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Princess Cruises Laundry Guide 2022

In preparation for your cruise with Princess Cruises there are a number extra things you may want to consider. No one wants to be spending too much precious vacation time doing laundry. Here’s the complete guide to Princess Cruises Laundry with tips and tricks to save you time and money.

Laundry Services on Princess Cruises

Princess Cruises offers two main laundry services on all of its ships:

• Professional cleaning services
• Self-service launderettes

Let’s take a look at both options in more detail.

Professional Cleaning Services

If you don’t want to do your own laundry on your Princess cruise, you can choose to get your clothes cleaned by the onboard laundry service . To do this, simply complete the form and leave it in your cabin for your room steward to collect.

You can opt for laundry service or dry cleaning. Prices between the two options varies and will depend on the item of clothing.

Your clothes will be returned within 48 hours unless you choose the Presto Same Day Service. The Presto Same Day Service costs an extra 50% and will be returned to your cabin by 6pm as long as you hand it to your stateroom steward before 9am that day.

For the Regular Next Day Service , hand your laundry to your stateroom steward before 9am and you should receive it by 6pm the next day. There is no additional charge for this, just the price per item.

Pressing Service

If you simply need your clothes to be pressed after unpacking your suitcase, you can ask for items to be professionally pressed for 80% of the dry cleaning price.

You can choose to have shirts starched at no additional cost.

Free Laundry on Princess Cruises

Passengers who are staying in full suites (Sky, Owners, Vista, Penthouse, Window or Family suites) receive complimentary laundry.

Once you’ve reached ‘Elite’ status on the Princess Cruises loyalty programme (after 16th cruise or 151 days cruising), you can enjoy complimentary laundry.

If you’re not staying in a suite or haven’t made it to Elite status yet, look out for special deals that are sent to your stateroom. Sometimes there is an offer to fill a laundry bag with as much as you can for around $20.

Princess Cruises Self-Service Laundry

Unlike some other cruise lines, Princess Cruises offers guests access to self-service launderettes. You will find them on your stateroom deck.

Each launderette has washing machines, dryers and an ironing station. Machines cost $3.00 per load. Washing machine cycles last 30 to 35 minutes and dryers last 40 to 45 minutes. The token machines accept your Ocean Medallion for payment.

Bronze tokens are used for the washing machines and dryers. Gold-coloured tokens are for the detergent.

It has been known for the token machines to run out of tokens so be aware that you can buy laundry tokens from Guest Services.

Washing powder and dryer sheets can be purchased from a vending machine within the launderette for around $1.50. You may want to bring your own powder or pods.

Fabric detergent can now be order via the Medallion app free of charge and fabric softener sheets are $1.25.

You’re able to use the ironing station at no extra charge but you cannot remove the iron from the launderette because ironing and steaming is prohibited within your stateroom.

Princess Cruises Laundry Tips and Tricks

• Firstly, when choosing a cabin, avoid any near a self-service launderette as the machines will be noisy and there will be lots of traffic
• Bring your own washing powder or pods so you don’t need to worry about buying less familiar ones from the vending machine
• Choose your times to visit the self-service launderette wisely. Before 8am is known to be a quiet time
• Avoid doing laundry on sea days as it’s notoriously busy
• Don’t leave your clothes in machines after the time is up. It’s been known for other passengers to empty your machine to use it themselves. Set an alarm for yourself to get back in time
• If your clothes are a little creased after unpacking your suitcase, it’s easy to pop down to the laundry to give them a quick iron
• If you know when formal night is planned, send any laundry you need as early as possible so that you don’t have to wait until the last minute or pay extra for Presto Same Day Service
• Be weary of sending any delicate or expensive items to be cleaned. Princess Cruises does not take responsibility for colours running, fading or shrinking
• Pack a foldable laundry basket or bag if you’re planning to do a significant amount of laundry yourself
• Alternatively, pack enough clothes so there’s no need to do any laundry on your Princess cruise!

Laura is a UK cruise blogger based in Cornwall, UK. She founded Cruise Lifestyle in 2016 to share useful advice about cruising, destinations and food. Last port visited: Bridgetown, Barbados Next port of call: unknown, but she can’t wait for cruising to resume safely!

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How do you pay for self service laundry on Princess? Do I need dollars?

You can pay with your OceanMedallion

Thanks you! This information was perfect, as I had thought about bringing a steamer, but see now that they don’t allow that, and I will have access to a iron. I will also pack some detergent pods to since my family uses free and clear products. Glad I found your blog! I will check more of it out now.

Hey Elizabeth thank you for your comment, I’m glad the post about Princess Cruises laundry facilities was useful. We definitely make use of the iron for any crumpled clothes we have. I have lots of Princess info on the blog that will hopefully be of help.

Is there cost by bag laundry service on Princess

Yes, it’s about $20 per bag

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Diamond Princess laundry room! (how to do laundry on your own)

Princess cruise ships have laundry rooms so you can do laundry on your own.

It’s also possible to send your clothes through the laundry service so you don’t need to do laundry on your own.

But this will focus on how to do laundry on your own.

So when you are on a Princess cruise, you can wash your clothes and dry your clothes in the laundry room.

It’s basically token-operated laundry that you can do on your own at any time.

It’s easy to get tokens, and you will get these tokens in the laundry room at the time you want to do laundry.

You will use your Princess medallion to get the tokens.

The Princess medallion is like a room key that you’ll get before you get on your cruise, and you can use it to pay for laundry too.

If you want to know exactly where your nearest laundry room is before you get on the ship, you can search for the deck plan for the cruise ship you will be on.

For example, here is the Diamond Princess deck plan . Click on “staterooms” and search for the deck your cabin is on, and see where the “laundromat” is located.

Laundry rooms aren’t on every deck.

So if you don’t see one on the deck of your cabin, you can then search for another deck that’s directly above and below yours to see where the nearest laundry room is.

More for your Princess cruise:

• Princess cruise breakfast room service
• Desserts on a Princess cruise
• Juice bar on a Princess cruise

How to do self-service laundry on a Princess cruise ship (on your own)

• Go to the nearest laundry room
• Buy tokens for the washing machine, dryer, and laundry detergent
• Place your clothes and laundry detergent in the washing machine, insert the tokens, and start the laundry machine!
• Wait 35 minutes for the washing machine to finish
• Place your clothes in the dryer, insert the tokens, and start the dryer!
• Wait 55 minutes for the dryer to finish
• You have clean clothes!

I did laundry on the Diamond Princess cruise ship in March 2023. Your experience may vary!

So when it’s time to do laundry, you will go to the nearest laundry room.

You can just walk right into the laundry room.

You’ll see the token machine, the machine to buy laundry detergent.

Yes there is laundry detergent on the cruise ship so you don’t need to pack that either! You might want to pack a few dryer sheets in a ziplock bag, though!

And then of course you’ll see the washing machines and dryers.

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• Traditional tea ceremony + you get to wear a kimono!
• Ninja lesson
• Make ramen from scratch!
• Sushi making experience
• Sumo training!

There’s also an ironing board.

There was also a chair if you want to stay in the laundry room while you wait for your clothes to wash and dry, with a TV to entertain you. (There are a few live channels.)

So when you are ready to do laundry, you’ll go to the token machine.

To get started, you’ll touch the screen.

Basically you just follow the prompts.

You’ll input what you want tokens for.

You can buy the tokens for washer, dryer, and laundry detergent all at the same time.

The laundry detergent is a “vended product.”

I bought just the washer and laundry detergent first so I wouldn’t have to keep track of the extra token for the dryer. 🤣

Then you’ll “purchase now” to be taken to the next screen.

This is where you’ll place your Princess medallion on the spot.

And just like that, you’ve paid for your laundry and you’ll receive the tokens!

So now that you have your token, next you can buy the laundry detergent from the machine that is right next to the token machine.

The tokens for the washer and dryer are the same, but the token for the laundry detergent are different from the washer/dryer.

So you can try one and if that doesn’t work then try the other.

And then you have your laundry detergent!

So now that you have your detergent, you will place your clothes and laundry detergent in the washing machine.

Then you’ll place the token in the slot, and then press the type of washing cycle you want!

Then, you can set the timer on your phone for however many minutes the washing machine shows is remaining!

Then… go for a walk around the cruise ship while you wait for it to finish!

So once I returned back to the laundry room, I bought another token for the dryer that I didn’t buy before.

Once again, you’ll insert the token in the slot, and then this time press the dryer cycle you want!

Then, you can set the timer on your phone for however many minutes the dryer shows is remaining!

Then once again you can leave and come back once it’s finished!

And now you’ve finished your laundry on a cruise ship!

How much does laundry cost on Princess cruise ships?

The cost of the washing machine was $3.

The cost of the dryer was $3.

The cost of the laundry detergent was $1.50.

So the total cost to do one load of laundry on a Princess cruise ship is $7.50.

The iron is free.

This is how much it cost me on the Diamond Princess in March 2023!

HAPPY DOING LAUNDRY ON A PRINCESS CRUISE SHIP!

Prep for a Princess cruise:

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• Desserts menu
• How to make dining reservations
• Breakfast room service
• Premium desserts
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• Inside a cruise ship bathroom
• Checking in:  cruise boarding time
• When you’re on the ship:  Future cruise deposit
• Princess cruise daily onboard activities

Is a JR pass worth it?!

• Google maps can make it easy to figure out whether or not you should get a JR pass!
• In google maps, type in your departure and arrival city, and choose the transit icon. The route will come up, and so will the estimated cost at the bottom!
• Here is an example of a train route with cost on google maps.
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Laundry on a Cruise: Everything You Need to Know

By: Author Carrie Ann Karstunen

Posted on Published: September 7, 2022  - Last updated: December 4, 2022

Taking care of laundry on a cruise ship doesn’t need to be a hassle! Most cruise ships offer several options to clean your clothes while you cruise.

Doing laundry on a cruise likely isn’t the first thing you think about when you’re planning a dream vacation at sea. But unless you’re taking your entire wardrobe along with you, you’ll probably find yourself wanting to wash and re-wear at least a few key items before the end of your sailing.

Access to laundry is so important if you’re trying to pack light for your cruise !

Thankfully, most ships have several ways to clean your clothes on a cruise—handy retractable clotheslines for drip-drying delicates, self-serve laundry rooms with washers and dryers, wash-and-fold service, even dry cleaning.

Here’s everything you need to know about doing laundry on a cruise .

Self-service laundry on cruise ships

Many mainstream, premium, and even luxury cruise lines offer self-service laundry rooms on most, if not all, of their ships.

Located within easy access of guest rooms (yes, you won’t need to lug a basket of unmentionables clear across the Lido Deck), many ships offer washing machines, dryers, clothes irons, folding tables, and even rinsing sinks.

Although some cruise lines (like Norwegian) have removed DIY laundry rooms from older ships and no longer include them in their new ships, many still offer this budget-friendly amenity.

Princess and Disney have laundry rooms on all vessels, and Carnival offers them for guests on all but their newest ships.

Surprisingly, ultra-premium and luxury cruise lines almost always have laundry rooms for guests! Azamara, Cunard, Regent Seven Seas, Seabourn, and Silversea all offer this option.

How much is self-serve laundry on a cruise?

On most mainstream and premium cruise lines that offer self-service laundry rooms, there’s a small fee for each wash and dry cycle.

Prices can vary, but expect to pay between $2.50 and $4 (USD) for each wash and dry.

Laundry detergent, bleach, and fabric softener (dryer sheets or liquid) are usually an extra charge, and will be available in the launderette.

Luxury cruise lines usually offer free wash and dry cycles, and include free laundry detergent as well.

How do you pay for self-serve laundry on a cruise?

Historically, self-service laundry rooms on cruise ships were coin-operated, using quarters just like land-based laundromats.

But today, you can pay for most ships’ laundry facilities using your cruise card (or RFID-enabled medallion if your ship has that technology) to charge your onboard account.

Some older cruise ships still have coin-operated machines. If you don’t have enough quarters (or equivalent coins if your ship’s currency isn’t USD), just visit Guest Services for change.

Cruise pro tip: Consider packing a small ziploc bag of powdered detergent and some fabric softener sheets in your luggage. You’ll save money compared to buying overpriced detergent on the ship, and you can choose your favorite brand and scent.

When is the best time to do laundry on a cruise?

Some cruise lines offer 24/7 laundry rooms , and others have specific open hours, often closing when the ship is in port. Check your daily planner for times.

If you’d rather not have to wait for washers, dryers, or irons, cruise ship laundry rooms are busiest on sea days. A sea day afternoon before formal night is prime time in the launderette!

To avoid crowds, plan to do your laundry in the early morning or after dinner.

Wash-and-fold service on cruise ships

If your cruise ship doesn’t offer self-service laundry rooms (or if you’d rather pay someone else to do the task), the wash-and-fold service is a good alternative.

But it can be expensive! The cost per item will be listed on a price list in your stateroom closet, along with a bag to send your laundry out.

Prices vary by cruise line, but expect to pay about $2-3 for underwear, socks, or swimsuits, $3-4 for a t-shirt or top, $5-6 for jeans or shorts, and $8-10 for dresses.

Cruise pro tip: Watch for the daily planner that’s delivered to your stateroom each evening. It will sometimes include a flyer for discounted wash-and-fold service by the bag!

How quickly will my laundry be returned on a cruise?

As a general rule, you’ll get your clean laundry back in your stateroom within 48 hours. Some cruise lines promise a 24-hour turnaround, as long as your laundry bag is picked up by the morning’s cutoff.

Need your laundry back ASAP? Many cruise lines offer same-day express service for an additional fee.

How to get free wash-and-fold laundry service on a cruise

Many cruise lines offer free wash-and-fold laundry to guests who have reached an elite level in their loyalty program.

On Carnival cruises, guests who reach Platinum status are eligible for up to five free bags of laundry, depending on the length of the sailing. Diamond members can take advantage of unlimited free laundry service!

Royal Caribbean doesn’t offer free bags of laundry until you hit the Diamond Plus tier, but they do give discounts for Platinum and above.

Check your cruise line’s loyalty benefits to see if you’re eligible for free or discounted laundry on your next cruise.

Will the cruise ship laundry service ruin my clothing?

If you’re very careful with your favorite clothes—you sort them by color and only wash in cool or warm water—I’d avoid the wash-and-fold service for most of your clothes, even if it’s free.

But here’s what I send out for wash-and-fold service on a cruise:

• Boxer shorts / briefs
• Women’s or girls’ plain underwear without any lace trim or embellishment
• Plain cotton jersey camisoles / layering tanks
• Cotton or acrylic socks
• Oversized t-shirts
• Oversized sweatshirts / hoodies
• Oversized PJs or sweatpants

It’s a good idea to avoid sending delicate items or anything that could shrink. If you’d be devastated if the laundry team ruined (or lost) a piece of clothing, don’t send it out.

Dry cleaning on cruise ships

Especially if you’re sailing on a luxury or more traditional cruise line with formal nights, the question of how to take care of dry-cleaning on a cruise ship always comes up.

Do cruise ships offer onboard dry cleaning?

Many cruise lines offer dry cleaning , though most are moving towards more environmentally-friendly professional cleaning services.

You’ll sometimes see this called wet cleaning or wet/dry cleaning. I won’t pretend to be an expert on any of these processes, but they’re the only cleaning service offered on cruise ships for items like suits and formalwear.

I’d never send a super-delicate item to be dry-cleaned on a cruise ship. I’d probably also avoid sending beaded or sequined dresses or tops.

But a basic suit or dress for formal night? Especially if you’ve only packed one dressy outfit and it needs to be cleaned and pressed for the next elegant evening, this is the best option.

Cruise pro tip: I always pack some at-home dry cleaning packets if my ship has a launderette. With just 20 minutes in the dryer, our suits and dresses come out wrinkle-free and smelling fresh.

Ironing clothes on a cruise ship

Many new cruisers are shocked when they realize their stateroom doesn’t include an iron and ironing board, as many hotel rooms do.

Even savvy land travelers who come prepared with a mini travel iron or clothes steamer face a similar shock when security confiscates their tools on embarkation day .

Clothing irons (and even steamers) can be a major fire hazard on cruise ships, so the crew carefully controls how and where guests use irons.

If your cruise ship has a laundry room, there will be an iron and ironing board. Usually they’re very easy to spot, but sometimes they’re a bit hidden!

Cruise pro tip: You can’t take an iron on a cruise, but you can pack a hair straightener! Your styling tool can do double-duty as a touch-up iron to flatten shirt collars and smooth out wrinkly hems.

Once on a Carnival cruise, I spent an entire hour on a sea day trying to iron my dress for formal night. I visited every single laundry room on the ship looking for one with an ironing board.

Convinced that other guests had commandeered all of the ironing boards, I approached a room steward in the hallway and explained my situation. He led me to the nearest launderette and showed me the pull-down ironing board hidden behind a gray door that I had assumed was an electrical panel.

So if the ironing board isn’t in plain view, try exploring the laundry room more to see where it might be hiding.

What if you need an iron and your cruise ship doesn’t have self-serve laundry?

On many cruise lines and cruise ships without self-service laundry rooms (and on some that do!) you can order an iron and ironing board to be delivered to your room.

Just ask your stateroom attendant, or call housekeeping from your stateroom phone.

Read more: How to Prevent Wrinkled Clothes on a Cruise

Hand-washing clothes on a cruise ship

I get it, no one wants to spend their precious cruising time hand-washing clothes in the sink. But there are a few instances where it just makes sense.

If you’re spending lots of time in the pool or hot tub or at the beach, you’ll probably want to rinse all of that chlorine (or saltwater) out of your swimsuits.

Or maybe you’re doing a lot of hiking in port, like I did on my Alaska expedition cruise . Instead of buying seven full sets of wool socks and base layers (that would get expensive), I just packed a couple of each and washed them in the stateroom sink at night.

If you’ve taken my tip to pack a small baggie of powdered detergent, just use a tiny bit of that in the sink. Or in a pinch, you could always use a squirt of body wash or shampoo—cruise lines almost always provide a basic version of these staples.

Then hang your clothes to dry right in your shower. Most cruise ship bathrooms include a retractable clothesline for drip-drying clothes. I recommend packing some clothespins or pool towel clips (gotta love those cruise accessories that serve more than one purpose!)

Cruise pro tip: If you have a balcony, resist the urge to hang your wet items outside. It’s pretty likely that a gust of wind will whip your clothes right out to sea.

How to corral all that dirty laundry on a cruise

In a tiny cruise stateroom (especially in a 150-sq.ft-ish inside cabin ), the dirty clothes situation can quickly get out of control if you don’t have a central location for it.

A pop-up laundry hamper takes up almost zero room in your suitcase, and is a great way to keep your cruise cabin looking tidy.

Cruise pro tip: Reminding your cabin-mates that your room steward will be in once or twice a day to vacuum and make the bed can be an excellent motivator for them to put dirty laundry in the hamper. These hard-working crew members can’t clean if there’s dirty laundry everywhere!

Re-wearing clothes on your cruise

Before I go on about dirty laundry on a cruise, I need to share something really important.

It’s OK to re-wear clothes on your cruise.

Really. No one cares.

Even if you’d never be caught dead re-wearing the same piece in a short time at home, it’s different on a cruise. We’re all living out of a suitcase!

I mean, unless you spill a strawberry daiquiri on your shirt, or you work up a major sweat on a shore excursion, your jeans, sundresses, or cardigans are probably totally fine for a re-wear. Just hang them up and air them out.

Worried about wrinkles or odor? A quick spritz with a travel-sized wrinkle release spray takes care of it all.

Packing clothes away that you won’t wear again during your cruise

Unless you’ve booked a super-long cruise, you’ll probably have some clothes you’ll only wear once and then take back home to wash.

I’m talking underpants, socks, camis—maybe even t-shirts and other tops on a shorter sailing.

I like to hang up a “pack it back in the suitcase” bag, either in the closet or on the back of the bathroom door. You can use a mesh laundry bag , or even re-purpose a large, sturdy plastic shopping bag with handles.

Once it’s full, it goes back inside one of the suitcases I’ve stashed under the bed, ready for my post-cruise laundry session at home. Yippee!

Which cruise lines have laundry options on board?

Almost every cruise line offers at least send-out laundry services on each ship. Many also offer self-service laundry rooms and/or dry cleaning.

See the chart below to find out what laundry options your cruise line offers:

FAQ about laundry on a cruise ship

Many (but not all) cruise lines offer self-service laundry rooms for guests. Popular cruise lines with self-serve launderettes include Carnival, Disney, and Princess.

Many cruise lines offer dry cleaning or wet/dry cleaning on board for a fee per item.

Personal clothing irons and steamers can be a fire hazard on a cruise, so cruise lines will confiscate them at embarkation. But many ships offer pressing services and/or the use of an iron and ironing board.

Have you ever done your own laundry on a cruise ship? Or do you send it out to be washed or dry cleaned? I’d love to hear your opinions in the comments below!

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Editor's Note

Whether you want to pack light for a longer cruise or you're traveling with little ones who tend to be a bit messy, you might need to wash clothes during your cruise vacation.

Some cruise lines offer self-service launderette facilities for guests to do their own laundry. They often include two or three washers and dryers, as well as vending machines with detergent and fabric softener for purchase.

When it comes to for-fee, valet-type laundry services, your cabin steward will usually handle it, and prices vary by line. Cruise lines often provide a price chart; look for the list and bag hanging in your cabin's closet or in one of the vanity drawers.

Additionally, some cruise lines like Windstar , Paul Gauguin Cruises and Royal Caribbean International offer various laundry packages for the length of your cruise.

Luxury cruise lines like Regent Seven Seas Cruises , Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Oceania Cruises provide either free self-service laundry facilities or complimentary valet laundry services. Also, free or discounted full-service laundry is a perk of elite status with several cruise lines' loyalty programs (more on that below).

If you think you'll need to freshen up your clothes during a cruise, it's good to know what's available. Here's a guide to cruise ship laundry services for several popular mainstream lines.

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Carnival Cruise Line laundry

Self-service laundry.

Launderettes: Carnival Cruise Line has self-service laundry rooms on all ships except those in the Excel Class. Although you can pay with your Sail & Sign card on most ships, you'll need coins on Carnival Elation and Carnival Paradise. (Staff at the guest services desk can make change for you.)

Soap and fabric softener for sale: Yes

Irons and ironing boards: Yes

Send-out laundry service

Carnival also provides extra-charge valet laundry service, which your cabin attendant will handle. For next-day service, hand in your laundry by 9 a.m. and receive it by 5 p.m. the next day. Express same-day service is also available. (Hand in your laundry before 9 a.m. and get it back by 5 p.m.)

Additionally, the line offers complimentary wash-and-fold services for its VIFP Club loyalty program Platinum-level members (two bags on three- to six-day cruises, three bags on seven- to 13-day cruises and five bags on a cruise 14 days or longer). Diamond-level passengers receive unlimited complimentary wash-and-fold laundry service.

Washing: Yes

Pressing: Yes

Dry-cleaning: On select ships. Carnival utilizes environmentally friendly wet/dry technology on all but the following ships: Carnival Legend, Carnival Pride, Carnival Paradise and Carnival Elation.

Related reading: Cruise packing list: The ultimate guide to what to pack for a cruise

Celebrity Cruises laundry

No self-service laundry facilities are available on Celebrity ships.

Celebrity offers full-service laundry and dry-cleaning services for a fee on all ships. Send out your garments before 9 a.m., and they'll be returned the next day (for regular service). Same-day service is also available for an additional charge.

Washing: Yes. The line also uses eco-friendly Laundry Neutral Detergent from Ecolab.

Dry-cleaning: Yes

Disney Cruise Line laundry

Launderettes: Yes. Pay for the use of washers and dryers with your Disney Key to the World card.

Soap and fabric softener for sale: Yes. Purchase detergent and dryer sheets with your Key to the World card.

Full-service laundry and dry-cleaning services are available for an added cost on all Disney ships. Your cabin includes laundry bags and forms. Give your cabin steward your laundry and form by 9 a.m. for next-day return. Express laundry service is available at an extra charge.

Holland America Line laundry

No self-service laundry facilities are available on Holland America ships.

Holland America offers full laundry and dry-cleaning services on all ships. Laundry bags and price lists are inside the closet of each cabin. Also, one of the perks for Mariner Society loyalty program members with 4-Star Mariner or 5-Star Mariner status is complimentary laundry and pressing service.

MSC Cruises laundry

Self-service laundry facilities are not available on MSC ships.

MSC offers a same-day for-fee laundry service (except on the last day of the cruise).

Norwegian Cruise Line laundry

Norwegian ships do not include self-service laundry facilities.

Norwegian provides valet laundry services on all ships for a fee. Additionally, one of the perks of the line's loyalty program, Latitudes Rewards , is discounted or free laundry. Passengers with Gold tier status receive 50% off one bag of laundry. Platinum, Sapphire, Diamond and Ambassador members receive one free bag of laundry.

Princess Cruises laundry

Launderettes: Yes, all ships in Princess' fleet have self-service launderettes. Tokens are required to use the machines, and passengers can purchase them with their OceanMedallions .

Princess offers onboard laundry, press-only and professional cleaning services for a fee. All laundry is returned within 48 hours or on the same day with express service. Suite guests and Elite level members of the Captain's Circle loyalty program enjoy free complimentary laundry and cleaning service (except same-day service, which incurs a charge).

Royal Caribbean laundry

Royal Caribbean does not have self-service laundry facilities on any of its ships.

The line provides added-cost valet laundry services on all ships. Passengers can pay per item or send a bag of items to be washed and folded for a fixed price by leaving them with their room stewards. Those with Diamond Plus status in the line's Crown & Anchor Society loyalty program receive one free wash-and-fold bag of laundry (on sailings of five or more nights).

Bottom line

Cruise lines offer varied laundry services, so you can choose what works best for your time frame and budget so your clothing stays in tip-top shape while you cruise.

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Have you ever wondered how the cruise ships keep all those fancy clothes worn by the passengers so pristine? One way is by offering laundry facilities for guests to use throughout their journey. On the Majestic Princess, a beautiful and luxurious cruise ship, you'll find state-of-the-art laundry rooms where guests can take care of their laundry needs. From washing and drying to ironing and folding, the laundry rooms on the Majestic Princess are equipped with everything you need to keep your clothes looking their best. So, whether you're a fashionista who can't go a day without a fresh outfit or just need to freshen up your wardrobe during your trip, the Majestic Princess has you covered with its convenient and well-equipped laundry rooms.

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Is there a laundry room onboard the majestic princess, can passengers use the laundry room on the majestic princess, how many laundry rooms are there on the majestic princess, what types of laundry machines are available in the laundry rooms on the majestic princess, is there an additional cost to use the laundry room on the majestic princess.

Yes, there is a laundry room onboard the Majestic Princess! As a passenger on this magnificent ship, you'll have the convenience of being able to do your laundry while enjoying your cruise.

The laundry room on the Majestic Princess is equipped with state-of-the-art washing machines and dryers, ensuring that your laundry is cleaned and dried efficiently. This means that you don't have to worry about spending too much time doing your laundry and can instead focus on enjoying all the amenities and activities that the ship has to offer.

Using the laundry room on the Majestic Princess is a straightforward process. First, you'll need to collect your dirty laundry and bring it to the laundry room. It's a good idea to sort your laundry into different piles, such as whites, colors, and delicates, to ensure that your clothes are washed correctly.

Next, you'll need to load your laundry into the washing machine. Make sure not to overload the machines, as this can prevent your clothes from being properly cleaned. Follow the instructions on the machine to select the appropriate wash cycle and water temperature for your laundry. The Majestic Princess laundry rooms usually provide laundry detergent, so you don't have to worry about bringing your own.

Once your clothes have finished washing, you can transfer them to a dryer or hang them up to air dry. If using a dryer, make sure to set the appropriate drying time and temperature for your clothes. For delicate items, it's often best to hang them up to dry to prevent any potential damage.

While waiting for your laundry to finish, you can take advantage of the onboard amenities near the laundry room. Many cruise ships, including the Majestic Princess, have comfortable seating areas, reading materials, and even televisions in the laundry room, allowing you to relax and enjoy your time while waiting for your laundry to be done.

Using the laundry room onboard the Majestic Princess can save you from having to pack excessive clothing for your cruise. By doing your laundry onboard, you can ensure that you have fresh and clean clothes throughout your trip. This is especially beneficial for longer cruises where packing enough clothes can be a challenge.

In conclusion, the Majestic Princess does have a laundry room onboard, making it convenient for passengers to do their laundry while enjoying their vacation. By following the simple steps of sorting, washing, drying, and enjoying the amenities provided in the laundry room, passengers can have clean clothes throughout their cruise without the hassle of packing excessive clothing. So, feel free to pack light and take advantage of the laundry room on the Majestic Princess!

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Passengers on the Majestic Princess, a luxury cruise ship operated by Princess Cruises, often wonder if they have access to the laundry room. In this article, we will dive into the details and answer this common question.

First and foremost, it's important to understand that most cruise ships have laundry facilities for passengers to use. This is an essential service as it allows guests to maintain clean clothes throughout their trip, especially on longer journeys. The Majestic Princess is no exception and offers laundry rooms for passenger use.

The laundry rooms on the Majestic Princess are equipped with modern and efficient machines to cater to the needs of the guests. These machines are capable of washing and drying clothes effectively, ensuring that passengers have fresh garments at all times. Passengers can rest assured that they won't have to resort to hand washing their clothes in their cabins.

To access the laundry room, passengers will need to purchase a special detergent card from the front desk. This card is programmed with a set number of washes and can be easily swiped in the laundry machines. This effective system ensures that only passengers have access to the laundry facilities, preventing misuse or overcrowding.

Once inside the laundry room, passengers will find a well-organized space with multiple washers and dryers. The machines are labeled with clear instructions and provide different washing options, from delicate to heavy-duty cycles. This allows passengers to choose the appropriate settings for their specific laundry needs.

In addition to the washers and dryers, the laundry room also provides ironing facilities for passengers to use. This comes in handy for removing any wrinkles or creases from clothing items before they are worn again. Passengers can quickly and conveniently freshen up their clothes, ensuring they look their best throughout their cruise.

It's worth noting that using the laundry room on the Majestic Princess does incur a nominal fee. However, this is a small price to pay for the convenience and peace of mind it provides. Passengers can avoid over-packing by simply washing and reusing their clothes during the trip, ultimately making their luggage lighter and more manageable.

To summarize, passengers on the Majestic Princess are indeed able to use the laundry room onboard. With modern machines, clear instructions, and ironing facilities, it offers everything one needs for efficient and convenient laundry care. So, if you're planning a trip on the Majestic Princess, make use of the laundry room and enjoy fresh, clean clothes throughout your journey.

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The Majestic Princess is a luxurious cruise ship that offers a wide range of amenities for its passengers. One of the essential services that passengers often seek on a cruise ship is the availability of laundry facilities. After all, spending days or weeks on a ship can result in clothing becoming dirty and needing to be cleaned. Therefore, it is common for passengers to wonder how many laundry rooms are available on the Majestic Princess.

On the Majestic Princess, there are typically three laundry rooms available for passengers to use. These laundry rooms are strategically located throughout the ship to ensure easy access for all passengers. Whether you are staying in a cabin on the lower decks or enjoying the luxurious suites on the higher decks, you shouldn't have trouble finding a laundry room nearby.

Each laundry room on the Majestic Princess is equipped with state-of-the-art washing machines and dryers. Passengers can also find ironing and steaming facilities, ensuring that their clothing is not only clean but also well-pressed and wrinkle-free. These laundry facilities are open 24/7, allowing passengers to do their laundry at any time that is convenient for them.

It is important to note, however, that using the laundry facilities on a cruise ship may incur additional charges. While the Majestic Princess offers complimentary self-service laundry machines, there may be fees for using the detergent and dryer sheets. Alternatively, passengers can choose to use the ship's laundry services, which provide professional cleaning for a fee.

To use the self-service laundry facilities on the Majestic Princess, passengers simply need to bring their dirty clothes and detergent with them. They can then load their clothes into one of the available washing machines and add the appropriate amount of detergent. The machines are easy to operate, with clear instructions provided for each step.

Once the clothes have been washed, passengers can transfer them to one of the dryers available in the laundry room. They can select the desired drying settings and wait for the clothes to become dry and ready to wear. If needed, passengers can also use the ironing or steaming facilities to further care for their clothing.

While the availability of laundry rooms on the Majestic Princess is undoubtedly convenient, it is worth noting that there may be peak times when these facilities are in high demand. During these times, passengers may need to wait before being able to use the washing machines or dryers. It is advisable to plan your laundry time accordingly to avoid any inconvenience.

In summary, the Majestic Princess offers three laundry rooms equipped with modern washing machines, dryers, and ironing facilities. These facilities are available 24/7 for passengers to use at their convenience. However, it is important to keep in mind that additional charges may apply, and peak times may lead to waiting times. Overall, the availability of laundry rooms on the Majestic Princess ensures that passengers can keep their clothing clean and well-maintained throughout their journey.

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When you're on a cruise ship like the Majestic Princess, laundry services are crucial for keeping your clothes clean and fresh. Whether you're traveling for a short or long duration, having access to laundry facilities can make your trip much more convenient. The laundry rooms on the Majestic Princess are designed with the guests' needs in mind, and they offer a range of laundry machines to cater to different requirements.

One type of laundry machine available on the Majestic Princess is the conventional washing machine. These machines work by filling a drum with water, detergent, and clothes and then agitating them to get rid of dirt and stains. Conventional washing machines are suitable for most types of laundry and can handle both small and large loads. They come with various washing modes and temperature options, allowing guests to choose the settings that best suit their clothing items.

In addition to conventional washing machines, the Majestic Princess also provides guests with high-efficiency washing machines. These machines are designed to use less water and energy while still providing excellent cleaning results. High-efficiency washing machines use a different washing action that keeps clothes submerged in water for longer periods, ensuring a thorough clean. They are ideal for guests who prefer an environmentally friendly approach to doing laundry.

For those guests who need to freshen up their clothes without going through a full washing cycle, the Majestic Princess offers dryer machines. These machines use hot air and tumbling action to quickly dry wet garments. Dryers typically have different heat settings, allowing guests to choose the temperature that is safe for their clothing items. They are especially handy when you want to dry your swimwear, towels, or any other clothing quickly.

To enhance the laundry experience further, the Majestic Princess laundry rooms are equipped with ironing stations. These stations are equipped with high-quality steam irons and ironing boards, giving guests the opportunity to remove wrinkles and creases from their garments. The ironing stations are particularly useful for formal wear or clothing items that require a pristine look.

To make the laundry process as smooth as possible, the Majestic Princess provides laundry detergent and fabric softener in the laundry rooms. Guests can use these products free of charge and can easily control the amount needed for their laundry load. This eliminates the need to carry bulky detergent bottles or worry about running out of supplies during the trip.

In conclusion, the laundry rooms on the Majestic Princess offer a variety of laundry machines to accommodate the guests' needs. Whether you prefer conventional washing machines, high-efficiency washing machines, dryers, or need to freshen up your clothes with an ironing station, you'll find everything you need to take care of your laundry while on board. These convenient facilities ensure that you can always have fresh, clean clothes throughout your cruise experience.

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When you're on a cruise ship, one of the most important amenities is the laundry room. It's essential for passengers who want to keep their clothes fresh and clean during their vacation. However, on the Majestic Princess, there is an additional cost to use the laundry room.

While some cruise ships offer complimentary self-service laundry facilities, the Majestic Princess charges a reasonable fee for using their laundry room. This additional cost ensures that the equipment and maintenance of the laundry facilities are of the highest quality.

To use the laundry room on the Majestic Princess, you will need to purchase a prepaid laundry card from the ship's front desk. These cards can be loaded with various amounts of money depending on your laundry needs. For example, you can load $20, $50, or $100 onto the card. The card can be used to pay for both washing and drying cycles.

Once you have your prepaid laundry card, you can head to the laundry room and choose an available washing machine or dryer. The machines are easy to operate, with clear instructions provided on each one. Simply insert your laundry card into the machine, select the desired cycle, and start the machine. The cost of each washing or drying cycle will be deducted from the balance of your prepaid laundry card.

It's worth noting that the cost per cycle may vary depending on the size of the machine. For example, a small load may cost less than a large load. This pricing structure ensures that passengers only pay for the amount of laundry they need to wash or dry.

Using the laundry room on the Majestic Princess is a convenient and efficient way to keep your clothes clean during your cruise. It allows you to pack lighter and avoid excessive baggage fees. Additionally, with the high-quality equipment provided, you can trust that your clothes will be well taken care of.

In conclusion, while there is an additional cost to use the laundry room on the Majestic Princess, it is a worthwhile investment for passengers who want to keep their clothes fresh and clean during their cruise. By purchasing a prepaid laundry card, passengers have easy access to high-quality washing and drying machines. The cost per cycle may vary based on the size of the machine, ensuring fair pricing for passengers. So go ahead and enjoy your cruise knowing that clean clothes are just a laundry room away!

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Frequently asked questions.

Yes, the Majestic Princess does have a laundry room for guests to use. It is equipped with washing machines, dryers, and ironing facilities.

The cost to use the laundry facilities on the ship varies. There is a fee for using the washing machines and dryers, and an additional charge if you require detergent or other laundry supplies.

Yes, guests are allowed to bring their own detergent to use in the laundry facilities on the Majestic Princess. However, there may still be a fee for using the machines and dryers.

Yes, the laundry facilities on the Majestic Princess are self-service. Guests are responsible for operating the machines themselves and should follow the instructions provided.

The Majestic Princess has multiple laundry rooms scattered throughout the ship for the convenience of the guests. The exact number of laundry rooms may vary.

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Crown Princess Laundry room questions

By lianaks , June 8, 2019 in Princess Cruises

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It has been many years since I am on Crown Princess.   Has anyone on Crown Princess lately and use the Laundry room?

1.  Is the detergent and drying sheet machine still using coin (quarters) or it now accepting on board cruise card?

2.  The laundry machine still operating using coin?   How much per load?

Just wonder I need to bring some coin,  detergent and drying sheets?

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Hi.  I was on the Crown a few months ago.  The washers and dryers take tokens.  There are token machines in each laundry room and you use your cruise card/medallion to purchase the tokens.  The cost of a wash is $3.00 and the dryer is $3.00.  The cost for dryer sheets or detergent is $1.50 each.  You will choose what you want on the token machine and it will dispense the proper tokens.

Tip:  If you know that you'll be doing laundry during the cruise, I highly suggest purchasing tokens when you get on board. The machines may run out during the cruise and are not quickly replenished.  Then you find yourself with a machine, but no tokens and you have to run to another laundry room on another deck to get tokens.  It's a real pain in the neck.

Hope you have a great cruise!

Ken the cruiser

1 hour ago, southwestgal said: Hi.  I was on the Crown a few months ago.  The washers and dryers take tokens.  There are token machines in each laundry room and you use your cruise card/medallion to purchase the tokens.  The cost of a wash is $3.00 and the dryer is $3.00.  The cost for dryer sheets or detergent is $1.50 each.  You will choose what you want on the token machine and it will dispense the proper tokens.

Wow! We're getting ready to go on the Crown in July and those prices, $7.50 a load, are definitely a motivator for us to plan on having Princess do our laundry.

8 hours ago, Ken the cruiser said: Wow! We're getting ready to go on the Crown in July and those prices, $7.50 a load, are definitely a motivator for us to plan on having Princess do our laundry.

A normal bag full of underwear, socks, shirts, slacks, shorts is about $50. Laundry is priced by item. Of course, the $50 saves you around 1 to 2 hours time once you get access to the machines. Before we had the elite laundry service we used to do our laundry on port days.

The laundry service prices seemed pretty fair when we researched them awhile back. We just didn't realize it cost so much per load if you did it yourself. We usually get a ton of OBC as we're both retired military and get SHB, so part of it will be used for this until we finally reach Elite. We just hate washing on a cruise if we can at all help it.

We just got off the Crown two days ago.  The laundry room on deck 14 was out of tokens since the first day.  There was a sign on the machine to go down to deck 12 to purchase tokens in that laundry room.  There were people doing laundry every time we went past since there are 3 ports of embarkation and many folks had dirty laundry getting on the ship from their pre cruise stays.

We decided to tough it out even though I brought detergent and dryer sheets - there was never a machine available.  The deck 14 laundry was closed from 10 pm to 8am I think.  I'd hate to have the cabin directly across from the laundry room.  You could smell the detergent all the way down the corridor - not that it was a bad smell but a detergent smell all the time.

We bring our own detergent/dryer sheets. Using the ship laundry service takes several days. The laundry room uses only Princess tokens not quarters. We buy our tokens at the Guest Services desk  on deck 6 -- the token machines are problematic. Timing on when to do laundry is a crap shot.      

1 hour ago, skynight said: A normal bag full of underwear, socks, shirts, slacks, shorts is about $50. Laundry is priced by item...

Keep in mind there is only one laundry room on each deck with two washers and two dryers.  On our last cruise we opted to pay for laundry service to avoid the hassle.  If all goes according to plan we will be elite at the end of the year.  Looking forward to free laundry service!

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15 hours ago, lianaks said: It has been many years since I am on Crown Princess.   Has anyone on Crown Princess lately and use the Laundry room?   1.  Is the detergent and drying sheet machine still using coin (quarters) or it now accepting on board cruise card? 2.  The laundry machine still operating using coin?   How much per load?   Just wonder I need to bring some coin,  detergent and drying sheets?

Coins?   Tokens now.

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On ‎6‎/‎8‎/‎2019 at 11:28 AM, railman said: Keep in mind there is only one laundry room on each deck with two washers and two dryers.  On our last cruise we opted to pay for laundry service to avoid the hassle.  If all goes according to plan we will be elite at the end of the year.  Looking forward to free laundry service!

On our May Crown Princess cruise, only 1 of 2 dryers worked on Deck 10 so that made it even harder to do laundry.  We bought 6 tokens total on the first day since I had read that they do run out later in the cruise.  I took my own tide pods, dryer sheets and had some travel soap sheets and ended up hang drying a ton of clothes in the bathroom and in the closet and just put a towel in the bottom of the closet floor. When I cruise again, I will take some Woolite or something similar in a travel bottle from the dollar store because you can always wash delicates in the bathroom sink and hang dry - our bathroom had a clothesline.  I did find you could grab a washer and dryer later in the evening after 10 pm and my sister said she had no problem at 5 am but she did have company. I think the trick is to determine if there are off times - during dinner, maybe, or if you are going into port later than normal on a long day. Our room wasn't too far from the laundry so we just checked it periodically. 

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On 6/8/2019 at 7:50 AM, skynight said: A normal bag full of underwear, socks, shirts, slacks, shorts is about $50. Laundry is priced by item. Of course, the $50 saves you around 1 to 2 hours time once you get access to the machines. Before we had the elite laundry service we used to do our laundry on port days.

On 6/17/2019 at 1:02 PM, Southern Cruise said: On our May Crown Princess cruise, only 1 of 2 dryers worked on Deck 10 so that made it even harder to do laundry.  We bought 6 tokens total on the first day since I had read that they do run out later in the cruise.  I took my own tide pods, dryer sheets and had some travel soap sheets and ended up hang drying a ton of clothes in the bathroom and in the closet and just put a towel in the bottom of the closet floor. When I cruise again, I will take some Woolite or something similar in a travel bottle from the dollar store because you can always wash delicates in the bathroom sink and hang dry - our bathroom had a clothesline.  I did find you could grab a washer and dryer later in the evening after 10 pm and my sister said she had no problem at 5 am but she did have company. I think the trick is to determine if there are off times - during dinner, maybe, or if you are going into port later than normal on a long day. Our room wasn't too far from the laundry so we just checked it periodically. 

I will never again complain about the cost of shipboard laundry (either self-serve or sending it out).  We were on an 18-day land vacation in Eastern Europe in May, when we opted to send it to our hotel laundry in Prague.  The did a beautiful job......and it cost $186!!  BTW, it was only 6 days into the trip, so there wasn't a ton of it.  We will send ours to Princess on our upcoming cruise if the turnaround time isn't too long. Otherwise, thank God for the clothesline in our bathtub!

happy cruzer

So anyone want to share how much laundry they stuff into a bag for the $50?   Advice?  Thanks.

At least Princess has a laundry room.  I love being able to press some things myself.  Other cruise lines do not have a self serve laundry area.  Makes it nice.

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Does anyone know if the laundry room is open at embarkation? Will be traveling for 10 days prior to getting on the Crown 9/22.

wrongwaywatson

Wow, I have been doing laundry on our last 4 or 5 cruises and never really had a problem getting a free machine.  I bring my own Tide Pods and dryer sheets, so to wash and dry one load it was $6.00   Not bad.  The dryers work pretty well and everything dried in one cycle.  I've used other laundry room dryers where it would take several times through for things to dry.

Colo Cruiser

On 8/10/2019 at 2:24 PM, happy cruzer said: So anyone want to share how much laundry they stuff into a bag for the $50?   Advice?  Thanks.

It does not matter as it a per piece price not $50 for how much you can stuff in the bag.

16 minutes ago, daydreamer16 said: Does anyone know if the laundry room is open at embarkation? Will be traveling for 10 days prior to getting on the Crown 9/22. Thanks!

They have been whenever we have boarded.

1 minute ago, Colo Cruiser said: They have been whenever we have boarded.

Great thanks!

5 minutes ago, daydreamer16 said: Great thanks!

There can be b2b cruisers trying to catch up on laundry as well.

After two weeks driving around parts of Europe, we arrived in Copenhagen and boarded REGAL June 1 and my wife almost immediately headed for the laundry room.

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