I was wondering if there was anything in the staterooms like a clock radio or stereo that I could plug an iPod into???

Speaking of, remember to bring you own alarm clock!!  A must have on the ship.

HavingFun2009:

Speaking of, remember to bring you own alarm clock!!  A must have on the ship.

There is no need for an alarm clock.  They do have wake up call service on the phone and we always use room service as a wake up as they deliver coffee to us in the morning.  The time is available on the TV.  

THE SKINNERS:

I was wondering if there was anything in the staterooms like a clock radio or stereo that I could plug an iPod into???

No!  Bring your own ipod speakers.

I personally have to have at least a clock.  Also, I think alarm clock are a personal choice someone needs to make, for me I don't like the phone ringing to wake me up, and we don't do daily room service, neither of us are morning coffee drinkers. But a clock is a must, I have to have one, and yes even on vacation I like to know what time it is!

As most have told you already, there's nothing to plug your iPod into. I'd tell you to bring an inexpensive iPod-adaptable clock with you BUT the electrical outlet situation in the cabins is such that you'd have an extension cord plugged into a power strip, and that cord running across the floor to your bedside. If you don't mind that set up, you might try that. We both like to have a clock at the bedside to check the time on, so we travel with a battery-run travel clock (or two). Yes, we too have watches like everyone else, and gosh, they even glow in the dark too! But my old eyes don't snap into immediate focus in the dark in a strange place, so I rely on a larger display clock.

 Just bring an iHome. There's an elecrical outlet on the desk/vanity area, so bring your iHome, and listen to some of your music in your stateroom (maybe some MJ in honor of his passing?)

Intresting note:

 I notice alot of people on this site like to digress VERY easily. The poster was just asking a question for an iPod dock/listening station. Maybe the OP wanted to listen to some Bob Marley while they passed Jamacia or something.

Instead, you guys blabble about how to wake up. That wouldn't be a case though, because every portable electronic comes standard with an alarm feature now.Clearly the OP is more concerned about charging his iPod and listening to his MP3 collection while lounging in his stateroom, than about using an alarm clock which comes standard on any cell phone, watch, even a Gameboy (the Nintendo DS/DS lite/DSi)

 After talking with a Carnival Rep who told me there's a 110v outlet near the desk/vanity area, which is perfect for placing an iHome to listen to some music while I relax in my stateroom privately.

And, when in doubt, they make travel speakers just for this kind of situation that functions on batteries, usually folds to be compact, and usually comes with a travel case. But for people who are picky with sound quality, the latter speakers are usually lower quality and offer little to no bass, whileas the iHome has 2 bass speakers and a more crisp and louder sound.

We have a small speaker (about 6 inches long) that we bring. It is battery operated so no need for a plug. Decent sound and only cost $14 at Target. We also have a charger for our i-pod that plugs into the wall. We always bring a 6 outlet power strip because of needing to charge our camera, cell phones, i-pods, and to plug our hair dryer in.

@ Bug Me Not Acct Borrower:

a) Not EVERY electronic comes with an alarm as standard.  My watch does not have an alarm.  Nor does my mp3 player.

b) Lots of new cruisers, and OP seems to be one, ask questions which may lead to one answer, "but wait, here's something else you may not be aware of..." Something for which I was infinitely grateful on my first cruise.  Digression, in this case, can be very useful.

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c) I like to know what time it is when I wake up in the middle of the night.  Others in the cabin would not appreciate my turning on the TV for that purpose.  Thus...the travel alarm clock.  Or, in my case, the cell phone.  Did you know the time on many people's cell phones gets all messed up at sea?  I turn off the phone function in order to keep the time straight, and then I have a straight-functioning PDA for the week.  With an alarm function, thank you.  AND, an internal mp3 player for which I bring some battery-powered portable speakers I found on the cheap at Best Buy (to answer the original question)

 We have little travel speakers that go everywhere with us. And I think they only cost about 20 bucks at Target.

Here's something you might try - plug you iPod into the TV.  You can get a cable that has the mini-jack on one end, and the banana plugs on the other end of the L and R audio.  Set the TV to "Line" and play your music through the TV's speakers.

Could anyone tell me how the wake up call works? Do they personally call you to wake you or do u just program what time u need to get up and the phone rings? I only need to wake up so im not late for working out and getting ready for the ports