karolm Posted January 3, 2006 #1 Share Posted January 3, 2006 I have cruised with both Princess and Carnival in the past. On both of my ships I had laundry facilities. I understand the Oosterdam has no facilities (esp iron). Is that true? Does anyone take a travel iron with them? (like forbidden alcohol) Thanks, I hate for my dockers to be wrinkled........ Carol M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doone Posted January 3, 2006 #2 Share Posted January 3, 2006 You are correct, no self-service laundry facilities onboard the Oosterdam and no iron or ironing boards either. Irons are forbidden on any ship, more so than alcohol. I never travel with any type of iron, but others have used a steamer, which is ok and also the Downey Wrinkle Release sprays they say work well also. Please, please, do not bring an iron onboard with you, its a big fire hazard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmorejj Posted January 3, 2006 #3 Share Posted January 3, 2006 On 7-10 day cruises there is a package....unlimited pressing, $35. I think that price is reasonable and much better than bringing an iron on board. Stewards are instucted to remove irons if they see them........jean:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorV Posted January 3, 2006 #4 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Downy wrinkle release:) is a God send and works wonders on just about everything, I always pack a small bottle of the spray, you don't always have time to wait for a press. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karolm Posted January 3, 2006 Author #5 Share Posted January 3, 2006 I will buy a big bottle of the Downy wrinkle release and also will probably sign up for the week for pressing. A big THANKS, This forum has such useful info. Don`t worry I will not bring an iron with my liquor........... 25 days left, Carol M :) :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sierrachik Posted January 4, 2006 #6 Share Posted January 4, 2006 You can bring along a Conair garment steamer, that worked well for us last year. It's bigger than an iron but worked wonderfully an dit traveled well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhannah Posted January 4, 2006 #7 Share Posted January 4, 2006 The Downey works well for us, too. I also pack items that tend to wrinkle in the plastic bags you get your clothes back in from the cleaners. It's amazing how much it keeps the wrinkles away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bepsf Posted January 4, 2006 #8 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I love the pressing/laundry service aboard ship-- I mean who wants to stay indoors doing laundry while on vacation?!?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serendipity1499 Posted January 4, 2006 #9 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Please tell me where you get "Downey Wrinkle Release Spray" I've looked everywhere in the Ft.Myers, Cape Coral Fl. area & can't find it anymore.. My old one is almost empty.. Thanks & Happy New Year everyone...Betty P.S. Laugh of the Day: My DH saw the empty spray can & thought It was for me to get rid of MY Wrinkles:( .. Oh do I wish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechcc Posted January 4, 2006 #10 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I love the pressing/laundry service aboard ship-- I mean who wants to stay indoors doing laundry while on vacation?!?!?! Are you reading my mind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhannah Posted January 4, 2006 #11 Share Posted January 4, 2006 My DH saw the empty spray can & thought It was for me to get rid of MY Wrinkles ... Hmmm. Wonder if you could dilute Preparation-H with water and spray it on your clothes! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serendipity1499 Posted January 4, 2006 #12 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Hmmm. Wonder if you could dilute Preparation-H with water and spray it on your clothes! :D Oh My...LOL...that's an even funnier line than my DH's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevNeal Posted January 4, 2006 #13 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Many wrinkles will fall out with just hanging ... especially if you had them hanging in dry-cleaner bags in transit. IF, however, you discover that some wrinkles are not falling out with simple time, try hanging them in your bathroom. Then, when you shower, the steam generated will help the wrinkles fall out. Note to nit-pickers ... I said "when you shower" ... I didn't tell anyone to waste water by steaming clothing. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaver Posted January 4, 2006 #14 Share Posted January 4, 2006 use 'space bags'. simply put your items in and use a vaccuum to suck out the air. not only are your clothes wrinkle free, you get an extra 50% in your suitcase. i tried them on my last trip and i was amazed...fine silks and linens came out of the sucked up bag without one wrinkle. spacebag.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevNeal Posted January 4, 2006 #15 Share Posted January 4, 2006 use 'space bags'. simply put your items in and use a vaccuum to suck out the air. not only are your clothes wrinkle free, you get an extra 50% in your suitcase. i tried them on my last trip and i was amazed...fine silks and linens came out of the sucked up bag without one wrinkle. spacebag.com. Space Bags are problematic where suits and Tuxedos are concerned. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhannah Posted January 4, 2006 #16 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I've used them, and while they truly save space they thus enable you to easily exceed airline luggage weight requirements (sinice you can place more items in your bags.) Just be careful of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alphakitty Posted January 4, 2006 #17 Share Posted January 4, 2006 use 'space bags'. simply put your items in and use a vaccuum to suck out the air. not only are your clothes wrinkle free, you get an extra 50% in your suitcase. i tried them on my last trip and i was amazed...fine silks and linens came out of the sucked up bag without one wrinkle. spacebag.com. how do you get them re-packed when you are leaving though? If you fill a suitcase from home, all that stuff won't fit without the vacuum bags going home, right? Do you borrow the vacuum from the room steward? inquiring minds want to know. :> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TidePrideGA Posted January 4, 2006 #18 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I'm sure you probably know this, but it also helps a lot with wrinkles if you roll your clothes when you pack them rather than fold them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peaches from georgia Posted January 4, 2006 #19 Share Posted January 4, 2006 QUOTE: how do you get them re-packed when you are leaving though? If you fill a suitcase from home, all that stuff won't fit without the vacuum bags going home, right? Do you borrow the vacuum from the room steward? inquiring minds want to know. :> __________________ kitty Kitty: I use the very large Hefty Ziploc bags, 2 gallon I think, for everything except what would hang in my garment bag. Fold and lay items in a bag such as 4-5 T-shirts/several sweaters/or a lot of underwear, close the zip within a couple inches so that air can escape, sit on the bag, flip it over and sit on it again and all air will be out of the bag, just like creating a vacuum with the space bags. Then zip it all the way. You have nice flat packets which can be easily unpacked directly into the drawer or shelf where you will have them in your cabin. Clothes are wrinkle-free, you can pack and then repack twice as much with no need for a vacuum cleaner, all like-items are together for easy unpacking, the roll of bags is cheap and are in a box like the regular smaller Hefty Ziplocs and I re-use from cruise to cruise, storing them in my luggage. I found these large Ziplocs at Super Target and still am using the original box I bought many cruises ago, but they may be found in many stores in your area. Best advice I ever read on CC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizf Posted January 4, 2006 #20 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Kitty- I too have used ziploc or hefty bags for years. I loved when they got them up to the 2 gallon size. I agree with your total statement. We started using the bags when security started going through the suitcases. I didn't want them messing up our packed bags. So we too put everything in them when we pack the bags. If security spot checks us, they can see through at the contents and you just slip all the bags back in the suitcase and go. Nothing embarassing or out of place. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmorejj Posted January 4, 2006 #21 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I also have been using the large Hefty bags for years...love them! Did you know they now have 5 gallon size with handles? These are good if you use duffle type of bags which, if set out on a runway could get wet, the bags protect from this. Also great for storing blankets and quilts at home. They come 4-5 to a box and cost around $4.95.....jean:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formercruisestaff Posted January 4, 2006 #22 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I've used them, and while they truly save space they thus enable you to easily exceed airline luggage weight requirements (sinice you can place more items in your bags.) Just be careful of that. Sigh....I used space bags on my way home from the Oosterdam...my carry-ons totaled 60 pounds and my 2 suitcases were 90 pounds each :( They should allow crew a higher baggage allowance! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alphakitty Posted January 4, 2006 #23 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Kitty- I too have used ziploc or hefty bags for years. I loved when they got them up to the 2 gallon size. I agree with your total statement. We started using the bags when security started going through the suitcases. I didn't want them messing up our packed bags. So we too put everything in them when we pack the bags. If security spot checks us, they can see through at the contents and you just slip all the bags back in the suitcase and go. Nothing embarassing or out of place. :D Thanks peaches and liz. I was thinking of using the space bags, but wasn't sure how it would work going home. I'm going to try the sitting on the zip locks trick. Great idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peaches from georgia Posted January 4, 2006 #24 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Thanks peaches and liz. I was thinking of using the space bags, but wasn't sure how it would work going home. I'm going to try the sitting on the zip locks trick. Great idea! And you know your bottom won't get any smaller or lighter during the cruise, so there is never a problem repacking those zip bags! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizf Posted January 5, 2006 #25 Share Posted January 5, 2006 I looked for the Downy Wrinkle Release Spray where I live and couldn't find it either. Then I Googled it and you can easily order it online and get a small travel bottle plus very good prices from Downy.com. There is even a $1 coupon they offer. Since we are from a small town I buy mostly from the Internet anyway. Works great and saves gas looking or driving to 'Vegas to shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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