Smoking on the Rotterdam

[wannagonow123]

Is the smoking area covered on the Rotterdam? I know it is located on the Sport Deck, but when the casino is smoke-free, we will need to head up to the outside. We have not traveled with Holland since the balcony smoking ban.

 

Thanks.

[Krazy Kruizers]

Right at the bar area it is covered.

But if you have a sweeping rain storm -- you may get some rain when you sit at the bar.

The tables and chairs will definitely be hot by the rain.

[CruiserBruce]

There is a huge thread, here:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2084364&highlight=smoking

 

that covers all the smoking issues. A little search would have found lots of info on HAL's policy. Don't be surprised if this gets merged into the one smoking thread.

[OlsSalt]

Location of a smoking area hopefully is not a discussion about the smoking policy. It is a reasonable logistical question. The smoking area is covered on the aft Lido deck, but not enclosed. Smokers know where to go, and others know where to stay away. Seems to work.

[HamOp]

There is a huge thread, here:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2084364&highlight=smoking

 

that covers all the smoking issues. A little search would have found lots of info on HAL's policy. Don't be surprised if this gets merged into the one smoking thread.

 

That smoking thread has been closed by Host Walt.

[serendipity1499]

That smoking thread has been closed by Host Walt.

 

Just because a thread is "closed" it does not mean it can't be read!

 

"Closed" means no one else can post on it..

[sail7seas]

That smoking thread has been closed by Host Walt.

Ham OP. How nic to see you posting here. I've missed you. Welcome back.:) please pull up a deck chair and stay a while.

[HamOp]

Ham OP. How nic to see you posting here. I've missed you. Welcome back.:) please pull up a deck chair and stay a while.

 

Thanks for the welcome back, Judy. I'm always here in the background.

As a wise man once said, "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt". :D:D

Nice to hear from you too!

[Hlitner]

Thanks for the welcome back, Judy. I'm always here in the background.

As a wise man once said, "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt". :D:D

Nice to hear from you too!

That wise man should have remained silent :)

[kazu]

Is the smoking area covered on the Rotterdam? I know it is located on the Sport Deck, but when the casino is smoke-free, we will need to head up to the outside. We have not traveled with Holland since the balcony smoking ban.

 

Thanks.

 

Aft Lido deck (aka "The Retreat). All covered.

 

Some sit there to smoke, some sit there for the exceptional service by the attendants and to drink or enjoy the view.

[wannagonow123]

OK. Now I am confused. HAL's website says the Rotterdam's smoking area is on the Sport deck. he Lido deck will work. Thanks to all with answers.

 

One note to the individual that suggested I go to the smoking thread... I did try to look at the thread posted. I was unable to use a filter, and frankly it was easier to ask, rather than look at over 100 pages. I am very sorry it offended you that I dare ask a question. I will warn you that I will probably as some more, but I will be sure to do an extensive search first.

[noone]

Where is smoking on Noordam? When I search I see conflicting info on HAL, some places say Crows nest, some refer to outdoor location on ship. I even called HAL and yet again received different info.

[catl331]

Where is smoking on Noordam? When I search I see conflicting info on HAL, some places say Crows nest, some refer to outdoor location on ship. I even called HAL and yet again received different info.

From the FAQ's:

The designated smoking areas for all ships are as follows unless otherwise noted:

 

 

• Sea View (Retreat) Bar/Pool on starboard side only. On Prinsendam, Koningsdam, and Nieuw Statendam, smoking is allowed on the port side only
  
• Sun Bar on Koningsdam and Nieuw Statendam
  
• Sports Deck forward and aft of Crow’s Nest on starboard side on Maasdam, Veendam, Volendam, Zaandam, Rotterdam and Amsterdam
  
• Oak Room on Noordam only, including cigar and pipe smoking
  
• Designated areas for active slot players in Casinos*. Oosterdam and Eurodam casinos are completely non-smoking. Noordam Casino is completely non-smoking, with the exception of two nights per cruise.
  

The Noordam Oak Room is next to the Crow's Nest, but separate. Note that it does say Sports Deck for Rotterdam in addition to the Sea View bar area, but I can't figure out where they are talking about!

Edited May 10, 2017 by catl331