Cunard Smoking policy amended

[michael mac]

Got a letter from Cunard today, it states, For all voyages departing on or after 22nd April 2010, smoking will no longer be permitted in the Casinos on board all Cunard liners.

Smoking is allowed in Churchill's Cigar Lounge and designated areas on the open deck, as well as in the staterooms and all private balconies. Smoking will not be permitted in any other area of the ship.

 

Michael Mac

[Lanky Lad]

Got a letter from Cunard today, it states, For all voyages departing on or after 22nd April 2010, smoking will no longer be permitted in the Casinos on board all Cunard liners.

Smoking is allowed in Churchill's Cigar Lounge and designated areas on the open deck, as well as in the staterooms and all private balconies. Smoking will not be permitted in any other area of the ship.

 

Michael Mac

 

Sorry to all you smokers out there, but as a non-smoker, I am happy.

[hcrane]

Sorry to all you smokers out there, but as a non-smoker, I am happy.

 

As a previous smoker, I too am glad that Cunard has instituted this policy.

 

I tried to stop many times but was finally able to rid myself of this horrible addiction with the help of bupropion.

[MerrylandCruiser]

Here is updated smoking policy from Cunard's website:

 

Our ships are non smoking in public rooms except for Churchill's Cigar Lounge and designated areas on open deck. Guests who enjoy pipes or cigars are accommodated in Churchill’s Cigar lounge on board each ship and smoking is permitted in all staterooms and private balconies.

[Berserker]

Why do they want to strangle the Casino takings?

[southwestie]

I am very Happy,chruchills is fine and on there own Balconies, I read it was going to happen soon and now it will.

 

There is yet another stage to the smoking law, wont be out for sometime though

[Berserker]

I am very Happy,chruchills is fine and on there own Balconies, I read it was going to happen soon and now it will.

 

There is yet another stage to the smoking law, wont be out for sometime though

 

Don't you care about anyone else?

[sidari]

cabins / staterooms should also be Non smoking!!

[Berserker]

cabins / staterooms should also be Non smoking!!

 

What on earth are you taking? LSD?

 

What on earth makes you think that such a draconian step is either desirable or economically viable?

 

In point of fact, the more smokers are banished to their cabins, the more they will smoke there. What is, surely, required are areas that smokers can actually have a peaceful time. It will clearly be standing room only in Churchills.

 

Some people here really are seeking to be vicious.

 

And, for the record, I'm a non-smoker who has lost more than one member of his family to smoking.

[Cruachan]

Oh goody - another smoking thread. I predict tears before bedtime!

 

J

[nitwit]

Oh goody - another smoking thread. I predict tears before bedtime!

 

J

 

 

This could be the last one Jimmy. Then what are the single minded posters going to have to say after this?

It's those poor souls that I'm worried about. They won't be able to agree on anything else hahaha:D

Glenn.

[Berserker]

This could be the last one Jimmy. Then what are the single minded posters going to have to say after this?

It's those poor souls that I'm worried about. They won't be able to agree on anything else hahaha:D

Glenn.

 

They're unpleasant enough to be crowing for ages.

 

Makes me want to take up smoking.....

[Valentino]

cabins / staterooms should also be Non smoking!!

 

As a smoker I actually agree with this statement! :o

 

But I would still permit it on balconies.

[The Real PM]

Oh, goodie, finally all those reformed smokers can transfer one addiction for another in the casino. There is justice in this world, after all!:eek:

[digitl]

cabins / staterooms should also be Non smoking!!

<aol>Me too!</aol>

[MrandMrsBeee]

cabins / staterooms should also be Non smoking!!

 

here here

[JustinCornell]

Does this ban include the QGL ?

[Titanorac9370]

Why on earth should smoking be banned on balconies? It's in the fresh air for god's sake. You will get more bad air on deck from the funnel exhausts. Or lingering farts in the lifts for that matter. Give me strength!

[Norfolk Brit]

Why on earth should smoking be banned on balconies? It's in the fresh air for god's sake. You will get more bad air on deck from the funnel exhausts. Or lingering farts in the lifts for that matter. Give me strength!

 

I don't think anyone's suggested that yet. Give 'em time:D.

 

Mary

[Berserker]

As a smoker I actually agree with this statement! :o

 

But I would still permit it on balconies.

 

What about smokers who occupy C and D cabin categories?

[Berserker]

Oh, goodie, finally all those reformed smokers can transfer one addiction for another in the casino. There is justice in this world, after all!:eek:

 

Is there? I do wonder sometimes......

[phillipahain]

Smoking Cigarettes on Balconies seldom causes problems for the neighbouring balconies IMHE

 

However pipes and cigars on Balconies is an entirely different matter and the stink can often be apparent many many balconies away

 

Balconies are by no means as "outside air " as you might think

[The Second Snark]

Why on earth should smoking be banned on balconies? It's in the fresh air for god's sake. You will get more bad air on deck from the funnel exhausts. Or lingering farts in the lifts for that matter. Give me strength!

Many cruise lines have banned smoking on verandah's because of the potential for another incident such as the fire on board the Star Princess in March 2006.

 

It's assumed that a cigarette was thrown overboard only to be blown back setting light not only to the fixtures on another verandah, but also the partitions. The movement of air which was caused by the vessel resulted in the fire spreading easily into adjoing areas. In the end over 100 cabins were affected, although the vertical fire zone and actions of the crew prevented a more serious incident.

 

As a result, most lines have removed flammable plastic furniture form cabin verandah's and have changed their partitions. They also advise that swimming costumes not be left outside for that reason.

 

At least in the above incident, only one person died as a result.

 

Not surprisingly, most on board didn't take it quite so light heartedly...

[garigoun]

Oh goody - another smoking thread. I predict tears before bedtime!

 

J

 

Aye oop ar Jimmy, tha's gorra new avatar. Dead smart is that.

A Jealous Gari

[Berserker]

This is what the UK site says, or at least did a few moments ago.....

 

What is the smoking policy on board Cunard ships? For the comfort of all our guests, restaurants, lifts and certain other public areas have been designated non-smoking areas.

 

However, Cunard Line recognises that some of our guests may wish to smoke whilst on board and has therefore designated smoking areas on its ships. Outside, on the open decks, smoking is only permitted on the starboard side of the decks as well as the forward and aft areas of deck 10 (Queen Elizabeth and

Queen Victoria). Inside, smoking is only permitted within the Churchill's Cigar Lounge and Empire Casino aboard all ships. Guests who enjoy pipes or cigars are accommodated each evening in the Churchill’s Cigar Lounge aboard both ships, and we do ask you to refrain from smoking pipes and cigars in other public areas. On board both ships, smoking is permitted in staterooms.

 

As you will probably be aware, a ban on smoking in public places came into force in the UK on 1 July 2007. However, at the time of going to press, detailed regulations in relation to ships had not

been published and no date had been set for the extension of this ban to ships. It does however seem likely that the ban will extend to our ships and therefore have some impact on the ability of our

guests to smoke whilst on board. We will of course make sure that guests are clearly informed of the position as it then stands whilst they are travelling with us.