Power Points Which Countries Converter Do I Need?

[lindy12]

I know, badly worded but couldn't think how else to word it. We are doing a Med cruise on Star Princess and will of course want to recharge our New Zealand purchased cameras etc. I will need to buy a 'converter' so what I'm trying to find out is, on board ship, what countries power points are used? I'm thinking probably US?

[Keith1010]

US for sure. You might want to post on the cruise line thread for the ship you'll be on to see if there are any european outlets.

 

Keith

[Happy ks]

Most small electrical appliances (cell phones, computers, Ipods) no longer need to be converted, but you may need adaptor plugs. You would be wise to get some US plugs and I think some ships have UK outlets, can't be sure. You may want to use a plug with a surge protector if you are using it for a computer.

 

I do think the safest bet would be to check each of your appliances that need to be plugged in and check each for conversion.

 

A convertor converts the electricity and an adaptor plug merely plugs straight into the wall with no conversion. If you don't plug in correctly you can ruin your electronics.

[BaumD]

Most modern cruise ships have US plugs and European plugs (which are different than UK plugs)