Laundry on Explorer and Splendor

[MiamiCruiser52]

I know there is free valet laundry service on Regent ships now.  But are the launderettes on Explorer and Splendor still available for passenger use or have they been closed?

[Bellaggio Cruisers]

The reason everyone will get laundry service is because the launderettes will be closed. 

[mrlevin]

11 hours ago, Bellaggio Cruisers said:

The reason everyone will get laundry service is because the launderettes will be closed. 

Do you know this for sure?  This may only be a short term closure due to covid.

Edited February 3, 2021 by mrlevin

[Bellaggio Cruisers]

57 minutes ago, mrlevin said:

Do you know this for sure?  This may only be a short term closure due to covid.

That’s what Regent said.  If and when the launderettes open, the free laundry will stop. It was only offered because of this...

[ronrick1943]

I though free laundry was offered before Covid, and was a new perk for all.  They had tried this out on a few cruises a few years ago.

[1982CruzStart]

I believe in the past they offered free laundry to all on specific cruises but not on all cruises. With Covid they went to providing free laundry to all as they were going to close the laundrettes. I suspect and agree with BC that if and when the laundries re-open the free laundry for all will stop. Regent gave those of us that received free laundry as part of our Seven Seas loyalty program received a small OBC to compensate for the benefit being extended to everyone. 

[GOARMY]

The "Free" laundry carrot was the grist for many a pre-COVID mill (and CC Thread).  Upon reaching the Gold level of patronage (75 nights), it was one laundry bag "free" per suite , per seven-night voyage segment.  Then, upon reaching Platinum (200 nights) level, "free" unlimited valet laundry service; plus unlimited garment pressing.  Yes, it was nice to qualify.  No need to overstuff a laundry bag.  The common joke was reaching Platinum required expending literally hundreds of thousands of dollars in the process.  Kind-of expensive laundry.  

 

As noted above--that free laundry carrot was dangled out to all on specific itineraries regardless of patronage (or suite) level(s).  

 

For what it is worth--we found laundry rooms on all ships were well-maintained.  Seldom a wait time to load a washer or dryer.  Often, a convenient social venue for chit-chat while pressing a garment.  That particular aspect was, no doubt, the main reason for deciding to close all as social distancing would be tough to maintain in this COVID era.  

 

It is all now so-simple.  For those still desiring to wash-out certain items in-suite, there should remain that retractable laundry line above the bathtub (should your particular suite have a tub).  

 

GOARMY!

 

 

 

[SusieQft]

Is there no laundry line in suites with shower only?

[xrvlcruiser]

Karen,

 

I'm 99% sure that there is a laundry line in every cabins - shower-only and tub/shower.

Peggy

[ronrick1943]

2 hours ago, xrvlcruiser said:

Karen,

 

I'm 99% sure that there is a laundry line in every cabins - shower-only and tub/shower.

Peggy

Your right, they have them in the bathrooms.

[GOARMY]

ronrick1943:

 

As usual, you have taken me "off the hook" when I digress and opine on something with less than 95% accuracy.   

 

Thank you.  Frankly, could not remember that laundry line in a suite with only a bathroom shower.  

 

Hopefully-hopefully:  will have an opportunity to confirm existence of that device aboard Mariner in late October at Barcelona.  Utilized the two-suite upgrade offer to secure a Penthouse with shower only. 

 

Let us hope.  

 

GOARMY!

 

 

 

 

[SusieQft]

@GOARMY, I did not mean to criticize or put you "on the hook" at all.  I was merely seeking information.  Actually, the clothes line was something I had been wondering about anyway, so I am thankful that you brought the subject up and for the ensuing discussion.  I enjoy your posts very much.