If NCL offered completely non-smoking cruises, would you book?

[newmexicoNita]

Yes. No. anyone who smokes on any ship should pay more in cleaning fee. Common in most hotels now to have this.

 

 

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interesting comment about hotels and paying more: I haven't been to a hotel in at least 10 years that allows smoking in the rooms at any cost.

[Thrilled2012]

interesting comment about hotels and paying more: I haven't been to a hotel in at least 10 years that allows smoking in the rooms at any cost.

 

^^^This! I can't imagine that smoking in any hotel in the US is permitted anywhere? Been many, many years since I've seen this.

[Lyn1Lyn]

Yes

No

[AliceIn]

Having read this and way too many other smoking threads all over CC :o (hate this new emoji)I must say this is a no win situation for the cruise lines . They get ***** either way . My issue is when then don't want to enforce their own rules .

Secondly as a non-smoker the situation is much better then before . In truth the changes have been relatively quick and significant .

 

 

I think where the cruise lines have banned all indoor smoking (or have a completely walled off area), it can be done well. I'm booked on the Escape this summer, and I've been very disheartened to hear that the casino allows smoking, and the casino is not physically separated from other areas of the ship. This means that smoke will permeate that entire area. If I can avoid smoke, I would. But by allowing smoking indoors, and not walling that area off, non-smokers cannot avoid it. To me, the smell of cigarette smoke is absolutely disgusting - to me it's on par with urine or feces on the disgust level and I have to hold my breath when walking past someone who is either smoking or just finished smoking. I know I'm not the only one who feels that way about the smell. We had a vanpool at work dissolve because of one passenger who reeked of smoke.

 

 

If enough people complain, eventually the cruise lines will ban smoking in open areas, or they will have to wall off the casino.

[DGP1111]

I wonder if NCL ever looked into having specific cruises be 100% non-smoking? If they did:

 

1. Would you book one?

 

2. Would you be willing to pay a premium to book a cruise that was 100% smoke-free?

 

 

 

Yes & Yes

 

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[sunnykat]

YES! to a nonsmoking cruise. I absolutely agree with Two Wheels Only that smoking cruises should cost more.

[peacefulOR]

I would definitely book and possibly pay a bit more for a non-smoking cruise or, at least, one that had designated smoking areas that would not include the casino or any indoor space that would be impacted by second-hand smoke. The reality is that no one knows for sure how much business is lost in ship casinos, restaurants, and lounges that non-smokers avoid. I think that they'd find a whole new group of consumers. The issue remains that second-hand smoke is harmful to both smokers and non-smokers but some choose to take that risk. Many do not. I've been in casinos that had totally enclosed glass rooms with high-functioning smoke eaters that help protect smokers as well as others.

[Nola26]

No, and no. While I don't smoke personally, I often travel with people who do. There are very few areas where you can smoke onboard to begin with, so as long as people are following the rules, I see no reason it should adversely affect non-smoking guests.

Casino smokers bother me and the smoke from the casino is always a complaint item here. Make casino non smoking and I would be thrilled. Some land casinos are already smoke free. NCL can do this too.

 

My votes

1. Yes

2. Maybe

[Rob1eddy]

1. Yes

2. No

[cpl100]

I wondered the same thing! Seems like people refuse to follow rules anymore so I could see someone intentionally booking a non smoking cruise and choosing to openly smoke just to be obnoxious. Good question! How would they enforce it?

 

 

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I cruised on the Paradise. Smokers were put off at the next port. It was enforced on our cruise. A teen was caught and one parent had to leave with him since he was a minor.

[TravelingAPor]

Wow!!!

[Turtles06]

I would definitely book and possibly pay a bit more for a non-smoking cruise or, at least, one that had designated smoking areas that would not include the casino or any indoor space that would be impacted by second-hand smoke. The reality is that no one knows for sure how much business is lost in ship casinos, restaurants, and lounges that non-smokers avoid. I think that they'd find a whole new group of consumers.

 

 

There is no smoking indoors on Celebrity ships, and that includes the casinos. And those ships are not exactly sailing empty. :)

[BirdTravels]

I wondered the same thing! Seems like people refuse to follow rules anymore so I could see someone intentionally booking a non smoking cruise and choosing to openly smoke just to be obnoxious. Good question! How would they enforce it?

 

 

Every room around me on a recent cruise (above, below, left, right) had people smoking or vaping on their balconies. No one follows the rules.

[Moby0215]

interesting comment about hotels and paying more: I haven't been to a hotel in at least 10 years that allows smoking in the rooms at any cost.

 

 

 

Plenty of hotel rooms that allow smoking. When I used to smoke (just less than a year ago) would always get a smoking room when I went to Atlantic City or New Orleans.

 

 

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[peacefulOR]

There is no smoking indoors on Celebrity ships, and that includes the casinos. And those ships are not exactly sailing empty. :)

 

 

Celebrity is at the top of the list for several reasons. Good point!

[BlueEyes1811]

So glad to here that :hearteyes:

[WeAllLove2Travel]

I cruised on the Paradise. Smokers were put off at the next port. It was enforced on our cruise. A teen was caught and one parent had to leave with him since he was a minor.

 

 

Wow! I'm sure those parents were furious with that kid! He may never go on another family vacation after a stunt like that. Good for the cruise line for enforcing their rules!

 

 

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[WeAllLove2Travel]

Every room around me on a recent cruise (above, below, left, right) had people smoking or vaping on their balconies. No one follows the rules.

 

 

That's the kind of thing I just don't understand. Regardless of what the cruise is banning, if you know in advance why book that cruise? I was following a couple of threads about NCL Pride of America and how there's no casino on board. If you're an avid gambler and you know this in advance, book another cruise instead of bashing the cruise line for not having a casino when you know in advance. DH loves to gamble so this caught my eye and will be a discussion point before I consider booking this cruise. However I'm glad that I know in advance so I can make an educated decision.

 

Same with the smoking. If you're a smoker don't book a non smoking cruise or go to a non smoking venue and light up. I've never smoked but I've had tons of people around me through the years who've struggled to quit. I can only imagine that it's incredibly hard and I empathize. But rules are rules and those passengers should book another ship.

 

Sorry you were surrounded by a cloud of smoke on your non smoking cruise BirdTravels.

 

 

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[Tatka]

Celebrity is at the top of the list for several reasons. Good point!

 

 

 

Mine too! But they also respect smokers by providing nice comfortable smoke zones. They wouldn't do what's done on Breakaway. Enclosed area that felt like gas chamber near main pool.

[Atlanta07]

I think this topic is fascinating. In short, my answer would be no and no. My fear is that such bans would be the end of cruising as we know it. Cruising is about escaping the everyday world where people judge one another, gang up on those not like them, and where we can go to just get away, live, explore and celebrate different lands and different people. With this must come a willingness to be open and accepting of differences. Some people are sensitive to perfume. Should we ask for the banning of fragrances and gift shops that sell them? Some families have been devastated by alcoholism. Should we seek the banning of adult beverages? Some people are diabetic. Should we persecute those enjoying a desert? Many have high blood pressure. Should we demand salt free menus for all? Smoking is bad for people... as is sugar, fat, salt,plastic, stress, and negativity. I will keep cruising with an open mind and open heart - and HOPE that doesn't get taken away from me.

 

 

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Never mind

 

 

 

 

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[luvtheships]

Mine too! But they also respect smokers by providing nice comfortable smoke zones. They wouldn't do what's done on Breakaway. Enclosed area that felt like gas chamber near main pool.

 

 

Agreed

 

IMHO it's not really about smoking versus non smoking

 

But it's how ncl has consistently designed the casino and other shipboard smoking areas (the cube) to purposely insult...inconvenience...and upset the high percentage of its non smoking pax

 

It's just so obvious that they are laughing at non smokers by the design of their ships.

 

 

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[Turtles06]

Some people are diabetic. Should we persecute those enjoying a desert? ...

 

 

False analogy. If I'm diabetic and you eat a dessert, it has zero effect on me. But if I'm on my balcony and you are next door and start smoking, it will affect me greatly.

[Atlanta07]

Greatly?? How so? I don't mean in theory. I mean actually right then and there?

 

 

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[Tatka]

I guess we all agree, that smokeless casino, but separated outside zones for smokers (but not those horrible with plastic walls)