Non-Smoking Cabins

[letsrun26]

Hey folks, just curious on your thoughts about designated non-smoking cabins on cruise ships, similar to what is offered in hotels. We had a bad experience on the Explorer, when we opened the door it smelled horrific. Even the bed linens, towels and furniture smelled. It took almost two days with the cabin door propped open and the balcony slider open to air the place out. We learned our lesson and now bring Febreeze and air freshener, just in case.

 

I'm surprised that the industry hasn't responded to this more favorably. I support people who may want to smoke in their cabins, but lets just designate the cabins as such.

[sept10dsm]

That would be nice if they would designate smoking/nonsmoking. Maybe when we all fill out the opinion cards at the end of the cruise we should note that.

[TRadle]

I would love smoke free cabins. I think the idea of one side of the ship for smokers and the other side for non-smokers is a great idea. It accommodates everyone! :D

[Nanatravel]

The only totally non-smoking ship was the Carnival Paradise. Since its initiation, they have reversed their philosphy and gone back to the norm of Smoking allowed.

 

I agree, it would be much better to have some "non-smoking" cabins but that doesn't seem to be what the cruise industry wants.

[beachlady58]

Smoking on ships stinks! There have been many posts about this...Last year I was on the Radiance of the Seas and it had smokers around us that choked me and my kids - management moved me from a balcony to Roayal Family Suite for no extra charge...but that usually does not happen. Marriott is now all non-smoking and that is the way I like it!

[WNcruiser]

I love the idea. Im also surprised its not currently offered. They should designate a certain number of cabins smoke free, although I havent had any problems like the OP described.

 

Even though I am a non-smoker, I still believe smokers need their areas also.

[jwolf2006]

I'm confused. The stated RCI policy is:

 

Q: What is Royal Caribbean's smoking policy?

 

A: For the comfort and enjoyment of our guests, smoking is prohibited onboard most areas of our ships. However, to provide an onboard environment that also satisfies smokers, we have special designated smoking areas in many of our lounges and on all open-air decks. On Alaska Cruisetours, smoking is not permitted on motorcoaches or inside traincars. On Canadian Rockies Cruisetours, smoking is not permitted on motorcoaches or anywhere on the traincars.

 

Are the cabins always an exception or are people that smoke in their cabins simply breaking the rules?

[123traveller123]

Smoking in your cabin??? I didnt even think this was a possibility! You mean I could get a cabin next week that had a smoker in it the week before. How gross!

[sept10dsm]

Smoking in your cabin??? I didnt even think this was a possibility! You mean I could get a cabin next week that had a smoker in it the week before. How gross!

You can smoke in a cabin. We have been lucky and not ever been in a cabin that had a previous smoker, or at least it was very well cleaned. I have smelled the smoke in the hall though. Many complain if they have a balcony, don't smoke, and the people in the next cabin do.

 

I don't think ashtrays are in the cabin. I don't remember seeing any, however, you can smoke and I guess get an ash tray.

[newbeestl]

I couldn't agree more. They should have non-smoking, smoking rooms just like hotels.

 

I would be outraged if I got stuck in a smoke stink cabin. How disgusting!!!

[Tanker4]

Smoking is allowed on RCCL ships on all outside decks in the smoking areas (normally the starboard/ right side of the ship). Also allowed in smoking areas in most if not all onboard bars and the casinos, and in "all cabins and balconies." I am a smoker and only smoke in the allowed areas. We never book a cabin without a balcony so I do not smoke in my cabin but I do smoke on my balcony unless my neighbors are using theirs as I do not feel that it would be right to infringe on their space.

 

Tanker4

[rsail203]

Tanker4,

I wish all smokers were like you. We had a balcony cabin on our December Transatlantic cruise and the people in the next cabin smoked. The smoke drifted onto our balcony and severely limited the time we could spend out there as we are allergic to smoke.

[AFT_LOVER]

since the smokers blowing their foul stuff around a non smoking room will not help. A non smoking floor as hotels in smoking cities have. Since Hawaii went smoke free - no smoking inside ANY building including hotels, restaurants, bars, etc our own State of Ohio had voters pass a no smoking bill banning indoor smoking & cars with kids. What a joy to go to a restaurant that smells good!

 

Our last cruise on Freedom they had a machine in the elevator up to 9 with us that went to rooms to clean the air from a smoker.. So RCCL does read their profiles on folks that we are non-smokers! We got inside & choked at CIGAR stink that neither of us wanted & we had a dear of a Steward from S Africa who also hates cigars. She would have to tear down the room to launder the bedding, tho it was new but he/she smoked waiting for disembarkation & the ionizer as I was told the machine was called was in a long line so tonite before we got it. So she got us moved 2 doors down which was a JS. So the room was great!

 

So check with the front desk to get this machine to clean the air in your stateroom & have the bed washed also to remove the stink. You may get moved as we lucked out.

[Boo Boo]

I love the idea. Im also surprised its not currently offered. They should designate a certain number of cabins smoke free, although I havent had any problems like the OP described.

 

It would be difficult for the higher categories of suites - on Freedom class ships there is one RS, one PS, eight OS and am not sure how many RFS etc...

 

Personally I would like to see just about all public areas and cabins non-smoking - if I had the choice. I am a non-smoking asthmatic. Maybe have a few enclosed lounges (cigar lounge and a few more) and some deck areas available for smoking.

 

Boo

[BobBeaSea]

I think there are cruise lines that do not allow smoking in the cabins but RCI isn't one of them. There are no ashtrays in the cabin, they have to be asked for and the stewards will bring them. As for designating sections of the cabins for non smokers, not sure how that would work. I think if it was viable RCI might have done something already.

[cruisinfever]

We just got off the Splendour and when we entered our oceon view room it reaked of smoke - my kids were quite upset. When I spoke to the steward they said that no one had smoked in this room but then i pointed to the ashtray on the table. she did not know what to say. she got someone from maintenance to come down to air out the cabin with some machine. we left when he did this. It still smelled a little but by the end of the week i did not notice the odor. I wish we can have designated non smoking rooms.

[exarche02]

My husband is a severe asthmatic...being in a small room where someone has smoked is major no-no. Is there anyway we can let them (RCI) know of this ahead of time? Also, other than outdoor decks and designated areas, where do smokers go to smoke? We have a balcony and we are also worried about having smoking neighbors.

[mrdood]

There is no new argument on this...

 

Difficult to implement with the variety of rooms and the number of smokers on each cruise that varies....

[scoob70]

Tanker4,

I wish all smokers were like you. We had a balcony cabin on our December Transatlantic cruise and the people in the next cabin smoked. The smoke drifted onto our balcony and severely limited the time we could spend out there as we are allergic to smoke.

 

***Pet peeve alert!***

 

It is VERY rare for a person to be "allergic" to smoke.

 

The United States Surgeon General estimates that less than .0001% of the population has a "smoke allergy". That would be 280 people in the US. People who actually have viable allergies to smoke often have severe immune system defects and rarely survive past a few months old, and only then under extreme circumstances. (Think: Plastic Bubble!)

 

Smoke is not an allergen. It is an irritant. An allergen must contain a protein. There are no proteins in cigarette smoke.

 

Irritating? Yes. Allergenic? No.

 

*** End Pet peeve alert***

[BobBeaSea]

***Pet peeve alert!***

 

It is VERY rare for a person to be "allergic" to smoke.

 

The United States Surgeon General estimates that less than .0001% of the population has a "smoke allergy". That would be 280 people in the US. People who actually have viable allergies to smoke often have severe immune system defects and rarely survive past a few months old, and only then under extreme circumstances. (Think: Plastic Bubble!)

 

Smoke is not an allergen. It is an irritant. An allergen must contain a protein. There are no proteins in cigarette smoke.

 

Irritating? Yes. Allergenic? No.

 

*** End Pet peeve alert***

 

Way to go scoob, I could never understand folks claiming to be allergic to smoke...irritated-yes. Now get ready to duck for cover :D

[Boo Boo]

It can irritate people who have asthma, though - especially if they are recently recovering froma chest infection.

 

Both my parents smoked. My mother smoked whilst she was pregnant with me. There is no history of asthma in my family at all, but I have it. I can't help but think that their smoking had a huge impact on it...

 

Yes, it is unlikely that people are "allergic to smoke", but it doesn't mean that they are not asthmatic and that the smoke doesn't start them wheezing... :(

 

Boo

 

***Pet peeve alert!***

 

It is VERY rare for a person to be "allergic" to smoke.

 

The United States Surgeon General estimates that less than .0001% of the population has a "smoke allergy". That would be 280 people in the US. People who actually have viable allergies to smoke often have severe immune system defects and rarely survive past a few months old, and only then under extreme circumstances. (Think: Plastic Bubble!)

 

Smoke is not an allergen. It is an irritant. An allergen must contain a protein. There are no proteins in cigarette smoke.

 

Irritating? Yes. Allergenic? No.

 

*** End Pet peeve alert***

[scoob70]

It can irritate people who have asthma, though - especially if they are recently recovering froma chest infection.

 

Both my parents smoked. My mother smoked whilst she was pregnant with me. There is no history of asthma in my family at all, but I have it. I can't help but think that their smoking had a huge impact on it...

 

Yes, it is unlikely that people are "allergic to smoke", but it doesn't mean that they are not asthmatic and that the smoke doesn't start them wheezing... :(

 

Boo

 

You are absolutely correct, Boo.

 

And just to be clear, it's just the misuse of medical terminology that is my peeve.

 

I am completely sympathetic to those who have severe problems with secondhand smoke.

[Boo Boo]

You are absolutely correct, Boo.

 

And just to be clear, it's just the misuse of medical terminology that is my peeve.

 

I am completely sympathetic to those who have severe problems with secondhand smoke.

 

Agreed :). Although I think that is pretty common, unfortunately... :(

 

Still, you don't know, rsail203 COULD just be one of those 280 in the US... ;)

 

My peeve is smokers and my mother STILL smokes - grrrr! The worst is when she stands in my kitchen "smoking" out of the French doors - apparently that counts as "smoking outdoors" (despite the smell wafting through the rest of the house :( ). Must have words about that - haven't found a diplomatic way to put it yet...

 

Boo

[Compass Rose]

My husband and I despise smoke but we understand that we must put up with smokers if we want to experience a cruise vacation. We will just spend the majority of our time on board the ship running as fast as we can as far away as we can from the nearest lit cigarette. That way, we figure we might get some exercise on the trip, too.

[manuelstar]

ALL cabins should be NON-SMOKING cabins. More and more hotels offer only non-smoking rooms!