When you think of a cruise, images of endless buffets, cosy cabins and relaxing days on board immediately spring to mind. What is often overlooked is the logistical masterpiece behind the scenes. Every day, cruise ships accumulate huge quantities of bed linen, towels, tablecloths and uniforms – and all of this has to be washed reliably, hygienically and quickly. This is exactly where laundry machines from STAHL come into play.
Laundry on board: a special place of work
A ship’s laundry differs in many ways from a laundry on land. Depending on the ship and area of operation, machines have to cope with vibrations, high temperatures and high humidity. At the same time, space on board is limited and the appliances must be as compact as possible without compromising on performance and quality.
Conventional domestic or commercial machines quickly reach their limits here. They are designed for stationary use, are sensitive to vibrations and often require spare parts – something that is not easily available on a ship.
Why STAHL is the right choice
Our laundry machines are designed to work reliably even under extreme conditions. There are several reasons for this:
- Robust construction: All STAHL machines are designed and built to be particularly robust so that they can cope with adverse conditions.
- High-speed vs medium-speed washing machines
- Our laundry experts advise customers according to their individual requirements. If low vibration is to be expected, such as on river cruises or large cruise ships, our high-speed ATOLL is the right washing machine for on board.
- If you are looking for a machine for special applications that can withstand strong vibrations, our medium-speed WS washing machine may be the right choice. We will determine your needs and find the perfect machines for you during our consultation.
- Low maintenance: Our machines are made of high-quality components with few wear parts – a major advantage when replacements are difficult to obtain.
- Space-saving: Models such as the MR 330 return trough ironer deliver professional results in the smallest of spaces.
- Flexible: Thanks to their modular design, the machines can be optimally integrated into the limited laundry spaces on board.
Practical example: A-ROSA river cruises
A glance at the A-ROSA fleet shows how cruises and STAHL are a perfect match. Our machines are used daily on twelve ships:
- 20 washing machines from the ATOLL series (e.g. ATOLL 140, 190, 220)
- 12 dryers (models T 144, 236, 244, 246)
- 6 trough ironers of type MR 330/1750
This means that all the laundry on board is washed, dried and perfectly mangled every day – even under the special conditions of everyday life on a ship.
Conclusion: on course with STAHL
Whether on a luxury liner on the high seas or a river cruise on the Rhine, Danube or Rhône, STAHL machines are in use all over the world and can handle even extreme conditions with ease.
Our laundry technology is the reliable solution when it comes to processing large quantities of textiles in the smallest of spaces and under special conditions.
Because one thing is clear: comfort on board starts with freshly washed laundry – and that relies on STAHL.