Which ships still have self-service laundry?

[kaymoz]

I know some ships have been converting former self-service "laundrettes" to cabins, so I thought it was time to survey-update this situation.  While many ships offer a laundry service, at varying price points, many of us simply prefer to DIY.  And machine washing sometimes beats the bathroom sink! 

Edited April 3 by kaymoz
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[sparks1093]

I believe that most Carnival ships have self-service laundry.

[jdvmd]

Carnival ships I believe as well as some Princess and a few Holland Americas.

[Gunther1]

1 hour ago, jdvmd said:

Carnival ships I believe as well as some Princess and a few Holland Americas.

No HAL ships have it anymore.

[jdvmd]

5 minutes ago, Gunther1 said:

No HAL ships have it anymore.

Thanks! I was thinking of the Prinsendam and Maasdam and now realize they are no longer in the fleet.

[Sarnia 432]

Azamara, Princess 

[WatchHill]

On 4/5/2024 at 11:46 PM, Sarnia 432 said:

Azamara, Princess 

Azamara even provides the laundry detergent and fabric softener - free! 

[kaymoz]

Thank you all for this feedback -- but so disappointed to hear about HAL has eliminated them all.   I would have liked to make HAL 'my' brand, but the laundry situation is a turn-off. 

Our last voyage with HAL was on the Prinsendam, which totally spoiled me forever!

[kaymoz]

I just saw the Points Guy did a story on this question -- just two days after I asked.  Are they reading Cruise Critic???!!!!
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/cruise-ship-laundry/

[crystalspin]

44 minutes ago, kaymoz said:

Thank you all for this feedback -- but so disappointed to hear about HAL has eliminated them all.   I would have liked to make HAL 'my' brand, but the laundry situation is a turn-off. 

HAL has (apparently) the best ships' laundry on the seas. They obey special care instructions including AIR DRY. It is very reasonable if you accumulate a bag-full to send in, which is no different than dirtying a washer-load full. As far as packing that is.

 

If you do the math, depending on the length of your voyage and if you are flying and paying to check bags, the daily unlimited laundry at $7 or $9 per day PER CABIN (not per person) could lessen your luggage needs enough to pay for itself.

[kaymoz]

The reluctance to use a laundry service vs DIY is not just about cost, but the challenge of clothes being “away” for some time while the ship batch laundry and delivery process unfolds.   When travelling carry-on only and not packing that many clothes to begin with, this can really matter!  I like that I can come back to the ship and change into my ‘dinner dress,’ while putting my day clothes into the wash to have ready to go the next morning if needed.  This is especially reassuring if I’ve only packed one fleece zip top or one pair of jeans, for example.

 

[CDNPolar]

Viking Ocean ships all have free self service laundry.

[celereflect]

Do the Princess ships have self service laundry?

[kaymoz]

I just found this on the Princess FAQ page: 

 

Laundry Services

 

Take advantage of our onboard laundry, press-only and professional cleaning service for a nominal fee. All laundry is returned within 48 hours, or on the same day with our express service.

Full suite guests and Elite Captain’s Circle members also enjoy complimentary laundry and professional cleaning service, except for same day service, which carries a charge.

Launderette services may be impacted to adhere to the Health and Safety protocols set by the CDC.

For your convenience, Princess vessels have self-service launderettes where washers, dryers and laundry products are available for a negligible charge. You can conveniently purchase tokens with your Medallion. Please note that irons/ironing boards are available in the self-service laundry rooms. Ironing and using personal clothes steamers are not permitted in any stateroom. Although rare, on certain itineraries environmental regulations relating to the consumption of water may impact the operating hours of the launderettes.

 

[ecs66]

Every Princess ship we've sailed has had a laundromat on each deck where there are passenger cabins.  Very convenient!  When packing, throw in a few detergent sheets so you don't have to buy their stuff.  The charges go on your room bill.

 

We sailed Celebrity Silhouette once, and there was no laundromat.

[ecs66]

On 5/18/2024 at 2:56 PM, celereflect said:

Do the Princess ships have self service laundry?

All Princess ships we've sailed have had had self-service laundry.

 

I know that "sending out" your laundry is something people like to do, but I wouldn't, even if it were free.  Seems a little creepy.  Is there a guarantee than when your stuff is being washed, it isn't combined with (shudder) other people's dirty duds?

[crystalspin]

17 hours ago, ecs66 said:

Is there a guarantee than when your stuff is being washed, it isn't combined with (shudder) other people's dirty duds?

No of course not. If I send in one shirt or outfit, I am not expecting them to run one large industrial machine just for my garment(s). That it what soap (detergent) and water are for.