Don_In_AZ Posted December 21, 2023 #1 Share Posted December 21, 2023 I plan to make frequent use of the Speakeasy Cigar Lounge on our upcoming Emerald Princess cruise in April but have since learned that in no way am I allowed to bring any of my torch lighters on the flights to/from the cruise port (even in checked luggage). Does the Speakeasy lounge provide lighters (or at least matches) for guests to use? If not I will have to make a trip to a Fort Lauderdale cigar shop prior to boarding to purchase a lighter...and I guess I'll have to donate it to a local before flying back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDDY0827 Posted December 21, 2023 #2 Share Posted December 21, 2023 I have been able to bring a small torch lighter that is the same size as a Bic lighter. It works great in the outside smoking areas that can be quite breezy. I believe the prohibition may be with larger torch lighters. Buy a small inexpensive lighter and pack it in your carry-on. I've never had a problem. Of course, YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PacnGoNow Posted December 22, 2023 #3 Share Posted December 22, 2023 2 hours ago, Don_In_AZ said: I plan to make frequent use of the Speakeasy Cigar Lounge on our upcoming Emerald Princess cruise in April but have since learned that in no way am I allowed to bring any of my torch lighters on the flights to/from the cruise port (even in checked luggage). Does the Speakeasy lounge provide lighters (or at least matches) for guests to use? If not I will have to make a trip to a Fort Lauderdale cigar shop prior to boarding to purchase a lighter...and I guess I'll have to donate it to a local before flying back. Torch lighters are prohibited in checked or carryon baggage per the TSA. You can carry a disposable lighter or zippo lighter in carryon. It is always at the discretion of the TSA agent. https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MrSchwump Posted December 22, 2023 #4 Share Posted December 22, 2023 I’ve brought a triple flame torch lighter for the last 5 or 6 cruises. I put it in a zipper pocket in my suitcase. I also smoke on the aft deck where you need a robust lighter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hubcruiser Posted December 22, 2023 #5 Share Posted December 22, 2023 I have packed a small torch lighter in my bags for years with no issue. Just got off Emerald & visited the Speakeasy daily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare RLK33853 Posted December 26, 2023 #6 Share Posted December 26, 2023 You never know if they are going to take it away or not. I now just forget about taking one and stop by Total Wines (right near the port in Ft Lauderdale) and pick up a cheap torch - usually around 8 or 9 bucks. And yes, I leave it with a staff member when we disembark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obendus Posted April 11 #7 Share Posted April 11 Where are the designated smoking areas on the Emerald Princess since closure of the Speakeasy lounge (Dec 2023). I'm aware of the starboard side deck-7 area adjacent to Club Fusion, and the windy deck-16 starboard area. What provision have been made on the Emerald since the closure of the Speakeasy cigar lounge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skynight Posted April 11 #8 Share Posted April 11 12 minutes ago, obendus said: Where are the designated smoking areas on the Emerald Princess since closure of the Speakeasy lounge (Dec 2023). I'm aware of the starboard side deck-7 area adjacent to Club Fusion, and the windy deck-16 starboard area. What provision have been made on the Emerald since the closure of the Speakeasy cigar lounge? I can't confirm specifically for the Emerald, but on the the sister ship, Ruby, the smoking areas were just as you mentioned, except that the deck 16 area, I believe, was on the port side. Cigarette smoking was also permitted at a good number of port side slots while playing. Believe cigar and pipe smoking is now only at the deck 16 area. I never saw it in the small starboard promenade aft area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obendus Posted April 11 #9 Share Posted April 11 4 minutes ago, skynight said: I can't confirm specifically for the Emerald, but on the the sister ship, Ruby, the smoking areas were just as you mentioned, except that the deck 16 area, I believe, was on the port side. Cigarette smoking was also permitted at a good number of port side slots while playing. Believe cigar and pipe smoking is now only at the deck 16 area. I never saw it in the small starboard promenade aft area. Just left a B2B on the Ruby 4 days ago, and can confirm tour observations. I hope the Emerald also has that deck 16 area. The outside areas on the Emerald is December were quite limited, but the Speakeasy closed during that vessels Christmas cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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