CynthiaRI Posted July 1, 2018 #1 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Is there laundry detergent provided in the guest laundry rooms? I'm bringing our own but wondering about alternatives if I underestimate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted July 1, 2018 #2 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Yes there is free detergent provided 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell Boy Posted July 1, 2018 #3 Share Posted July 1, 2018 I wouldn't encourage you to use your own detergent, although some folk do. It's all to do with the environment and those onboard industrial washing machines . In the same vein as folk who insist on using their own Iron or kettles and other gadgets. The ship/s are often unable to cope with them. I'm sure someone will come along and explain it much better.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToadOfToadHall Posted July 1, 2018 #4 Share Posted July 1, 2018 I wouldn't encourage you to use your own detergent, although some folk do. It's all to do with the environment and those onboard industrial washing machines . In the same vein as folk who insist on using their own Iron or kettles and other gadgets. The ship/s are often unable to cope with them. I'm sure someone will come along and explain it much better.;) I can explain it. Simply don't take your own washing powder, iron or kettle since you are on holiday. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fayecruises Posted July 3, 2018 #5 Share Posted July 3, 2018 I was on the QM2 for 120 days detergent always available i used to get there about an hour before it opened since it does get crowded on sea days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CynthiaRI Posted July 3, 2018 Author #6 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Thanks so much! I never thought about the environmental impact. So no packing detergent. One less thing! When travelling with 7 people for 2 weeks, unfortunately I plan to need to do laundry so I don't need to pack as much. But I'll probably make my boys do it for me! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fayecruises Posted July 3, 2018 #7 Share Posted July 3, 2018 for 16 weeks my hubby did it for me He actually enjoyed it since he heard all the gossip and witnessed the fights 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hihilo Posted July 3, 2018 #8 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Having done many MANY ( happy ) days/ nights on all 3 QUEENS, and being a regular laundry user..... I'm pleased to report (a) its never crowded at 6 pm-ish (b) I've never seen any fights or unpleasant behavior from the ( very ) few users around, 6-7 pm-ish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HaveDogWillTravel Posted July 4, 2018 #9 Share Posted July 4, 2018 We just got off the QM2.....two 7 day B.B. cruises......each segment had a laundry special at the end of the week. $40 for up to 20 items but they must all fit inside the laundry bag. We fit 20 pants, shirts, pjs.....by carefully bundling them. We did one self service load of under clothes and socks in two weeks. Worked out great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwendy Posted July 4, 2018 #10 Share Posted July 4, 2018 Just an add on to this post. I helped an elderly couple on Diamond Princess who were having trouble understanding the machines. They pulled out a plastic bag of washing powder and I asked them if they had brought it with them. They were Canadians and had travelled with a baggie of white powder through Vancouver airport, into Beijing and then through port security at Tianjin, without any questions. Don’t know if I would attempt this, just buy it on board. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underwatr Posted July 4, 2018 #11 Share Posted July 4, 2018 It's free onboard. No need to "buy." Just mentioning this because the topic cones up from time to time (and some sources have conflicting information). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CynthiaRI Posted July 5, 2018 Author #12 Share Posted July 5, 2018 We just got off the QM2.....two 7 day B.B. cruises......each segment had a laundry special at the end of the week. $40 for up to 20 items but they must all fit inside the laundry bag. We fit 20 pants, shirts, pjs.....by carefully bundling them. We did one self service load of under clothes and socks in two weeks. Worked out great. Excellent! Thanks for this news. That may help us our tremendously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell Boy Posted July 5, 2018 #13 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Just an add on to this post. I helped an elderly couple on Diamond Princess who were having trouble understanding the machines. They pulled out a plastic bag of washing powder and I asked them if they had brought it with them. They were Canadians and had travelled with a baggie of white powder through Vancouver airport, into Beijing and then through port security at Tianjin, without any questions. Don’t know if I would attempt this, just buy it on board. Sent from my iPad using Forums This is where there is often confusion with posts on this board :confused: This is the Cunard board , Soap powder is supplied free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oceansandseas Posted July 6, 2018 #14 Share Posted July 6, 2018 I am having a hard time picturing in my mind the exact set up, as I have seen a few ship laundromats lately. Do the laundromats on QM2 go from port corridor across to starboard corridor, or is there just one entrance? Thanks to anyone that can remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fayecruises Posted July 6, 2018 #15 Share Posted July 6, 2018 I remember it well and have a picture of it only one entrance - one door to the laundry room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underwatr Posted July 6, 2018 #16 Share Posted July 6, 2018 QM2 laundromats only open to one corridor but (some) QV (and I expect QE) laundromats go from corridor to corridor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted July 7, 2018 #17 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Try here for photographs of QM2 https://www.cruisecritic.co.uk/photos/ships/queen-mary-2-qm2-294/launderettes-312916/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CynthiaRI Posted July 7, 2018 Author #18 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Try here for photographs of QM2 https://www.cruisecritic.co.uk/photos/ships/queen-mary-2-qm2-294/launderettes-312916/ Thanks Host Hattie! This is very helpful! Is there one on each level? A little concerned as our room is very close. But we don't plan on spending much time in the room. And maybe we can even be an audience to the famed disagreements! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted July 7, 2018 #19 Share Posted July 7, 2018 From the Cunard website, laundry facilities are - Queen Elizabeth & Queen Victoria- Decks 4,5,6,7, 8 Queen Mary 2- Decks 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oceansandseas Posted July 8, 2018 #20 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Thanks Fayecruises, Underwatr and Host Hattie. After booking I noticed where the laundry room on our deck was located. However our cabin is on the opposite corridor. From the deck plan I did not know if it went straight through or not. Might have been convenient, but maybe there is noise (even though we probably would not be in our cabin often during open hours). Noted that QV and QE might go from corridor to corridor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyWarbucks Posted November 9, 2018 #21 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Looking for an update please. Is washing powder available? is it free? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted November 9, 2018 #22 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Yes, Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elephant1151 Posted November 10, 2018 #23 Share Posted November 10, 2018 It is worth looking at the deck plans - on occasions it is easier to go up or down a deck as the laundry may be closer to your cabin. For clarification the use of machines and detergent are free on Cunard. I do take my own detergent capsules and tumble dryer sheets and have seen other do the same. Diamond guests get a discount on the laundry cost. The bag of 20 items for $40 is wonderful but not available on every sailing. Princess charge to use the washer and dryers and also for detergents unless you are elite guests and laundry and dry cleaning are free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covepointcruiser Posted November 10, 2018 #24 Share Posted November 10, 2018 As the washers are special commercial type, I would really discourage use of your own capsules. The machines are much in demand and we can’t afford one out of order due to unauthorized detergent. It does make quite a mess and can ruin the clothes of those using the washer after you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindlebury Posted November 10, 2018 #25 Share Posted November 10, 2018 We were 14 days on the QE in a cabin almost directly across from the laundry room. No noise whatsoever - and so very convenient for just popping in and seeing if a machine was free or not. I greatly appreciate Cunard having these facilities, as some lines seem to be phasing out their self-service laundries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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