erniebernie Posted June 15 #1 Share Posted June 15 HI we are on an Alaskan cruise in September and am guessing at some stage im going to get wet shoes Is there anywhere onboard that I can dry them? ie laundry room? Thanx Allison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poole Boy Posted June 15 #2 Share Posted June 15 Use the hair dryer in your cabin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david63 Posted June 15 #3 Share Posted June 15 The same way that you would dry them at home 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted June 15 #4 Share Posted June 15 39 minutes ago, david63 said: The same way that you would dry them at home Not much newspaper on the ship. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rakkor Posted June 15 #5 Share Posted June 15 How wet can you get a pair of shoes ? If you intend to go wading through rivers, then I'd suuggest stick them on the balcony if you have one otherwise stick them under the bed, the aircon in the room will dry them pretty quickly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NE John Posted June 15 #6 Share Posted June 15 You may want to get more rubberized shoes/boots if you believe you’re going to run into this issue. Wipe them dry and easy clean-up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TouchstoneFeste Posted June 15 #7 Share Posted June 15 I just throw 'em away and get a new pair. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare elmsliebev Posted June 15 #8 Share Posted June 15 we went to Alaska and never had a problem with wet shoes. What are you planning on doing? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chart Room Princess Posted June 15 #9 Share Posted June 15 There are launderettes on board that have dryers. There is no charge to use them. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wombat706 Posted June 15 #10 Share Posted June 15 1 hour ago, Chart Room Princess said: There are launderettes on board that have dryers. There is no charge to use them. Please do not put your shoes in the dryer. 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erniebernie Posted June 16 Author #11 Share Posted June 16 Thank you all for your replies, I dont plan on wading through rivers but it does seem that nearly every youtube video we have watched on Alaska it always seems to be raining (not a problem) I might buy a newspaper and stuff them under the bed. Thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Victoria2 Posted June 16 #12 Share Posted June 16 2 hours ago, erniebernie said: Thank you all for your replies, I dont plan on wading through rivers but it does seem that nearly every youtube video we have watched on Alaska it always seems to be raining (not a problem) I might buy a newspaper and stuff them under the bed. Thanks We have three Alaska cruises under our belts. I don't recall a truly wet day. Damp and cool, yes along with warm and hot dry weather but no weather wet enough to require the wringing out of shoes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollyjones Posted June 16 #13 Share Posted June 16 And don't forget that the air in your cabin is very dry because of the air conditioning so things tend to dry faster than you are accustomed to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NE John Posted June 16 #14 Share Posted June 16 One other thought, my upcoming Alaska itinerary is 10 days with four of them sea/scenic cruising days. That gives you time to dry out shoes between excursions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwendy Posted June 16 #15 Share Posted June 16 First world issue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare *Miss G* Posted June 22 #16 Share Posted June 22 (edited) On 6/15/2024 at 12:26 AM, erniebernie said: HI we are on an Alaskan cruise in September and am guessing at some stage im going to get wet shoes Is there anywhere onboard that I can dry them? ie laundry room? Thanx Allison These are the best travel accessory rain gear ever. I’ve worn them in a deluge and my feet stayed perfectly dry. They have a good grip so there is no slipping on the pavement. They fold up flat to go into the accompanying leak-proof travel bag should you have to pack them wet. I’ve had them since 2019 and they’re still going strong. I wear a size 7US and the Medium fits perfectly over my runners. A number of Amazon retailers sell them. Just search for rain shoe covers. Edited June 22 by *Miss G* 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TowandaUK Posted July 4 #17 Share Posted July 4 Saw this and thought of you. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare D&N Posted July 4 #18 Share Posted July 4 And people claim not to have space/weight in their baggage for certain types of clothing! 😀 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRS/NC Posted July 5 #19 Share Posted July 5 5 Alaska cruises (including 2 land tours) here. It almost always rains when I'm in Ketchikan. I always spray my sneakers/trainers 2-3x w/waterproofing before I cruise. It works! And it doesn't mar the shoes. Enjoy Alaska! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david63 Posted July 5 #20 Share Posted July 5 1 hour ago, DRS/NC said: It almost always rains when I'm in Ketchikan. Please advise when you will next be there so that everyone else can avoid being there😂 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRS/NC Posted July 6 #21 Share Posted July 6 19 hours ago, david63 said: Please advise when you will next be there so that everyone else can avoid being there😂 No definite plans yet, but hoping for 2026. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_P Posted July 7 #22 Share Posted July 7 On 6/15/2024 at 4:18 PM, Poole Boy said: Use the hair dryer in your cabin Good idea, wish I'd thought to do that with my swimmers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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