Can I take any plug-in appliances like an iron, kettle or hair straighteners on my cruise?

Unfortunately, due to safety and fire regulations, items such as irons or kettles are not permitted to be brought onboard. 

Kettles

For kettles, most cruise lines do have tea and coffee-making facilities in the cabin and if not, there are facilities located around the ship- usually in the buffet area and often 24 hours.

Irons 

Irons and travel irons should not be taken onboard. Laundry, dry cleaning, and pressing facilities are available onboard most ships for a charge. A lot of ships will have a launderette facility available on board so that guests can wash and dry their own items of clothing. Please see here for further details.

Hair Straighteners

Most cruise lines will allow hair straighteners to be taken on board, but we advise you to check the website of the cruise line you are travelling with for a definitive answer. You should consider the voltage used on the ship to ensure it is suitable for your equipment and when finished, always ensure you unplug any items like this and leave them in a safe location.