Carnival Cruise Laundry Prices & Valet Service Guide
Carnival Cruise Line offers onboard laundry and valet services for guests who prefer to have clothing cleaned, pressed, or dry cleaned during their vacation. Whether you’re packing light for a longer itinerary or simply want fresh clothes before elegant evening events, the laundry service provides several options, including standard next-day service and an express same-day option.
The photos below show Carnival’s current laundry service order form, including pricing for washing, pressing, ironing, and eco-friendly dry cleaning.
Carnival Laundry Service Options
According to the laundry slip, Carnival offers two primary valet services:
Regular Next-Day Valet Service
- Items handed in before 9:00 a.m.
- Returned by 5:00 p.m. the following day.
Same-Day Express Laundry Service
- Items handed in before 9:00 a.m.
- Returned by 5:00 p.m. the same day.
- A 50% surcharge is added to the regular laundry price for express service.
Guests simply complete the order form, place their clothing in the laundry bag provided in their stateroom, and leave it for collection according to Carnival’s onboard instructions.
Carnival Laundry Prices
The laundry form includes separate pricing for wash, iron and dry, ironing only, and eco-friendly dry cleaning where available.
Wash, Iron & Dry
- Dress Shirt / Blouse — $5.00
- Polo Shirt / T-Shirt — $3.50
- Pants / Jeans / Skirt — $5.00
- Shorts — $4.50
- Nightgowns / Pajamas — $6.00
- Sweatsuit / Sweatshirt — $7.00
- Undergarments — $2.00
- Socks (per pair) — $2.00
Iron Only
- Dress Shirt / Blouse — $4.00
- Polo Shirt / T-Shirt — $2.80
- Pants / Jeans / Skirt — $4.00
- Shorts — $3.20
- Nightgowns / Pajamas — $4.80
- Sweatsuit / Sweatshirt — $5.60
- Dress — $6.80
- Evening Dress / Gown — $9.20
- Wedding Dress — $16.00
- Jacket — $4.40
- Suit (2-Piece) — $12.00
- Sweater — $4.00
- Vest — $2.40
Eco-Friendly Dry Cleaning
Where available, Carnival also lists eco-friendly dry cleaning for selected garments.
- Dress Shirt / Blouse — $6.00
- Polo Shirt / T-Shirt — $4.00
- Pants / Jeans / Skirt — $7.00
- Shorts — $5.00
- Dress — $9.50
- Evening Dress / Gown — $11.50
- Jacket — $5.50
- Suit (2-Piece) — $15.00
- Sweater — $5.00
- Vest — $3.00
Several clothing categories, including undergarments and socks, are not available for ironing or dry cleaning.
Laundry Preferences
The order form also allows guests to specify a few finishing preferences, including:
- No starch
- Light starch
- Shirts folded
- Shirts on hanger
- Wash and hang dry
There is also space to provide special instructions for individual garments.
Important Notes on the Laundry Form
Carnival notes that its dry cleaning option uses environmentally friendly wet/dry cleaning technology.
The form also states that laundry service availability may vary due to port regulations. Standard turnaround times apply unless guests request the same-day express option.
The laundry slip also includes Carnival’s policy regarding damaged or lost items, along with instructions for completing the inventory and submitting all copies of the form with the laundry bag.
When Is Carnival Laundry Service Worth It?
Laundry service can be especially convenient on:
- Longer Caribbean cruises
- Alaska sailings
- Transatlantic crossings
- Journeys lasting a week or more
Many guests choose valet laundry to reduce the amount of clothing they need to pack, while others use it before formal or elegant evenings when freshly pressed clothing is preferred.
If you’re only sailing for three or four nights, many travelers simply pack enough clothing and skip the laundry service altogether.
Tips Before Sending Laundry
A few helpful tips before using Carnival’s valet laundry service include:
- Review pricing before filling out the order form.
- Double-check pockets before placing clothing in the laundry bag.
- Consider whether same-day service is necessary, since it costs 50% more.
- Use the special instructions section if a garment requires extra care.
- Verify your item count before submitting the form.
FAQ
Does Carnival offer same-day laundry service?
Yes. According to the laundry form, items submitted before 9:00 a.m. can be returned by 5:00 p.m. the same day for an additional 50% express surcharge.
How long does regular Carnival laundry service take?
Regular next-day valet service accepts items before 9:00 a.m. and returns them by 5:00 p.m. the following day.
Does Carnival offer dry cleaning?
Yes. The form includes pricing for eco-friendly dry cleaning on selected garments.
Can I have clothes pressed without washing them?
Yes. The laundry slip lists separate prices for ironing only on many clothing items.
Is every clothing item eligible for dry cleaning?
No. Certain items, such as undergarments and socks, are marked as not available for dry cleaning.
Conclusion
Carnival’s valet laundry service offers a convenient option for guests who want professionally cleaned or pressed clothing during their cruise. The current laundry order form clearly outlines turnaround times, available services, garment options, and individual pricing, making it easy to decide whether regular next-day service or same-day express service is the better choice for your sailing.
If you’re planning an upcoming Carnival cruise, reviewing the laundry prices in advance can help you budget for onboard services and determine whether packing lighter makes sense for your itinerary.
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