Dodger Blue Posted February 1, 2009 #1 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I'll be taking my first HAL cruise on the transatlantic, 16-day Mediterannean cruise on April 3. Can someone tell me if they have a laundromat onboard the Noordam? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctsally Posted February 1, 2009 #2 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Sorry to say, there is no laundramat on the Noordam. There is a laundry service that you pay for though. Each cabin has a small blue bag hanging in the closet. I've forgotten how much it costs, but I've been told you can get a lot of dirty clothes in it. I've simply rinsed things out by hand and hung them in the shower to dry. It works for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodger Blue Posted February 1, 2009 Author #3 Share Posted February 1, 2009 That's too bad. Every Princess ship we've been on had one. Guess I'll just pack extra clothes. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhannah Posted February 1, 2009 #4 Share Posted February 1, 2009 The last time I used the bag it wasw $12. And you could stuff quite a bit in it. I've washed my own clothes where self-service washers were present ... and I've used the ship's laundry. The latter is wonderful. Let them do it so you can enjoy your time onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammybee Posted February 1, 2009 #5 Share Posted February 1, 2009 The "all you can stuff " laundry specials are wonderful. I love how it's returned in wicker baskets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhannah Posted February 1, 2009 #6 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I love how it's returned in wicker baskets. And wrapped in tissue paper. Yes, very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swan705ca Posted February 2, 2009 #7 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I'll be taking my first HAL cruise on the transatlantic, 16-day Mediterannean cruise on April 3. Can someone tell me if they have a laundromat onboard the Noordam? Thanks. Have a look at the Roll call for this Transatlantic crossing, register for the "Cruising Buddies of OZ" meet and greet party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetiredMustang Posted February 2, 2009 #8 Share Posted February 2, 2009 We took Noordam's October 2008 trans-atlantic back form Rome. In addition to the all-you-can-stuff bag at a set price, they also offered an unlimited laundry service for the duration of the cruise. I can't remember how much the package cost, but it worked out to be about half what it would have been if we had sent things separately. We didn't fill all the bags each time, so I can't tell if it was cheaper than the by-the-bag deal -- it may work out close to the same. But, using the laundry sure saved on the luggage space. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodger Blue Posted February 2, 2009 Author #9 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Thanks for the advice. The all you can stuff idea seems like a good alternative. Anyone ever not get all of their clothes back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhannah Posted February 2, 2009 #10 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I've gotten everything back. One time, it took an extra day for one shirt that got mis-sent to the wrong cabin. For this reason, I won't sent laundry out if there are fewer than 3 days left in the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bepsf Posted February 2, 2009 #11 Share Posted February 2, 2009 The price is quite reasonable when you send items out by the laundry bag - and the dry cleaning is no more than what you'd pay for similar services ashore.... ...and it beats sitting in a stuffy laundromat when you could/should be out enjoying the fine scenery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palms2Pines2Sea Posted February 2, 2009 #12 Share Posted February 2, 2009 In the (European) summer season, including Transatlantics, the price onboard Noordam for all you can stuff in the blue bag is $20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velvetred Posted February 3, 2009 #13 Share Posted February 3, 2009 In the all you can stuff bags can you send slacks or jeans to the laundry? I was on another cruise line and the types of clothing that could be sent were limited. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velvetred Posted February 4, 2009 #14 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Does anyone please know if you can put slacks and jeans into the laundry on the Noordam? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palms2Pines2Sea Posted February 4, 2009 #15 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Velvetred, Absolutely slacks and jeans are OK. They will wash whatever you put in there. They might not give everything the TLC you give at home, but they will wash it, fold it, and return it to your cabin with your slacks and jeans on a hanger! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAVERZ Posted February 4, 2009 #16 Share Posted February 4, 2009 FYI, we just returned from a Caribbean cruise on the Noordam and we were charged $20 for laundry by the bag service -- a significant increase! Nevadagal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Ellen Posted February 4, 2009 #17 Share Posted February 4, 2009 With the price being $20, I just packed more clothes. I've had too many knit tops come back shorter from the ship's laundry. I didn't have any problem fitting all the clothes needed (incl. formal wear) in my checked bag (42 lb) and a carry-on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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