Laundry on Nieuw Amsterdam

[2Xayear]

No self serve laundry aboard the Nieuw Amsterdam right?

[Krazy Kruizers]

Correct -- there are no self laundry rooms on any of the Vista or Signature class ships.

You have a choice of sending out clothes by the bag, unlimited laundry or piece by piece (this is very expensive).

The laundry by the bag is about $20 for as much as you can stuff into a bag about 12 by 15 inches. Some people claim that they can get a lot of stuff in the bag by rolling everything very tightly.

Unlimited laundry -- price depends on the length of the cruise. You need to call Ship Services at 1-800-541-1576 to get a price for the length of your cruise.

[lizzies_mom]

Ever since we purchased unlimited laundry for a PC cruise on the Oosterdam, DH thinks it is the best thing since sliced bread. The last time we sailed, I think the cost came to about $7/day.

[2Xayear]

Where does one read up or purchase the unlimited laundry?

[Krazy Kruizers]

On the ship -- go to the front office.

[HollDoll]

You can inquire and book in advance by calling ships services.

[Typhoon1]

Where does one read up or purchase the unlimited laundry?

 

There is an info sheet hanging with the laundry bag in the closet. It outlines the various laundry packages available.

 

They can be purchased at the Front Desk.

[highland cruiser]

We were on the Nieuw Amsterdam for 14 days in January and used the "all you can stuff in the bag" option. It worked very well for us. We had the laundry back within 24 hours...all folded or on hangers. And with our 3 star Mariner discount it was very reasonable. Worth the effort to do this instead of over packing!!

[jaspersmycat]

What is the 3-star discount? I thought the only laundry reward came at 4-stars.

[catl331]

And with our 3 star Mariner discount it was very reasonable.

:confused: What? I don't see anything here about a discount on laundry!

 

3-Star Mariner

When you collect 75 Cruise Day credits you become a 3-Star Mariner, which means you’ll receive:

• A 25% discount on specialty restaurant surcharges, wine packages*, beverages in the Explorations Café* and all mini-bar purchases*
  
• Welcome Back Embarkation Lunch in the dining room (from 12:00pm to 1:30pm) as well as a complimentary Mariner Champagne Brunch
  
• A collectible gift presented to you on board
  
• A complimentary photo of the ship
  
• A special recognition lapel pin
  
• A 10% discount on Holland America Line logo clothing sold in onboard shops (may exclude already discounted merchandise)
  
• A 15% discount on merchandise from www.shophollandamerica.com
  
• Discounts on select treatments from the Greenhouse Spa & Salon
  
• A free subscription to the print or digital** version of Mariner magazine
  
• An annual cruise planner
  
• Advance information on new itineraries**
  
• Offers to special sailings hosted by a representative of the Mariner Society
  
• Special offers on select sailings
  
• A 50% cruise fare discount on the 3rd/4th guest staying in your stateroom on select sailings
  
• A waiver of air deviation fees*
  

[bigjohn42]

2xayear, we are on the 14 day back to back on NA 3-24-2013 sailing and I just called ship services this past week and ordered Unlimited Laundry for the duration and the cost was 98.00 This way we can send out laundry everyday and you normally get it back within a day. Fewer clothes to have to pack :), Hope this helps, John

 

Where does one read up or purchase the unlimited laundry?

[Crew News]

Perhaps it was the special attention by our room stewards but any laundry that I gave them before we went to dinner (NA Nov 2012 Western Caribbean), was returned to the room before 10:00 AM. That is a bit over 12 hours service. Of course that is the only cruise that the normal 24 hour return was provided.