Are USB plug in hubs ok to take onboard ?

[minnie00]

Allure doesn’t have any USB so thought we would take a little charger hub…just want to be sure it’s not on the naughty list 😎

[Cigar King]

Yes...it's power surge protectors (with or without USB hubs) that are a problem.

[Mdepfl]

In theory the dapper Cigar King is correct.  But - one of our bags didn’t make it to the cabin on Harmony last November because I had a USB charging block in it. No reasoning with them, hand it over. 
 

Worst part was having to unpack the bag, not knowing what they didn’t like in it, on the floor in front of the line at guest services. Pretty sh1tty really. Like I was smuggling a machine gun or something. 

[minnie00]

2 hours ago, Mdepfl said:

In theory the dapper Cigar King is correct.  But - one of our bags didn’t make it to the cabin on Harmony last November because I had a USB charging block in it. No reasoning with them, hand it over. 
 

Worst part was having to unpack the bag, not knowing what they didn’t like in it, on the floor in front of the line at guest services. Pretty sh1tty really. Like I was smuggling a machine gun or something. 

Ok good to know

 

[brillohead]

I always have a hub in my carry-on bag, and it's never been a problem.

I've noticed that the people scanning the carry-on luggage seem to be looking for booze and weapons, while the people scanning the checked luggage seem to have more things they look for.  For example, haircutting scissors have NEVER caused a problem when in checked baggage, but have resulted in explanation (me quoting the acceptable blade length for scissors from the website) and/or consultation with superiors in carry-on luggage. 

[DaKahuna]

 I bring these two items in my carry on backpack and have not encountered any issues.   

 

https://www.amazon.com/Charger-TECKNET-Foldable-Adapter-Compatible/dp/B08YJLMQGD

 

https://www.amazon.com/Cruise-Power-Strip-USB-Outlets/dp/B07BHVKPC3

Edited January 11, 2023 by DaKahuna

[Ret MP]

Regardless of what is in print or not in print, I've found that if it has a cord, it probably won't get through the luggage screening ("The only exception to this policy are curling irons and hair straighteners").  I don't believe I've ever actually read the words "Surge Protector or "Surge Suppressor" in  RCCL's FAQ are prohibited and I have had charging hubs (combo 110 and USB) with "Surge Protector" plainly marked on them and corded make it through.  But, there are many many stories in this site and others that have had them put in the naughty room.  It's a crap shoot, at best!

 

The photo below shows the charging hub (110 and USB) that I now take on the ship.  The words,  "Surge Protector" or "Surge Suppressor" aren't anywhere on it, and Amazon says it is "Cruise Ship Approved", for what that's worth.  

 

The suggestions that @DaKahunashows are good/great options.  This is the hub that I've got:

 

https://www.amazon.com/Multi-Plug-Extender-SUPERDANNY-Electrical-Extra-Wide/dp/B08KXSJ3Z6/ref=sr_1_97?crid=39HXM2OMHF3A1&keywords=charging+hub+for+cruising&qid=1673450873&sprefix=charging+hub+for+cruising%2Caps%2C125&sr=8-97

 

 

 

 

 

Edited January 11, 2023 by Ret MP

[alfaeric]

We've been carrying on an Anker 4 port USB charging plug for many years- I think I got that when we first got iPhones back in 2014.  Never an issue.

Edited January 11, 2023 by alfaeric

[Ret MP]

Just now, alfaeric said:

We've been carrying on an Anker 4 port USB charging plug for many years- I think I got that when we first got iPhones back in 2104.  Never an issue.

Time traveler, eh!

 

LOL

[alfaeric]

oops

 

Edited January 11, 2023 by alfaeric

[Husky1987]

This is my setup on Voyager right now…never had an issue in multiple cruises.

 

[Newcruiser2012]

We brought one in our checked baggage on our last cruise over New Years and had no issue.