allure of the seas cabin amenities, help...

[leallison]

going on the cruise tomorrow, packing now. should have asked this days ago but we got a standard balcony on the allure of the seas, the type that is on the outside facing the ocean.

do they provide shampoo/conditioner/soap on the ships like hotels? Do they have hairdryers and if not can you bring your own larger one? i cannot remember if there are size regulations to them. irons? not sure i will need one but if you ask for one will they bring one to you (an iron?) i am sure it is a fire hazard but i do not want to bring one with me, lol....but again the other info is more important to me. I am packing now so any body who could answer this question quickly is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks!

[ricklepickle]

I'll answer since I know you are packing, although I am not an expert! While I bring my shampoo, my mom always asks and gets shampoo and conditioner from the room steward, no matter the type of cabin. Yes there is a blow dryer, not the top end one, but I find it useable. And no to the iron - either taking it on, or providing one. You can get your clothes pressed (for a fee) or just be a little wrinkled. That's what I do: if you see me on a cruise, I will be the one in slightly wrinkled clothing who just doesn't care about it.

 

Have fun!

[Merion_Mom]

going on the cruise tomorrow, packing now. should have asked this days ago but we got a standard balcony on the allure of the seas, the type that is on the outside facing the ocean.

do they provide shampoo/conditioner/soap on the ships like hotels? Do they have hairdryers and if not can you bring your own larger one? i cannot remember if there are size regulations to them. irons? not sure i will need one but if you ask for one will they bring one to you (an iron?) i am sure it is a fire hazard but i do not want to bring one with me, lol....but again the other info is more important to me. I am packing now so any body who could answer this question quickly is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks!

 

They do not provide them automatically, but if you ask your cabin steward nicely, s/he will usually be able to bring them to you.

 

Yes, hairdryer.

 

No, iron. Fire hazard.

 

Hang your stuff in the bathroom while you shower: magic, wrinkles gone!

[leallison]

you guys are the best! Thank you!

[cb at sea]

Unless you have short, thin hair, bring your own hairdryer! The provided ones get hot, but they don't blow hard enough to get the "blow dry" look!!!

[gerif]

Unless you have short, thin hair, bring your own hairdryer! The provided ones get hot, but they don't blow hard enough to get the "blow dry" look!!!

 

Not necessarily. I have thick mid-length hair and never pack my own hairdryer.

[TACMS]

Also note the hair dryer is 'attached' to the desk draw meaning the curled wire comes out if top draw (where dryer is kept). ...little awkward but better than nothing...

[denamo]

Best tip for the on board hair dryer here on CC was to use a rubber band or ponytail holder to keep the button pressed in rather than having to hold it down during the entire drying process.