will provide is not good enough. Maybe I can get consent is not acceptable. I need a 100% guarantee or I won't go. And in my experience that means bringing my own.
Agree that is a pain having to travel with a CPAP! I just replied on another comment that I never realized this was such an issue on other cruise lines. We sail with Disney and they have outlets by the bed (even on their oldest ships) and I’ve never had to use an extension cord for my CPAP.
@@Lord.Kiltridge they’ll definitely help with your medical needs
That's a bummer, might wait and see what they do before I book with them again.
bans that we circumvent need to go. you should be able to pay to bring a noncorded multioutlet on RCCI and similar.
Thanks for the infomation.
I asked Royal directly, and they said that multi port USB chargers are fine. It's the plugs that are the issue.