Yes, my devices are as you say. I should have just looked
good...
However I've read some sites which say Curacao is 110-130V/50Hz
Curacao Electricity | curacao-guide.info
and others which say 220-240V
Electrical Plug/Outlet and Voltage Information for Curaçao : Adaptelec.com, International Electrical Specialists
It seems that I'll just need plug adapters ? German/Dutch style ?
what's really important is to check the website of your hotel or give them a call and find out exactly what they have.
Then, just for backup, go buy yourself a set of plug adapters and take with you. You're talking about $10 to $20 bucks, which might "save" your vacation a little by allowing you to charge your electronic devices. That way if the hotel worker is wrong, you can still power up.
I always take a small power strip or 3 way plug adapter also with me so I can plug multiple things in at once at night. (seems you're always wanting to recharge at least one or two cell phones, plug rechargeable camera batters for both above and below water cameras, plus maybe a laptop). a power strip, plug adapater, or 3 way extention cord doesn't take up that much space in your bag.
so.... according to
FAQs | Habitat Curacao
Will my electrical appliances work?
Curacao's Electrical supply is 110 - 130 volts/50 cycles, similar but not identical to the US standard. Most 60 cycle electrical appliances from the United States will function properly, although appliances that have internal time mechanisms will not keep the correct time.
don't let the range of 110-130v scare you. Your appliances will handle that. Voltages on "island power" flux some because of load/demand. (we've gotten spoiled in the US by our dependable cheap power).
If it's 110v, you can most likely expect the NEMA 5-15R outlet.
But you'd want to check with Habitat to make sure. Maybe someone's who's stayed there can chime in.
I'd still take a set of travel adapters regardless as they are cheap and don't take up any space. You never know when you might need them.
One more thing to note about Travel Adapters....
they come in two different types of sets. (which may be combined as a big set).
1.) is a power transformer. (which will convert for instance from 220v to 110v. check to see if it will convert from 50hz to 60hz also).
for example, here is a transformer,.
2.) is a set of travel plugs. If the transformer is not needed (like on a a laptop that will do 110-220v 50-60hz), you can get away with just using the plug convertors
3.) You can also use a combination of both sets. sometimes they are sold that way.
4.) one more thing to note is that some transformers will NOT work unless they are using like 200 watts or more of power. So they won't work with low wattage devices like cell phone chargers. READ AND CHECK BEFORE YOU BUY.
You can buy some transformers that you can "switch" for lower wattages devices. like this one.
