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Doing Laundry on a Cruise Ship | What You Need to Know

Cruising with Crystal and Marshall
Cruising with Crystal and Marshall
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👁️ 2K views📅 6 months ago⏱️ 17:01
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Creator's Key Takeaways

We're Diamond Plus, so we're going to get this service for free.

I'm hand washing them because when you send down laundry, they wash them and dry them in very high heat and I don't want these items to shrink.

I bought this dry bag at Walmart in the sporting goods section and I looked it up online and I said, 'Hey, can you do laundry in a dry bag?'

That rolling in the towel method worked very well, I would say.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use the wash and fold laundry special for $34.99, with discounts for Diamond members.
Hand wash delicate items to avoid shrinkage from high heat drying.
Use a dry bag for hand washing clothes in the shower as an alternative method.
Roll wet clothes in a towel to remove excess moisture before hanging to dry.
Write your loyalty status on the laundry bag to ensure no charge for Diamond Plus members.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Confusing laundry forms and servicesUnderstand the different forms: press service, per-item laundry, and wash and fold special.
Clothes shrinking from high heat dryingHand wash delicate items instead of using the ship's laundry service.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to do laundry on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship?
QWhat laundry services are available on Odyssey of the Seas?
QHow much does laundry cost and what discounts apply for Diamond members?
QHow to hand wash clothes in a stateroom?
QWhat are some cruise laundry hacks?

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YouTube Video Description

Good morning from Odyssey of the Seas! In today’s video, we’re showing exactly how we handle laundry on a Royal Caribbean cruise — from using the wash and fold laundry special to handwashing delicate items in our stateroom. We’ll walk you through the different laundry forms on Odyssey of the Seas, explain what’s included for Diamond, Diamond Plus, and Pinnacle members, and share a few cruise laundry hacks you can try on your next sailing — including how to hand wash clothes in a dry bag and dry them without making a mess. Whether you’re sailing soon or just planning ahead, these tips will help you stay fresh and wrinkle-free at sea! 🧺 Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:30 Laundry service options explained 02:45 Wash & Fold special (free for Diamond Plus) 05:15 Packing and labeling your laundry bag 08:00 Handwashing delicates in the stateroom 10:30 Using a dry bag to wash clothes 13:45 How to dry clothes in your cabin 15:00 Final results and tips 💡 Products Mentioned in This Video: (Some links may be affiliate links — if you purchase through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting our channel! 💙) Laundry sheets: https://amzn.to/3Vqg7Kj Downy Wrinkle Release (Pack of 2): https://amzn.to/46UryxI 170 lb Magnetic hook (set of 4): https://amzn.to/49xim5P Dry bag 20L (similar): https://amzn.to/4nuEelH 👋 If you found this video helpful, give it a thumbs up and subscribe for more cruise tips and room tours from our adventures aboard Odyssey of the Seas and beyond! #OdysseyoftheSeas #RoyalCaribbean #CruiseTips #CruiseLaundry #CruiseHacks #CruisingWithCrystalAndMarshall