By Cruise ships do not have irons or ironing boards in the staterooms. Carrying irons onboard is also not allowed as they are a fire hazard. They are only available in the launderettes of a cruise ship.
But why do cruise ships have irons only in the launderettes? It is because they know that it is an essential item for the guests.
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Ironing facilities on cruise ships
Here are the ironing policies of some cruise lines:
- Royal Caribbean does not have in-room irons because of safety reasons. They offer laundry services and “wash and fold specials”.
- Carnival does not have in-room irons. They have self-service launderettes on some ships and valet laundry services.
- Norwegian Cruise Line does not have in-room irons but can lend them out for a few hours. They offer laundry and dry cleaning services.
- Princess Cruise ships have irons available in the self-service launderettes. Suite guests and Elite Captain’s Circle members get complimentary laundry.
- Celebrity Cruise ships do not have irons available for guests. You can get only laundry services.
How do you get wrinkles out of clothes on a cruise?
- Check if the cruise ship offers complimentary laundry service, especially for select guests.
- You may also inquire with the housekeeping staff to request an iron for a few hours.
- Some large cruise ships have self-service launderettes on each deck. You can access washers, dryers, detergents, and irons for a nominal fee.
- Consider purchasing the laundry service. The charges for laundry services vary from one cruise ship to another. So it may be a convenient option, depending on your needs and budget.
Hacks
Here are some hacks for ironing onboard, if nothing works for you:
- Try and pack clothes made from materials that are not prone to wrinkles. For example, polyester.
- Buy a wrinkle-release spray.
- Press your clothes and put them in clothing bags. These bags help to keep your clothes organized in your suitcase.
- Try and pack the firmer clothes between the softer ones to keep them from getting wrinkled. For example, you can wrap your soft dress or tops around your jeans.
- Hair Straighteners or a curling iron on a cruise ship is not on the prohibited list. You can straighten wrinkles on small areas with these.
- You can try and fill the bathroom with steam from the hot shower and hang your clothes on the clothing line. It may smoothen out the wrinkles.
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