bookworm61 Posted June 12, 2015 #1 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Hello, I'm trying to figure out how to pack a reasonable amount of clothes for 8 days in hot weather while not having access to washing machine. I know I could send out laundry by the piece at a high price, but I would rather not do that. Is there a mid-week laundry bag offer or the option to prepay for unlimited laundry? (That was a welcome option on a recent HAL cruise.) I'm ok with hand washing a few delicates, but I don't think I could really wash pants/shirts etc. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffd64 Posted June 12, 2015 #2 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Hello, I'm trying to figure out how to pack a reasonable amount of clothes for 8 days in hot weather while not having access to washing machine. I know I could send out laundry by the piece at a high price, but I would rather not do that. Is there a mid-week laundry bag offer or the option to prepay for unlimited laundry? (That was a welcome option on a recent HAL cruise.) I'm ok with hand washing a few delicates, but I don't think I could really wash pants/shirts etc. Thanks!! There is almost always a bag of laundry special that you could take advantage of. That should help you out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCLMassachusetts Posted June 12, 2015 #3 Share Posted June 12, 2015 The bag of laundry special is usually towards the end of the cruise. I believe on our last it was the 2nd to last day. It really does not help you with being able to pack less. We used as a way to have less laundry to do once we got home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLady Posted June 12, 2015 #4 Share Posted June 12, 2015 (edited) Hello, I'm trying to figure out how to pack a reasonable amount of clothes for 8 days in hot weather while not having access to washing machine. I know I could send out laundry by the piece at a high price, but I would rather not do that. Is there a mid-week laundry bag offer or the option to prepay for unlimited laundry? (That was a welcome option on a recent HAL cruise.) I'm ok with hand washing a few delicates, but I don't think I could really wash pants/shirts etc. Thanks!! On our 7 day cruise on Jewel this past April there a mid-week bag special that we used. I would think that would also be true for your cruise. So you'd have clean clothes for at least your last 3 or 4 days. Edited June 12, 2015 by NMLady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookworm61 Posted June 14, 2015 Author #5 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Thanks all! Midweek laundry special would be great, but I guess I can't count on it.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emcelh Posted June 14, 2015 #6 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Thanks all! Midweek laundry special would be great, but I guess I can't count on it.:) I think you can count on it. It's been offered on every cruise I've been on. Only used it once though. Not having to pack "formal" clothes lessens the packing load. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookworm61 Posted June 14, 2015 Author #7 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Yes, it's more a question of when it's offered/when the clothes come back. I would need them back midweek to make a difference. I agree about the formal clothes too. What is the dress code for the Main Dining Rooms usually on the formal nights? I am hoping to go more on the casual side, mostly for the packing reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauer-kraut Posted June 14, 2015 #8 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Yes, it's more a question of when it's offered/when the clothes come back. I would need them back midweek to make a difference. I agree about the formal clothes too. What is the dress code for the Main Dining Rooms usually on the formal nights? I am hoping to go more on the casual side, mostly for the packing reasons. Usually if bag day is Wed. the clothes will be returned Fri. MDR attire, shorts in the less formal (Midship) dining room, pants(denim is fine) and a polo shirt for the more formal aft MDR. This is the MINIMUM standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattymo Posted June 15, 2015 #9 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Just off the Jàde and as I recall it was offered Tuesday , due back Thursday pm ..we received our laundry back Thursday am it was $20 per bag ..you do go thru a lot of clothing changes in the hot weather. We did sink Laundry daily and hung it out on her balcony chairs ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookworm61 Posted June 15, 2015 Author #10 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Thanks! That's good information. Tuesday is definitely "doable" for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butch2099 Posted June 16, 2015 #11 Share Posted June 16, 2015 I thought the Jade had washers and dryers that you could use yourself? Really counting on that when I travel next month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khaide612 Posted June 16, 2015 #12 Share Posted June 16, 2015 No self-service laundry on any NCL ships. I think they have the laundry bag all the time, but that the "special" is just a price reduction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlelulu01 Posted June 17, 2015 #13 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Our recent experience on the Jade was laundry bag offered on Each Tuesday with a return of folded clothing in a basket on Thursday evenings. $24.95 per bag and well worth it each week. The first week I didn't see the itemization list so it was sent back for me to itemize but they still honored bag special and returned items on Thursday. I used a tip found on cc. Take your pillow case and place it in the bag. Then stuff the bag as full as possible. The pillow case will prevent bag from ripping. I just used a pillow case from the bed and room steward replaced case when making bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLady Posted June 17, 2015 #14 Share Posted June 17, 2015 No self-service laundry on any NCL ships. I think they have the laundry bag all the time, but that the "special" is just a price reduction. The bag special is only weekly, the day the ship chooses, usually midweek. Otherwise items are priced individually, very expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now