Cruise Packing Hack & Tips: What to Know About Ship Laundry
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Viking River ships do not have selfs served washers and dryers on board. However, Viking ocean ships do and they have it on every deck with stateaterooms for their guests
it could take 48 hours to get the laundry back. So there's often a cut off at the end of the cruise that you're, for example, not going to be able to do laundry to send it out on the last day because you're not going to be able to get it back in time
we bought some of the uh travel size Tide packs that we have linked in the show notes for you. And these are travel portions of the Tide detergent
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What do you do when you need clean clothes on a cruise? In this episode, we break down the three ways to handle laundry while sailing: self-serve washers and dryers, onboard send-away laundry service, and simple DIY options, like handwashing. We also share cruise line differences you should check before packing, why some ships don’t offer laundry at all, while others unexpectedly do, and a few travel items that make washing clothes while on vacation much easier. If you’ve ever wondered how to pack less and the best way to stay fresh while traveling, we’ve got you covered. Here are vital items that we’ve personally used to help us launder our clothes so we’re fresh and clean while traveling: • Hegs clothespins (the most amazing clothespins that help you hang more with fewer pins - great for travel): https://amzn.to/4biuA1k • Laundry travel kit, including Tide packs: https://amzn.to/4cGPw4I • Refillable containers (refill one with laundry detergent, and be sure to properly label it): https://amzn.to/40qc16w • Laundry detergent sheets (eliminates the risk of liquid detergent leaking in your luggage): https://amzn.to/3PuY057 Check out Our 5 River Cruise Must-Pack Essentials: https://youtu.be/o83Q31fCUFM CHAPTERS 00:35: Pack Less & Use Onboard Laundry on Your Cruise - Here's How 02:08: Self-Serve Washers & Dryers on Cruise Ships 05:21: Things to Know About Send-Away Laundry Service by the Cruise Crew 07:01: DIY Handwashing & Additional Laundry Cleaning Options 11:33 Keeping These Vital Laundry Tips & Info in Mind When Packing