Feedback needed on Laundry

[carol459]

We are cruising on the Jewel(4/15). We are doing 4 days pre-cruise in Ft. Lauderdale, the cruise is 12 days, and we are staying post-cruise in Amsterdam(19days total). Would like to know if RCCI offers laundry specials during their cruises? Any input would be appreciated and would help us figure what to pack.
Thanks
Carol and Rick

[tommoore1]

[quote name='carol459']We are cruising on the Jewel(4/15). We are doing 4 days pre-cruise in Ft. Lauderdale, the cruise is 12 days, and we are staying post-cruise in Amsterdam(19days total). Would like to know if RCCI offers laundry specials during their cruises? Any input would be appreciated and would help us figure what to pack.
Thanks
Carol and Rick[/QUOTE]


I've never seen an advertised "special" before, but their laundry prices are reasonable, and they do a very good job. They also offer a pressing service for a reduced price.

[Alexis]

No specials that I have ever seen.
Here is the list if you don't have it.
I have used them many times and they do a very good job.
From the RCCL site:
Are laundry services provided?
Self-Service Laundry facilities are not provided onboard any Royal Caribbean International ships; however, full laundry and dry cleaning services are provided :
[B]SHIPBOARD LAUNDRY SERVICE[/B]
* All prices are in US. Dollars and are subject to change without notice.
[B][COLOR=red]MEN [/COLOR]******** [COLOR=red]WOMEN[/COLOR][/B]
Shirt/T-Shirt: $2.50 ....... Blouse: $3.50
Shirt (dress): $3.00 ....... Dress (wash): $5.00
Underwear: $1.20 ..........Skirt: $3.50
Jeans: $3.00 ................ Nightgown: $3.00
Pajamas: $4.00 .............. Swimsuit: $2.00
Handkerchief: $0.75 ......... Slip: $2.50
Shorts: $2.50 ................Housecoat: $3.50
Bathrobe: $3.50 .............Hosiery: $3.50
Pants (wash): $3.50 ........Slacks: $3.50
Sweatshirt: $3.00
Socks: $1.00
[COLOR=red][B]PRESS ONLY - 50% of cleaning prices [/B][/COLOR][B]
SHIPBOARD DRY CLEANING SERVICES * All prices are in US. Dollars and are subject to change without notice.[/B]
[B][COLOR=red]MEN[/COLOR] ******[COLOR=red]WOMAN[/COLOR][/B][COLOR=red]
[/COLOR]Suit: $7.00 ........ Evening Gown: $8.00
Pants: $4.25 .................. Dress $7.00
Jacket: $4.50 .................Silk Blouse: $5:00
Sweater: $4.00 ..............Silk Dress: $8.00
Coat: $7.00 ................... Skirt $4.50
Tie: $2.00 .....................Suit: $7.50
Shirt: $3.50 ................... Blouse: $4.00
Shorts: $3.00 .................Scarf: $2.50
Vest $2.50
Silk Pajamas: $4.50
[COLOR=red][B][B]PRESS ONLY - 50% of cleaning prices
Please note: We do not provide irons in the staterooms as they constitute a fire hazard.[/B][/B][/COLOR]
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[sailor moon]

We have been happy with the service.

[HookLine&Sinker]

We have always found it to be reasonably priced and they do a very good job.

[carol459]

Everyone,
Thanks for your input. We'll have to be choosy with what we pack.
Cruise on
Carol and Rick

[cb at sea]

If any of the hotels (pre or post cruise) have laundry facilities, I'd do my own! It doesn't take THAT much time and it would be considerably cheaper than the ship's service!

[FLACRUISER99]

[quote name='cb at sea']If any of the hotels (pre or post cruise) have laundry facilities, I'd do my own! It doesn't take THAT much time and it would be considerably cheaper than the ship's service![/quote]But pressing is the problem, doesn't take long for wrinkle's to form in a suitcase.:eek:

[pxy cda]

[quote name='carol459']We are cruising on the Jewel(4/15). We are doing 4 days pre-cruise in Ft. Lauderdale, the cruise is 12 days, and we are staying post-cruise in Amsterdam(19days total). Would like to know if RCCI offers laundry specials during their cruises? Any input would be appreciated and would help us figure what to pack.
Thanks
Carol and Rick[/quote]

I dont recall any specials. I take a small bottle of special detergent for my swimsuit and delicates and rinse them out in the sink after each days wear (the shower stalls have lines to hang for drying) I find this works well and my suit was always dry by the next am. Worked for the odd light tshirt and silk blouse as well.

We had some of our clothes pressed when we arrived and it was very reasonable. Our steward was great - I had a pair of slacks that lost their hem and she arranged to have them hemmed up no problem (and no charge!) You could see if your steward will work a deal for you given your stay in Amsterdam post cruise. I wouldnt imagine the laundry would be too busy the last days of the cruise and they may be willing to do a "special" for you (doesnt hurt to ask)

[SForman]

I haven't seen any laundry specials on RCI.