Bill B Posted January 10, 2018 #1 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Are the machines in the self-serve launderettes on SS ships 'free'? What about detergent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladymadeline Posted January 10, 2018 #2 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Are the machines in the self-serve launderettes on SS ships 'free'? What about detergent? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill B Posted January 10, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted January 10, 2018 ladymadeline, Does a 'blank' post with only a quote mean - While there are self-serve launderettes, there are no machines? ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladymadeline Posted January 10, 2018 #4 Share Posted January 10, 2018 My mistake...I couldn’t figure out how to delete my reply. I have the same question, Bill. We leave next week for our first Silversea cruise. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capri73 Posted January 10, 2018 #5 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Yes they are free and supply detergent.No fabric softener sheets so if you like that bring your own. There is also an ironing board with iron.;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill B Posted January 10, 2018 Author #6 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Thanks Capri. I'm not a fabric softener 'sorta guy'... so that's okay. EDIT: I don't iron either... just take everything out immediately and hang it up (if necessary). No wrinkles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladymadeline Posted January 11, 2018 #7 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Thanks Capri. I'm not a fabric softener 'sorta guy'... so that's okay. EDIT: I don't iron either... just take everything out immediately and hang it up (if necessary). No wrinkles. Ha! Me too. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted January 11, 2018 #8 Share Posted January 11, 2018 I always put dryer sheets in my luggage. They keep things fresh and you can use them in your laundry or chest of drawers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingagain1214 Posted January 11, 2018 #9 Share Posted January 11, 2018 We have used the laundry facilities a couple of ships, Wind, Cloud and Spirit. As spoiled American washer/dryer owners, the equipment onboard the is confusing to use, take an ordinate amount of time (and still do not dry to standards) and with frustration have generally ended with a glass of wine. Looking forward to reaching the Silver Seas milestone for free laundry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les37b Posted January 11, 2018 #10 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Are the machines in the self-serve launderettes on SS ships 'free'? What about detergent? It depends who you’re asking. If I were being asked if use of the machines and detergents were free, I’d say yes as there was no additional cost involved. Others might say, it’s not free as it’s been paid for within the cost of your cruise. The more extreme POV might say how can it be All Inclusive if you have to pay for your laundry to be done by the staff and not included in the price. I’ve still not learnt that I don’t need to take so many clothes, but maybe this time I’ll take advantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emtbsam Posted January 11, 2018 #11 Share Posted January 11, 2018 If you are sailing on the Spirit or Muse, the laundry rooms on Decks 11 and 12 are not used much since the Silver suites all have free laundry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill B Posted January 11, 2018 Author #12 Share Posted January 11, 2018 As spoiled American washer/dryer owners, the equipment onboard the is confusing to use, take an ordinate amount of time (and still do not dry to standards) and with frustration have generally ended with a glass of wine. I don't think you'd like my Chinese washer & dryer - It seems machine dryers are almost non-existent in Asia (I and no one I knew had one in Korea either). I've never found a commercial machine dryer that would dry everything properly on one cycle... always have to pay for two. I just became elegible for free laundry on Princess... now I book my first SS cruise... back to the 'bottom' (I sincerely doubt if I'll ever become elegible for free laundry on SS). Damn! I'll take a 'free' (that I've paid for) beer with me when I do my laundry. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Silver Spectre Posted January 11, 2018 #13 Share Posted January 11, 2018 We have used the laundry facilities a couple of ships, Wind, Cloud and Spirit. As spoiled American washer/dryer owners, the equipment onboard the is confusing to use, take an ordinate amount of time (and still do not dry to standards) and with frustration have generally ended with a glass of wine. Looking forward to reaching the Silver Seas milestone for free laundry. Your comment made my day, thanks. Some years ago SS got rid of the older US style machines and installed state of the art washing machines from Miele, a well known European high end precision manufacturer of domestic gods, designed to be operated in a thoroughly precise and logical fashion. The spelling above is deliberate. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill B Posted January 12, 2018 Author #14 Share Posted January 12, 2018 :confused: Will I need help operating the domestic god in a thoroughly precise and logical fashion? I managed to figure out a Korean machine that had no English on it what so ever... I just kept pressing buttons and watching what it did. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKCruiseJeff Posted January 12, 2018 #15 Share Posted January 12, 2018 :confused: Will I need help operating the domestic god in a thoroughly precise and logical fashion? I managed to figure out a Korean machine that had no English on it what so ever... I just kept pressing buttons and watching what it did. :D Bill, Let not the detergent be the deterrent. I think your underwear is under worn. Pack less knickers and wear them until crinkly. When crinkly, crinkle them and recycle. If you creak a bit - then c'est la culotte. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill B Posted January 12, 2018 Author #16 Share Posted January 12, 2018 No! No one should know crinkly knickers. :eek::eek::eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emtbsam Posted January 12, 2018 #17 Share Posted January 12, 2018 I am fairly sure your cabin attendant can help you figure out how the machines work since I have seen them doing laundry from time to time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TLCOhio Posted January 12, 2018 #18 Share Posted January 12, 2018 If you are sailing on the Spirit or Muse, the laundry rooms on Decks 11 and 12 are not used much since the Silver suites all have free laundry. YES!! Excellent tip/secret above. My wife took advantage of that key point in June when we were doing the Silver Spirit from Lisbon to Rouen. Worked well for us. THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio Lisbon, NWSpain, Bordeaux/Brittany: Just finished June 2017 sailing from Portugal to France along the scenic Atlantic Coast, plus great pre- and post-cruise experiences. Many interesting pictures and details on history, food, culture, etc., from my live/blog at: www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2511358 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carefreecruise Posted January 13, 2018 #19 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Just FYI: Not all ships are created equal; some exploration ships have no self-service laundry and some only have one self-service laundry room. This one room can back-up quickly and vs the Muse will have a open laundry room at any given time, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencgr Posted January 21, 2018 #20 Share Posted January 21, 2018 For how much these cruises cost, I was rather shocked how crowded the laundry room was on Day 1. (If we can afford the cruise, can't we afford the laundry service?) I actually like booking a room near the laundry room to make it more convenient. Took me a few minutes to figure out the machine..but I got it. Bringing your own dryer sheets is a great tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyk47 Posted January 21, 2018 #21 Share Posted January 21, 2018 For how much these cruises cost, I was rather shocked how crowded the laundry room was on Day 1. (If we can afford the cruise, can't we afford the laundry service?) I actually like booking a room near the laundry room to make it more convenient. Took me a few minutes to figure out the machine..but I got it. Bringing your own dryer sheets is a great tip. Out of our eight cruises on Silversea I think we’ve used the laundry room twice. It’s not been a matter of money as much as it’s been time and availability. All but one of our cruises have been in the very port intensive Med with maybe three sea days in 70 or so days. This past cruise was 18 days with six full sea days plus a couple of port days where there was little to do so almost like sea days. We did use the laundry room on that cruise as it was just a couple of doors down the hall and not that busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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