I beg to differ with the other two, but you CAN take your OWN iron, the rules just state you just can't USE them in your room. Although, I will say we did. AND I'll do it next time we cruise. Go ahead, flame me, I don't care.. I'm surprisingly able to remember to unplug it when we're done. The condition of the irons on board isn't good. You'll possible get lovely brown water stains on your clothes.