jamesnnb Posted April 4, 2015 #1 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Is there a limit to the number of times you can send out the (free) laundry for Elites? I've usually done one small load in my name and one in my husband's name -- but can you send out more than once (each)? On the website it just says 'complimentary laundry service'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knickearth Posted April 4, 2015 #2 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Is there a limit to the number of times you can send out the (free) laundry for Elites? I've usually done one small load in my name and one in my husband's name -- but can you send out more than once (each)? On the website it just says 'complimentary laundry service'. James, On 14 day cruises I send out clothes to be laundered every 3 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Day Cruiser Posted April 4, 2015 #3 Share Posted April 4, 2015 No limit. Some people send out a small load each day. I usually send mine out twice a week on a longer cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted April 4, 2015 #4 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Unlimited. I send out a bag every 2-3 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VibeGuy Posted April 4, 2015 #5 Share Posted April 4, 2015 I send out mine daily. I don't think batching things saves anyone any effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted April 4, 2015 #6 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Limited only by your ability to put stuff in their laundry bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wehwalt Posted April 4, 2015 #7 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Limited only by your ability to put stuff in their laundry bag. If one needs more laundry bags, they can ask the steward! Or simply take them from the cart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamomo Posted April 4, 2015 #8 Share Posted April 4, 2015 It's amazing how much one can fit in one of those laundry bags! I roll the items and have easily fit as much as 2 pairs of long pants/jeans, 4 pairs of capri pants, 8 tops, and an item of sleepwear in one bag. As precaution, I always jot down a list of what I send for laundering to be sure I get everything back. So far, everything has been returned to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tothemall&beyond Posted April 4, 2015 #9 Share Posted April 4, 2015 (edited) Limited only by your ability to put stuff in their laundry bag. But you can also get add'l bags. I've sent more than one bag at a time. Also, instead of jotting down what you're sending, take photos. If something gets lost, it helps the staff find it when you can show them exactly what it is. Edited April 4, 2015 by tothemall&beyond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethel5 Posted April 4, 2015 #10 Share Posted April 4, 2015 I send out the laundry every 5 or 6 days.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruiseprincess Posted April 4, 2015 #11 Share Posted April 4, 2015 But you can also get add'l bags. I've sent more than one bag at a time. Also, instead of jotting down what you're sending, take photos. If something gets lost, it helps the staff find it when you can show them exactly what it is. Good idea. I used to take photo's of my suitcases when we handed them to the porters so if they were "lost" we could provide a picture of them but we now carry our own bags aboard with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billco Posted April 4, 2015 #12 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Good idea.I used to take photo's of my suitcases when we handed them to the porters so if they were "lost" we could provide a picture of them but we now carry our own bags aboard with us. Wouldn't it be better to take a photo of the porter, so if the suitcases were lost you could provide a picture of who you handed them to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crochetcruise Posted April 4, 2015 #13 Share Posted April 4, 2015 But you can also get add'l bags. I've sent more than one bag at a time. Also, instead of jotting down what you're sending, take photos. If something gets lost, it helps the staff find it when you can show them exactly what it is. Good point, THANK YOU I will add this tip to my cruise notebook! Crochetcruise :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruiseprincess Posted April 4, 2015 #14 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Wouldn't it be better to take a photo of the porter, so if the suitcases were lost you could provide a picture of who you handed them to. I'm not sure it would do much good since he only places you bags in the rack and you couldn't prove otherwise. At least having an exact picture of your bag for distribution to the cabin stewards might get it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecttr Posted April 4, 2015 #15 Share Posted April 4, 2015 How long would you expect to wait for the items to be returned? On one of my cruises I left the laundry bag for the steward and when i returned at lunchtime he was hanging the washed and pressed shirts in the wardrobe - wow :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted April 4, 2015 #16 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Wouldn't it be better to take a photo of the porter, so if the suitcases were lost you could provide a picture of who you handed them to. OMG.........Just spit coffee all over my puter screen!!!!! Good one!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billco Posted April 4, 2015 #17 Share Posted April 4, 2015 OMG.........Just spit coffee all over my puter screen!!!!! Good one!!! :DThank you. Coming from you, that is quite a compliment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted April 4, 2015 #18 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Every several days we send out two rather small bags -- one bag with laundry items, the other with things to be cleaned. Quite nice that it's free for us on Princess ... but we do the same on cruise lines where we have to pay. LuLu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VibeGuy Posted April 4, 2015 #19 Share Posted April 4, 2015 How long would you expect to wait for the items to be returned? On one of my cruises I left the laundry bag for the steward and when i returned at lunchtime he was hanging the washed and pressed shirts in the wardrobe - wow :D That's some service! I generally never see ours back before the next evening before dinner. I'd like to think my shirts are having a festive vacation without me - a nice hot soak, maybe a massage, some time in the sauna, a little Pilates. I wouldn't want to rush them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted April 4, 2015 #20 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Is there a limit to the number of times you can send out the (free) laundry for Elites? I've usually done one small load in my name and one in my husband's name -- but can you send out more than once (each)? On the website it just says 'complimentary laundry service'. No limit however we are very careful on what we send out. It can be pretty harsh on some clothing. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trvllin1 Posted April 4, 2015 #21 Share Posted April 4, 2015 I usually sent out separate bags with cleaning and laundry too, until this January when I was told that there was no more dry-cleaning on any of the Princess ships because of "environmental concerns." Odd that, since other cruise lines continue to have cleaning available. As an Elite, I find this to be a big takeaway. Is this really true fleetwide? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted April 4, 2015 #22 Share Posted April 4, 2015 I usually sent out separate bags with cleaning and laundry too, until this January when I was told that there was no more dry-cleaning on any of the Princess ships because of "environmental concerns." Odd that, since other cruise lines continue to have cleaning available. As an Elite, I find this to be a big takeaway. Is this really true fleetwide? The dry cleaning process was changed a few years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruiseprincess Posted April 4, 2015 #23 Share Posted April 4, 2015 I usually sent out separate bags with cleaning and laundry too, until this January when I was told that there was no more dry-cleaning on any of the Princess ships because of "environmental concerns." Odd that, since other cruise lines continue to have cleaning available. As an Elite, I find this to be a big takeaway. Is this really true fleetwide? It still exists but in a slightly different form & under the name of "cleaning". How do you think they clean all the uniforms of the crew that can't be washed in water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trvllin1 Posted April 4, 2015 #24 Share Posted April 4, 2015 I thought about the crew's uniforms too - much later of course, after we were off the cruise and then naturally too late to ask about it! But it makes perfect sense - of course there has to be some kind of "cleaning" But what process do they use? And is it available to passengers? If anyone has used this "cleaning" could you please let me know the results? My husband loves his silk shirts but when we sent them out on the Emerald they were returned as is, and we were told they no longer could clean them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted April 5, 2015 #25 Share Posted April 5, 2015 (edited) I thought about the crew's uniforms too - much later of course, after we were off the cruise and then naturally too late to ask about it! But it makes perfect sense - of course there has to be some kind of "cleaning" But what process do they use? And is it available to passengers? If anyone has used this "cleaning" could you please let me know the results? My husband loves his silk shirts but when we sent them out on the Emerald they were returned as is, and we were told they no longer could clean them? As I said in a prior post, due to damaged items we rarely send anything out anymore. Especially if I have expensive delicate items. Only use it if we absolutley have to, and then only essentials. I would not however send out anything "silk". Edited April 5, 2015 by Colo Cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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