Cunard Laundry Prices: Wash, Pressing and Cleaning Services
Packing for a longer cruise can be much easier when you know how much it costs to have clothing washed, pressed or professionally cleaned onboard. Cunard offers several paid laundry services, including regular wash and press, specialist cleaning, pressing and an expedited same-day option.
This Cunard laundry price list shows individual garment prices as well as a $52 wash-and-press bag special for up to 15 eligible items. The form is dated January 2024, so these prices are best used as a guide when budgeting for an upcoming Cunard cruise, as onboard pricing can change.
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Cunard Laundry Service Options
The laundry form provides several different services depending on the type of garment and how quickly guests need it returned.
The primary options are:
- Wash and press
- Specialist cleaning
- Press only
- Regular two-day service
- Same-day express service
Regular service is listed as a two-day service. Laundry must be picked up before 10:00 AM and is returned by 7:00 PM on the second day.
Passengers who need their clothing sooner can request same-day service. Items picked up before 9:00 AM are returned by 7:00 PM that day, with a 50% express-service surcharge added.
Guests are instructed to call their Stateroom Steward to arrange collection for either service.
Cunard Wash and Press Prices
Wash-and-press service is priced individually depending on the garment.
The prices shown on the form are:
- Formal Shirt / Top / Blouse: $7.50
- Formal Skirt: $7.50
- T-Shirt / Polo Shirt: $5.00
- Casual Trousers / Jeans: $6.50
- Casual Dress: $8.00
- Shorts: $6.00
- Skirt: $6.00
- Knitwear: $7.00
- Accessories such as hats, scarfs, socks and headbands: $3.00
- Swimwear: $4.50
- Underwear: $3.00
- Night gown / Pyjamas: $8.00
- Sportswear: $5.00
Suit jackets, smart trousers, waistcoats, ties and cummerbunds, formal evening dresses, formal jumpsuits and outdoor jackets or coats do not have wash-and-press prices listed on this form.
Cunard $52 Laundry Bag Deal
One of the most useful options for passengers with a larger amount of laundry is the bag special.
The form lists:
- Bag of 15 items: $52
This applies to wash-and-press items, with the form noting that specialist-cleaning and press-only items are excluded.
At the full 15-item allowance, the $52 bag works out to approximately $3.47 per item.
That can make the bag considerably more economical than paying the individual wash-and-press price for certain garments, particularly on longer cruises when passengers have accumulated several eligible items.
Cunard Specialist Cleaning Prices
Cunard describes its specialist cleaning as a “wet” cleaning process that uses small amounts of water rather than solvents.
The form specifically warns that this cleaning process is not suitable for raw silks.
Specialist cleaning prices shown are:
- Suit Jacket: $9.00
- Smart Trousers: $9.00
- Waist Coat: $5.00
- Formal Shirt / Top / Blouse: $9.00
- Tie / Cummerbund: $3.00
- Formal Evening Dress: $20.00
- Formal Jumpsuit: $17.00
- Formal Skirt: $9.00
- Casual Dress: $10.00
- Knitwear: $9.00
- Outdoor Jacket / Coat: $18.00
Not every garment is eligible for every type of service, which is why some spaces on the Cunard laundry form are marked with a dash rather than a price.
Cunard Press-Only Prices
Passengers who don’t need an item washed or cleaned can also pay simply to have eligible clothing pressed.
The press-only prices shown are:
- Suit Jacket: $6.50
- Smart Trousers: $6.50
- Waist Coat: $3.50
- Formal Shirt / Top / Blouse: $6.50
- Tie / Cummerbund: $2.50
- Formal Evening Dress: $15.50
- Formal Jumpsuit: $11.50
- Formal Skirt: $6.50
- T-Shirt / Polo Shirt: $5.00
- Casual Trousers / Jeans: $5.00
- Casual Dress: $5.00
- Shorts: $5.00
- Skirt: $5.00
No press-only price is listed for knitwear, outdoor jackets or coats, accessories, swimwear, underwear, night gowns or pyjamas, or sportswear.
Press Five Formal Shirts for $20
The form also advertises a press-only package:
- Press five formal shirts, tops or blouses for $20
Compared with the individual $6.50 press-only price for a formal shirt, top or blouse, five individually priced items would cost $32.50.
The $20 package therefore represents a $12.50 savings when all five eligible items are used.
For passengers bringing several dress shirts for evenings onboard, this could be one of the more useful laundry offers on the price list.
How Much Is Cunard Same-Day Laundry?
Same-day laundry is available with a 50% express-service surcharge.
The form states that same-day items must be picked up before 9:00 AM and are returned by 7:00 PM.
For example, based on the prices shown:
- $5.00 T-Shirt / Polo Shirt becomes $7.50 with the surcharge
- $6.50 Casual Trousers / Jeans becomes $9.75
- $8.00 Casual Dress becomes $12.00
- $20.00 Formal Evening Dress specialist cleaning becomes $30.00
Passengers who don’t need their clothing back immediately can avoid this surcharge by using regular service.
Regular Laundry Turnaround Time
Cunard’s regular service is listed as a two-day service.
For regular service:
- Laundry is picked up before 10:00 AM
- Laundry is returned by 7:00 PM on the second day
Unless a passenger specifically requests same-day service, the form states that regular service is provided.
This is worth considering when planning laundry around formal evenings, shore excursions or the final days of a cruise. Clothing needed for a particular event should be sent out early enough to allow for the normal turnaround time.
Laundry Service on Longer Cunard Cruises
Laundry can become particularly useful on longer itineraries, when packing enough clothing for every day of the voyage may be impractical.
The $52 bag option could be especially helpful for basic clothing that qualifies for wash-and-press service. Meanwhile, passengers bringing formal clothing have separate specialist-cleaning and press-only options.
Cunard is also known for having self-service launderettes available for passenger use aboard its ships. The availability of both self-service facilities and paid valet-style laundry gives passengers different options depending on whether they prefer to do their own laundry or send clothing out for service.
Exact facilities and arrangements should always be checked for the specific ship and sailing.
Important Cunard Laundry Rules
The form includes several conditions passengers should know before sending clothing to the laundry.
Guests are asked to list the number of all articles and place the clothing inside the provided laundry bag.
The form also notes:
- Guests should be notified immediately if there is a discrepancy between the submitted list and what the laundry receives.
- If the itemized list is not sent with the laundry, the laundry’s count must be accepted as correct.
- Garments are accepted at Cunard’s discretion.
- Cunard states that it cannot accept responsibility for shrinkage, color fastness, zippers or articles left inside clothing.
- Specialist wet cleaning is not suitable for raw silks.
- Prices on the photographed form are in U.S. dollars.
Passengers should therefore check pockets and inspect clothing before placing garments in the laundry bag.
Is Cunard’s Laundry Bag Deal Worth It?
For passengers who can fill most or all of the 15-item bag, the $52 wash-and-press offer can provide good value compared with paying individually.
For example, 15 T-shirts at the listed $5 individual price would cost $75. Using the $52 bag instead would save $23.
The value becomes even greater if the bag contains eligible garments with higher individual wash-and-press prices.
However, the bag specifically excludes specialist-cleaning and press-only items, so formal garments requiring those services cannot simply be included as part of the 15-item deal.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Cunard laundry cost?
Individual wash-and-press prices on the photographed form range from $3 for underwear and certain accessories to $8 for a casual dress or night gown/pyjamas. Cunard also offers a $52 bag for up to 15 eligible wash-and-press items.
Does Cunard have a laundry bag special?
Yes. The photographed laundry form lists a bag of 15 items for $52. Specialist-cleaning and press-only items are excluded.
How long does Cunard laundry take?
Regular service is listed as two days. Items picked up before 10:00 AM are returned by 7:00 PM on the second day.
Does Cunard offer same-day laundry?
Yes. Same-day service is available with a 50% express surcharge. Laundry must be picked up before 9:00 AM and is returned by 7:00 PM.
How much does it cost to press a shirt on Cunard?
A formal shirt, top or blouse costs $6.50 for press-only service on the photographed price list.
Does Cunard have a shirt-pressing package?
Yes. The form advertises pressing five formal shirts, tops or blouses for $20.
How much does Cunard charge to clean a formal evening dress?
Specialist cleaning for a formal evening dress is listed at $20. Press-only service is $15.50.
How much does Cunard charge to wash a T-shirt?
Wash-and-press service for a T-shirt or polo shirt is listed at $5.
Does Cunard have self-service laundry?
Cunard ships provide self-service launderette facilities in addition to paid laundry services. Passengers should check the facilities available on their particular ship and sailing.
Are Cunard laundry prices in U.S. dollars?
Yes. The photographed form specifically states that all prices are in U.S. dollars.
Conclusion
Cunard gives passengers several options for dealing with laundry during a cruise, ranging from individual wash-and-press service to specialist cleaning, pressing and expedited same-day service.
For passengers with a significant amount of regular clothing, the $52 bag for up to 15 eligible items is particularly worth knowing about. Those who only need formal clothing refreshed can instead use the press-only service, including the $20 offer for five formal shirts, tops or blouses.
The photographed form is dated January 2024, so prices may change. Still, it provides a useful reference for understanding how Cunard’s onboard laundry service works and how much passengers can expect to spend when planning a longer cruise.
