In today’s digital age, there are many tech-savvy hacks to be abreast of before your sailing. These cruise tips will help you avoid drained batteries and keep you connected.
9) Use the TV to Keep Your Gadgets Charged
Often staterooms are limited to only 1 or 2 electrical outlets. Yet many TV’s on cruise ships have a USB port, which you can utilize as an extra outlet to charge your cell phones, kindles, cameras and other small electronics.
10) Pack a Travel Power Strip
With only one or two electrical outlets in your stateroom, it is wise to also pack a travel adapter to allow you to keep all those gadgets charged. We use this Belkin Travel Power Strip which turns one outlet into three, plus two USB ports!
11) Pack a European Power Adapter
Often cruise ships have a single European power outlet and a single North American outlet. Make use of the European outlet by packing a European Power Adapter . This lightweight and inexpensive piece will give you an extra outlet to use. Better yet, just pick up a Universal Adapter which you’ll be able to use not only in the cruise ship’s European outlet, but just about anywhere in the world.
12) Use the Shipboard App
Most cruise lines now have their own app that you can use onboard complimentary. Simply connect your phone to the ship’s wifi network and you’ll be able to use this app without incurring any wifi charges.
You can use these apps to check your onboard account balance, browse the day’s up-to-date activities, read up on your next port, check daily menus, access a ship map, or even make dinner reservations. Be sure to download the app prior to your voyage so that you don’t incur wifi fees or roaming charges to download the app while you’re on the ship.
Here’s a listing of all of the major cruise line’s app to download before you embark.