Location of outlets in rooms

[dkddis]

We will go on our first cruise in Feb 2006. I use a CPAP machine for sleep apnea and need an outlet near the bed. In a regular hotel room I wind up having to disconnect a lamp or clock, but I have no idea about outlets on a cruise ship. Thanks

 

[aprilgail2]

The outlet is on the other side of the room near the deask...you should bring an extension cord so that it will reach.

 

[Memaw2Wm]

Yes, there is only one regular outlet in the staterooms and it is located away from the beds ... I suggest you bring a power strip along with a 15' extension cord. Having a power strip will allow you to plug in battery rechargers etc.

 

[dizneykids]

You might also want to mention it to your TA or DCL rep to put it in your record. I imagine they will provide you will whatever you need for your equipment, especially since it is a medical necessity.

Interestingly, when I booked our cruise, I mentioned to my favority DCL rep that my mother had a pacemaker/defibrillator and was a diabetic for the record. She told me that Mom will likely have to provide a medical form (have yet to see it) with her doc's okay to travel. Has anyone else had this happen?

 

[djs113]

ours was under the TV within the entertainment unit

 

[Jhalkias]

I also use a CPAP, and was quite surprised that the lamps beside the beds do not plug into a regular "outlet". I've gotten used to moving beds, etc. to find outlets. The location is as mentioned above, and make sure no one trips over the cord at night.

One thing I found out on our last cruise is that you can "borrow" an extension cord at Guest Services. This is much easier than lugging around an extension cord in luggage. If you don't return it, they charge your room $12. I got up very early on the last morning (I'm an early riser anyway) took my shower and returned it before everyone got in line.

My machine did fit quite conveniently in the night stand cubby.

John

 

[dkddis]

Thanks for the advice!

 

[goofygal1975]

Thank you for asking this question. My father uses a CPAP machine, and I dont know that I would have thought to ask this question for him. We all will cruise together in 2007. I'll be sure to have us both bring an extension cord for both our rooms. Thanks!

 

[sopandbass]

My husband used a CPAP machine as well and he ran the extension from behind the TV and we duct taped it to the floor so that we wouldn't trip as we moved around the room. That way, he didn't have to go through the set-up every night/morning. Yet another use for duct tape!!!

 

[bushdianee]

My mom also has a pacemaker /defibrillator which she had put in after we had our plans made. I told DCLwhen I called with the final payment. She said she would send out a new medical release. After 2 weeks of waiting,I ended up e-mailing DCL and finally got one. I also needed to find out if DCL will provide the distilled for my mom's cpap machine.(they said a bottle will be in the stateroom)
P.S. We are on the April 3rd Wonder!

 

[Talking Hands]

Actually there is an outlet behind the bed and DCL can bring you a cord with extra plugs. They did this for me when they put in the system for the alarm and door flasher. They had disconnected a light originally but I wanted it to read so they fixed it.

 

[mmouse37]

Talking hands....there are outlets behind the bed but they are not the normal american outlets...I remember a poster saying be brought a European adapater kit and was a hassled moving the bed to find the plug. I am sure DCL will handle this part of it, but I just did not want people thinking there is a regular plug being the bed.

There are regular plugs on the dresser and being the TV. If you have any appliance that has the big black box type plug it will not fit in the outlets by the desk. You should bring an extension cord or a power strip. We found the power strip to work great as we could plug in our camera chargers, curling iron, etc.

For anyone who wants to know all about the plugs in the cabins....please check out the link to Dave's site. He provides a ton of info on everthing DCL.

http://www.dcltribute.com/faq/poweroutlets.htm

 

[krdisneybound]

For any medical condition that you or anyone in your family has, DCL should be advised. There is a form they send you to fill out, which has to be signed by your doctor. Not very much involved at all, just pretty much general information. It is for your best interest, in case something happens.

 

[4Gus-Gus&Figaro]

My husband and I just did back-to-back cruises on 2/3 and 2/6.

I am an insulin-dependent Diabetic, and I had to provide two seperate medical release forms - one for each cruise. No big deal, though. It's a very short form.

My husband uses a CPAP. Yep - the outlets are over by the television and desk. We also found that the machine fit on the bottom of the nightstand perfectly. We borrowed an extension cord from Guest Services. We didn't return it between the two cruises, and we were charged $25 on the first bill. We returned it before we went to breakfast on the last day of the second cruise, and they credited our account $25. No problems or hassles, in my opinion.

Also, may I comment how much I love my husband's CPAP?? I FINALLY get to sleep through the night!!!

Have fun!

Karen

 

[Jhalkias]

Karen,

My wife would probably make the same comment about being able to sleep . . .

She has now had almost 4 years of undisturbed rest.

I would tell you that now I can get as little as 5 hours of sleep, and I'm fine. Before CPAP, I would be dozing off every evening after work because I just was not getting good sleep. Now I can't fall asleep without it - my DW calls it my pacifier. Before CPAP my DW poking me in the ribs to roll over probably didn't help either!

John

 

[videogal1]

For any medical condition that you or anyone in your family has, DCL should be advised. There is a form they send you to fill out, which has to be signed by your doctor. Not very much involved at all, just pretty much general information. It is for your best interest, in case something happens.

I don't know if I really want to get into this or not, but I'm adding it to the discussion for informational purposes only. It is contrary to the ADA for DCL to require medical information. They always send me this form and, as they say that it is the way that they determine who is qualified to reserve an accessible stateroom, for this reason, they have not been called on it, although I explained the problem in detail to them last December. You do not have to supply medical information to them but, as was previously posted, in case of any related emergency it would be a good idea if you could have a record of current health problems somewhere handy in case they suddenly play a part in your enjoyment of your cruise.