Question About Power On NCL Spirit

[vicbomb5]

Hey Guys,

I'll be going on the NCL Spirit on 5/31 out of New York City with my family. I've been on the Dawn twice before, but this will be my first time on the Spriit.

 

I was wondering...I heard that the power outlets in the room were not U.S.-outlets, meaning I would not be able to plug in a charger for my iPod, digital camera, etc. Do I need to buy adapters for the plugs in the cabin?

 

If you guys could fill me in on this it would be greatly appreciated, can't wait to set sail, lil over 2 weeks away!!!

[bagelsnbrew]

There are 2 US outlets in the cabin, 1 in by the desk and 1 in the bath. 500 watt max so no hair driers (there's one in the bathroom) and if you have multiple items to plug in, bring a power strip. Have fun!

[vicbomb5]

Awesome thanks a lot for the info!

[fun2cruise]

If you bring a converter, can you use your hair dryer?

[NEWYORKER55]

Your hair dryer needs to be a dual volt one and you will need an Asian adaptor in order to plug it in.

[electricron]

There's also a European style power receptacle in the cabin right next to the American one. So, yes, you can use your American higher than 500 Watts hair dryer is you bring a converter.

 

But it's far cheaper to buy a dual voltage hair dryer from Wallmart and an power adapter for the plug.

Dual Voltage Hair Dryer $18

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=9605534

 

Power Adapter $18

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=8586816

 

Power Converter up to 1600 Watts $20

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=3312962#Item+Description

 

An 1875 Watt hair dryer should burn this converter up.

 

Here's another Power Converter rated at 1875 Watts at Amazon $15

http://www.amazon.com/WATTS-CONVERTER-PRODUCTS-COUNTRIES-TRAVELLING/dp/B000W91XBO

 

But it requires a power adapter, which adds to its cost.

 

In my opinion, it'll be better to buy a dual voltage hair dryer. You'll have a spare already when yours breaks down.

[garycarla]

It is just amazing that there seems to be some monster out there that spreads rumors that the Spirit has non-us power systems. This question comes up every week to ten days.

 

Just about every darn ship afloat today has non-us power systems. Nothing unusual about that at all. Been that way for years.

 

But, they usually have at least one US plug to take care of US power type needs.

 

Enjoy.

[lauram1023]

I am confused....

1. Do I have to bring my hairdryer on the Spirit or is there one already?

2. Is there a plug for our cell phone?

 

Thanks!

[Toyz711]

there is a hair dryer in the bathroom.

yes. there is a outlet to charge the cell phone, if you have more things to charge...like batteries for the camera...bring a strip outlets to allow you to plug more things in.

here's the photo of the "normal" outlet by the desk and the hair dryer in the bathroom.

if you do bring your own hairdryer, do as in the other post...get one with dual voltage..

there is another outlet in the bathroom, but it can't take anything stronger then a shaver.

[DD]

There's also a European style power receptacle in the cabin right next to the American one. So, yes, you can use your American higher than 500 Watts hair dryer is you bring a converter.

 

But it's far cheaper to buy a dual voltage hair dryer from Wallmart and an power adapter for the plug.

Dual Voltage Hair Dryer $18

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=9605534

 

Power Adapter $18

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=8586816

 

Power Converter up to 1600 Watts $20

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=3312962#Item+Description

 

An 1875 Watt hair dryer should burn this converter up.

 

Here's another Power Converter rated at 1875 Watts at Amazon $15

http://www.amazon.com/WATTS-CONVERTER-PRODUCTS-COUNTRIES-TRAVELLING/dp/B000W91XBO

 

But it requires a power adapter, which adds to its cost.

 

In my opinion, it'll be better to buy a dual voltage hair dryer. You'll have a spare already when yours breaks down.

 

I'm a bit confused by this post -- it's probably that I'm not reading it correctly. I'm under the impression that if you have a dual-voltage appliance, you need ONLY an adaptor in order to get it to fit into the other plug. If you have an appliance that is not dual-voltage, you need a converter to "change" the current and then also an adaptor plug to make it fit. So, wouldn't I just need the dual-voltage dryer and an adaptor? Why would I also need a converter? It could be that it's late at night and I'm brain-dead and just not understanding....

[electricron]

I'm a bit confused by this post -- it's probably that I'm not reading it correctly. I'm under the impression that if you have a dual-voltage appliance, you need ONLY an adaptor in order to get it to fit into the other plug. If you have an appliance that is not dual-voltage, you need a converter to "change" the current and then also an adaptor plug to make it fit. So, wouldn't I just need the dual-voltage dryer and an adaptor? Why would I also need a converter? It could be that it's late at night and I'm brain-dead and just not understanding....

 

Please re-read this specific sentence again:

But it's far cheaper to buy a dual voltage hair dryer from Wallmart and an power adapter for the plug.

 

Did I include power converter in that sentence? You are correct, with a dual voltage electrical appliance, you ONLY need a power plug adapter.

 

Power converters are required if your appliance is NOT dual voltage.

 

Did that make it clearer?

 

I only wanted to show others the price alternatives between buying a power converter for your existing single voltage hair dryer vs buying a dual voltage hair dryer and a power plug adapter. I also wanted to show that some power converters also require buying a power plug adapter.