sandjb Posted June 8, 2023 #1 Share Posted June 8, 2023 I'm planning a 7-day trip on the Nieuw Statendam and noticed I can pre-order unlimited laundry service on the website for $73.50 for the seven days (priced per stateroom, which is great). However, I am assuming if I pre-order that now, it will charge my credit card. The thing is, we're going to have some extra OBC that I am not sure what else we'd use it on. So if we just wait to get the laundry package on the ship, can I use my OBC for that? And if I wait to order the laundry package on the ship, can I expect the price to still be at or around the $73.50 it is to pre-order? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Suzy Posted June 8, 2023 #2 Share Posted June 8, 2023 Yes, you can use your OBC for unlimited laundry once onboard. No discount for pre-purchase. HAL recently raised the price, so some that booked online earlier may mention a lower price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandjb Posted June 8, 2023 Author #3 Share Posted June 8, 2023 10 minutes ago, Cruise Suzy said: Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOPMan Posted June 8, 2023 #4 Share Posted June 8, 2023 As I recall, there was a price difference of about $12 on the NS in December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Banditswife Posted June 8, 2023 #5 Share Posted June 8, 2023 Yes the $73.50 seems high for a 7 day. I thought the new price was $9 per day, making it $63 for a 7 day. They really have increased the price. I guess we shouldn't be bragging on here about how great the laundry service is. I saw a post recently stating "by the bag" option at $35 per bag. For us 1-2x per week was plenty of clean laundry. You can stuff that bag really full... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mary229 Posted June 8, 2023 #6 Share Posted June 8, 2023 For 7 days I would use the all you can fit bag. At least try it first. It is incredible how much you can fit in one of those bags. People report the bag costs $30 but in some locations it is only $20. Same service , different pricing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Suzy Posted June 8, 2023 #7 Share Posted June 8, 2023 4 hours ago, sandjb said: I'm planning a 7-day trip on the Nieuw Statendam and noticed I can pre-order unlimited laundry service on the website for $73.50 for the seven days (priced per stateroom, which is great). You didn't say where you are cruising. On my February 2024 7-day Caribbean cruise, the laundry is now priced at $59.50. The price is usually higher for European cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandjb Posted June 8, 2023 Author #8 Share Posted June 8, 2023 31 minutes ago, Mary229 said: For 7 days I would use the all you can fit bag. At least try it first. It is incredible how much you can fit in one of those bags. People report the bag costs $30 but in some locations it is only $20. Same service , different pricing The cruise is 7 days but we've got 4-5 days before the cruise and two after in the home port. We like to pack a week's worth of clothes so we'll be about ready to do some laundry when we get on the ship. Then if we have unlimited, we don't have to worry about stretching out anything near the end of the cruise with a few days still left to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandjb Posted June 8, 2023 Author #9 Share Posted June 8, 2023 6 minutes ago, Cruise Suzy said: You didn't say where you are cruising. On my February 2024 7-day Caribbean cruise, the laundry is now priced at $59.50. The price is usually higher for European cruises. This is a cruise to Norway, out of Copenhagen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalspin Posted June 8, 2023 #10 Share Posted June 8, 2023 13 minutes ago, sandjb said: This is a cruise to Norway, out of Copenhagen. Someone on a Dam ship in that general area just reported the by-the-bag is now $35. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted June 9, 2023 #11 Share Posted June 9, 2023 Correct if you book it now, you pay now and that you can use OBC once onboard to pay for - the price will be the same; no discount for pre-paying. For years we paid $49 unlimited, $20/bag. Feb this year on Nieuw Amsterdam was $49 unlimited, $20/bag. But May (last month) Eurodam was $30/bag, $59.50 unlimited. Yes, prices have recently gone up and are different based on itinerary (Europe is higher than US), so you could expect to pay any price you've seen on this thread depending on where you're going. I LOVE HALs laundry service-they do great job and take pride in their work, so almost any amount is worth it. We really like taking home all clean clothes so unpacking is a breeze. Enjoy your cruise!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobby36 Posted June 9, 2023 #12 Share Posted June 9, 2023 Two years ago I skipped buying it ahead of time, and then discovered aboard the Eurodam that the unlimited price had gone up by $10(IIRC) in that case if I had purchased it ahead I’d have paid the old price and I suspect no one would come after me for the difference once onboard lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted June 9, 2023 #13 Share Posted June 9, 2023 20 minutes ago, Dobby36 said: Two years ago I skipped buying it ahead of time, and then discovered aboard the Eurodam that the unlimited price had gone up by $10(IIRC) in that case if I had purchased it ahead I’d have paid the old price and I suspect no one would come after me for the difference once onboard lol No they would not - that's the benefit of prey paying - you lock in that price. 🤭 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakridger Posted June 10, 2023 #14 Share Posted June 10, 2023 15 hours ago, Haljo1935 said: No they would not - that's the benefit of prey paying - you lock in that price. 🤭 As in "praying the price won't go up"? 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted June 10, 2023 #15 Share Posted June 10, 2023 6 hours ago, oakridger said: As in "praying the price won't go up"? 😁 Oops, missed the typo. Pre-paying...but yes always praying price won't go up, lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalspin Posted June 11, 2023 #16 Share Posted June 11, 2023 They will PREY upon you if the cost goes up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrcruiser Posted June 11, 2023 #17 Share Posted June 11, 2023 We have little wash to do usually a bag a week ,Thus us why , I can wash my poly & poly cotton sirts my self in the shower ,same with my boxer bathing suits ,so I just have socks & under wear ,Ny GW has a bitt more with her blouses need pressing . We roll every thing as tight as possible to fit what we need washed & pressed . So even on a 25 day cruise we would have 5 bags id wash , Some year back I remember reading Rick Steves .He traveled all over Europe with a roll on & a sling over his shoulder , His secret was make as much as possible washable even underwear to quick dry type . On a very long cruise I would not take more than 3 pairs of shoes ,usually I tsake just 2 pairs of good looking sneakers , what takes most of room in my carry on are my electronics & cameras Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted June 11, 2023 #18 Share Posted June 11, 2023 I am with you @mcrcruiser that 1 bag holds a lot of tightly rolled laundry. We have cut our clothing to about half and utilize laundry service on every cruise. We go home with all clean clothes except for what we travel in on the last day. Makes unpacking so much better - from suitcase to closet w/ no detour to laundry room! Added benefit of no concern about pesky luggage fees due to the extra clothes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trixiee Posted June 11, 2023 #19 Share Posted June 11, 2023 4 hours ago, Haljo1935 said: I am with you @mcrcruiser that 1 bag holds a lot of tightly rolled laundry. We have cut our clothing to about half and utilize laundry service on every cruise. We go home with all clean clothes except for what we travel in on the last day. Makes unpacking so much better - from suitcase to closet w/ no detour to laundry room! Added benefit of no concern about pesky luggage fees due to the extra clothes. And then there is that little smile you get on your face when you find a HAL laundry tag on your clothes some months later! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted June 11, 2023 #20 Share Posted June 11, 2023 4 hours ago, trixiee said: And then there is that little smile you get on your face when you find a HAL laundry tag on your clothes some months later! Yes!! 🤭🥴 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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