I’ve been a big proponent of using the 220 outlet in your cruise cabin. They’re cheap and small and magically give you access to another outlet that you wouldn’t have otherwise been able to use. Note that these are not voltage converters. Many electronics are designed to operate in the 220 volt range.
For lots more about this see: Cruise Ship Power Solutions – Making Use of the 220 Volt Cabin Outlet On Your Next Cruise
There are lots of cool options available that get you a North American style outlet (or multiple outlets) along with USB ports.
A couple examples…
- European Travel Plug Adapter, TESSAN International Power Plug with 2 USB, Type C Outlet Adaptor Charger for US to Most of Europe EU Iceland Spain Italy France Germany – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link
- Two Outlet Version: European Travel Plug Adapter Converter | TESSAN International Power Plug Converter with 2 USB | Type C Outlet Adaptor Charger | for US to Most of Europe EU Iceland Spain Italy France Germany
See my review of both of those for more information.
The problem for Royal Caribbean Cruisers… Recently Royal announced that multi-plug adapters are banned.
My current understanding of that rule is that multi-USB charging blocks are allowed. But anything that has an AC outlet on it must have only an AC outlet and nothing else.
As far as compliant European converters, those are kind of hard to find since many of them include multiple outlets and most of the times include one or more USB ports. After all… why not do that?
Anyway, I have found an adapter that should work with Royal’s new rules. It is and European to C to single North American style outlet with no USB ports.
What are Other’s Saying? Search this product’s Amazon reviews for “cruise” – may include reviews for other sizes or variations
4 Pack European Travel Plug Adapter, Unidapt US to Europe Adapter Type C Outlet Converter America USA Italy Spain Germany France EU, Power Plug – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link
Another really good option for this outlet is a multi port USB charger. A lot of the items were charging are USB anyway. Since this model has no AC outlet it should be compliant with Royal’s rules.
European USB C Charger Block, PD20W QC3.0 Fast Charging Multi Ports – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link
For lots more about what you should pack for your next cruise check out our complete packing list.
Related… Hands on Review: TESSAN International Power Plug with USB
Cruise Ship Power Solutions – Making Use of the 220 Volt Cabin Outlet On Your Next Cruise
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