Washing Machines? Laundry for 15 days?

[hifred]

We are on the 15 day Millennium sailing Dec. 24th. Other ships we have been on for 14 day or more trips have washing machines. I didn't see a laundry room on the ships diagram.

 

Are there washing machines on this ship?

 

If no has any one done a long cruise on this ship. If so what do you recommend we do about the laundry.

Thanks,

Fred

[Cruise Junky]

There are no washing machines on Celebrity ships... you could either send it out... which is pretty reasonable, or wash your delicates in your room ;)

[Ine]

Depending on the itinary you might find a laundry ashore.

[dkjretired]

on the dry cleaning on board. There are no laundry rooms fleetwide on Celebrity.

 

http://www.celebrity.com/beforeyourcruise/faq/home.do;jsessionid=0000yDHzmts_U8WrxA-7g6dZrAm:1028etmk3;jsessionid=0000_Sc9FXjRyjo9ZI0rEZ5-G7a:1028etmk3?faqSubjectName=Ship+and+Stateroom+Details&faqId=566&pagename=faq_answers

[Cruise Arizona]

I read a good tip in Budget Travel Magazine. The writer suggested bringing a small zip loc bag or even a larger Trash or the "Laundry" bag provided in your room. For a pair of undies or something small, put them in the zip lock bag with a little shampoo and water, shake well, and then rinse. For larger load, use the larger bags, just make sure they don't have printing on them as this can sometiems transfer to fabric. I thought this was a pretty good suggestions if you just need to was a few pairs of undies or a few shirts to get you through the 15 day cruise.

[Arubalisa]

I just happened to read this article last night Packing Tactics: Wear and RecycleYou may at least get a few ideas for mix and match.

[bananavan]

Did two 14 day back to backs last year on Summit. We had to pack for three seasons. We started in Vancouver, on to Alaska, down the Pacific coast and through the Panama ending in Lauderdale. I washed delicates and t-shirts by hand and hung them discretly on chairs on my balcony. Other than that, just make sure that you have clothes that inter change. (And don't eat sloppily)

[Pincus]

Celebrity has no laundry facilities for its guests.

 

We send it out.

 

Pincus

[fllady]

Use their laundry, you are on vacation!;)

[superjerryw]

If your clothes get dirty on one side just turn them inside out and wear them again. Bring lots of deodorant too.....:rolleyes:

[cathi]

Sure wish Celeb would think about putting self serve laundry facilities on board but until they do - I just put the dirty underwear in the shower and whoever has the first shower has to hang the stuff up to dry when they finish their shower!! Having a balcony only helps if a) it's fairly warm outside and b) it's just t shirts and shorts and not UNDERWEAR!

[Jimsgirl]

I pack blouses and undies that can be washed in the hand basin, and then hang them from plastic LIGHTWEIGHT clothes hangers in the shower

I believe there is a pull out line attached to the wall near the shower head, underwear can just be hung on that.

I take black pants, 2 pairs usually see me through a 10-14 day cruise. I pack a nylon laundry bag for bringing home clothes that still need a wash. Almost all my evening wear things are also washable, but I do not attempt that on a cruise.

[SS Cruise Lady]

Use their laundry, you are on vacation!;)

 

That is exactly how we feel. Even if they had self service laundry machines, I would still utilize their laundry services. Celebrity's laundry prices are very reasonable and if you do it near the end of a cruise, you won't have to come home with suitcases filled with dirty laundry. That helps ease the transition from a cruise back to everyday life.

[nmtraveler]

Inside, outside, frontside, back side. Of course, you could order some disposable underwear (no kidding). Just search on line for them.

[jasm8449]

I only wash delicate undies in the sink. Otherwise, I send whatever I need to the laundry, and chalk the cost up to being able to enjoy my vacation, and not have to overpack. The cost is quite reasonable.

[kannna]

We are on your cruise! Actually there are quite a few people on your cruise. I haven't seen you on the roll call board.

 

Always good to meet more people. If I'm scarily perky I apologize.

 

Here's the link http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=229497

 

Kannna : )

[jazncruiser]

How much is the laundry service on board? We're going in Jan on the Mercury.

[Arubalisa]

http://www.celebrity.com/beforeyourc...me=faq_answers Laundry Services Pricing

[Lori in AZ]

You call laundry service REASONABLE?!?!

 

They are charging per piece and I got EIGHT people on 14 DAYS cruise!!!!!

 

Oh no...Celebrity is not thinking of laundry rooms for us! <pout>

[SS Cruise Lady]

You call laundry service REASONABLE?!?!

 

They are charging per piece and I got EIGHT people on 14 DAYS cruise!!!!!

 

Oh no...Celebrity is not thinking of laundry rooms for us! <pout>

 

I am not familiar with prices in Arizona, but compared to land based laundry/dry cleaning services where I live, they are reasonable.

[Lori in AZ]

I dont use laundry service. I just wash em at home.

 

I saw on other post that someone used a laundry bag special for $20 dollar and they filled it up.

 

Wonder if Infinity have this bag special?

[mrdawson]

Will my mothers washboard fit in the sink on Mercury? I think I still have it. I wonder if I slipped the room stewart 2 bucks he would do it for me...

[superjerryw]

Hot dog!!! You got a washboard and I got a jug. All we needs is a bass man and we can have us a jug band. I can't wait until we's on stage in the Celebrity Theatre. It'll be just like the Grand Old Opry.....:rolleyes:

[MrPete]

A balcony, a rod and a reel, and you can ocean wash them.

[Cruise Arizona]

I'm with you, I always do my own wash at home and only about once every 10 years send something to the cleaners, so even $1.00 for undies is hard for me to swallow. I just went to the store and bought two packs of undies for my kids. 10 pairs for $6. The kids are small so the additional panties and boxer briefs don't take up that much room in the cases.

 

The pressing service is the one that really gets me. But usually if you hang your items in the bathroom when you shower the steam takes care of that.

 

You know I'm silly because I'll gladly pay $70 for a good bottle of wine, but not seven dollars for dry cleaning. I guess I'm just funny that way.