Self Service Laundry on Zaandam?

[iflyrc5]

We have friends that will be sailing on the Zaandam in August on their first cruise. I remember that the self service laundry was being removed from some of the ships. Is the self service laundry still available on the Zaandam?

[DarkCrystal]

We have friends that will be sailing on the Zaandam in August on their first cruise. I remember that the self service laundry was being removed from some of the ships. Is the self service laundry still available on the Zaandam?

 

Yes.

[cruising cockroach]

Used to be 2 laundry rooms but one was removed so there's only one now, mid-ship, port side, on a lower deck (not 1).

[DarkCrystal]

Used to be 2 laundry rooms but one was removed so there's only one now, mid-ship, port side, on a lower deck (not 1).

 

Deck 3.

[rapata]

We were on Zaandam for the last 2 weeks. The self service laundry in on Deck 3, has 4 washers and 4 dryers. It was very busy the last 2 days before Seward and first 2 days after, I guess from people doing land tours.

[frugaltravel]

Do the washers include laundry soap? When I was on the Ryndam in 2015, they had liquid soap attached to the machines - just push a button. The soap was no additional charge. Wondering if the Zaandam washers are like that or if the ship sells laundry soap separately.

[kazu]

Do the washers include laundry soap? When I was on the Ryndam in 2015, they had liquid soap attached to the machines - just push a button. The soap was no additional charge. Wondering if the Zaandam washers are like that or if the ship sells laundry soap separately.

 

Soap is provided and they want you to use it as it is geared for the environment. The only thing you need to bring (if you like to use them) is dryer sheets.

[frugaltravel]

Soap is provided and they want you to use it as it is geared for the environment. The only thing you need to bring (if you like to use them) is dryer sheets.

 

Thank you!

[janetjulie]

Nice to know soap is still provided. Do the machines take coins or tokens? How much for a wash and dry?

Edited December 15, 2016 by janetjulie
forgot question mark.

[RuthC]

Do the machines take coins or tokens? How much for a wash and dry?

The machines take quarters, which are available at the Front Desk. The price is $1.00 and $2.00 for the two.

[IllinoisGirl1978]

Used to be 2 laundry rooms but one was removed so there's only one now, mid-ship, port side, on a lower deck (not 1).

 

It's Deck 3. There were some issues with the dryers, not drying very well. The front desk has rolls of quarters.

[cruising cockroach]

It's Deck 3. There were some issues with the dryers, not drying very well.

 

Not just that but I forgot to add that one of the dryers ruined some clothes (black rubber gasket marks). One of the dryers closest to the port side of the ship. Hopefully it's bee replaced or repaired since.

[frugaltravel]

Not just that but I forgot to add that one of the dryers ruined some clothes (black rubber gasket marks). One of the dryers closest to the port side of the ship. Hopefully it's bee replaced or repaired since.

 

You might have gotten what you wished for. From one of the Roll Call threads, it appears that the Zaandam no longer has self-service laundry. So no need to replace/repair them, just remove them :mad:

Edited December 17, 2016 by frugaltravel

[cruising cockroach]

You might have gotten what you wished for. From one of the Roll Call threads, it appears that the Zaandam no longer has self-service laundry. So no need to replace/repair them, just remove them :mad:

 

Guess HAL can extract even more money from pax for laundry services. Wonder if the space will be turned into an inside cabin. I think I'll stay on freighters from now on.

Edited December 18, 2016 by cruising cockroach

[Groningen]

You might have gotten what you wished for. From one of the Roll Call threads, it appears that the Zaandam no longer has self-service laundry. So no need to replace/repair them, just remove them :mad:

 

Do you remember where you read this? I was counting on doing my own laundry!

[cruising cockroach]

Do you remember where you read this? I was counting on doing my own laundry!

 

The deck plans on HAL.com do reflect no laundry facility now. The Amsterdam and Rotterdam are also missing the laundry. The Volendam still has it 4 berths aft of the main atrium.

[Groningen]

The deck plans on HAL.com do reflect no laundry facility now. The Amsterdam and Rotterdam are also missing the laundry. The Volendam still has it 4 berths aft of the main atrium.

 

I just checked on the HAL website, and you are right, the launderette does not show. However, in the list of Public Rooms to the right of the map, it still mentions the launderette...???

[cruising cockroach]

I just checked on the HAL website, and you are right, the launderette does not show. However, in the list of Public Rooms to the right of the map, it still mentions the launderette...???

 

An oversight, I imagine? On board the Zaandam 2 years ago, the forward laundry room was still showing on the ship's brass diagrams and signage.

[TiogaCruiser]

Well, bummer. I'm on her in March. That changes my packing strategy.

 

Does she still have an Explorers Lounge and Adagio?

Any library? Are there still DVDs in the cabins?

 

(At least she has a promenade deck...)

[Groningen]

I just checked on the HAL website, and you are right, the launderette does not show. However, in the list of Public Rooms to the right of the map, it still mentions the launderette...???

 

Good news! I just called HAL, and he told me that they did a "refit", whatever that means. He also said that it does not show on the deck plan anymore, but that the launderette is still there :D

[dockman]

I was on Zaandam Oct 2, 2016 for 37 days....there was still a self serve laundry on the LP deck.

[dockman]

I was on the zaandam oct 2 , 2016 for 37 days and there was a self serve laundry on the LP deck which i suspect is still there.

[frugaltravel]

Yes. Four washers and four dryers still on deck 3. Who knows how long they will be around.

[YankeePenny]

I hope the laundry facility is still there when we cruise Sept 2018. IF not , I will be hauling laundry off the ship to do. I am not packing clothes for two weeks.