Rustynail Posted January 27, 2010 #376 Share Posted January 27, 2010 I wonder what the formal night dress code is on one of those Carnival swingers cruises? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted January 27, 2010 #377 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Do they smoke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustynail Posted January 27, 2010 #378 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Do they smoke? If they did how would they carry their smokes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pms4104 Posted January 27, 2010 #379 Share Posted January 27, 2010 If they did how would they carry their smokes? Swingers would have a place to carry them ... clothing-optional cruise passengers would not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suse Posted January 27, 2010 #380 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Swingers would have a place to carry them ... clothing-optional cruise passengers would not. do they really have clothing-optional cruises?:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pms4104 Posted January 27, 2010 #381 Share Posted January 27, 2010 do they really have clothing-optional cruises?:eek: Oh, Suse ... it would be a full-ship charter, not just a large special-interest group onboard a regular sailiing.:) And, yes, I've seen comments on these boards about nudist charters.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted January 27, 2010 #382 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Maasdam had a 'clothing optional charter' we heard about. :eek: :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suse Posted January 27, 2010 #383 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Oh, Suse ... it would be a full-ship charter, not just a large special-interest group onboard a regular sailiing.:) And, yes, I've seen comments on these boards about nudist charters.;) never mind.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soldham Posted January 27, 2010 #384 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Gives new meaning to the 'Explorations Cafe' or perhaps 'The Pinnacle Grill' If ever there was a call for some deep cleaning by HAL staff I would say every public lounge after this kind of charter.......:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustynail Posted January 27, 2010 #385 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Do they carry their smokes in their pouch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pms4104 Posted January 27, 2010 #386 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Do they carry their smokes in their pouch? Marsupials onboard?:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hulamoon Posted January 27, 2010 #387 Share Posted January 27, 2010 They probably carry their smokes where ever they keep their key cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suse Posted January 27, 2010 #388 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sachiboo Posted January 27, 2010 #389 Share Posted January 27, 2010 and leave HAL alone. They have a reasonable policy and I don't have ashtray breath because I don't smoke. I just don't like people telling others how to live their lives or demanding the cruise line to change their working policy for their personal prejudices. I beg to differ. As I stated on my earlier post on this thread, I had a very unpleasant experience with smoking on our Veendam cruise last Dec/Jan. We avoided walking through the casino when we wanted to go to the theatre, avoided any bars that allowed smoking however, it was impossible to avoid going through passageway to get back to our stateroom which was literally reeked with smoke. I was very unhappy smelling like a smoker when I got inside the cabin-my hair and dress. This is what I strongly object too. Also, upon returning back to our stateroom from the Lido deck, entrance to the passageway from the staircase, the smoke smell was very noticeable. The couple who had a stateroom more forward from us nicknamed this section port, midship verandah deck 'nicotine alley'. There are more incidences that have occurred in other areas that I will not mention. My main objection is the stateroom smoking. HAL should revisit their smoking policy to avoid unhappy cruisers like me to defect to other cruise lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnsy81 Posted January 27, 2010 #390 Share Posted January 27, 2010 I do understand the issue of smoking for non-smokers, especially those who are sensitive to smoke. There's been alot of talk here about switching to other cruise lines. Just checked out the smoking policy on other major lines and found that Princess and Cunard allow smoking in cabins, Norwegian allows smoking in cabins, RCCL allow smoking on balconies but not in cabins, Carnival allows smoking in the casinos and dance clubs (didn't say anything about cabins and balconies). Costa and Crystal allow smoking in the cabins. Why is HAL's smoking policy viewed as being more liberal than other cruise lines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hulamoon Posted January 27, 2010 #391 Share Posted January 27, 2010 It is more liberal than RCL, Celebrity, Azamara, MSC and Oceania. Carnival has set aside a few non smoking spa rooms according to their website. So HAL is more liberal for smokers than Carnival. It has become more liberal as the others become restrictive, possibly less by design than by timing. Some folks and my TA explained that there is a migration taking place between the companies most sensitive clients and smokers who must smoke in cabins and balconies. As best I can tell the HAL view is that changes have been made, no smoking at the Lido pool and the Ocean Bar, Monitoring is continuous, but no promises of further changes are being made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic The Parrot Posted January 27, 2010 #392 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Can I bring a microwave with me on a HAL ship? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic The Parrot Posted January 27, 2010 #393 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Can I bring a microwave with me on a HAL ship? :D I'm only asking since everything else under the sun has been covered. Blenders Bathrobes Smoking Buckets o beer No jackets/ties on formal night String lights on balcony rails Sleeping with the balcony door open :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxmantoo Posted January 27, 2010 #394 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Can I bring a microwave with me on a HAL ship? :D Sure...and maybe you could cook "cup-a-soup" in your stateroom for those who do not want to dress up on formal nights...:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hulamoon Posted January 27, 2010 #395 Share Posted January 27, 2010 I think you forgot nudity. But what page was the string of lights on? I missed that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic The Parrot Posted January 27, 2010 #396 Share Posted January 27, 2010 But what page was the string of lights on? I missed that one. That was ages ago ... think it was on the Celeb board, and maybe a few on here. If you search "Christmas/holiday decorations" you might find em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic The Parrot Posted January 27, 2010 #397 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Sure...and maybe you could cook "cup-a-soup" in your stateroom for those who do not want to dress up on formal nights...:-) Instead of Cigars under the Stars, "Soup and Popcorn Under the Stars" :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustynail Posted January 27, 2010 #398 Share Posted January 27, 2010 I'd suggest we talk about the hairest chest competition however I don't think it's wise to mix a hairy chest with smoking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted January 28, 2010 #399 Share Posted January 28, 2010 We missed this as well when we booked our first HAL cruise on the Eurodam next month. It's obviously far too early to suggest this will be an issue but if the balcony becomes a problem we will reconsider who we book with in the future. smoking is not a big issue on HAL at all. I don't know where these people have been, but we have never had an issue. only place where you will find smoke is casino and HAL has a very good air cleansing system. never saw ashes on the balcony and there are VERY BIG WARNINGS - don't even have the smell. Sometimes I think the anti smoke lobby gets carried away. this is a great ship, great ambiance and the fact that they let a few people enjoy themselves in very special locations should not demean the cruise line. In fact,I think it makes them special. If I don't drink, does that mean we can't have bars. Each to their own. They don't bother me and I don't bother them. but some of them make very good dinner companions (no smoking permitted there either) All the best, Jacqui Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted January 28, 2010 #400 Share Posted January 28, 2010 The possibilities are endless ... all I'm saying is that at some point HAL may need to revisit the smoking-in-the-cabin vs. endless requests for deep cleaning issue. Time will tell ... but I would surmise that cost for requested services vs. revenue will come into play. and the other thing to consider....who books the deluxe verandahs and penthouses???????????? I'm sure HAL knows. I know for a fact on my last cruise there were at least 4 rooms smoking. I was only in SB so I didn't get to know them all, but I think that is pretty revealing. Money talks!! I think they will pay more attention from an SA than an inside cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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