What the heck? Note: Electronic cigarettes are only allowed in smoking areas????

[Elmer McCurdy]

My fave..."It's easier to ask for forgivness than for permission". I'm guessing no one will say a word to you. :)

 

And if they do, just call it an inhaler. Everyone assumes you're an asthmatic, no questions are asked.

[iowagirl411]

Right now I use a two part system that does pretty much look like an analog cigarette - well if analogs were purple, blue or pink with yellow or green filters, etc. But I may get one of those souped-up mods that looks like a small car muffler:eek:

 

I do have stealth set-up that looks like a ball point pen with clicker & pocket clip and all. What cigarette? I don't see a cigarette!;)

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Right now I use a two part system that does pretty much look like an analog cigarette - well if analogs were purple, blue or pink with yellow or green filters, etc. But I may get one of those souped-up mods that looks like a small car muffler:eek:

 

I do have stealth set-up that looks like a ball point pen with clicker & pocket clip and all. What cigarette? I don't see a cigarette!;)

 

Mine is the eGo-t...looks like a big black cigar with no light. I've mastered the art of stealth-vaping...but don't think Carnival should force us to do that :(

[glrounds]

Mine is the eGo-t...looks like a big black cigar with no light. I've mastered the art of stealth-vaping...but don't think Carnival should force us to do that :(

 

About the size of a WHITE Cigarillo here.:D

[Elmer McCurdy]

Mine is the eGo-t...looks like a big black cigar with no light. I've mastered the art of stealth-vaping...but don't think Carnival should force us to do that :(

 

Why not? Several states do, and look at the hysteria a simple smoking thread causes here.

[iowagirl411]

Why not? Several states do, and look at the hysteria a simple smoking thread causes here.

 

This conversation has absolutely nothing to do with smoking!

[Elmer McCurdy]

This conversation has absolutely nothing to do with smoking!

 

Of course it does. The problem is that CCL (and a lot of other people) want to relegate vapors with smokers, which isn't fair as vaping isn't smoking and the point of vaping is to not smoke. But to say it has nothing to do with smoking when vapors are being pushed into the smoking section is a ridiculous and illogical statement.

 

The real issue is ignorance and education. But because smoking is viewed as such a plague on humanity, vapors suffer by proxy.

[iowagirl411]

Of course it does. The problem is that CCL (and a lot of other people) want to relegate vapors with smokers, which isn't fair as vaping isn't smoking and the point of vaping is to not smoke. But to say it has nothing to do with smoking when vapors are being pushed into the smoking section is a ridiculous and illogical statement.

 

The real issue is ignorance and education. But because smoking is viewed as such a plague on humanity, vapors suffer by proxy.

 

Sorry. The post I quoted sounded to me like you were taking Carnival's side.

[Elmer McCurdy]

Sorry. The post I quoted sounded to me like you were taking Carnival's side.

 

Ultimately, it's their ship and their rules. But since I find their policy to be illogical and written in ignorance, I choose to ignore it.

[H82seaUgo]

New response:

 

Hello,

Thank you for contacting Carnival Cruise Lines. We appreciate the opportunity to be of assistance.

Our original response was a sincere effort to address the issues brought to our attention and yes we did read your email. Your complaint about the e-cigarettes falls under our new smoking policy changes. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this change may have cause you.

If there is anything else we can do for you please don't hesitate to ask.

[lowroller]

I played at a non smoking table in the casino 7 out of 9 nights last week with a lady using an E Cig. No one said a thing to her, nor should they have. So I'd say on the Carnival Magic they were not enforcing the rule.

Glenn

[celticd1]

I played at a non smoking table in the casino 7 out of 9 nights last week with a lady using an E Cig. No one said a thing to her, nor should they have. So I'd say on the Carnival Magic they were not enforcing the rule.

Glenn

 

Thanks! Good to know. ;)

[sinkers22]

Well, I've read the whole thread and just thought I would pop in my 2 cents worth.

 

I'm a bit perplexed about the whole e-cig thing and Carnival's new policy. It is not smoking and I am not looking forward to spending my nights in the casino surrounded by people smoking cigarettes. Guess I will have to bit the bullet and not use my e-cig in the casino until Carnival comes to its senses.

 

As for e-cigs and the various brands out there. The Joye510 Ego tank kit is awesome. I must have 12 different e-cigs, 901's, regular Joyes, tanks, you name it. The Joye 510 Ego with the tank lasts me all day with no charging and filling my tank. Mine is pink with no lights, so there is no mistaking it for a cigarette. The best liquids out there come from a little company right here in beautiful Vermont. They make their own with distilled water, vegetable glycerin, food grade flavorings, nicotine and citric acid. The flavors are delish (I love the Cafe-au-Lait) and they are made right in the good ole USA. The name of the company is vtvapor dot com. Check it out!

[futaba951]

Well, I've read the whole thread and just thought I would pop in my 2 cents worth.

 

I'm a bit perplexed about the whole e-cig thing and Carnival's new policy. It is not smoking and I am not looking forward to spending my nights in the casino surrounded by people smoking cigarettes. Guess I will have to bit the bullet and not use my e-cig in the casino until Carnival comes to its senses.

 

As for e-cigs and the various brands out there. The Joye510 Ego tank kit is awesome. I must have 12 different e-cigs, 901's, regular Joyes, tanks, you name it. The Joye 510 Ego with the tank lasts me all day with no charging and filling my tank. Mine is pink with no lights, so there is no mistaking it for a cigarette. The best liquids out there come from a little company right here in beautiful Vermont. They make their own with distilled water, vegetable glycerin, food grade flavorings, nicotine and citric acid. The flavors are delish (I love the Cafe-au-Lait) and they are made right in the good ole USA. The name of the company is vtvapor dot com. Check it out!

 

I'm guessing you're not a man what with a pink one. I had a lady cop respond to a house where we had an a/c stolen and she had neon pink handcuffs hanging on the spotlight in her patrol car. She laughed and said nothing makes a man feel studlier than standing in the docket room in pink handcuffs! :)

[glrounds]

I played at a non smoking table in the casino 7 out of 9 nights last week with a lady using an E Cig. No one said a thing to her, nor should they have. So I'd say on the Carnival Magic they were not enforcing the rule.

Glenn

 

I vaped constantly while playing at the non-smoking Texas Hold'em table a month ago on the SPLENDOR and only one person asked me what I was doing. I gave her a 30 second explanation and that was the end of that. (took most of her money, too):D

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I vaped constantly while playing at the non-smoking Texas Hold'em table a month ago on the SPLENDOR and only one person asked me what I was doing. I gave her a 30 second explanation and that was the end of that. (took most of her money, too):D

 

Well, we'll have to see how long it takes for the news to trickle down to the crew to find out if they know to enforce it.. As I've said, it's never been a problem on the 5 or 6 cruisers I've been on since switching to e-cigs but that was all before this new, extremely dumb rule.....

[Texarribean Chick]

and as promised, I would let you all know how it was with an e-cig. I vaped everywhere without ever a word being said to me. I vaped in the casino, at Ocean Plaza, at the Piano Bar, Disco, and Serenity Deck. No staff ever said a word to me. Now granted, I was trying to be discreet about it and blew the vapor down low instead of up high. The only comment I received was from the BlackJack band. The lead singer did ask me about it and I explained to her what it was. Frankly, she thought it was neat and she never smelled a thing. Good Luck to all that might try it - as mentioned by previous poster - I'm sure its just a matter of time before the staff is properly educated on what e-cigs are and what the "insane" rules for them are.

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and as promised, I would let you all know how it was with an e-cig. I vaped everywhere without ever a word being said to me. I vaped in the casino, at Ocean Plaza, at the Piano Bar, Disco, and Serenity Deck. No staff ever said a word to me. Now granted, I was trying to be discreet about it and blew the vapor down low instead of up high. The only comment I received was from the BlackJack band. The lead singer did ask me about it and I explained to her what it was. Frankly, she thought it was neat and she never smelled a thing. Good Luck to all that might try it - as mentioned by previous poster - I'm sure its just a matter of time before the staff is properly educated on what e-cigs are and what the "insane" rules for them are.

 

Awesome news and hopefully it will be awhile before the crew receives "the memo". I'll sure put it to the test on my August cruise ;)

 

Thanks for reporting back and hope you had a wonderful cruise!

[futaba951]

You can get "juice" that duplicates the taste and aroma of cigarettes. Some even make my fellow cigar smokers want to try them.

 

If your DH smokes 2 packs a day, save time and money and go straight to a tank type vaporizer. (about the size of a cigarillo)

 

http://www.totallywicked-eliquid.com/products.html

 

Great company, can't go wrong. Website has a forum similar to CC with "vapors" that will answer ANY questions. Excellent fast service.:)

 

I buy my juice elsewhere because I like this other company (Johnson Creek, located in Wisconsin), but I'm sure I will eventually try their juices.

 

 

On your recommendation I switched to Tornado T. Very happy!! I get my juice from Tasty Vapors. I was using Nucig (also a UK company) and was very happy with them. They put out a massive cloud of vapor, but on the downside I could never get more than 1-1.5 hours out of a battery and was constantly refilling cartomisers and charging batteries. BTW the tobacco flavor juice from Totally Wicked is THE NASTIEST stuff I have EVER tasted. Made me gag. I threw out a full bottle of it and dumped out all of the pre-filled tanks they sent me!!

[Ocean Spirit]

I stopped smoking about 4 years ago. I really don't drink except on cruises. Guess it was from my college days going bar hopping a drink and cig just go together. So on this last cruise I got a e-cig (green smoke) no nit in the ones I buy. Worked great on the cruise and had no desire to smoke the real thing either.

[Philly Steve]

and as promised, I would let you all know how it was with an e-cig. I vaped everywhere without ever a word being said to me.

 

Thanks for the update. It can be done if you don't flaunt it.

[John&John]

Well, we'll have to see how long it takes for the news to trickle down to the crew to find out if they know to enforce it.. As I've said, it's never been a problem on the 5 or 6 cruisers I've been on since switching to e-cigs but that was all before this new, extremely dumb rule.....

 

I wouldn't be surprised if this turns into one of those rules that is not enforced; perhaps only if someone complains.

[Elmer McCurdy]

Thanks for the update. It can be done if you don't flaunt it.

 

Perfecting the Stealth Vape isn't hard. Through the nose or slowly through the teeth work, as does exhaling into a cloth like you're coughing.

[OCruisers]

but on the downside I could never get more than 1-1.5 hours out of a battery and was constantly refilling cartomisers and charging batteries. !!

 

Help! I have two different brands of e-cigs ... but same sort of problems -- always needing to charge the batteries and change the cartridges. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

[futaba951]

Help! I have two different brands of e-cigs ... but same sort of problems -- always needing to charge the batteries and change the cartridges. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

 

http://www.totallywicked-eliquid.com/products/tornado-tank-ecig-products.html

 

I switched to these. The batteries last about 4-5 hours so I only change batteries about once a day and the change tanks of juice once, or maybe twice a day. They are great and the prices seem to be a little cheaper than a lot of the other companies. They are bigger than a cigarette though and don't have the glow tips like a lot of the others have. I have been really pleased with them so far. And they are running a summer sale right now too!!