kitegirl Posted March 30, 2011 #1 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Both hubby and I are disabled and use a heat pad several times a day. Will there be a problem bringing one on board our alaska cruise? It has a safety shut off ect if that makes a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umbarger Posted March 30, 2011 #2 Share Posted March 30, 2011 My mom took hers with no problem. I would just make sure to take a extension cord. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyriecat Posted March 30, 2011 #3 Share Posted March 30, 2011 My mom took one last year on a Royal Caribbean cruise. She didn't have a problem bringing it onboard. I suppose that could vary by cruiseline. I have no idea if hers has an auto shut-off feature or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitty9 Posted March 30, 2011 #4 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Technically, they are illegal, regardless if they have the auto timer or not. Celebrity is opening bags and taking them, along with extension cords and power strips. If you do manage to get them through security, you will need very long extension cords as the only outlet is usually by the desk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennyAgain Posted March 31, 2011 #5 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I use a totally non-electric pad thingie that I warm up by soaking in a sink full of hot water. Wrap the thingie in a towel and I'm good to go. You might also want to consider using the Thera-Care heat wrap things in the red boxes. They are non-electric and work better than nothing, especially on long flights. With 2 of you needing them, you will not have sufficient electrical plugs even if you do get them past security at check in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nieciez Posted March 31, 2011 #6 Share Posted March 31, 2011 My hubby used his on our recent Grand Princess cruise with no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckekjhaze Posted April 1, 2011 #7 Share Posted April 1, 2011 sorry this was supposed to be separate thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernLite Posted April 25, 2011 #8 Share Posted April 25, 2011 I hate not having my microwavable rice pack with me on cruises. But for our Alaska cruise I'll make sure I have extra caspascian heat patches along. It really helps me to have one on my upper back right between the shoulder blades. And they last a lot longer than 4 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitegirl Posted June 1, 2011 Author #9 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Thought I would give u an update.... We had our heating pad and extension cord taken away when we went through security. However we were told it would be given back to us within a few hours....:confused: Four hours later still no sign of it, so when to customer service and within a few minutes had it back in my hands.... Thank goodness!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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