Cruise Ship Laundry: List of Cruise Lines with Self-Service Laundry Rooms

Some cruise lines don’t have self-service laundry rooms at all, and some only have them on select ships. We listed every major cruise line and detailed what you can expect if you need to do a load of wash while at sea.

Doing laundry on a cruise ship is something most people don’t like to think about. After all, you already have someone cleaning your stateroom every day, washing all those dishes from your meal, and cleaning up any spill or mess you make anywhere on the ship.

So, why even think about washing your own clothes?

Sometimes you just need a fresh set of clothes. You either didn’t pack enough or you spilled something on your last clean pair of shorts. If you went through those clean clothes faster than you anticipated, you will want a way to freshen up your wardrobe.

If you’re cruising on a budget and want to pack light, doing your own laundry in the middle of the cruise solves both issues. I’ve done laundry several times during my cruises. But much to the surprise of some cruisers, laundry rooms are not on every cruise ship. In fact, there are only a select number of cruise lines that even have laundry rooms on their ships.

We looked at most of the major cruise lines to see which ones have laundry rooms and which ones don’t. Then we looked at the cost of laundry and what kind of loyalty perks it takes to get free laundry service.

Wash-and-fold laundry service is one of the usual perks of ranking up your loyalty points with a cruise line, but if you don’t already have these benefits it could cost $30 – $60 per laundry bag.

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Carnival Cruise Line Laundry Rooms

Self-service launderettes are available on most Carnival ships. However, the newest Excel-class ships do not have washers and dryers, much to the disappointment of cruisers trying to save money and pack light.

The Excel-class ships that do not have washers and dryers include Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration, and Carnival Jubilee. These ships have ironing rooms on several stateroom decks instead.

Carnival Venezia, Carnival Firenze, and Carnival Luminosa also do not have self-service laundry rooms.

The rest of the ships in Carnival’s fleet do have launderettes, although not on every deck. They are often separated by every other deck.

It costs $3.50 per washer load and another $3.50 for a load in the dryer. You can also buy laundry detergent for around $2. Most ships let you pay with your Sail & Sign card, but a couple of the older ships still use coin-operated machines.

Carnival also offers valet laundry (wash and fold) for about $15 per bag.

Free wash and fold laundry service is one of the loyalty reward perks after you reach Platinum level (75 points).

Royal Caribbean Laundry

There are no self-service laundry rooms or launderettes on any Royal Caribbean cruise ships. If you want to wash your clothes while sailing with Royal Caribbean, you will have to use their wash-and-fold service or do it yourself in the stateroom sink.

The cruise line says the reason for the lack of laundry rooms is due to safety concerns. They also do not provide irons in cabins because they could be a fire hazard.

Discounts and free laundry bags are provided to Crown & Anchor Society members at higher tiers. At Diamond Plus and Pinnacle Club levels, guests receive one free laundry bag on cruises of 5 nights or longer.

Each stateroom is provided with a laundry bag for the wash-and-fold service, which typically costs around $35 per bag.

Norwegian Cruise Line Laundry

There are no self-service laundry rooms on any Norwegian Cruise Line cruise ships. The company offers laundry and dry-cleaning services for a fee with same-day service available on most sailings.

You fill out a form, stuff your clothes in the provided bag, and your stateroom steward will pick it up and return it washed and folded.

A limited number of irons and ironing boards can be loaned out upon request through housekeeping.

Latitudes Rewards members get laundry discounts starting at the Gold level (50% off one bag) with a free bag at Platinum level and above. A standard laundry bag usually costs around $29–$35 for wash-and-fold.

MSC Cruises Laundry

There are no self-service laundry rooms on any MSC cruise ships. Instead, the cruise line offers several laundry service packages that allow guests to send up to 20–40 items per cabin depending on the package chosen.

You can also pay a la carte for individual garments. Prices vary by item type.

The MSC Voyagers Club loyalty program offers small discounts on laundry services: 5% at Silver, 10% at Gold, and 15% at Diamond level.

Princess Cruises Laundry

Princess Cruises does have self-service launderettes on their ships. These laundry rooms include washers, dryers, and detergent that can be purchased. You pay using your Medallion.

Each load of laundry typically costs about $3 per machine. The rooms also have irons and ironing boards since ironing is not allowed in staterooms.

Captain’s Circle members receive laundry perks once they reach Elite level (15 cruises), including free laundry and shoe polishing services.

Celebrity Cruises Laundry

You will not find any self-service laundry rooms on Celebrity cruise ships. Laundry services are provided with same-day service available for an extra charge on most sailings.

Guests in Royal Suites and higher categories receive free and unlimited laundry service.

Prices for individual garments range from $3 to $20 depending on the item and service (wash & fold, wash & press, or dry cleaning). Wash-and-fold bags can cost $60 or more depending on the package.

Captain’s Club members get a free bag of laundry starting at Elite level, with more generous benefits at Elite Plus and Zenith levels.

Holland America Line Laundry

Holland America Line no longer offers self-service laundry rooms on any of its current ships. Older ships that once had them have had the facilities removed during refurbishments.

The cruise line provides full-service laundry and dry cleaning. Each stateroom has a laundry bag for this service.

Mariner Society members receive complimentary laundry benefits starting at the 4-Star level and higher.

Laundry bag prices start around $20–$30 for wash and fold service.

Disney Cruise Line Laundry

Disney offers self-service laundry rooms on every cruise ship in its fleet. The Wish-class ships (Disney Wish, Treasure, and Destiny) have one large, modern centralized laundry facility instead of multiple smaller rooms.

Here are the current laundry locations:

• Disney Magic and Wonder: Decks 2, 6, and 7
• Disney Dream and Fantasy: Multiple decks (2, 5–10)
• Disney Wish, Treasure, and Destiny: One main facility (typically Deck 8 – Fairytale Fresh Laundry)

These facilities are typically open 24 hours. You pay with your Key to the World card. The cost is usually $3 per load for washing and $3 for the dryer. Detergent and fabric softener are available for purchase for about $1–$2 each.

Full-service laundry is also available using the bags and forms provided in each cabin.

Virgin Voyages Laundry

There are no self-service launderettes on board any Virgin Voyages ship, and none are planned for future vessels.

Full-service laundry is available. Each stateroom has a laundry bag and form. You can pay per bag or by individual item. Prices typically start around $5 per garment or about $30–$55 for a full bag (wash and fold), with same-day service costing more.

Other cruise lines with laundry rooms

Several luxury and all-inclusive cruise lines offer self-service laundry facilities on board, and they are almost always complimentary. Viking Ocean, Regent Seven Seas, Azamara, and Cunard have self-serve laundry rooms that are free for guests.

Oceania Cruises provides complimentary self-service laundry facilities and also includes 3 free bags of laundry per cabin for guests in Concierge-level staterooms and above.

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Note: This article was updated in April 2026. Prices and policies are subject to change.