abefroman329 Posted June 9, 2017 #1 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Hi all - My wife and I are planning on taking our first trip on the QM2, the eastbound TA departing NYC on September 7. It'll be my wife's first cruise (and my first time on a cruise that doesn't offer a belly flop competition). Does anyone have info on current rates for dry cleaning (specifically, a men's two-piece suit or a men's dress shirt), as well as how long it takes to have an item dry cleaned? I think I saw $6-7 to have a shirt laundered and pressed, but saw no info other than that in the forums. Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOldBear Posted June 9, 2017 #2 Share Posted June 9, 2017 I did a search on the forums & the web and this thread contains the most recent updates There were some threads noting that the 'environmentally sensitive' wet cleaning process left much to be desired for some garments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abefroman329 Posted June 9, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted June 9, 2017 I did a search on the forums & the web and this thread contains the most recent updates There were some threads noting that the 'environmentally sensitive' wet cleaning process left much to be desired for some garments. Thanks, this is very helpful. At those rates I'll probably do like I planned and bring a Dryel kit on board with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islanderr Posted June 9, 2017 #4 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Thanks, this is very helpful. At those rates I'll probably do like I planned and bring a Dryel kit on board with me. Here is the list of laundering prices on board right now. (And by the way, it's been a shaky day today!) Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abefroman329 Posted June 9, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Wow, can't get more up-to-date than that! Thanks so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted June 10, 2017 #6 Share Posted June 10, 2017 I did a search on the forums & the web and this thread contains the most recent updates There were some threads noting that the 'environmentally sensitive' wet cleaning process left much to be desired for some garments. Good point, OldBear. Personally, I would no longer have any of my gowns or fine garments cleaned on board. In the past, QM2 did a wonderful job at reasonable prices, but, sadly, that is history.:loudcry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shetech Posted June 22, 2017 #7 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Here is the list of laundering prices on board right now. (And by the way, it's been a shaky day today!) Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk Thank you, so much, for posting list. 50% is not bad at all for same day, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abefroman329 Posted July 20, 2017 Author #8 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Has anyone had an experience with NOT receiving their dry cleaning by the specified time? I have a plan for dinner attire that allows me to get away with bringing only 2 suits and 3 dress shirts and doesn't require I pay a rush fee for same-day cleaning, but does assume that everything is back to me by 7 pm as advertised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheteck Posted August 13, 2017 #9 Share Posted August 13, 2017 My dry cleaning was returned the same day. Absolutely wonderful service.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 3rdGenCunarder Posted August 13, 2017 #10 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Thanks, this is very helpful. At those rates I'll probably do like I planned and bring a Dryel kit on board with me. Is that the do-it-yourself in the dryer kit? I don't think they're permitted in the launderettes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckymal Posted August 13, 2017 #11 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Is that the do-it-yourself in the dryer kit? I don't think they're permitted in the launderettes. What is a Dryer Kit? Sounds like a D.I.Y. Kit? You could always use the launderette for the shirts. Soap powder provided free.;p P.s We are on the same voyage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkBearSF Posted August 13, 2017 #12 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Has anyone had an experience with NOT receiving their dry cleaning by the specified time? I have a plan for dinner attire that allows me to get away with bringing only 2 suits and 3 dress shirts and doesn't require I pay a rush fee for same-day cleaning, but does assume that everything is back to me by 7 pm as advertised. On about 7 uses on 4 voyages, (more laundry than "dry cleaning") we've always received our items in time, more often than not within 1 day for a 2 day order. (aside from the occasional same day pressing for the first formal night, most of our orders are standard 2 day laundry.) No complaints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittenkboo Posted August 13, 2017 #13 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Hello everyone! I know this thread is specifically about QM2 laundry/cleaning, but this pertains to QV. We've utilized the launderette before, which was wonderful, but I saw on the Cunard website that soap tablets can be purchased. Per the Voyage Personalizer: "Top Tip Each ship has a number of complimentary washing machines, dryers and irons at your disposal. Washing tablets can be purchased on board."Is washing machine soap no longer gratis, if using the launderette? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 3rdGenCunarder Posted August 13, 2017 #14 Share Posted August 13, 2017 What is a Dryer Kit? Sounds like a D.I.Y. Kit?You could always use the launderette for the shirts. Soap powder provided free.;p P.s We are on the same voyage. Dryel is an at-home alternative to dry cleaning. I've never used it, but I know you put the clothes in the dryer with whatever the Dryel thing is and the clothes come out clean. Has to be some kind of chemical thing, and I doubt Cunard would allow that in their dryers. My husband's suit needed cleaning, and I didn't want to test out the ship's alternative to traditional dry cleaning. Since we had 8 days between our EB and WB crossing, I took the suit to ASDA's cleaner before we left Southampton and retrieved it when we returned. 13 pounds--ouch!! But they did a very good job. Hello everyone! I know this thread is specifically about QM2 laundry/cleaning, but this pertains to QV. We've utilized the launderette before, which was wonderful, but I saw on the Cunard website that soap tablets can be purchased. Per the Voyage Personalizer:"Top Tip Each ship has a number of complimentary washing machines, dryers and irons at your disposal. Washing tablets can be purchased on board."Is washing machine soap no longer gratis, if using the launderette? This seems odd. Last month, QM2 still had the little packets of soap in their launderettes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankp01 Posted August 14, 2017 #15 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Monitoring this thread. Sent from my HTC 10 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underwatr Posted August 14, 2017 #16 Share Posted August 14, 2017 The notice about "purchasing" laundry soap has been around for a couple of years at least. I'm pretty sure it's still free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abefroman329 Posted August 14, 2017 Author #17 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Dryel is an at-home alternative to dry cleaning. I've never used it, but I know you put the clothes in the dryer with whatever the Dryel thing is and the clothes come out clean. Yes, it's a chemical-soaked cloth and a special bag, and you put the clothing to be dry cleaned and the cloth in the bag and run the bag in the dryer on low heat for a certain period of time. It cleans your clothes, but of course they still have to be pressed afterwards. I hadn't considered the possibility that they would not allow use of it on board, but I'd already resigned myself to sending my suits out to be dry cleaned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 3rdGenCunarder Posted August 14, 2017 #18 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Yes, it's a chemical-soaked cloth and a special bag, and you put the clothing to be dry cleaned and the cloth in the bag and run the bag in the dryer on low heat for a certain period of time. It cleans your clothes, but of course they still have to be pressed afterwards. I hadn't considered the possibility that they would not allow use of it on board, but I'd already resigned myself to sending my suits out to be dry cleaned. If you need low heat, I would recommend against it. I think the dryers run pretty hot, even on a low setting. The drum is small, at least compared to my dryer at home, and they tend to use more heat and less force of air, the opposite of how my dryer at home gets it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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