NEW DCL policy on all power cord things

[Ravenne]

I'm hoping DCL has thought this through, and has laid in supplies for one extension cord per room being available. If not, they're going to have start having a ship's electrician in the terminal to OK private cords being brought onboard.

Exactly my thought too. The ship's electrician is going to be one busy, busy person clearing people's cords, surge protectors, etc, not to mention having to deal with surly guests when they have their stuff rejected. Better than a fire onboard, but still, I hope DCL has thought it through.

 

[CaliforniaMama]

So if my child uses a nebulizer, do I need to bring an extension cord for our Wonder Cruise? Are there outlets by a chair or bed so he can sit for a breathing treatment if he needs one?

 

[michellekcm]

The power strip thing annoys me. I bring a power strip (non-surge protector one) so I only have to bring one plug / socket adaptor for my Australian devices. If I can't use my power strip I need 2-3 adaptors, and then they don't fit next to each other in the outlets any way. It will be a long cruise if I can only charge one thing at a time.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

So if my child uses a nebulizer, do I need to bring an extension cord for our Wonder Cruise? Are there outlets by a chair or bed so he can sit for a breathing treatment if he needs one?

The outlets on the Wonder are on the desk and behind the TV (next to the desk). He can sit at the desk (there's a stool there).

 

[PrincessShmoo]

The power strip thing annoys me. I bring a power strip (non-surge protector one) so I only have to bring one plug / socket adaptor for my Australian devices. If I can't use my power strip I need 2-3 adaptors, and then they don't fit next to each other in the outlets any way. It will be a long cruise if I can only charge one thing at a time.

I'm pretty sure that's the plan. They really only have one outlet available on the desk for charging. When everyone bring multiple adapters (increasing the number of things that they can plug in) it puts a serious drain on the power supply onboard.

 

[Saamh]

On our December sailing on the Wonder, our table mates had their power strip removed from their checked luggage. When their luggage was delivered to their stateroom it had a note in it stating it was removed since it was not permitted and they could retrieve it somewhere in the terminal upon debarkation.

We haven't had any issues with having enough outlets to charge our iPhones, iPods, cameras. We usually take turns charging things and use the extra outlet behind the tv and also unplug the wave phone to use that outlet when needed. I can see the importance of having a cord or medical devices though.

 

[squirrel]

Not surprised by this. I had my power cord taken back in September 2012 when they found it in my carry on.

I posted when I returned and everyone was shocked that it was confiscated.

If you need one for medical reasons, I'd still pack one. You do get it back after the cruise (as long as you remember to collect it). That way if they are out they could make an exception and get yours.

 

[CaliforniaMama]

The outlets on the Wonder are on the desk and behind the TV (next to the desk). He can sit at the desk (there's a stool there).

Thanks. That'll work!

 

[DahliaRW]

I wonder if this includes the plug ins with multiple usb outlets on them (as opposed to pronged outlets). That may be the solution for multiple devices. I did actually use my phone a lot on the ship for the navigator app. It was nice when we had a few minutes to kill to look up who was in the atrium, or if the kids wanted to know what was going on in the kids clubs...

 

[Ravenne]

I wonder if this includes the plug ins with multiple usb outlets on them (as opposed to pronged outlets). That may be the solution for multiple devices. I did actually use my phone a lot on the ship for the navigator app. It was nice when we had a few minutes to kill to look up who was in the atrium, or if the kids wanted to know what was going on in the kids clubs...

I wondered about that too but it was deemed a surge protector, and therefore, not ok. I suppose you can get the non surge protector kinds like this: http://www.amazon.com/54203-Heavy-3-Grounded-Outlet-Adapter/dp/B000EU4HBO/ but if the issue is burdening the ship's electrical supply, then I don't see how that would be allowed or solve the problem. Though if that was the case, I wonder if DCL will eventually limit how many electronic devices guests may bring on board too...albeit a slippery slope they'd slide on if they ever even consider it.

I guess if you already have an outlet adapter, great, give it a try, but I wouldn't buy one just to see in case they take it away and the money's wasted.

 

[DMMarla07860]

I've never had a problem charging things and between my dad and I we usually have 11 things that could be charged. So this doesn't effect me at all

 

[danfromca]

I wonder if this includes the plug ins with multiple usb outlets on them (as opposed to pronged outlets). That may be the solution for multiple devices. I did actually use my phone a lot on the ship for the navigator app. It was nice when we had a few minutes to kill to look up who was in the atrium, or if the kids wanted to know what was going on in the kids clubs...

My expectation is that a an adapter with multiple USB plugs will be fine. That is not an extension cord and it's not a power strip....

 

[michellekcm]

I'm pretty sure that's the plan. They really only have one outlet available on the desk for charging. When everyone bring multiple adapters (increasing the number of things that they can plug in) it puts a serious drain on the power supply onboard.

I do get that. But for someone from overseas they either have to bring enough adapters to be able to utilise all the available outlets, or bring a power strip and only use one outlet. I don't believe that I'm using any more "outlets", I'm just saving myself $$$ on the adapters etc.

Oh well. I'll worry about it when I get closer to my next cruise.

 

[Pegasus928]

One way around it could be to use a laptop. Plug this into the socket then use it's USB sockets to charge up your phones/iPads/music devices. ;-)

 

[JohnDS]

One way around it could be to use a laptop. Plug this into the socket then use it's USB sockets to charge up your phones/iPads/music devices. ;-)

FYI, ipad will not charge from a laptop USB port.

 

[dwfanatic]

Does anyone know if the Magic has outlets by the bed? DH has a C-Pap machine and I don't want to worry about needing to get an extension cord onboard if I don't need one- I have other things to worry about

 

[sarabguerra]

We used power pack cases for our iPhones at WDW this year. They charged very quickly & we got a full 16 hours of power a day. We had MDE on all day & we also posting to our FB pages for the grandparents to follow along. It was more than sufficient.

Yes you have to go back & charge them every night, but my very old 4s only needs an hour to fully charge and the power pack needs only 2 hours. I see the medical needs as I use a nebulizer, but I agree with PP, you're on the boat to be on the boat. I'll sit at the desk & gladly unplug for my vacation.

 

[shburks]

Does anyone know if the Magic has outlets by the bed? DH has a C-Pap machine and I don't want to worry about needing to get an extension cord onboard if I don't need one- I have other things to worry about

Yes. There's one on each side of the bed.

 

[Tonka's Skipper]

Since DCL has added surge protectors to the cords, there must have been issues on DCL or other lines.

Folks, you maybe be bringing good cords and surge protectors, but others may be bringing older, worn or damaged ones. Fire at Sea is no matter to take chances with.

This is not a *nonsense* issue, DCL gains nothing in restricting these items when they lend them and not rent them.

I would much rather have no guests cords onboard then take the chance of a fire!

AKK

 

[dwfanatic]

Yes. There's one on each side of the bed.

Thanks for answering!