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I am normally the most outspoken person wherever I am, but recently I was in a mostly full elevator (on land) and a blue-hair with a gallon of perfume started to join us. This other, younger woman pipes up with her hand in the stop gesture and says (paraphrasing) "I'm sorry lady, but there is no room for that much perfume on this tiny elevator" and hit the close button. Everyone started chuckling, but I wondered how she could smell her and asked her. She had been trapped with her on the ride up earlier. That old lady's face was one of pure shock as the door closed.

 

I really think it must have something to do with your sense of smell going as you get older. You see some younger people bathe in it, but you are almost locked in with an old lady. You KNOW she's going to douse herself in a bucket of it.

 

It's about time someone said this! I know that it is off topic, but thank you! The only thing I would change is your view on the age of the culprits. Are you kidding? Young, old, it doesn't matter. Yes, older women do tend to BATHE in perfume, but I experience lots of younger men who seem to think if they spray the ENTIRE CAN of Axe on themselves, it makes them better looking or something.

 

We've actually asked to be moved to other tables in restaurants when an olfactory offender is seated near us. I like the taste of steak, not the taste of Estee Lauder, but that is all you seem to taste when Gertie has soaked in the eau du toilette.

 

Sorry, I just had to get this out. You may now all return to either bashing smokers or those of us who enjoy breathing untainted air. One thing to think about; if RC wasn't sure about the idea of changing (improving) their smoking rules, then why would they have been doing the same thing on their sister brand Celebrity for the past several years? They've had the same policy on smoking for quite some time and it hasn't seemed to hurt them at all.

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It's about time someone said this! I know that it is off topic, but thank you! The only thing I would change is your view on the age of the culprits. Are you kidding? Young, old, it doesn't matter. Yes, older women do tend to BATHE in perfume, but I experience lots of younger men who seem to think if they spray the ENTIRE CAN of Axe on themselves, it makes them better looking or something.

 

We've actually asked to be moved to other tables in restaurants when an olfactory offender is seated near us. I like the taste of steak, not the taste of Estee Lauder, but that is all you seem to taste when Gertie has soaked in the eau du toilette.

 

I am asthmatic and strong perfume (and smoke) creates significant breathing issues for me.

 

HOWEVER, we all should seek to assist rather than seek to embarrass others in order to get our way as the woman on the elevator did.

 

As with much of the human body, the olfactory receptors also deteriorate with age. Many older/elderly people lose the ability to smell and so in an effort to be pleasing to self and others, they may use far too much perfume. Rather than being rude, it is better to share with the offending person, in a a tactful and private manner, the issue.

 

It is not always my way or the highway. FYI, I am a male and I wear no aftershave or cologne.

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I am asthmatic and strong perfume (and smoke) creates significant breathing issues for me.

 

HOWEVER, we all should seek to assist rather than seek to embarrass others in order to get our way as the woman on the elevator did.

 

As with much of the human body, the olfactory receptors also deteriorate with age. Many older/elderly people lose the ability to smell and so in an effort to be pleasing to self and others, they may use far too much perfume. Rather than being rude, it is better to share with the offending person, in a a tactful and private manner, the issue.

 

It is not always my way or the highway. FYI, I am a male and I wear no aftershave or cologne.

 

I am not asthmatic and being packed into an elevator with someone who seems to have no concept of what showering, soap, shampoo and deoderant are for has created significant breathing issues for me. I wish those people would put forth some effort to be pleasing to self and others.

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It's hardly a single example. Many people have stated on here that they have cancelled or know people who have cancelled including me.

 

 

I agree talked to a Royal Caribbean vacation planner last week,she said that there have been a lot of people canceling due to the smoking ban.But they feel they will come back.Time will tell.I am a non smoker,also never had a problem with a smoking balcony neighbor.Have a great a great next cruise.:)

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Hi I am onbord the freedom last night had the pleasure to chat with the hotel director,next week rccl will announce good news for the smokers about smoking on there balcony.the smokers will be happy with the news the non smokers that

Will be kind upset.next week when rccl comes with the news I'll be back to this thread just to see everybody comments.bye for now heading to the pool.:)

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Hi I am onbord the freedom last night had the pleasure to chat with the hotel director,next week rccl will announce good news for the smokers about smoking on there balcony.the smokers will be happy with the news the non smokers that

Will be kind upset.next week when rccl comes with the news I'll be back to this thread just to see everybody comments.bye for now heading to the pool.:)

 

If this is true, I'd guess it would be to allow the e-cigs on the balconies.

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Hi I am onbord the freedom last night had the pleasure to chat with the hotel director,next week rccl will announce good news for the smokers about smoking on there balcony.the smokers will be happy with the news the non smokers that

Will be kind upset.next week when rccl comes with the news I'll be back to this thread just to see everybody comments.bye for now heading to the pool.:)

 

 

Anyone else hear anything about this?

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Hi I am onbord the freedom last night had the pleasure to chat with the hotel director,next week rccl will announce good news for the smokers about smoking on there balcony.the smokers will be happy with the news the non smokers that

Will be kind upset.next week when rccl comes with the news I'll be back to this thread just to see everybody comments.bye for now heading to the pool.:)

 

OK but I wouldn't hold your breath or smoke for that matter. :rolleyes:

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OK but I wouldn't hold your breath or smoke for that matter. :rolleyes:

These kind of 2nd hand rumors/stories have often failed to materialize.

 

Something as big as the cabin/balcony smoking ban policy and all the corresponding announcements would likely not be reversed. Agree holding one's breath will only lead to alot of blue faces.

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These kind of 2nd hand rumors/stories have often failed to materialize.

 

Something as big as the cabin/balcony smoking ban policy and all the corresponding announcements would likely not be reversed. Agree holding one's breath will only lead to alot of blue faces.

 

I read some of that poster's comments on the Carnival board a while back and doubt there's and credibility there.

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Donut23

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Having traveled in my beloved aft balcony on an 11 day sailing next to a cabin of rabid smokers, I just would like to sing a little song.......(think Good Night Ladies)

 

 

 

Thank You Royal

Thank You Royal

Thank you Royal

I'll sail on-ly with you. :-)

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On my last cruise on the explorer I was told by the bar server,they will put back smoking on the voyagers and freedom class boleros bar.it might be a rumor we just have to wait until next week hear the news if it's true.

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My guess would be NCL and CCL.

Carnival ships sailing out of Australia have the same no smoking policy - only have smoking areas on certain sections of certain decks including one side of the Lido/pool deck. Definitely no smoking in the casino, bars, cabins or balconies. Certainly hasn't put people off cruising with Carnival from Oz. But then we do have really strict no smoking rules in Oz too

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