Cigarette Smoking/Vaping/E-Cigarette Question - MSC Seascape

[martiniren]

Asking for a friend - really!  Actually, my sister-in-law.  

 

She (and 11 others) are booked on the January 27, 2024 Seascape sailing (Western Caribbean).  The Travel Agent actually advised them that they will be allowed to smoke tobacco cigarettes, e-cigarettes and vape on their balconies.  Most people in her party are smokers - cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vape.    I cruise with Celebrity a few times a year, and I'm accustomed to their no-smoking policy (not on balconies, staterooms or any inside venue), so of course, I told her she could not smoke on her balcony.  I told her I'd reach out to the MSC cruisers for their input as to whether she and the rest of her party can smoke on their balconies.  

 

Thank you for any input!

Edited February 6, 2023 by martiniren
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[Two Wheels Only]

Smoking (including e-cigarettes) is not permitted in cabins, on cabin balconies and anywhere not expressly indicated by signage and ashtrays. - MSC Faq

[nednrom]

1 hour ago, martiniren said:

Asking for a friend - really!  Actually, my sister-in-law.  

 

She (and 11 others) are booked on the January 27, 2024 Seascape sailing (Western Caribbean).  The Travel Agent actually advised them that they will be allowed to smoke tobacco cigarettes, e-cigarettes and vape on their balconies.  Most people in her party are smokers - cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vape.    I cruise with Celebrity a few times a year, and I'm accustomed to their no-smoking policy (not on balconies, staterooms or any inside venue), so of course, I told her she could not smoke on her balcony.  I told her I'd reach out to the MSC cruisers for their input as to whether she and the rest of her party can smoke on their balconies.  

 

Thank you for any input!

Smoking - cigarets, cigars, e-cigs are not allowed in cabins, balconies.  They are only allowed in designated areas which are: Casino ( the only inside area on the ship) Deck 8 outside starboard side by the infinity pool,  Deck 8 outside starboard side midship by loft cafe, Deck 19 outside by the Marina bar.  They actually have very comfortable seats and ASHTRAYS for disposal.  I know because my husband is a smoker and we were on the SEascape a month ago.  Check MSC website. 

Edited February 6, 2023 by nednrom

[mmbcater]

There are hefty fines and on the second occurrence they may be disembarked at the port of the country they are visiting, I would advise them to only smoke/vape in the smoking areas,,,, 

 

[Radio]

On 2/5/2023 at 8:08 PM, martiniren said:

Asking for a friend - really!  Actually, my sister-in-law.  

 

 The Travel Agent actually advised them that they will be allowed to smoke tobacco cigarettes, e-cigarettes and vape on their balconies. >SNIP<

 

She may want to get a new Travel Agent. . .

 

Edited February 14, 2023 by Radio

[scorpiony3358]

I was on the Rome to NYC sailing and besides no smoking on balconies there is no cigar smoking lounge as I was told prior to booking. In addition all except one location for smoking is covered. It's very windy when sitting in the designated smoking areas. Smoking is allowed in one area of the casino, but the ventilation sucks. 

[GPPhilly]

That travel agent really is not very good if that is the information that they are giving out.  

[WindinmySails]

 I just read that vapes, e-cigs are not even allowed on board.  Would love to know more about this.  We vape as well, and just booked a 20 day cruise.  Darn...

https://www.cruisebooking.com/articles/msc-cruise-tips/what-is-not-allowed-on-msc-cruises

[nikoo.s]

11 hours ago, WindinmySails said:

 I just read that vapes, e-cigs are not even allowed on board.  Would love to know more about this.  We vape as well, and just booked a 20 day cruise.  Darn...

https://www.cruisebooking.com/articles/msc-cruise-tips/what-is-not-allowed-on-msc-cruises

 

Not sure where this info is from as you can definitely vape on board, provided its in the designated smoking areas 🙂

[4sallypat]

12 hours ago, WindinmySails said:

 I just read that vapes, e-cigs are not even allowed on board.  Would love to know more about this.  We vape as well, and just booked a 20 day cruise.  Darn...

https://www.cruisebooking.com/articles/msc-cruise-tips/what-is-not-allowed-on-msc-cruises

You can vape - as a matter of fact, we saw almost every European couple - female vaping while the male was smoking.

 

Being from California with strict smoking rules, I was not prepared for so much smoke almost everywhere.

 

Smoke even made it's way into the elevators, main dining room, buffet, and stateroom hall ways. 

 

Got a sinus infection halfway thru our cruise as a result and avoided interior casino / bar / lounge decks.

 

I get sinus infections whenever I travel to Las Vegas even passing thru their casinos laden with thick heavy smoke.

 

Just recovering from the infection after getting antibiotics from my doctor as soon as I returned home.

[Bgwest]

The entirety of Deck 21. 
 

 

 

Edited June 10, 2023 by Bgwest

[deliver42]

I wonder how many people have been fined listening to this stupid TA's advice about smoking on the balcony. The only line that still allows that is Costa.

[mmbcater]

On 2/5/2023 at 8:08 PM, martiniren said:

Asking for a friend - really!  Actually, my sister-in-law.  

 

She (and 11 others) are booked on the January 27, 2024 Seascape sailing (Western Caribbean).  The Travel Agent actually advised them that they will be allowed to smoke tobacco cigarettes, e-cigarettes and vape on their balconies.  Most people in her party are smokers - cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vape.    I cruise with Celebrity a few times a year, and I'm accustomed to their no-smoking policy (not on balconies, staterooms or any inside venue), so of course, I told her she could not smoke on her balcony.  I told her I'd reach out to the MSC cruisers for their input as to whether she and the rest of her party can smoke on their balconies.  

 

Thank you for any input!

You also want to look at the Vaping Laws of the countries visiting. Mexico-it's illegal, Jamaica-you cant bring and vape equipment.... have them google each country

[Ryan82]

Is there a cigar lounge on seascape?

[Itchy&Scratchy]

On 6/7/2023 at 10:29 AM, 4sallypat said:

avoided interior casino / bar / lounge decks.

 

On 2/5/2023 at 9:54 PM, nednrom said:

They are only allowed in designated areas which are: Casino ( the only inside area on the ship)

by the time we sailed on Seascape in November 2023, its Casino was non-smoking. It was glorious. We do not use the casino for gambling, but we found that deck to be very convenient for crossing over from aft to forward and back, and their bar to be well equipped.

[4sallypat]

21 hours ago, Itchy&amp;Scratchy said:

 

by the time we sailed on Seascape in November 2023, its Casino was non-smoking. It was glorious. We do not use the casino for gambling, but we found that deck to be very convenient for crossing over from aft to forward and back, and their bar to be well equipped.

I hope non smoking casinos are done to the European sailings but I don't hold much hope as Europeans smoke a lot more than US folks.