tings66 Posted May 11, 2013 #1 Share Posted May 11, 2013 OK one last question before we go-- I know we can't bring an iron with us-- are there laundry rooms on Celebrity Reflection to do our own ironing or is only option using the Laundry Service offered on ship? Also, if you can share any tips, that would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merriem Posted May 11, 2013 #2 Share Posted May 11, 2013 We take some clothes pins to hang some items on the line in the shower. However the prices for laundry are reasonable, so just take advantage of this service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mizLORInj Posted May 11, 2013 #3 Share Posted May 11, 2013 (edited) I asked the same question before our March Equinox cruise, and Downy wrinkle release was suggested for spray and steaming in the bathroom. Celebrity ships don't have irons to use or laundry rooms! Wish they did. Edited May 11, 2013 by mizlorinj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lydnsyd Posted May 11, 2013 #4 Share Posted May 11, 2013 (edited) OK one last question before we go-- I know we can't bring an iron with us-- are there laundry rooms on Celebrity Reflection to do our own ironing or is only option using the Laundry Service offered on ship? Also, if you can share any tips, that would be great. No Laundry rooms onboard I'm afraid but you can send things off to be washed & pressed at a reasonable charge. Edited May 11, 2013 by lydnsyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel&Ken Posted May 11, 2013 #5 Share Posted May 11, 2013 I am obsessed with ironing clothes so having no iron available was a big concern for me on our last cruise. Night one we used Downy wrinkle release for our pants and we each had wrinkle free topes to wear. Day two was formal night so DH wore a tux from the ship and I had a wrinkle proof dress. That gave us time to send out all our clothes that needed to be pressed and they came back by the second morning and we were set for the week. I think it cost about $25 to iron our wardrobe for the week. Worth every penny to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetCruister Posted May 11, 2013 #6 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Buy a travel steamer...! They work great! I got mine at Bed, Bath and Beyond!! They cost about 20.00!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ghstudio Posted May 11, 2013 #7 Share Posted May 11, 2013 We take some clothes pins to hang some items on the line in the shower. However the prices for laundry are reasonable, so just take advantage of this service. However, there is no "line" in the shower.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Azulann Posted May 11, 2013 #8 Share Posted May 11, 2013 I wear lots of cotton and linen when cruising. Last winter I sent all my linen pants and tops to the cleaners for pressing with starch only. I asked for extra cleaning bags. Packed each item on hangers in cleaning bags, four pants and five tops. No wrinkles at all when I unpacked. Used the laundry twice for this 15 day cruise and only needed one 26in suitcase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted May 11, 2013 #9 Share Posted May 11, 2013 I use drycleaner bags. The plastic as a buffer and really prevents wrinkling. I also have some of my nicer things cleaned before I leave and so they are in their own bags when packing. Use the other bags between layers of clothing.....this method works really well for me and I learned about from some of the gals over on The Fashion Forum many years ago:) If something ends up getting wrinkled really badly (which is rare if ever) but if it does? I send it out and have the ship press it for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lsimon Posted May 11, 2013 #10 Share Posted May 11, 2013 When we unpack I put all the items which are clean but need pressing into a pile on the bed. Then I send them into the ship's laundry on embarkation evening for "pressing only" which is a little less expensive than having the items laundered & pressed. I realize that many object to the concept of paying 3 or 4 dollars an item for pressing, but in the the end it amounts to the cost of a couple martinis, everything looks great, and we don't have to spend our precious time on board finding a laundry room and waiting in line to do our pressing. I've found that on MOST of the ships you can give the items to the cabins steward anytime on embarkation evening and they'll be returned the next day before dinner at "standard rates". But do confirm the timing of this, including embarkation day timing, with your cabin steward as practices are not consistent throughout the fleet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merriem Posted May 11, 2013 #11 Share Posted May 11, 2013 I read a really great idea. Pack your clean clothing, but do not iron it. Send it out to be pressed when you get on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEcruzr Posted May 11, 2013 #12 Share Posted May 11, 2013 My "trick" is to bring my stuff that needs cleaning/pressing... like my formal gown. I don't worry about wrinkles when packing it because I send it to be cleaned the moment I unpack it. Maybe our dry cleaning is expensive here.. but I find the ship's rates more than reasonable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkjretired Posted May 11, 2013 #13 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Buy a travel steamer...! They work great! I got mine at Bed, Bath and Beyond!! They cost about 20.00!!:) Steamers are also forbidden and will be confiscated if seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lydnsyd Posted May 11, 2013 #14 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Steamers are also forbidden and will be confiscated if seen. It is always a risk but I take a steamer & so far haven't been put on the naughty step;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Guide Posted May 12, 2013 #15 Share Posted May 12, 2013 No iron and no wrinkles! Our last 3 cruises with X have been 14 day cruises. One of the easiest ways to dewrinkle any garment is to hang it on a hanger and spray it with warm water. I take an empty water bottle, fill it with warm water, attach a spray nozzle (pack a used one from a Windex type bottle/may need to trim straw length) and spray the garment and hang. I have had 100% success even with my husband's suits. The slacks can be hung from a pant hanger and wrinkles will come right out. I had a very wrinkled pashima(sp?) shawl that I hung from a hanger, sprayed, and voila. If you want to speed the process, hang in the bathroom after spraying. We had two hooks on the wall and just hung the hangers there. Hope this helps someone. Clothes pins are also great to pack. You can clip bathing suits BEHIND the deck chairs or other small items. I pack several of those plastic skirt type hangers (department store disposable) and clip clothes on them and hang behind the deck chairs. Quick dry as I hate a wet swim suit and I wash after each wearing and bring several. Happy cruising! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lv2bgoing Posted November 30, 2017 #16 Share Posted November 30, 2017 do they have dry cleaning on board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy3putts Posted November 30, 2017 #17 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Woohoo RESURRECTION! 4 1/2 years old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHEZMARYLOU Posted November 30, 2017 #18 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Yes, there is dry cleaning available on board. Here's the link to the prices, just scroll down to almost the bottom. https://www.celebritycruises.com/company/customer-support/help-and-faqs/during-your-cruise/all-during-your-cruise-faqs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted November 30, 2017 #19 Share Posted November 30, 2017 It is always a risk but I take a steamer & so far haven't been put on the naughty step;) deleted - response to old post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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