NA-Recent Cruisers-Was Casino Completely Non-Smoking?

[winddawn]

I just read in someone's post here on CC that they didn't think smoking was allowed at all in Nieuw Amsterdam's casino. Can any other recent NA cruisers confirm that? TIA.

[Lady Arwen]

No smoking at all in the casino on N/A, thankfully.

[JennyT]

Oh that’s awesome to hear!

[AtlantaCruiser72]

Currently 5 ships in the HAL fleet have 100% non-smoking casinos. Westerdam, Oosterdam, Zuiderdam, Eurodam and Nieuw Amsterdam

[winddawn]

Thanks for the info. I passed up a casino offer recently on NA because HAL's website stated smoking is allowed in NA casino. I'm pleased to learn HAL is expanding the no smoking policy in more of their casinos.

[AtlantaCruiser72]

I think eventually all Vista, Signature and Pinnacle Class ships will be 100% non-smoking interiors, including the casino, and that the Prinsendam and S & R class vessels will continue to allow smoking in the casino until they are retired.

[stickey_mouse]

Yes! And it was faaaantastic.

 

 

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[bUU]

From what I've read recently, there are no indoor smoking areas on Nieuw Amsterdam. Can anyone confirm that?

[Daisyloo]

Currently 5 ships in the HAL fleet have 100% non-smoking casinos. Westerdam, Oosterdam, Zuiderdam, Eurodam and Nieuw Amsterdam

 

Nice! That is definitely a step in the right direction.

[*Miss G*]

From what I've read recently, there are no indoor smoking areas on Nieuw Amsterdam. Can anyone confirm that?

 

That is correct. The only smoking I saw a few weeks ago was outside on the starboard deck aft.

[mrscopper]

Sailing on the Veendam in Nov. Is the casino smoke free?

[Lady Arwen]

Sailing on the Veendam in Nov. Is the casino smoke free?

Smoking is still allowed on Veendam in the casino at this time and most likely in November. Hopefully, all the casinos on all the ships will go non-smoking. Edited April 22, 2018 by Lady Arwen
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[winddawn]

That is correct. The only smoking I saw a few weeks ago was outside on the starboard deck aft.

 

Thanks for sharing your recent experience on NA. Hopefully the day is not far away when HAL bans all indoor smoking on their ships.

[stickey_mouse]

Thanks for sharing your recent experience on NA. Hopefully the day is not far away when HAL bans all indoor smoking on their ships.

I second that, X 1,000. It blows my mind that a company would build a new ship (or renovate an old one) and then allow people to smoke inside it.

[haladdict]

My fingers are crossed. The entire fleet [ I hope ] soon.

Sandra

[Charlie1422]

Any word on Koningsdam casino going smoke free? We are going on the 11 day cruise this November and are hopeful it will be smoke free by then.

 

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[kazu]

I second that, X 1,000. It blows my mind that a company would build a new ship (or renovate an old one) and then allow people to smoke inside it.

 

 

Then don't sail on Oceania - they do permit inside smoking in Horizons (their Crow's Nest). Well ventilated but if smoke bothers you, use the other entrance.

 

Oceania is much more expensive than HAL but they found a balance.

 

They are not alone.

[stickey_mouse]

Then don't sail on Oceania - they do permit inside smoking in Horizons (their Crow's Nest). Well ventilated but if smoke bothers you, use the other entrance.

 

 

 

Oceania is much more expensive than HAL but they found a balance.

 

 

 

They are not alone.

Luckily, I am fairly immune to cigarette smoke (as in, I can be around it without too much annoyance or health detriment). I just hate how much it cheapens a venue, for lack of a better word. My last cruise was on the Norwegian Getaway. The ship featured a beautiful inner atrium that was visually impressive, but then you're smacked in the face with cigarette smoke from the casino. For me, it negates some of the wow factor.

[sammiedawg]

Luckily, I am fairly immune to cigarette smoke (as in, I can be around it without too much annoyance or health detriment). I just hate how much it cheapens a venue, for lack of a better word. My last cruise was on the Norwegian Getaway. The ship featured a beautiful inner atrium that was visually impressive, but then you're smacked in the face with cigarette smoke from the casino. For me, it negates some of the wow factor.

 

Smoking definitely cheapens the atmosphere. The odor is disgusting and the swirling smoke trails are a turn off.

[MsB1254]

Currently 5 ships in the HAL fleet have 100% non-smoking casinos. Westerdam, Oosterdam, Zuiderdam, Eurodam and Nieuw Amsterdam

 

We will be sailing on the Eurodam in the future and this news is fantastic. One of the reasons I have cruised more with Celebrity is all their casinos are non-smoking.

[Lady Arwen]

Smoking definitely cheapens the atmosphere. The odor is disgusting and the swirling smoke trails are a turn off.

I agree! I assume nobody smokes inside their homes, so why do they think it's fine to smoke indoors on a cruiseship? Very, very few hotels have smoking rooms anymore. Get with the times, HAL.

[haladdict]

If all the non smokers left the Casino, as soon as some one lit a cigarette, the policy would change overnight.

Sandra

[bEwAbG]

I was getting a little nervous about NA's current status as well. On the "old" website, it was definitely listed as non-smoking in the casino when I was doing my research. However, the new website doesn't have it listed that way. I presume they are just using outdated language, but one of the reasons I picked HAL for our upcoming Alaska cruise was the smoking policy in the casino. From what I gather, they are getting rid of casino smoking as the ships go through the drydock upgrade process but maybe that is wishful thinking.

[chefchick]

Currently onboard NA. I’m not sure if the casino is “officially” non smoking but I have not seen 1 person smoking and have been there every night. It’s wonderfull!