Swelldame Posted November 2, 2016 #1 Share Posted November 2, 2016 How does sending out regular laundry (not dry cleaning) work? Is it a charge per item, bag, day, cruise? I'm thinking this might be the best way to use up that shipboard credit and spend less time running up and down looking for a free washer on sea days :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ronrick1943 Posted November 2, 2016 #2 Share Posted November 2, 2016 That's a good question-also I know on "O" they have a special for laundry during the cruise, does Regent also have a special? On "O" it was one bag 20p for a price 9Don't recall the price). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flossie009 Posted November 2, 2016 #3 Share Posted November 2, 2016 There are good launderettes on-board but if you wish to send items to the laundry you can opt for either: Pressing Laundry & pressing Dry cleaning & pressing Sample charges for laundry & pressing: Polo shirt: $4.95 Men's dress shirt: $5.95 Ladies blouse: $7.95 Jeans: $3.95 I have never seen any 'specials' on laundry but Gold SS Society members get one bag of laundry per suite per week at no charge; Platinum members get unlimited laundry at no charge The laundry does a very good job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poss Posted November 2, 2016 #4 Share Posted November 2, 2016 flossie: I've always wondered about how having laundry done by Regent works. Mainly, when I do laundry myself, I virtually always take items out of the dryer when they're slightly damp to be sure there's no shrinkage. I assume that Regent doesn't take that kind of care? I've wanted to give the laundry to Regent (especially now that they've introduced the "free" bag of laundry perk), but I've been afraid that my jeans, etc. might come back shrunken to some degree. No? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liptastic Posted November 2, 2016 #5 Share Posted November 2, 2016 I always send stuff to ships laundry. We also have the one included bag being gold, but I also send extra clothes too. I always ask for cool wash, a couple of tops may have looked a little faded, but shirts are very well laundered and ironed and that's the things that for me are the ideal things that save me time when we get home. Quick turn around and deliver in zip laundry bags of folded into a box at your own preferences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poss Posted November 2, 2016 #6 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Yes, cool wash for sure. But what about the dryer?? (Even if things are dried on low heat, if they're not taken out at right time, they can easily shrink.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelcat2 Posted November 2, 2016 #7 Share Posted November 2, 2016 (edited) poss, since we are Platinum Seven Seas Society members, we get included laundry. We have not have a problem with shrinking, however, on our last cruise, my DH's custom made shirts faded at least 1 color (the same thing that happened on Oceania - this is most disturbing!!!!!!!!). When you fill out the form you can indicate if you want an item washed in cold water or ??? In terms of the "new" benefit for Gold members, I am not impressed. The bags have shrunk by 50%. In terms of finding washing machines available, it is best to find times when people are either onboard or at lunch or dinner. Prior to having included laundry, I occasionally did a load or two. It is important to know that, if you do not take your clothes out of the washer or dryer right on time, someone will remove them for you (not a good idea as items can be lost). The best idea that I've read on CC is taking a glass of champagne (or other drink) and have it while waiting for your laundry to be finished. P.S. I have never seen "zip" laundry bags as described above. The small bags have a tie handle. Edited November 2, 2016 by Travelcat2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swelldame Posted November 2, 2016 Author #8 Share Posted November 2, 2016 So they don't do laundry by the bag if you're less than "gold" status, and as Flossie implies, it's a per-item charge? That'll add up quick; back to the laundry room at least for the tighty-whities, granny-pants, bloomers, knickers and boulder-holders! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flossie009 Posted November 2, 2016 #9 Share Posted November 2, 2016 flossie: I've always wondered about how having laundry done by Regent works. Mainly, when I do laundry myself, I virtually always take items out of the dryer when they're slightly damp to be sure there's no shrinkage. I assume that Regent doesn't take that kind of care? I've wanted to give the laundry to Regent (especially now that they've introduced the "free" bag of laundry perk), but I've been afraid that my jeans, etc. might come back shrunken to some degree. No? So they don't do laundry by the bag if you're less than "gold" status, and as Flossie implies, it's a per-item charge? That'll add up quick; back to the laundry room at least for the tighty-whities, granny-pants, bloomers, knickers and boulder-holders! ;) We have never had a problem with any items sent to the laundry and you can always add specific instructions if you are worried Also if you are concerned about laundry methods or cost, there is always the halfway-house option i.e. do the laundering yourself and then send shirts, jeans etc down to the laundry for pressing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flossie009 Posted November 2, 2016 #10 Share Posted November 2, 2016 In terms of the "new" benefit for Gold members, I am not impressed. The bags have shrunk by 50% P.S. I have never seen "zip" laundry bags as described above. The small bags have a tie handle. We are on Mariner now and the laundry bags appear to be the same (large) size as on previous cruises The finished laundry and pressing is returned in zipped clothes covers (for hanging items) or wrapped in tissue paper and in a box for folded items; all very professionally done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liptastic Posted November 2, 2016 #11 Share Posted November 2, 2016 The zip laundry bag I mention is actually a suit carrier, shirt carrier type bag, a light weight one, with regent compliments on the card with your name and cabin number. Jean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swelldame Posted November 2, 2016 Author #12 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Also if you are concerned about laundry methods or cost, there is always the halfway-house option i.e. do the laundering yourself and then send shirts, jeans etc down to the laundry for pressing What's the routine then for sending out laundry? Do you fill out a list item by item, or do you fill a bag and pay one fee? Many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlondon Posted November 3, 2016 #13 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Swelldame, You fill out a form enumerating each item and total it up. I will always love you for a term I have never heard before "boulder-holders" Huzzah!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelcat2 Posted November 3, 2016 #14 Share Posted November 3, 2016 If you are a Seven Seas Society member, you get a bag of laundry done for no charge (however, the "bags" are half of the size that they used to be). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swelldame Posted November 4, 2016 Author #15 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Swelldame, You fill out a form enumerating each item and total it up. I will always love you for a term I have never heard before "boulder-holders" Huzzah!!!!!!! I was using the short name. Formally, it's: Over-the-shoulder-boulder-holder". :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelcat2 Posted November 4, 2016 #16 Share Posted November 4, 2016 We are on Mariner now and the laundry bags appear to be the same (large) size as on previous cruises The finished laundry and pressing is returned in zipped clothes covers (for hanging items) or wrapped in tissue paper and in a box for folded items; all very professionally done As you know, we are on the Explorer at the moment. The first thing I ask for is laundry bags. The first one was half of the "normal" size. The second one was the larger one. If Regent is changing bag sizes, the Explorer would probably be the first recipient. As time goes by I'll report on the rest of the bags and see if the small bag was an anomaly or the look of the future. ronrick1943 - no, Regent does not have the special where you can put all of the laundry that you want in a bag. What Regent does have is free washers and dryers (unlike Oceania). And, there are laundry rooms all over the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liptastic Posted November 4, 2016 #17 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Never had to request laundry bags. There have always been 2 supplied in the wardrobe and when I have sent a bag off to the laundry it is replaced same day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrlevin Posted November 5, 2016 #18 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Never had to request laundry bags. There have always been 2 supplied in the wardrobe and when I have sent a bag off to the laundry it is replaced same day. As we send out a bag every other day, I have noticed many times that the bags aren't resupplied as they should (slips too). Just one mention and the problem is fixed. It is sure great going home with clean clothes all folded in tissue paper. Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelcat2 Posted November 5, 2016 #19 Share Posted November 5, 2016 As we send out a bag every other day, I have noticed many times that the bags aren't resupplied as they should (slips too). Just one mention and the problem is fixed. It is sure great going home with clean clothes all folded in tissue paper. Marc This has been our experience as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flossie009 Posted November 6, 2016 #20 Share Posted November 6, 2016 As you know, we are on the Explorer at the moment. The first thing I ask for is laundry bags. The first one was half of the "normal" size. The second one was the larger one. If Regent is changing bag sizes, the Explorer would probably be the first recipient. As time goes by I'll report on the rest of the bags and see if the small bag was an anomaly or the look of the future. Being a sad pair, we measured the laundry bags supplied on Mariner - 25ins X 18ins. From memory they are the same size on Voyager. Are they smaller on Explorer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelcat2 Posted November 7, 2016 #21 Share Posted November 7, 2016 (edited) Being a sad pair, we measured the laundry bags supplied on Mariner - 25ins X 18ins. From memory they are the same size on Voyager. Are they smaller on Explorer? While I have nothing to measure the bags, I have taken a photo and sent it to a friend to post. You will be able to visually see the difference. I'm trying to see if I can manage to post it myself. Fingers crossed. Edited November 7, 2016 by Travelcat2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flossie009 Posted November 7, 2016 #22 Share Posted November 7, 2016 While I have nothing to measure the bags, I have taken a photo and sent it to a friend to post. You will be able to visually see the difference. I'm trying to see if I can manage to post it myself. Fingers crossed. You must be as sad as us taking photos of laundry bags.;):) They do look different to the ones on Mariner which had a drawstring and toggle. Even the large bag looks smaller than we have had on Mariner and Voyager. Glad we are entitled to free laundry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelcat2 Posted November 7, 2016 #23 Share Posted November 7, 2016 You must be as sad as us taking photos of laundry bags.;):)They do look different to the ones on Mariner which had a drawstring and toggle. Even the large bag looks smaller than we have had on Mariner and Voyager. Glad we are entitled to free laundry. I was laughing when I took the photo and happy that I was able to actually post it. Agree that we are very fortunate to be entitled to free laundry - even if the bags are smaller:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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