New ventilation systems being tested

[LHP]

Just got off the Conquest.

 

There was a Contractor I chatted with in the piano bar .

 

Apparently, the Conquest is the first ship to get this new ventilation system that destroys Noro and other viruses AND eliminates smoke.

 

Fingers crossed.

 

They were still working on it when we were there.....

 

It is a new system that hospitals and nursing homes are installing.

 

Again...time will tell.......

[winddawn]

Just got off the Conquest.

 

There was a Contractor I chatted with in the piano bar .

 

Apparently, the Conquest is the first ship to get this new ventilation system that destroys Noro and other viruses AND eliminates smoke.

 

Fingers crossed.

 

They were still working on it when we were there.....

 

It is a new system that hospitals and nursing homes are installing.

 

Again...time will tell.......

The virus concept sounds good, but smoking belongs outdoors. Thanks for sharing.

[Bases5]

the virus concept sounds good, but smoking belongs outdoors. Thanks for sharing.

 

wow I agree on the balcony LOL

Edited February 21, 2016 by Bases5

[LaCal]

Are they actually IN THE PROCESS OF INSTALLING IT in the Casino??

 

I'd be Happy for all the Non Smokers if a new system was put in that cleared the smoke

[Ms Jo UK]

wow I agree on the balcony LOL

 

 

Need a like button - I agree too

[buddylover]

wow I agree on the balcony LOL

 

No button needed, smoking on the balcony does impact your neighbors who may be 2 feet away from your smoke...we believe this was one change that was definitely for the BEST!! Sorry!!!

[GMRPHRN]

I hope this is helps. I am on Conquest in June. I do not like how hard they make it to navigate the ship without going through the Casino. Maybe this time I'll brave a slot machine.

[crusinpsychRN]

wow I agree on the balcony LOL

 

Yeah, I'd stay out of the casino if I could smoke on the balcony.

[golfb4cruzing]

Don't tease me. You mean I might get in the Casino without contracting lung disease? On the Conquest in April.

[Frank12]

Don't tease me. You mean I might get in the Casino without contracting lung disease? On the Conquest in April.

 

No doubt. Smoke normally does not bother me but I almost gagged last weekend on Sensation in the casino. It was terrible.

[golfb4cruzing]

It would solve many, not all, issues with the smoke. It would increase Casino revenue I'm thinking. I don't see the balcony smoking coming back. I've seen to make cigs go over the side and we were next to a heavy cigar smoker for a week. Zero fun. We couldn't find a time he wasn't out there.

[Havingfun2010]

Wouldn't it be just cheaper to ban all indoor smoking, and keep smoking at designated areas outside? It's a win win. The majority get to enjoy the casino, and the minority still gets a place to smoke, and Carnival saves money.

[RuthlessBoss]

Post #1 about ventilation system. Post#2 a smoking thread:mad:

[blondietink]

A friend of mine has a patent for just such a system and has been installing it for years in hospitals, etc. around the country and around the world. It also kills legionnaire's disease. Hopefully he is the one with the contract!

Edited February 21, 2016 by blondietink

[dmdiver]

There is a cigar bar in Curacao that has a fantastic ventilation system. The men went to smoke cigars, we women went in for the $5 mojitos. If the cruise ships would install the same type, the casino would be bearable. People smoking on balconies never has bothered me. I've seen people smoking on them, it just never seemed to be drifting in my direction. Now that smoking has been banned on balconies, we are much less likely to book them. Hubby & friend liked to have a drink & cigar on them back in the day. As far as allowing smoking only outdoors, that is fine if the weather is good. However, if it's raining or no shade at particular times of the day, outside doesn't work. Oh well, it's not good for you anyway - but then again, neither is over indulging in alcohol, food, etc.

[RuthlessBoss]

Wouldn't it be just cheaper to ban all indoor smoking, and keep smoking at designated areas outside? It's a win win. The majority get to enjoy the casino, and the minority still gets a place to smoke, and Carnival saves money.

 

You sure have this statement backwards:D They probably take in more money a night/week from smokers than the new system costs. ;)

[zqvol]

Sounds good but it is going to do nothing to NORO, which is not an air borne pathogen.

[LHP]

A friend of mine has a patent for just such a system and has been installing it for years in hospitals, etc. around the country and around the world. It also kills legionnaire's disease. Hopefully he is the one with the contract!

 

He mentioned Legionaires as well, so perhaps it is the same system

 

I just hope it works!

[shof515]

will the vista have similar system or does it get it in the future?

[chengkp75]

Just got off the Conquest.

 

There was a Contractor I chatted with in the piano bar .

 

Apparently, the Conquest is the first ship to get this new ventilation system that destroys Noro and other viruses AND eliminates smoke.

 

Fingers crossed.

 

They were still working on it when we were there.....

 

It is a new system that hospitals and nursing homes are installing.

 

Again...time will tell.......

 

I would take anything that contractor said with quite a few grains of salt. Noro is not an airborne virus, it is spread by contact, so any anti-viral feature in an A/C system would do nothing to prevent the spread of noro.

[E&B]

Sounds good but it is going to do nothing to NORO, which is not an air borne pathogen.

 

 

Was thinking the same thing myself.

 

 

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[mzloolue]

Improved ventilatoin is a good thing.

 

Funky air is not good for anyone.

[christyran1228]

No doubt. Smoke normally does not bother me but I almost gagged last weekend on Sensation in the casino. It was terrible.

 

On the Triumph last week we saw people on slots wearing facemasks.

 

It was just so wrong on several levels. Lol

 

I felt like I was literally suffocating so left after one spin. 😷

[teddybear231]

The virus concept sounds good, but smoking belongs outdoors. Thanks for sharing.

 

Sometimes it's too windy to smoke outside, and I wish we could smoke on our balconies again! Maybe they could bring back the days of smoking and non-smoking rooms, or one side of the ship can have smoking balconies. I was very disappointed on our last cruise in August when I was told we couldn't smoke on the balcony or we would be charged. They should also make a cigar bar onboard.

[jamscckmc]

On the Conquest in April so I'm hoping this works. I love the casino but I can barely breath in there. I never understood why Carnival doesn't have a designated nonsmoking area in the casino like other cruiselines. Even though smoke would drift over there it would be an improvement. I would think this would make everyone happy. I will take the improved ventilation as a start. Hopefully someone will come back on here and let us know if it helps.