Don't want to ignite a flame but...

[Island Tripper]

I just wanted to know if smoking was allowed in the lido cabanas?:confused::)

[jhannah]

Seems I remember seeing ash trays in the cabanas on the Eurodam.

[Island Tripper]

Thanks for the response. Just trying to decide where to spend my days.:)

[sail7seas]

We were on Eurodam for two weeks in March and I don't think I saw any smoking permitted anywhere at Lido Pool/bar including the cabanas. So far as I know, there was no smoking permitted under the dome.

 

 

[Island Tripper]

We have never been on Holland America and did not even know there was a dome! (haha) Thanks for the info!

[jtl513]

We have never been on Holland America and did not even know there was a dome! (haha) Thanks for the info!

S7S is referring to the retractable pool roof as a dome.

 

My pictures of the Lido cabanas don't show any ashtrays, but that doesn't prove anything either way! :)

[SeaBlueSkies]

S7S is referring to the retractable pool roof as a dome.

 

My pictures of the Lido cabanas don't show any ashtrays, but that doesn't prove anything either way! :)

 

Unless they've stopped it there is smoking allowed under the dome on the side of the ship that allows smoking.

[Himself]

Why not quit smoking. If I can do it, anyone can. I used to be a two and a half pack a day smoker and smoked pretty much from November, 1956 until June 8, 1992. I will be off seventeen years next month and have never regretted quitting. I feel better also.

[sail7seas]

Unless they've stopped it there is smoking allowed under the dome on the side of the ship that allows smoking.

 

With rare exceptions here and there, no smoking any area at Lido Pool, the tables outside Lido or at the bar. They stopped permitting it about for about 2 or so years ago. Maybe longer....

[sandypaper]

Does that apply to the Volendam also? Do you know what bars allow smoking on that ship?

[sail7seas]

No smoking under the retractable roof at Lido Pool applies fleetwide.

 

Crows Nest on Volendam permits smoking (Eurodam does not). You can smoke in Casino Bar but Ocean Bar just went smoke free a few months ago, fleetwide. No smoking in Explorer's Lounge either.

 

[sandypaper]

Thanks for the info.

[suse]

A smoking thread! I agree with the others; no smoking under the dome. I'm glad I don't smoke but understand it must get harder and harder to be one. I'm not one to sigh and cough when around smokers since I still have friends ( a few ) who smoke and I love them, but I wish they weren't so tied down with this habit. So be it.

[pipedreams62]

A smoking thread! I agree with the others; no smoking under the dome. I'm glad I don't smoke but understand it must get harder and harder to be one. I'm not one to sigh and cough when around smokers since I still have friends ( a few ) who smoke and I love them, but I wish they weren't so tied down with this habit. So be it.

 

 

[suse]

I do so love the smoking threads and the tray threads. It's so fun and never gets tiresome:D:D:D

[swedish weave]

I do so love the smoking threads and the tray threads. It's so fun and never gets tiresome:D:D:D

 

 

Enjoy it while you can. Our last HAL trip in April we got a questionaire about whether we would continue to cruise with them if smoking were not allowed. It appears they are trying to get some numbers together to see what impact a ban would have on their business.

[suse]

You know it's such a controversial subject. In our town, when the bans went into effect, it was all doom and gloom:(, but, seriously, all the bars and restaurants seem to be very busy in spite of the smoking ban. It is legal, people still do it, and I find myself a little bit of a libertarian about it all. Of course, there are people who do get sick from it so there needs to be a sensitvity to their needs.

It seems to be a habit that is a major hassle. Finding a hotel that allows it must be difficult unless you don't mind staying in a fleabag motel.

[Island Tripper]

I find myself a considerate smoker. No litter, no blowing smoke in a non smoker's space etc...(none of my friends smoke) but if I am going to spend extra money on a cruise I want to be in a place where I can if I so choose. I like the idea of my own "space". Like I said..don't want to ignite a flame...

[kryos]

Enjoy it while you can. Our last HAL trip in April we got a questionaire about whether we would continue to cruise with them if smoking were not allowed. It appears they are trying to get some numbers together to see what impact a ban would have on their business.

I can't imagine you'll ever see HAL go entirely smoke-free. It's just not going to happen. I think what you are seeing, however, is more restrictive smoking practices with each passing year.

 

Of course, if things get too restrictive, guess I'll be looking for another cruise line. Carnival has pretty smoker-friendly policies as I seem to recall. But for now, I can deal with the changes, if not be entirely happy with them, and as long as I can light up in one or two public areas and in the privacy of my cabin, then I can live with it. But take those things away and I think more and more smokers will start jumping ship from HAL.

 

And, yes, other people say that jumping ship wouldn't do smokers any good because chances are all cruise ships would have tight smoking policies in effect by then. Well, maybe that's true ... but don't forget, there are other vacation options besides cruising, right?

 

Blue skies ...

 

--rita

[Cruising Carol]

Just off the Westerdam. Not a smoker and rarely smell smoke around home and town, so very sensitive to the smell. The only places that smelled of smoke (really stinky!) were the casino and Sports Bar. We had a balcony -- never smelled any smoke. There was a place on the 10th deck just outside the hallway to Crows Nest that had ash trays. People were smoking there -- and there was no smell of smoke. Fresh air took care of it. No smoking in Crow's Nest, Exploration Cafe or around pool on Lido Deck. Didn't go to deck aft of Lido so don't know about that area.

[SeaBlueSkies]

Why not quit smoking. If I can do it, anyone can. I used to be a two and a half pack a day smoker and smoked pretty much from November, 1956 until June 8, 1992. I will be off seventeen years next month and have never regretted quitting. I feel better also.

 

Nah, I've already quit drinking. One thing at a time. I smoke about 4 ciggies a day and that satisfies me.

When I'm ready to quit, I will, as most people do.

I did order an electronic "cigarette" called "NJoy" that has nicotine in full flavor, regular or lite flavor and non-nicotine. It glows like a cigarette does, and there is a vapor that is inhaled and exhaled that looks like smoke, but isn't because there IS no smoke in it. It can also be "smoked" in ANY area where there is NO SMOKING, because it is NOT tobacco.

I'm going to try it out and see how it works. If I'm happy with it then I can "smoke" when and where I want to and people who abhor "smokers and smoking tobacco" will be happy as well.

I think smokers are STILL permitted to use fake cigarettes that are not harmful or smelly to anyone else. So...I will be a happy camper.

We all have our vices, I suppose and I allow other people to enjoy their vices and I will enjoy, er "NJOY" mine anywhere anytime I wish.

That's a win-win situation, in my opinion.:D

 

I can satisfy my smoking desire with some harmless vapors and the drinkers can kill their livers with booze. To each his own, right?;)

[SeaBlueSkies]

Just off the Westerdam. Not a smoker and rarely smell smoke around home and town, so very sensitive to the smell. The only places that smelled of smoke (really stinky!) were the casino and Sports Bar. We had a balcony -- never smelled any smoke. There was a place on the 10th deck just outside the hallway to Crows Nest that had ash trays. People were smoking there -- and there was no smell of smoke. Fresh air took care of it. No smoking in Crow's Nest, Exploration Cafe or around pool on Lido Deck. Didn't go to deck aft of Lido so don't know about that area.

 

 

Smoking Policies

 

 

Azamara Cruises

The Azamara Journey and the Azamara Quest have two designated smoking areas. These areas are located in the aft section of the Looking Glass Lounge on the port side, and on the starboard forward section of the Pool Deck. Smoking is prohibited in all other areas of these ships, including public rooms, restaurants, the Pool Deck, staterooms and suites, verandas and hallways. Additionally, smoking is prohibited on all components of the land tour portion of all Azamara Cruises cruise tours.

Carnival

All dining areas of Carnival's ships are non-smoking, as well as the aft cabaret lounge, main show lounge, library and along the promenade. Carnival's new spa staterooms aboard the Carnival Splendor have also been designated as non-smoking. Guests booked in these staterooms agree to comply with these restrictions. Guests who are found smoking in a spa stateroom will incur a $250 reconditioning fee that will be applied to their Sail and Sign account.

Smoking is permitted in all other areas of Carnival's ships including casinos, dance clubs, piano bars and other live music venues, as well as designated areas on open decks.

Celebrity

Smoking is prohibited in all staterooms and on stateroom verandas, as well as in any dining venue, casino, theater, hallway, elevator or corridor onboard. Cigarette smoking will only be permitted in designated indoor and outdoor areas of Celebrity's ships. Any guest caught violating this policy will be subject to a $250 cleaning fee, which will be charged to the guest's onboard account and may also be address through Celebrity Cruises' Guest Conduct Policy. Cigarettes, cigars and pipe tobacco must be properly disposed of and never thrown overboard. In addition, smoking is prohibited on all components of the land tour portion of all Celebrity Cruises cruise tours.

Costa

Smoking is only allowed in designated areas in most public rooms onboard. However, smoking is prohibited in the main restaurants and in show lounges.

Cruise West

Designated smoking areas are on outside decks only. Smoking is prohibited in the interior of any Cruise West vessel, including cabins, the lounge and dining room, and is also not permitted on motorcoaches. Specific hotel policies will also apply.

Crystal

Smoking is permitted at designated tables in most bars and lounges, except in the Starlite Club (aboard Crystal Symphony), The Bistro, inside the Lido Café, the Crystal Dining Room, Prego, Silk Road and the Sushi Bar restaurants and the Galaxy Lounge. Pipes and cigars are only permitted in the Connoisseur Club and on "open decks" with the exception of the Lido Deck (deck 11 on Crystal Symphony, and deck 12 on Crystal Serenity). Pipes and cigars may not be smoked in guest penthouses, staterooms, on verandahs or in corridors. Smoking is not allowed on the verandahs of all staterooms and Suites aboard both Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity.

Cunard

Many of Cunard's public rooms offer both smoking and non-smoking areas. However, smoking is not permitted in elevators, some restaurants and public rooms. Guests who smoke pipes or cigars may do so in Churchill's Cigar Lounge, in the Chart Room, Golden Lion Pub and the Crystal Bar.

Disney

Smoking is prohibited in all interior areas of Disney's ships in accordance with the Florida Clean Indoor Air Act. However, guests are permitted to smoke on private verandahs and on the starboard-side of open air decks.

In Disney World Parks, guests are only permitted to smoke in designated areas.

Fred. Olsen

Smoking is only permitted on cabin balconies and designated areas of deck space. All indoor areas are non-smoking.

Holland America

All showrooms and dining areas on Holland America's vessels are non-smoking. Designated smoking and non-smoking areas are available in most lounges. Currently, there is no restriction on smoking in staterooms; however, all rooms are thoroughly cleaned between cruises.

Hurtigruten

Smoking is prohibited in all interior areas of Hurtigruten's ships, except at sea aboard the Midnatsol in the Spate room on deck 5. Throwing cigarette butts overboard is strictly prohibited. Ashtrays will be provided for guests smoking outside.

MSC Cruises

Smoking is only permitted in designated areas, and is at no time allowed in dining rooms or in the main show lounge.

Norwegian

Public areas throughout all of Norwegian's ships are non-smoking. However, smoking is permitted in staterooms, balconies, in the casino and Cigar Bar (where available). Pipes or cigars will only be permitted in the Cigar Bar or designated smoking lounge. Guests may smoke outside on open decks as long as they are away from food venues, sport decks, kids' pool areas and other designated non-smoking areas.

Oceania Cruises

Smoking is strictly prohibited in all staterooms and suites, on verandas, or in any area that is not specifically designated as a smoking area, which also includes all restaurants, lounges and the Casino. Smoking is only permitted on Deck 9 in the forward starboard corner of the Pool Deck, and on Deck 10 in the aft port corner of Horizons.

Any guest who does not comply with this policy will be disembarked at the next port of call and may also be subject to fines imposed to cover the costs associated with damage to and the required cleanings of affected areas.

P&O Cruises

Currently, smoking is prohibited in all cabins and public spaces aboard the Ventura, Oceana and Artemis. Guests who smoke may do so on balconies and on designated areas of open decks.

At the beginning of the 2009 Euromed season, smoking will be banned in cabins aboard the Oriana, Aurora and Arcadia. Smoking will only be permitted on cabin balconies, in one designated public room and on certain areas of public decks.

P&O Australia

Smoking is not permitted in any indoor area of P&O Australia's ships. This includes cabins, suites, private balconies, dining rooms, food service areas, the casino and in show lounges and theatres. Designated outdoor smoking areas will be published daily in the onboard newsletter.

Peter Deilmann

Guests will be prohibited from smoking in all inside areas of the Peter Deilmann fleet. Guests may smoke on open decks. On the Deutschland, smoking is permitted in the Old Fritz Bar, as well as open decks.

Princess

Non-smoking areas include all dining rooms, or any other food service area, and in show lounges and theaters on Princess' ships. Smoking is only allowed in staterooms, stateroom balconies and designated areas. Smoking pipes and cigars is prohibited in all public rooms aboard their ships.

Regent (Radisson)

Smoking is prohibited in all suites, staterooms, and balconies fleetwide, as well as in any enclosed dining areas. Designated smoking areas will be available in the outdoor Pool Grills and on other open deck areas, as well as in other public areas as follows:

Seven Seas Voyager: Connoisseur Club, Casino, Voyager Lounge (designated area), Horizon Lounge (outside area only), Pool Bar

Seven Seas Mariner: Connoisseur Club, Casino, Horizon Lounge (outside area only), Stars Nightclub (designated area), Pool Bar

Seven Seas Navigator: Connoisseur Club, Casino, Stars Lounge (designated area), Galileo's (outside area only), Pool Bar

Paul Gauguin: La Palette (outside area only), Le Grill (designated area), Pool Bar

Minerva: Smoking Lounge on Bridge Deck

Pipe smoking is allowed in the Connoisseur Club aboard the Seven Seas Voyager, Mariner and Navigator, as is cigar smoking. Additional areas have also been designated for cigar smoking in the Pool Bar area on all four of Regent's vessels.

Any guest who fails to comply with Regent's policy will be asked to disembark the ship without any refund or credit for the unused portion of their cruise.

Royal Caribbean

Smoking is prohibited in any dining venue, theater, hallway or corridor, as well as inside any stateroom or on Oasis class Boardwalk or Central Park private balconies. However, smoking is permitted on private ocean view balconies of balcony/suite staterooms, and in designated interior areas and outdoors on the starboard side of the ship. The Cigar Lounge is a designated area for pipe and cigar smoking. There will be another designated area for pipe and cigar smoking if the ship is not equipped with such a lounge. Guests who disregard Royal Caribbean's smoking policy will be charged a $250 penalty on their SeaPass account.

Seabourn

Seabourn does not permit smoking in the Restaurant and foyer outside of its entrances, the Colonnade and Restaurant "2" (inside and outside), in the Club, Casino, Card room or Meeting rooms. In addition, guests are asked to refrain from smoking in the Grand Salon and Seabourn Square, as well as on the port side in the Observation Bar on deck 10, and on the port side of the Sky Bar on deck 9. All corridors, elevator and elevator lobbies are also smoke-free.

Pipe and cigar smoking is not allowed anywhere inside Seabourn's ships, including guest suites. A designated area of the Seabourn Square will be available after dinner at 9:00 pm guests who smoke pipes and cigars.

SeaDream Yacht Club

Smoking is not permitted in staterooms or in any enclosed public room on SeaDream I or II. Designated smoking areas are located on decks 3, 4 and 6, except during meal hours.

Silversea

Smoking is prohibited on Silversea's ships in the The Restaurant, indoors at the Terrace Café, Saletta, Le Champagne, Observation Lounge (Silver Shadow and Silver Whisper), the Show Lounge, Card/Conference Room, Library, Spa/Fitness Centre, Internet Point and Gift Shops/Boutiques. Guests will find designated smoking areas in The Bar, outside at the Terrace Café, in the Pool area, Panorama Lounge, Casino Bar and The Humidor (Silver Shadow and Silver Whisper).

Cigar and pipe smoking is only permitted in the Terrace Café, The Champagne Room (Silver Cloud and Silver Wind) and in the The Humidor (Silver Shadow and Silver Whisper).

Star Clippers

Smoking is prohibited in the cabins, dining room and all other enclosed public areas of the Star Clippers fleet. A designated smoking section is located in the piano bar lounge.

Uniworld

Smoking is only permitted on the sundecks of Uniworld's river cruise ships. Motorcoaches are also non-smoking.

Viking

Smoking prohibited indoors on all Viking vessels. Guests will find smoking areas on the exterior Promenade deck or Sun Deck.

Voyages of Discovery

The interior spaces of the MV Discovery are non-smoking. Smoking is only permitted in certain areas of the Sun Deck when food is not being served, or on other open decks as designated. Smoking is never permitted on excursion buses. Windstar Guests are asked to refrain from smoking in all interior spaces of the Wind Surf, Wind Star and Wind Spirit, including staterooms, casinos and restaurants. Smoking is only permitted in designated areas on outside decks.

[m steve]

Printing out all the rules for every line. I guess it must be your obsession. Why can't people just let the few smokers onboard enjoy what little space is left for them. They have already lost the great space in the Ocean Bar. I bet the bartender tips have dropped a lot. Next you can post all the rules regarding brining wine and liquor on board.

[SeaBlueSkies]

Printing out all the rules for every line. I guess it must be your obsession. Why can't people just let the few smokers onboard enjoy what little space is left for them. They have already lost the great space in the Ocean Bar. I bet the bartender tips have dropped a lot. Next you can post all the rules regarding brining wine and liquor on board.

 

LOL, I'm a smoker dahling. I printed them out so that the people who are obsessed with smokers can choose other lines where they might be more comfortable.

[suse]

Not all drinkers kill their livers with booze.:eek: What was that all about?