Rare KKB Posted June 12 #1 Share Posted June 12 It was so bad we only gambled in the NS area. It was occasionally noticeable on the floors above & below along the staircase. A travel companion found it intolerable...we just didn't hang out in the areas where it might be smoky. Has there been any improvement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorklinbarb Posted June 12 #2 Share Posted June 12 Aren''t they making an enclosed smoking casino area during dry dock? Should greatly alleviate the smoking issue like in other ships that have the separate smoking "room". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand and Seas Posted June 12 #3 Share Posted June 12 9 minutes ago, snorklinbarb said: Aren''t they making an enclosed smoking casino area during dry dock? Should greatly alleviate the smoking issue like in other ships that have the separate smoking "room". Yes, we are hearing that they made an enclosed smoking section in the casino during the just completed drydock. Hoping to hear more about it from those currently sailing. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted June 12 #4 Share Posted June 12 (edited) Deleted in favor of sand and seas Edited June 12 by BirdTravels 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KKB Posted June 12 Author #5 Share Posted June 12 46 minutes ago, snorklinbarb said: Aren''t they making an enclosed smoking casino area during dry dock? Should greatly alleviate the smoking issue like in other ships that have the separate smoking "room". 33 minutes ago, Sand and Seas said: Yes, we are hearing that they made an enclosed smoking section in the casino during the just completed drydock. Hoping to hear more about it from those currently sailing. Am I correct that she is in drydock right now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PelicanBill Posted June 12 #6 Share Posted June 12 3 minutes ago, KKB said: Am I correct that she is in drydock right now? Nope - completed last week and sailed from Southampton Thursday. Now sailing around Portugal and Spain on the way to Barcelona. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KKB Posted June 12 Author #7 Share Posted June 12 13 minutes ago, PelicanBill said: Nope - completed last week and sailed from Southampton Thursday. Now sailing around Portugal and Spain on the way to Barcelona. OOOH...maybe I can find someone on a Roll Call to confirm 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14ersco Posted June 14 #8 Share Posted June 14 The starboard aft area of the casino , by Shanghi, was enclosed, but the rest of the casino area was not cleaned or carpet replaced. Deck 7 is still an ashtray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare eileeshb Posted June 14 #9 Share Posted June 14 4 hours ago, 14ersco said: The starboard aft area of the casino , by Shanghi, was enclosed, but the rest of the casino area was not cleaned or carpet replaced. Deck 7 is still an ashtray. I’m hoping the lingering smell will gradually reduce if they aren’t going to change out all the soft furnishings that absorbed that smell over the years. They need to douse the whole area between the forward and aft elevator banks from deck 6 to 8 in the strongest anti-smoke scent blockers they can source. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayward Son Posted June 14 #10 Share Posted June 14 1 hour ago, eileeshb said: They need to douse the whole area between the forward and aft elevator banks from deck 6 to 8 in the strongest anti-smoke scent blockers they can source. Meh. The whiners will just complain about the chemicals used in the deodorizer. I very much dislike the smell of tequila. Why do they have to serve it in every.single.bar? Who can I contact about this abomination? 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare eileeshb Posted June 15 #11 Share Posted June 15 16 hours ago, Wayward Son said: Meh. The whiners will just complain about the chemicals used in the deodorizer. I very much dislike the smell of tequila. Why do they have to serve it in every.single.bar? Who can I contact about this abomination? Unfortunately some of us get physically sick from the smell of stale smoke. My parents thought I had motion sickness as a kid but once I had my own car and it came back from a service with the smell of smoke from the mechanics I realised it was the smell that was responsible. We always used my father's car for long trips and he was a smoker. Back then smoking as allowed on public transport too. I don't have issues drinking certain types of vodka but the smell isn't a problem. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uneamie Posted June 17 #12 Share Posted June 17 (edited) So what areas of the Getaway is designated for smokers....any other than the casino? Edited June 17 by uneamie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PelicanBill Posted June 18 #13 Share Posted June 18 Deck 8 on the outdoor promenade outside the Sunset bar and Syd's. One side of the pool deck for a defined section enclosed by glass partitions at either end (but open to the pool area.) And it has been a smoking area by the bar at Spice H2O but heard some say they are eliminating that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayward Son Posted June 22 #14 Share Posted June 22 On 6/15/2024 at 9:31 AM, eileeshb said: Unfortunately some of us get physically sick from the smell of stale smoke My post was a bit of joke, obviously. But seriously, if my daughter gets physically sick from the smell of lavender deodorizer, used to eliminate the stale smell of smoke, why are you more important than her? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoCruiseFan Posted June 23 #15 Share Posted June 23 On 6/14/2024 at 3:33 PM, eileeshb said: I’m hoping the lingering smell will gradually reduce if they aren’t going to change out all the soft furnishings that absorbed that smell over the years. They need to douse the whole area between the forward and aft elevator banks from deck 6 to 8 in the strongest anti-smoke scent blockers they can source. Not to worry. At some point down the road all cruise ships will be 100% non-smoking. May not be soon, but it will eventually happen. If tobacco states like VA and NC can ban smoking in bars, restaurants, anything is possible in the realm. I am looking forward to the day it is announced and will applaud loudly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoCruiseFan Posted June 23 #16 Share Posted June 23 On 6/14/2024 at 5:28 PM, Wayward Son said: Meh. The whiners will just complain about the chemicals used in the deodorizer. I very much dislike the smell of tequila. Why do they have to serve it in every.single.bar? Who can I contact about this abomination? Smelling tequila won't kill you. Bretahing in 2nd hand smoke can. As long as you don't stick your nose in someone's drink you won't smell tequila. Pointng out a fact is not complaining. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayward Son Posted June 23 #17 Share Posted June 23 2 hours ago, MoCruiseFan said: Bretahing in 2nd hand smoke can. I know it's hard, but try to follow along. We're talking about stale smoke smell in furniture, walls, carpets, etc. It's not 2nd hand smoke. That's long gone. Now we're talking about the chemicals in the deodorizers. But thanks for playing. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kvnfla11 Posted June 24 #18 Share Posted June 24 On 6/23/2024 at 1:05 AM, Wayward Son said: I know it's hard, but try to follow along. We're talking about stale smoke smell in furniture, walls, carpets, etc. It's not 2nd hand smoke. That's long gone. Now we're talking about the chemicals in the deodorizers. But thanks for playing. You're actually talking about 3rd hand smoke at that stage (plus the deodorizing chemicals) 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare eileeshb Posted June 30 #19 Share Posted June 30 On 6/22/2024 at 10:56 PM, Wayward Son said: My post was a bit of joke, obviously. But seriously, if my daughter gets physically sick from the smell of lavender deodorizer, used to eliminate the stale smell of smoke, why are you more important than her? You picked the wrong person to try that one on as I have issues with lavender too. As an essential oil it can be a significant irritant. But it isn't usually as all pervasive as stale smoke, when lavender is a pervasive scent you'll find a signifcant number of people having a reaction (either feeling sick, or having hayfever type reaction) to it so usually it isn't normally at a level akin to stale smoke. The only time I have to worry about lavender at the level to cause an irritation on the ship is in the Spa treatment rooms. I have to give a heads up that lavender not be used if i'm booking a treatment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayward Son Posted July 1 #20 Share Posted July 1 3 hours ago, eileeshb said: You picked the wrong person to try that one on as I have issues with lavender too. No, I did not. Do you think I chose lavender by accident? The assumption was already made. I'm also going to guess that there is a significant list of odors and substances that are a discomfort to you. I know a few people with issues similar to yours. The odor of stale smoke in a limited number of areas on a limited number of cruise ships is the least of their concerns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoCruiseFan Posted July 1 #21 Share Posted July 1 On 6/23/2024 at 1:05 AM, Wayward Son said: I know it's hard, but try to follow along. We're talking about stale smoke smell in furniture, walls, carpets, etc. It's not 2nd hand smoke. That's long gone. Now we're talking about the chemicals in the deodorizers. But thanks for playing. YOU may be discussing that but the topic f teh thread was the SMOKE in the casuno. Thanks for trying to derail the conversation and make it seem like a non issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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