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[peartree]

:confused: Can someone please explain how the selfservice laundry works on the Veendam?

 

Do you need coins. Is detergent available for a "decent" cost? Should I buy it when ashore at a later date to save packing?

 

Hours? Crowds?

 

Can you iron in the laundry room?

 

Thank You,

 

Peartree

[Hoosierheadhunter]

We are preparing for our third cruise on the Veendam June 2nd, that is, if we ever get our documents! The last was a 4 years ago. My recollection of the self service laundry was that it took quarters which you can get at the desk. The cost was a couple of dollars a load and I believe it included the detergent. I don't recall ever having to wait long. There are two to choose from.

 

Hoosierheadhunter

[torpeedo]

We used it a few months ago and it is the same. Quarters and you can push a button for soap..

Yes you can iron in the laundry room also. I think the hours are somewhere from 8am to 10pm. Never had a problem getting a machine. I think a lot of people do that "fill the bag for $12" thing so that cuts down on the laundry users.

[PunkiC]

What's the "fill the bag for $12" thing?

[torpeedo]

Once of twice during a cruise, depending on the length or the cruise, you are given a paper laundry bag and they will launder as much as you can fit in there for $12. You would be amazed at how much I can squeeze in there:eek: !

[JimVrhovac]

We do the one bag per night for about $40.00 for a 7 day cruise.

 

It is nice to come home with all clean clothing and not have to spend a day doing laundry or spending a day at the laundramat...

 

Besides she makes me do the laundry if I do not pay for the laundry deal.....

 

Jim & Ruth

[AcaCandy]

How is the internet service?

[Newfies]

I was informed there is no internet access on Veendam, although they are supposed to have it set up by end of year . . . does anybody else know anything more concrete?

[AcaCandy]

I spoke to HAL a couple of days ago, as I had a sales call from an email solicitation that I had responded to, and there is internet access. It's spendy. I think the best package is $100 for 240 minutes.