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Is there laundry on board?

Some lines have self-service machines, some only offer a paid service, and a few include it at higher loyalty tiers.

Laundry by cruise line
Cruise lineLaundrySource
Royal Caribbean InternationalNo self-service laundry — washing, pressing and dry cleaning only
  • — Self-service laundry facilities are not provided, for safety reasons.
  • — Irons are not provided in staterooms because they are a fire hazard.
  • — A wash-and-fold special runs during the voyage: fill the supplied bag with smaller items for a fixed $34.99 per bag.
  • — Royal Caribbean publishes a shipboard laundry price list as a PDF. Prices are in US dollars and can change without notice.
Checked 2026-09-21
Celebrity CruisesLaundry packages, or pay per item
  • — Wash & Fold is $59.99. Fill one laundry bag; items are washed, dried and folded.
  • — Wash & Press is $71.99. Fill one bag; items are washed, dried and pressed.
  • — Back Home Laundry is $149.99 and includes 3 laundry vouchers.
  • — Per-item prices include suit $23.75, jacket $11.25, pants $10.00, long-sleeved shirt $10.00, short-sleeved shirt $8.75, sweater $11.25, shorts $7.50, dress $15.00, skirt $8.75.
Checked 2026-09-21
MSC CruisesLaundry Service Packages — up to 40 items per cabin per cruise
  • — One charge covers everyone in your cabin, used as often as you like, up to 40 items for the whole cruise.
  • — Items are collected before 12:00 pm and returned within 48 hours, before dinner.
  • — Laundry service is not available on the last day of the cruise.
  • — Packages can be booked online before boarding at pre-boarding prices.
Checked 2026-09-21
Holland America LineFull laundry and dry cleaning on every ship, for a fee
  • — Laundry bags and a price list are in your stateroom closet.
  • — For safety reasons, travel irons, steamers and electric water heaters or kettles may not be used in your stateroom.
Checked 2026-09-21
Disney Cruise LineFull service laundry, plus free 24-hour self-service machines
  • — Full-service laundry and dry cleaning pick up and deliver to your stateroom, for a fee charged to your folio.
  • — Self-service Guest laundry rooms are open 24 hours, with washers and dryers.
  • — Detergent is provided and ironing equipment is complimentary.
  • — No coins are needed for the machines.
Checked 2026-09-21
Virgin VoyagesFull laundry service, but no self-service launderette
  • — There is no self-service launderette on board.
  • — A full laundry service handles washing and pressing for you.
  • — A laundry slip in your cabin explains what to do. You can also ask through the app.
Checked 2026-09-21
VikingFree self-service launderettes; laundry service free on some stateroom categories
  • — Complimentary self-service launderettes are on board, with irons available there.
  • — Depending on your stateroom category, laundry, pressing and shoe shine may be complimentary.
  • — Where your category does not include them, they can be bought for a modest fee.
Checked 2026-09-24
Cunard LineFull laundry service for a fee, plus self-service launderettes
  • — Washing, ironing and specialist cleaning are available for a nominal fee.
  • — Choose an express same-day service or the standard 48-hour service.
  • — Self-service washers, dryers and ironing boards are in the ship's launderettes.
Checked 2026-09-24
Carnival Cruise LineNot recorded yet.Not checked yet
Norwegian Cruise LineNot recorded yet.Not checked yet
Princess CruisesNot recorded yet.Not checked yet
Oceania CruisesNot recorded yet.Not checked yet

8 of 12 lines recorded. Blank rows are gaps in our data, not gaps in the line’s policy.