voltage conversion plug?
does the New ms Lumiere' river boat have 220 or 240 voltage for hair curling iron and hair dryers in their bathrooms? Also,
do I need to bring a "plug adaptor" that has crooked/slant prongs that hotels in France have..... I live is the USA ? Thank You
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The MS Lumière cabins are equipped with dual 110V (US-style) and 220V (European-style) power outlets. Since the ship debuted in 2026, cabins also feature modern charging options including USB ports at the desk and bedside.
Outlet Details & Locations
Dual Voltage: Every cabin includes both 110V and 220V receptacles, eliminating the need for voltage converters for most dual-voltage electronics like phones and laptops.
Desk/Vanity Area: Multiple US and European outlets are typically clustered at the main desk area.
Bedside: Modern staterooms on newer Tauck ships include power outlets and USB ports (often USB-A and USB-C) near the nightstands for convenient overnight charging.
Bathroom: A dedicated outlet for electric shavers (usually 220V only) is provided.
Packing Recommendations
Adapters: While US plugs are available, a simple Type C (European) adapter is recommended to utilize the 220V outlets as extra charging ports for dual-voltage devices.
Power Strips: If you have many devices, use a non-surge protected power strip. Cruise lines often confiscate surge-protected strips due to fire safety regulations
The above from Cruise mapper
Iron…Try to tske clothing thay dpes not require ironing. I’ve never taken any clothing that requires ironing on a Tauck toir. Rolling clothing when packing helps.
Flat irons…many people say not ot take them because of damaging them or blowing fuses on the ship.
The ship and hotels provide hairdryers. Do not try and use any heated appliances that aren't dual voltage. Its a safety issue. Even then it's a good idea to have the ships staff (reception desk) check them out before using.
The slanted adapter you mentioned is for China and Australia. You need want to take a c or e adapter which have two round straight prongs. You can get just the basic adapter or ones with usb A or C outputs. Always bring at least one for time when you’re not on board. Some of the buses will have either an outlet or USB A for charging. Please be aware of the new airline regulations regarding power banks They are now limiting the size and you can only have one which cannot be stored in the overhead bin. The mah must be clearly visible.
The standard European wall receptacle accepts a dual round plug so you'll need an adapter to go from a standard U.S. plug. Not sure, but these may be available to borrow from the ship's housekeeping. You don't need a voltage converter so long as your appliances operate on dual 110/220 sources.
In addition to the USB power ports mentioned by British above, our cabin on MS Lumière also had an alarm clock with a charging pad on top. Now my wife wants one of those at home...
Whenever I use a "communal" USB port for charging, such as those in planes and hotel rooms, I use a data blocker to prevent juice-jacking. For example: https://www.amazon.com/Protect-Guaranteed-Protection-Downloading-Charging/dp/B0C2JYDNRP?th=1
In addition, you will be in first class on the TGV and the seats have outlets for charging
Here is a picture of one type of European adapter. Loads of choices from Amazon but even most big box dept stores will stock basic European adapters. We always pack at least 2 so for the hotels in Europe and to provide flexibility in using the outlets on board the ship. In my experience on the ships, both nightstands have electric outlets but not necessarily both US and European. With the newer ships they may have changed that.