Meldom Posted September 20, 2018 #1 Share Posted September 20, 2018 I was surprised to find that you cannot bring an iron or steamer on board. I guess you just walk around all wrinkled unless you want to spend a ton to have your clothes pressed. I know they can be a fire hazard but if you want to look nice but don't have the extra money for pressing what are you to do.? just hang everything in the shower.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted September 20, 2018 #2 Share Posted September 20, 2018 some ships have laundry rooms with irons/boards We usually take wash n wear fabrics ..no wrinkles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexspepa Posted September 20, 2018 #3 Share Posted September 20, 2018 I was surprised to find that you cannot bring an iron or steamer on board. I guess you just walk around all wrinkled unless you want to spend a ton to have your clothes pressed. I know they can be a fire hazard but if you want to look nice but don't have the extra money for pressing what are you to do.? just hang everything in the shower.. actually the shower idea works quite well...better than a fire on board. live and learn right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvscruising2007 Posted September 20, 2018 #4 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Packing carefully helps. I layer my suitcase with dry cleaning bags in layers with my clothing.. Really helps to reduce wrinkles. Also, roll your clothes instead of folding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic6318 Posted September 20, 2018 #5 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Hi Welcome to cruise critic. If this is really important to you, then take LHT28's suggestion and look for cruise lines that have self serve laundry rooms (they will have irons). Most travelers try to select fabrics that do not wrinkle (or not much). As Alexspepa says, running a hot shower in the bathroom and then hanging your wrinkled stuff, will work. There are also products on the market that are sold for this purpose. Just google wrinkle release spray. hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted September 20, 2018 #6 Share Posted September 20, 2018 I have used tissue paper and the thin dry cleaning plastic bags -- they work very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatka Posted September 20, 2018 #7 Share Posted September 20, 2018 I was surprised to find that you cannot bring an iron or steamer on board. I guess you just walk around all wrinkled unless you want to spend a ton to have your clothes pressed. I know they can be a fire hazard but if you want to look nice but don't have the extra money for pressing what are you to do.? just hang everything in the shower..I never "all wrinkled". :)I bring clothing that don't get wrinkled, and items that tend to get a bit wrinkled place on hangers right away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted September 20, 2018 #8 Share Posted September 20, 2018 On Princess, there are passenger laundry room. They have irons available for use at no charge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted September 21, 2018 #9 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Folding "creases" are not "wrinkles"....just so you know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted September 21, 2018 #10 Share Posted September 21, 2018 I’ve always got wrinkles, my clothes cover them, somewhat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookwife Posted September 21, 2018 #11 Share Posted September 21, 2018 I was surprised to find that you cannot bring an iron or steamer on board. I guess you just walk around all wrinkled unless you want to spend a ton to have your clothes pressed. I know they can be a fire hazard but if you want to look nice but don't have the extra money for pressing what are you to do.? just hang everything in the shower.. pack clothes that are travel friendly and don't wrinkle. even one of my full length gowns for formal night does not require any extra effort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPacificbound Posted September 21, 2018 #12 Share Posted September 21, 2018 I’ve always got wrinkles, my clothes cover them, somewhat Yep, me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L&J_2013 Posted September 21, 2018 #13 Share Posted September 21, 2018 I use the downy wrinkle release and the shower, as Long as it’s not a super wrinkly material you’re good. And my hair flat iron has worked in a pinch Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted September 21, 2018 #14 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Most cruise lines will provide you an iron to use, you simply ask your steward and an iron will be brought and then picked up when you are finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloopsailor Posted September 21, 2018 #15 Share Posted September 21, 2018 (edited) You are on vacation, as are all the other passengers you will encounter. No one cares if your clothing is a bit wrinkled, as they are dealing with the same issue. If someone is bothered by your slightly wrinkled clothing, there are just a meddlesome busybody who should be ignored. Sending you clothing to be pressed won't cost "a ton". The prices are actually quite reasonable, on par with neighborhood dry cleaning services. Since you are cruising on Celebrity, here are the prices published on their web site: Pressing Only Suit $14.00 Jacket $8.00 Pants $6.00 Vest $3.00 Long Sleeved Shirt $5.75 Short Sleeved Shirt $4.00 Sweater $5.50 Shorts $4.00 Dress $8.00 Skirt$ 6.00 4 Item Special $25.00 Edited September 21, 2018 by sloopsailor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted September 21, 2018 #16 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Meldon .... Welcome to Cruise Critic! :D Seems you will be on a Celebrity cruise so there will be no laundry rooms/irons. Try to pack "travel friendly" clothes and don't panic over having a few wrikles because after having been worn for several minutes ... they will get wrikled anyway! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted September 21, 2018 #17 Share Posted September 21, 2018 I was surprised to find that you cannot bring an iron or steamer on board. I guess you just walk around all wrinkled unless you want to spend a ton to have your clothes pressed. I know they can be a fire hazard but if you want to look nice but don't have the extra money for pressing what are you to do.? just hang everything in the shower.. We do not have a need to have clothes pressed .We dress casual the entire cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Dazzles Posted September 21, 2018 #18 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Most cruise lines will provide you an iron to use, you simply ask your steward and an iron will be brought and then picked up when you are finished. Royal Caribbean and Celebrities will not loan irons. They are not allowed - no exceptions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebr.cruiser Posted September 21, 2018 #19 Share Posted September 21, 2018 I've never felt the need to iron on a cruise--don't iron very often at home anymore. Anyone remember the whole sprinkling and rolling clothes before ironing them? In my childhood and teen years we still did that. Weekly ironing was a big job! Now I just pack things that wrinkle little or not at all and don't sweat a few packing lines, if there are any. After a little while in the heat and humidity a few wrinkles show up anyway. Everyone is in the same boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted September 21, 2018 #20 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Most cruise lines will provide you an iron to use, you simply ask your steward and an iron will be brought and then picked up when you are finished. what cruise lines do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalspin Posted September 21, 2018 #21 Share Posted September 21, 2018 After a little while in the heat and humidity a few wrinkles show up anyway. Everyone is in the same boat. I see what you did there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebr.cruiser Posted September 21, 2018 #22 Share Posted September 21, 2018 I see what you did there. Ha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookish Angel Posted September 21, 2018 #23 Share Posted September 21, 2018 We do not have a need to have clothes pressed .We dress casual the entire cruise. Same here. Vacation means casual for us. The packing is light and the stress is low. I never iron at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRF Posted September 21, 2018 #24 Share Posted September 21, 2018 I use Eagle Creek Pack It for folding and transporting clothes. I also buy quality goods that do not wrinkle that much. My dress shirts are a cotton/silk blend that the wrinkles just fall out. And if needed, I hang them in the bathroom during my shower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted September 21, 2018 #25 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Most cruise lines will provide you an iron to use, you simply ask your steward and an iron will be brought and then picked up when you are finished. All the cruise lines we cruise with will not provide anyone with an iron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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