Balcony and Smoking Question

Hi,

We are thinking of staying in a balcony for the first time in November. Husband is worried that he'll pay the extra to sit outside and smell smoke from surrounding cabins.

Is this true?

Deb

Hi,

 

We are thinking of staying in a balcony for the first time in November. Husband is worried that he'll pay the extra to sit outside and smell smoke from surrounding cabins.

 

Is this true?

 

Deb

Yep.

It's a possibility.

:(

Okay..he wins. It's not that I didn't expect any smoke. Just not all the time!

Deb

The one way to pretty much avoid it would be to book a balcony cabin on the lowest deck offering one, and make sure it is the cabin farthest forward. That way the wind should blow the smoke up and aft. Still no guarantees though.

Most people don't spend much time in their cabin so you should be okay.

Actually, after giving it some more thought, the balcony furthest forward on any deck should be pretty safe. Best bet would probably be the cabin right above the bridge.

Yes you can smoke on your balcony.

I didn't ever smell smoke on my balcony ... but it is really a question of the habits of the passengers up-wind from you.

:(

 

Okay..he wins. It's not that I didn't expect any smoke. Just not all the time!

 

Deb

Unless the ship is dead in the water and there is absolutely no wind, it's highly unlikely that one would smell smoke all the time.

never have!!!!

...should blow the smoke up and aft...

excuuuse meee?!?!?!:p :eek:

Unless the ship is dead in the water and there is absolutely no wind, it's highly unlikely that one would smell smoke all the time.

Some people smoke - a lot! I do wish that there would be a way to enjoy the lovely sea air - without the stench!

Crap. Cigarette smoke -- that hadn't even occurred to me. We'll just have to think positive.

excuuuse meee?!?!?!

Up and aft.....not up your....never mind. ;) :D

Unless the ship is dead in the water and there is absolutely no wind, it's highly unlikely that one would smell smoke all the time.

...and if that is the case, I'm not looking for my smokes, I'm looking for my life vest. :eek: :D

Thanks everyone! It sounds like it won't be a constant thing, so I think we'll try it :)

Deb

Thanks everyone! It sounds like it won't be a constant thing, so I think we'll try it :)

 

Deb

good deal! You'll probably never even notice it....:)

Some people smoke - a lot! I do wish that there would be a way to enjoy the lovely sea air - without the stench!

I think that was just a tad over dramatic.:rolleyes:

I hope those who smoke on the balcony refrain from throwing butts overboard - that is a huge fire hazard.

If all people were sober and responsible with fire, it would not be an issue, but some people are not responsible.

Fire is the biggest threat at sea, and smoking won't improve that!

If all people were sober and responsible with fire, it would not be an issue, but some people are not responsible.

 

So you're saying that all people who smoke are drunks?:rolleyes:

I think I'm going inside now......:rolleyes:

You could also take one of those very small battery operated "personal" fans. That what if there was some smoke blowing your way, you could "redirect" the smoke with your fan.

So you're saying that all people who smoke are drunks?:rolleyes:

HEy...I resemble that remark!

oh...wait...YEAH...no...wait...ummm....:p

Some people smoke - a lot! I do wish that there would be a way to enjoy the lovely sea air - without the stench!

Why does a simple question about the smell of smoke have to ALWAYS turn into Smoker Bashing??:rolleyes:

Hi,

 

We are thinking of staying in a balcony for the first time in November. Husband is worried that he'll pay the extra to sit outside and smell smoke from surrounding cabins.

 

Is this true?

 

Deb[/quote

 

It can happen...our last cruise there was a cigar smoker every night before dinner next door. We could not even open our balcony door because of the smell. It was disgusting...makes me furious to think how much more we paid for the balcony. Worse yet, he was a swearing yacker on his cell phone.

It was disgusting...

 

makes me furious to think how much more we paid for the balcony. Worse yet, he was a swearing yacker on his cell phone.

:rolleyes:

How much more than who?