juliemc Posted February 21, 2014 #1 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Sorry but another question regarding the new smoking policies. With the new smoking policies in place, is anyone smelling smoke on deck 6 balconies since smoking is allowed on the promenade on deck 4. We are looking at independence of the Seas. Trying to decide what side of the ship to book (we do want a deck 6 balcony) and wondering if this should influence our decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapleleafforever Posted February 21, 2014 #2 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I doubt you'll be able to smell smoke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mom says Posted February 21, 2014 #3 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Just book a port side cabin. The DSAs are all on the starboard side of most of the ships except (I think) Oasis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted February 21, 2014 #4 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Sorry but another question regarding the new smoking policies. With the new smoking policies in place, is anyone smelling smoke on deck 6 balconies since smoking is allowed on the promenade on deck 4. We are looking at independence of the Seas. Trying to decide what side of the ship to book (we do want a deck 6 balcony) and wondering if this should influence our decision. I don't believe the new smoking policy added outdoor areas that didn't previously exist - they just discontinued the balcony smoking and any other indoor areas that may allowed it other than the casino. I don't think you will have an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postmeome Posted February 22, 2014 #5 Share Posted February 22, 2014 can you smoke in the casino,cruising from America ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouhunter Posted February 22, 2014 #6 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Good grief, it will never end.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postmeome Posted February 22, 2014 #7 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Good grief, it will never end.:rolleyes: Doubt it:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted February 22, 2014 #8 Share Posted February 22, 2014 No. any smoke blows away quickly..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapleleafforever Posted February 22, 2014 #9 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Just book a port side cabin. The DSAs are all on the starboard side of most of the ships except (I think) Oasis. On Independence the smoking side is Port Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WetToes Posted February 22, 2014 #10 Share Posted February 22, 2014 'Someone, somewhere' will smell it. Count on it. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postmeome Posted February 22, 2014 #11 Share Posted February 22, 2014 'Someone, somewhere' will smell it. Count on it. :rolleyes: like a fart in a spacesuit.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WetToes Posted February 22, 2014 #12 Share Posted February 22, 2014 I have no experience, but I'll take your word for it. haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelly55 Posted February 22, 2014 #13 Share Posted February 22, 2014 can you smoke in the casino,cruising from America ? Yes and according to the email I got from RCI it will also be allowed in casino on cruises from UK this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucasLounger1 Posted February 22, 2014 #14 Share Posted February 22, 2014 We just got off Independence and ironically now that there's no smoking balconies, I was smoked right off of mine (deck 8)! It was way worse than last time, before the balcony smoking ban. I was going to ask guest services to help me out but I couldn't be sure who of my neighbours were lighting up. Be prepared to have smoke around you no matter where you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovesCruising Posted February 22, 2014 #15 Share Posted February 22, 2014 We just got off Independence and ironically now that there's no smoking balconies, I was smoked right off of mine (deck 8)! It was way worse than last time, before the balcony smoking ban. I was going to ask guest services to help me out but I couldn't be sure who of my neighbours were lighting up. Be prepared to have smoke around you no matter where you are. so you are saying someone was smoking on their balcony and it was invading your smoke free area but unfortunately you could not tell who it was? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postmeome Posted February 22, 2014 #16 Share Posted February 22, 2014 why do some non smokers find it acceptable to allow smoking in the casino, which is enclosed and not on balconys.:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cello56 Posted February 22, 2014 #17 Share Posted February 22, 2014 why do some non smokers find it acceptable to allow smoking in the casino,which is enclosed and not on balconys.:confused: Because I can avoid the casino if I want to - and believe me, I want to! We have never spent a dime in any RCI casino because of the smoke. I do wish that they would install doors on the casinos so that the smoke stays inside instead of spilling out into the public non-smoking areas. My balcony on the other hand, I am paying a premium for and want to enjoy smoke free since those are the rules now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock43031 Posted February 22, 2014 #18 Share Posted February 22, 2014 'Someone, somewhere' will smell it. Count on it. :rolleyes: there are exceptional folks on CC who can smell smoke even when there isn't any. these same folks rave about the aft cabins which are basically sucking the ships tail-pipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negc Posted February 22, 2014 #19 Share Posted February 22, 2014 I'm not sure that they find it acceptable but they view it as something that is likely to be disallowed at some time in the future. In the meantime they are pleased that ay least one source of the problem has been eliminated. It may not be a complete victory but it is progress and should be celebrated as such Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliemc Posted February 22, 2014 Author #20 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Thanks for all the replies and sorry for starting another smoking argument. We booked a starboard cabin since better choice that side and looks like wouldn't have been an issue either way. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovesCruising Posted February 22, 2014 #21 Share Posted February 22, 2014 I'm not sure that they find it acceptable but they view it as something that is likely to be disallowed at some time in the future. In the meantime they are pleased that ay least one source of the problem has been eliminated. It may not be a complete victory but it is progress and should be celebrated as such If smoking is disallowed in the casino I think a lot less money will be spent. I normally spend about $1000 in the casino for the week - yes I smoke - yes I obey the rules - however, once they stop smoking in the casino Ill be spending a lot less money there. Ok you can flame me now:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigtex1622 Posted February 22, 2014 #22 Share Posted February 22, 2014 can you smoke in the casino,cruising from America ? You are way to young to smoke ! :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDL Posted February 23, 2014 #23 Share Posted February 23, 2014 On Serenade in January I smelled cigar smoke the first night on the balcony. It wasn't from either of the balconies directly next to mine so I really didn't know where it was coming from. I said rather loudly 'You do know there is no smoking of any kind allowed on balconies now, right?' There was no answer but funny thing is that was the last time I smelled it the whole cruise. Maybe the smoker really didn't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roce48 Posted February 23, 2014 #24 Share Posted February 23, 2014 I'm not sure that they find it acceptable but they view it as something that is likely to be disallowed at some time in the future. In the meantime they are pleased that ay least one source of the problem has been eliminated. It may not be a complete victory but it is progress and should be celebrated as such Yes, one source of the problem has been eliminated, you may the other source of the problem! he he :p We should all party with our (petty) victory! Once again...he he he :p What else are you doing to improve our clean air environment. Do you use mass transport, drive less times to the Mall, protest against coal fueled power plants, use less energy, use your BBQ less? Do you donate money to help clean our air, or only yours? :D Love to harass fanatic, non-smoker's right's nuts!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy4Cruisin225 Posted February 23, 2014 #25 Share Posted February 23, 2014 there are exceptional folks on CC who can smell smoke even when there isn't any. these same folks rave about the aft cabins which are basically sucking the ships tail-pipe. LOL...I just choked on my coffee!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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