Issues with Curling and straightener iron on Carnival Celebration

[jolyroger]

So I've been reading and seeing many reviews about how people are having issues with they're irons not working or barely working on this ship. I guess due to the Wattage  . Anyone have a clue what is suggested to bring, as far as this issue. I really can't rely on a blow dryer. Thanks for any help

[chengkp75]

It does not have to do with wattage, most curlers and straighteners draw a whole lot less wattage than hair dryers.  The reports I've seen here on CC are about two types of products.  One is Dyson products that use a lot of electronics in their appliances, and these don't seem to be amenable to shipboard circuitry.  The other type are "ceramic" curlers and straighteners, and again, I believe it comes down to the electronics not being compatible with shipboard systems.  Older appliances, with "resistance wire" heating elements tend to work fine.

[Momma1980]

I feel your pain! I rely on my curling iron. Having been on Mardi Gras with a curling iron that didn’t work, I will now bring two options.  Hate to pack the extra but it’s better than having nothing.  Funny thing- the exact curling iron that DIDN’T work for me worked for another poster (on a different thread about this topic). Good luck!!!

[jolyroger]

3 hours ago, Momma1980 said:

I feel your pain! I rely on my curling iron. Having been on Mardi Gras with a curling iron that didn’t work, I will now bring two options.  Hate to pack the extra but it’s better than having nothing.  Funny thing- the exact curling iron that DIDN’T work for me worked for another poster (on a different thread about this topic). Good luck!!!

I guess i'm gonna do the same and just bring 2! LOL

[Ireallyneedavacation]

My sister and I knocked out the power in our cabin on Mardi Gras last year because she was using a blow dryer while I was using the flatiron. We called our room steward, and he got it fixed while we were at dinner….just be aware, one product at a time!

[jolyroger]

19 hours ago, Ireallyneedavacation said:

My sister and I knocked out the power in our cabin on Mardi Gras last year because she was using a blow dryer while I was using the flatiron. We called our room steward, and he got it fixed while we were at dinner….just be aware, one product at a time!

Well, just will be me this time, so i'm hoping and thinking i'll be fine.

 

[csm5986142]

We were on one of the early Mardi Gras cruises before there was a lot of info out there about this, so I wasn't aware.  When I plugged in my tourmaline ceramic curling iron, the light came on but it never warmed up at all, so I assumed it had been damaged on the flight to the port and I threw it away (unfortunately I saw all the discussion on this after I got back).

However, I have used my Hot Tools blow dry/curling brush on both Mardi Gras (twice) and Celebration without any issues if that helps.