pnccruisers Posted May 27, 2009 #1 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Hi! We'll be on the Golden Princess this coming week (we leave in 2 days...yoohoo:D!!). Does anyone happen to know what it costs per load for the washer and dryer? I'm assuming it's a cash system and not an on-board card thing. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARGIN Posted May 27, 2009 #2 Share Posted May 27, 2009 $1 in coins per wash & $1 for dry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercruiser Posted May 27, 2009 #3 Share Posted May 27, 2009 On the Sapphire Princess, March 28, it was $1 to wash (front loader) and $1 to dry. They are generous with the drying time. I didn't have to add more money to get the clothes dry. The machines use US quarters. They have vending machines for soap - didn't notice the price. (We brought our own in a a zip-lock). The laundry room also has irons and boards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worldinabag Posted May 27, 2009 #4 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Hi On the Sun Princess the cost in AUD was $1 for wash powder, $1 for wash and $1 for drying. BTW it's a nightmare trying to get a machine - I gave up in the end! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnccruisers Posted May 27, 2009 Author #5 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Thanks for the info!! I'll be bringing "supplies" from home as well. I found these new 3-in-1 sheets that have the detergent, fabric softener and anti-static all on one sheet. Hopefully I won't have a problem getting a machine, we're only bringing 1/2 a weeks clothes so my family will all be stinkin'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted May 27, 2009 #6 Share Posted May 27, 2009 There is a change machine in each laundry room. If it is not working, you can et change from the Purser's Desk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenjens1023 Posted May 27, 2009 #7 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Thanks for the info!! I'll be bringing "supplies" from home as well. I found these new 3-in-1 sheets that have the detergent, fabric softener and anti-static all on one sheet. Hopefully I won't have a problem getting a machine, we're only bringing 1/2 a weeks clothes so my family will all be stinkin'! Who makes them and where did you get them? Sounds much better than packing powder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFH Posted May 27, 2009 #8 Share Posted May 27, 2009 I'd also be interested in knowing more about those 3-in-1 sheets, sounds awesome for traveling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted May 27, 2009 #9 Share Posted May 27, 2009 We’d like to see Princess copy Celebrity and Royal Caribbean. For $20.00 they give you a laundry bag to stuff your socks, underwear and T-shirts into. While they do the washing, drying and folding we’re out enjoying our cruise. Well worth the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted May 27, 2009 #10 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Hi! We'll be on the Golden Princess this coming week (we leave in 2 days...yoohoo:D!!). Does anyone happen to know what it costs per load for the washer and dryer? I'm assuming it's a cash system and not an on-board card thing. Thanks! Come join our roll call. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VibeGuy Posted May 27, 2009 #11 Share Posted May 27, 2009 The 3:1 sheets are made by Purex/Henkel and seem to be based on a technology from Germany. They're available at Target in my area. I *loathe* fabric softener, unfortunately. *sigh* There are awesome little TSA-OK sachets of Liquid Tide at Wal-Mart, though, in the Travel-Size Toiletries section. I like to pretreat food stains, the bane of my shirts' cruising existence, so I'm thrilled to have a spillproof supply of liquid to go with whatever shipboard powder is available. I'd love to send my knit shirts out, but they insist on dry-cleaning them rather than just washing and drying, no pressing. Total overkill for cotton polos - I'll burn my allotment of less-than-eco-friendly dry cleaning on things with a lining that absolutely *must* have it, like suit jackets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted May 27, 2009 #12 Share Posted May 27, 2009 We’d like to see Princess copy Celebrity and Royal Caribbean. For $20.00 they give you a laundry bag to stuff your socks, underwear and T-shirts into. While they do the washing, drying and folding we’re out enjoying our cruise. Well worth the money. Princess does that on the longer cruises. On our Amazon b2b (two 14 night cruise) they offered $20 for all you could cram into a bag once on each leg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kblee Posted May 27, 2009 #13 Share Posted May 27, 2009 OK - I'm going on the CB 9-Day from NY in 2 weeks and absolutely don't want to have to think about doing laundry. Even if they don't have the "$20 stuff the bag special", is there still an option to pay them whatever to do it for me anyway? It's not the cost as much as it is the time / interruption of my vacation that I want to avoid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Party Teacher Posted May 27, 2009 #14 Share Posted May 27, 2009 I also bought the new Purex sheets for our upcoming trip. They are at Walmart and Albertsons in the So. Cal area. GREAT invention!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedirn Posted May 27, 2009 #15 Share Posted May 27, 2009 I have used the three in one sheets on my last four cruises. They work great. I can not buy them in my area but get them online from Washee's.com or something like that. They take up much less room than carrying soap, softner, and dryer sheets. It is very much like ordering the rum runners. Everything shipped within a day of ordering. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted May 27, 2009 #16 Share Posted May 27, 2009 OK - I'm going on the CB 9-Day from NY in 2 weeks and absolutely don't want to have to think about doing laundry. Even if they don't have the "$20 stuff the bag special", is there still an option to pay them whatever to do it for me anyway? It's not the cost as much as it is the time / interruption of my vacation that I want to avoid. Yes, you can send out laundry and pay by the piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted May 28, 2009 #17 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Princess does that on the longer cruises. On our Amazon b2b (two 14 night cruise) they offered $20 for all you could cram into a bag once on each leg. That’s good to know. We’ll be sailing on the Grand Princess 26 March 2009. The Cruise is the 14 Night Caribbean Collection Cruise. Not a B2B Cruise. Princess didn’t offer the service on our 10 Night Dawn Princess Cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptcruzers Posted May 28, 2009 #18 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Just a heads-up on the coin slot on the washer and dryer- two coins go in each slot, but they go in side-by-side, so be careful because it can be a little confusing. Go to the Purser's Desk and get a $10.00 roll of quarters because you will probably need almost all of that for your trip!! Happy sailing!!;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plant Posted May 29, 2009 #19 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Just FYI. Unless you really dirty your clothes use half as much detergent as recommended in those little washers and half a dryer sheet in the dryer. Be sure to check the lint filter in the dryer. The last person to use the dryer should have cleaned it, but... :rolleyes:. The least busy time to wash is during a port day if you get back early from a tour or shopping (or leave the ship late). The busiest time is Formal Night or most evenings. Do read the directions on the machines. They're very different from your home (or even laundromat) machines. You might find yourself starting the dryer when you meant to start the washer (been there :D!). In our experience the "$20.00 all you can stuff in the bag" is only offered on 10 day or longer cruises. Your mileage may vary. The permanent press setting is usually good for everything you wash. There's no such thing as "cold water" in a ship's washer. If something must be washed in cold water be prepared to wash it in your sink (or like me, leave it at home!). The laundry rooms are very small. Unless you really think someone will steal your laundry, check the time when you start it and go do something else for 30 or 40 minutes. We've been able to wash and dry 3 loads in about an hour and 15 minutes when things weren't busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFH Posted May 29, 2009 #20 Share Posted May 29, 2009 I found the 3 in 1 sheets at Target. They look so much easier to pack than the little packets of everything. Thanks for that helpful hint! Mona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeMates Posted May 29, 2009 #21 Share Posted May 29, 2009 I bought a box of the 3 in 1 sheets and tried one out. Seemed to work fine. Glad to find out about them. Beats having to buy laundry soap or pack something bulky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoVolsTB Posted May 29, 2009 #22 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Is there any opne/close times on the laundries? We are usually up by 5AM and I thought that might be a good time to hit the laundry. Does any one have the name of those 3/1 sheets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted May 29, 2009 #23 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Laundries are open from 8am to 10pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreaminginFlorida Posted May 29, 2009 #24 Share Posted May 29, 2009 We just returned from T/A and Baltic cruise on the Emerald Princess.The washers and dryers are 1.50 each load.:eek: Soap powder and softener are still a 1.00 each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjboothman Posted May 29, 2009 #25 Share Posted May 29, 2009 In our experience the "$20.00 all you can stuff in the bag" is only offered on 10 day or longer cruises. Your mileage may vary. That's been my experience as well --- but surprisingly to me, on our December 10 day on the Emerald, they had two different days that offer was valid. Previously we'd only seen it once per cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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