Carnival Australia Laundry Prices and Valet Service
Laundry may not be the first thing you think about when planning a Carnival cruise, but on a longer sailing, having clothes professionally washed or pressed can be useful. Carnival offers a valet laundry service that allows guests to send clothing out directly from their stateroom.
The Carnival valet service price sheet below shows the individual wash-and-press and press-only charges in Australian dollars. It also includes service instructions, available service times, and information about a VIFP Club discount.
If you are trying to budget for laundry on a Carnival cruise in Australia, this guide provides a look at the prices shown on the onboard valet service form.
Carnival Australia Valet Laundry Service
The valet form provides two main options for most garments: Wash & Press and Press Only.
Prices vary considerably depending on the item. Basic clothing such as T-shirts, shorts and handkerchiefs is among the least expensive, while larger garments, suits and certain specialty items cost more.
The form also separates the clothing list into a general laundry section and a gentlemen’s section, making it easy to find the applicable price before sending an item out.
Carnival Laundry Wash and Press Prices
The Wash & Press column includes a wide range of individual prices.
Some examples shown on the Carnival laundry price list include:
- T-shirt – A$3.00
- Polo shirt (short sleeve) – A$3.00
- Pajamas (2-piece) – A$3.00
- Scarf – A$2.50
- Handkerchief – A$2.00
- Jacket – A$6.00
- Sports jacket – A$4.00
- Slacks (silk) – A$5.00
- Skirt – A$5.00
- Dress (short) – A$5.00
- Dress (evening long) – A$8.00
- Suit 2-piece – A$9.00
In the gentlemen’s section, the form lists additional items including trousers at A$5.00, jeans at A$4.00, shirts at A$4.00, sweaters at A$6.00 and overcoats at A$8.00 for Wash & Press.
Because the original Carnival form is included above, cruisers can check the complete list for the specific garment they need cleaned.
Carnival Press-Only Prices
Guests who don’t need their clothing washed can also choose Press Only for many items.
For example, the form lists a 2-piece suit at A$7.50 for pressing, a jacket at A$5.50, a short dress at A$5.00 and an evening long dress at A$6.00.
The gentlemen’s section includes press-only pricing for items such as trousers, jeans, shirts, T-shirts, shorts, shoes, sweaters and ties.
Some items are marked N/A, indicating that the particular service is not offered for that garment.
Carnival Valet Service Times and Charges
The form instructs guests to retain one service ticket and dial “SPRINGS VALET SERVICE.”
Regular service is listed as dry valet service.
Guests are also asked to select a service time. The form shows:
7:00 AM – 11:00 AM: A$4.00
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM: A$5.00
An additional 18% gratuity is added.
The bottom of the form also includes an 18% service charge line and states that 24-hour service may add one to five regular days.
VIFP Club Valet Service Discount
The Carnival valet form includes a benefit for eligible VIFP Club members.
The document states that VIFP Club Platinum, Platinum, Mini and Small Service guests can save 10% on any single valet service priced at A$20 or more.
Guests are instructed to present their VIFP Club card when dropping off garments so staff can apply the discount to the folio.
How to Send Laundry to Carnival’s Valet Service
The form instructs passengers to recheck their articles and then place the items in a laundry bag provided in the stateroom.
There is space on the form for the date, stateroom number, guest name and Sail & Sign folio number. Guests can record the number of each garment being sent and calculate the applicable charges.
The special-instructions section also provides space for requests involving details such as starch on collars and cuffs, special instructions for creases or pleats, hot pressing and similar preferences.
Carnival notes that if no instructions are provided, staff will use professional judgment when pressing the garments.
Is Carnival Laundry Worth Using?
Whether valet laundry makes sense depends largely on the length of the cruise and how much clothing you bring.
For someone packing lightly or taking a longer itinerary, being able to have individual garments washed and pressed can reduce the amount of clothing needed for the trip. Press-only service can also be useful for clothes that become wrinkled while packed in luggage.
The price sheet makes it possible to estimate the cost before submitting anything for service.
FAQ
How much does laundry cost on Carnival cruises in Australia?
The price depends on the garment. On the pictured Carnival valet service form, Wash & Press prices range from A$2.00 for certain small items to A$9.00 for a 2-piece suit. Other garments fall between those amounts.
Can Carnival press clothes without washing them?
Yes. The form includes a Press Only column for many garments. Some items are marked N/A for this service.
Does Carnival charge a service fee for laundry?
The pictured form states that an 18% service charge is added.
Is gratuity added to Carnival valet service?
The service-time section of the form states that an 18% gratuity will be added.
Does Carnival offer a VIFP discount on laundry?
According to the pictured form, eligible VIFP Club guests can save 10% on a single valet service priced at A$20 or more, subject to the conditions printed on the form.
Where do I put my laundry?
The form instructs guests to place their items in a laundry bag provided in the stateroom after checking the articles against the service form.
Are these Carnival laundry prices in Australian dollars?
Yes. The prices shown here are presented in Australian dollars.
Conclusion
Carnival’s Australian valet service gives cruisers the option to have individual garments washed and pressed or, for many items, pressed without washing.
The onboard price sheet provides detailed pricing by garment, from everyday T-shirts and shorts to suits, dresses, jackets and overcoats. It also explains the applicable service charges, service times and eligible VIFP discount.
For anyone planning a Carnival cruise in Australia, keeping a copy of the laundry price list can make it easier to budget for onboard expenses and decide whether to pack extra clothing or use Carnival’s valet service during the cruise.
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