Cruise & Maritime Cruises Answers

Cruise line that provide kettles are designed for the job and can be regularly tested. Who knows what 'wonder kettles' could be dragged from the garden shed for its annual cuppa by some of the passengers..........Wilba

Did a bridge tour on an older cruise ship, can't remember which one, there was a board of warning lights which apparently light up when a circuit gets overloaded. Usual culprits are kettles & irons. Was also told the biggest culprits of all are the crew. LOL

According to this link, Marco Polo has 24 hr self-service tea/coffee - but it's outside !! Well, she is an older ship. Hopefully she doesn't have outside toilets too LOL

http://www.cruisecritic.co.uk/reviews/review.cfm?ShipID=48&pgtype=dining

Thanks - however, that seems to be outdated information. According to the latest info, tea/coffee is only available from 6.30am until 8.30pm after which time you have to buy it. I suppose we could throw some clothes on and fetch some to the cabin, but it's a faff and not as convenient as being able to make a cuppa there and then.

Cruise & Maritime Voyages' website says "Complimentary tea and coffee is available from the relevant refreshment station on each ship between the hours of 06.30 and 22.00 each day. Outside of these times, you may purchase hot drinks and a range of speciality coffees from any of the ship’s bars." I wouldn't "smuggle" a kettle on - using it could cause a fuse to blow or overheat and cause a fire - not necessarily in your stateroom. Ships which have kettles have allowed for this voltage! Their website also says "All cabins feature 110v and 220v current and have electrical sockets to allow small appliances such as electric shavers, electric rollers and curling tongs to be used. You must consult Reception before attempting to use any other electrical device in the cabin." I wouldn't risk it.