Cruise Ship Chargers: What I Actually Pack on Disney Cruises

I have been on several cruises, mainly Disney, and the charging situation in the cabin is something I had to figure out the hard way. Disney cruise cabins typically have two to three outlets, sometimes a mix of US and European style, and the built-in USB ports on the nightstand barely qualify as charging — they put out 5W, which is enough to trickle-charge a phone overnight if nothing else is happening.

That outlet count sounds fine until you are actually in the cabin at the end of the day with multiple phones, tablets, earbuds, a camera battery, and possibly a laptop all needing to charge before an early port call. Two outlets disappear fast.

The power strip is the obvious solution, but cruise lines ban them. Disney Cruise Line explicitly prohibits power strips and surge protectors in their prohibited items list. Bring one and you risk having it confiscated at embarkation. I have seen it happen.

What cruise lines do allow: multi-port USB charging adapters that plug directly into a single wall outlet with no separate surge protection circuit. That one distinction is the whole game. A GaN multi-port wall charger is fine. A power strip is not.

Here is what I actually pack, what works, and why.

The One Charger That Solves the Whole Problem

If you are traveling with adults and kids and you have multiple phones plus other accessories, there is one product that makes the cabin charging situation entirely manageable: a 6-port wall charger in a single block.

The Anker Desktop Charger 112W 6-Port USB-C Fast Charging Station is what I reach for. One outlet turns into six charging ports: three USB-C at up to 30W each and three USB-A at up to 18W each. The whole unit is 3.0 × 3.2 × 1.3 inches — it sits on the nightstand and does not get in the way. At $39.99, it is the most practical thing you can pack for a family cabin.

When you are dealing with multiple phones across adults and kids, plus earbuds and a tablet, running one of these means everything gets charged overnight and you still have outlets left over. The math on the cabin outlet situation changes completely.

The Best Value Find on This List

The Anker iPhone Charger 2-Pack 20W Fast USB-C Charger Block with Cables is my other standout recommendation, and it is because of the value more than anything else.

For $16.99 you get two 20W chargers and two 5-foot USB-C cables in the box. Each block supports simultaneous USB-C and USB-A charging and handles 240V input, which means no voltage issues if your Disney itinerary includes European or Caribbean ports with different outlet standards. The 5-foot cables matter specifically in cruise cabins because the outlets are often positioned in inconvenient spots and a 3-foot cable does not reach the bed.

Two chargers, two cables, $16.99. If your household runs iPhones, this is the most cost-effective thing on this list.

Other Wall Charger Options

The 6-port charger is my main recommendation for families. The 2-pack iPhone charger is my value pick. These are the other situations worth knowing about.

Couples or Two-Person Cabins: 65W Compact

If the cabin is just two people and the device count is smaller, the Anker 735 Charger (Nano II 65W) is a clean option. Two USB-C ports plus one USB-A, 65W total, genuinely pocketable size. At $29.99 with 240V input and a foldable plug, it handles a phone and a laptop from one outlet without the bulk.

Budget Option for Basic Charging

If you only need to charge two devices and do not need laptop power, the Anker 2-Pack Dual Port 12W USB-A Charger Block covers the basics at $16.99 for two units. Each block outputs 12W across two USB-A ports with Anker’s PowerIQ charge negotiation. Foldable plug, 240V input, ship legal. Two in the pack is useful — one for the cabin, one as a spare or for a second cabin.

Four Ports Per Block with Two Units

The Anker Zolo USB C Charger Block 2-Pack 50W gives you four ports per block, split evenly between USB-C and USB-A, at 50W total output. Two in the pack at $29.99. The ActiveShield temperature monitoring and 240V input make it ship-safe. Good option if two adults each want their own dedicated charger in the cabin.

Power Banks for Port Days

The wall charger handles overnight charging in the cabin. The problem is port days, where you are off the ship for eight to ten hours doing excursions with phones running navigation, photography, and whatever apps the kids are using. That is a long time to go without access to an outlet.

Cruise ships allow power banks in carry-on and cabin luggage. Most cruise lines and TSA rules cap capacity at 100Wh, which works out to roughly 27,000mAh at standard voltage.

For Laptop Backup: 24,000mAh 140W

The Anker 737 Power Bank is the serious option for anyone carrying a laptop or who wants full backup capacity. 24,000mAh, up to 140W Power Delivery 3.1 output, fast enough to charge most laptops at full speed. The digital display shows real-time battery percentage and wattage draw. At $109.99 it is the most expensive item here, and it is worth it if the laptop dying on a sea day is not an option.

Everyday Shore Excursion Pick: 10,000mAh 30W

For phone-only shore days, the Anker Portable Charger 10,000mAh 30W Power Bank is what I carry. Thirty watts USB-C output tops up a modern iPhone meaningfully in under an hour. Built-in USB-C cable, 4.32 × 2.58 × 0.98 inches, fits in a daypack front pocket. The 20W input gets it recharged overnight in the cabin. At $29.99 this is the right size and price for most port days.

Hybrid Option: Wall Charger and Power Bank in One

The Anker Nano 3-in-1 Portable iPhone Charger 10,000mAh is worth a look if you want to consolidate. It has a foldable wall plug built in, so it charges directly from the cabin outlet at night and comes off the wall as a power bank for the day. 10,000mAh capacity, 30W two-way fast charging, built-in USB-C cable. At $49.99 it costs more than the standalone power bank, but it replaces both a wall charger and a power bank with one item.

What to Pack Based on Your Setup

Family cabin with multiple phones and accessories: The 6-port 112W Desktop Charger in the cabin, one 10,000mAh power bank per adult for port days. The 6-port charger handles overnight, the power banks cover excursions.

Two adults, simpler device list: The Anker 735 or the Zolo 2-Pack for the cabin. One 10,000mAh power bank between two people is usually enough for a day in port if you start fully charged.

Mostly iPhones: The Anker 2-Pack 20W with Cables at $16.99 is genuinely hard to beat. Two chargers, two cables, covers the basics at almost no cost.

Anyone bringing a laptop: The Anker 737 Power Bank is the only option here that charges laptops at full speed. Pair it with the 6-port wall charger for the cabin.

One thing worth checking before you book: verify the specific prohibited items policy for your cruise line before you sail. Policies are consistent on power strips, but the specific wording on what is allowed can vary. Every product listed here accepts 240V input, which matters on ships with European-style outlets or itineraries that include European ports.