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peartree
May 17th, 2006, 07:55 PM
:confused: Can someone please explain how the selfservice laundry works on the Veendam?
Do you need coins. Is detergent available for a "decent" cost? Should I buy it when ashore at a later date to save packing?
Hours? Crowds?
Can you iron in the laundry room?
Thank You,
Peartree
Hoosierheadhunter
May 19th, 2006, 04:40 PM
We are preparing for our third cruise on the Veendam June 2nd, that is, if we ever get our documents! The last was a 4 years ago. My recollection of the self service laundry was that it took quarters which you can get at the desk. The cost was a couple of dollars a load and I believe it included the detergent. I don't recall ever having to wait long. There are two to choose from.
Hoosierheadhunter
torpeedo
May 31st, 2006, 06:26 PM
We used it a few months ago and it is the same. Quarters and you can push a button for soap..
Yes you can iron in the laundry room also. I think the hours are somewhere from 8am to 10pm. Never had a problem getting a machine. I think a lot of people do that "fill the bag for $12" thing so that cuts down on the laundry users.
PunkiC
May 31st, 2006, 08:30 PM
What's the "fill the bag for $12" thing?
torpeedo
June 5th, 2006, 10:13 AM
Once of twice during a cruise, depending on the length or the cruise, you are given a paper laundry bag and they will launder as much as you can fit in there for $12. You would be amazed at how much I can squeeze in there:eek: !
JimVrhovac
August 25th, 2006, 06:16 PM
We do the one bag per night for about $40.00 for a 7 day cruise.
It is nice to come home with all clean clothing and not have to spend a day doing laundry or spending a day at the laundramat...
Besides she makes me do the laundry if I do not pay for the laundry deal.....
Jim & Ruth
AcaCandy
September 21st, 2006, 06:13 PM
How is the internet service?
Newfies
September 24th, 2006, 01:55 PM
I was informed there is no internet access on Veendam, although they are supposed to have it set up by end of year . . . does anybody else know anything more concrete?
AcaCandy
September 24th, 2006, 05:07 PM
I spoke to HAL a couple of days ago, as I had a sales call from an email solicitation that I had responded to, and there is internet access. It's spendy. I think the best package is $100 for 240 minutes.