Has your cabin smelled like smoke when boarding?

[Maraprince]

Had a problem on the C. Legend. Cabin absolutely reeked of smoke the minute we entered it! :(

 

Called the front desk and they had someone pickup the bedspread to be washed and returned the next day and then sprayed something in the cabin to remove the odor.

 

Washing the bedspread was a big help since it retained a lot of the odor in it.

 

 

MARAPRINCE

[pnjkeith]

Never, but how does a tobacco SMELL cause a health issue?

 

It doesn"t but you got to have something to beotch about! Dang smokers!! :rolleyes:

[G'ma]

Astma attacks can be caused by irritants (smoke, pollen, perfume, dust, dirt) entering the lungs and causing a sudden constriction of the bronchioles (little tunnels that allow air to make it all the way down to the bloodstream) and excessive mucous production. When you smell something, you're actually inhaling little particles of that substance and it sticks inside your nose allowing you to "smell" it.........Think about that the next time you smell manure! :eek:

So, when an asthmatic "smells" something, they are in essence, inhaling those particles. SOme make it all the way down to the bronchioles and voila, an asthma attack occurs.

That's why some folks get so upset about secondhand smoke. They are inhaling those irritants (and carcinogens).

 

True....while smoke is not an allergen, it can be a trigger.

 

I still don't understand, however, why those who suffer such severe conditions still book with cruise lines where smoking is permitted...especially those where the smoking policy is liberal...and then complain about it.

 

If I had such a deadly and serious condition, I'd never expose myself to such an enclosed environment.....

 

I don't think anyone is making light of an asthmatic or allergic condition....it's willing exposing oneself to such triggers that is the puzzle.

[oakleys]

No & i can smell smoke a mile off.

[aubreysmom]

G'ma - I can't speak for everyone - but I know in my daughter's case that brief periods of exposure to smoke are no big deal. She can even tolerate the casino for a little while - except at peak times.

 

She does pretty well - when she can get some "fresh" air after periods of exposure. However - it is a little different in a room where she is sleeping. That could easily be 6 - 8 hours of exposure. At that point she does begin to experience shortness of breath and swelling of the "throat."

 

Just as those with food allergies learn to be careful when eating out, those with asthma learn to be careful around those things that can serve as their "triggers." :)

[hdgmedic]

True....while smoke is not an allergen' date=' it can be a trigger.

 

[b']I still don't understand, however, why those who suffer such severe conditions still book with cruise lines where smoking is permitted...especially those where the smoking policy is liberal...and then complain about it.[/b]

 

If I had such a deadly and serious condition, I'd never expose myself to such an enclosed environment.....

 

I don't think anyone is making light of an asthmatic or allergic condition....it's willing exposing oneself to such triggers that is the puzzle.

 

I think what you're not seeing is that these folks have little choice when it comes to exposure to irritants that they're kind of used to it. I'm sure they make an effort to avoid really bad conditions, but who would think that a cruise ship would be any worse than say going to to work (where people smoke outside) or going to dinner (where in some states people smoke inside) or going to a store and so on. WHat do you suggest.....asthmatics stay indoors or never leave their property? They have an expectation that certain areas (they're stateroom) are not going to stink like an ashtray. I don't see that as an unreasonable thing for them to complain about. No more than you or I would expect our staterooms NOT to smell like stale beer.

 

I was smoker a smoker for 10 years and I tried to consider other folks when I did smoke. I have seen, however, the smokers who think that just because they decide to engage in the habit, other people should put up with it just because they can't handle their addiction. I think it's pretty selfish, really. Some of these people are the same ones who would turn their noses up at the drunk who stinks of yesterdays liquor or the person who hasn't bathed in a good while. I will now hop off the soap box......;)

[LHP]

Carnival ships fleetwide have designated smoking areas.

 

As long as you avoid these areas...you should be fine.

 

The designated smoking areas are:

 

Casino (on the carpet)

Disco

Piano Bar (unless the Piano Bar Entertainer does not smoke and then sometimes it is restricted to the tables in the bar...and not allowed around the piano itself)

Sports Bar

Cigar Bar

1/2 of Lido (Starboard side) outside by the pool

(except on the Splendor where no smoking is allowed anywhere on Lido because it is a "covered" are with the dome)

[aubreysmom]

I really do wish that Carnival would make the balconies non-smoking areas as well. Or at least on 1 side of the ship!

 

On our last cruise on the Freedom, DH and I were on the Spa deck in an OV stateroom. (We love these). The folks below us smoked on their balcony. There were many times the fumes worked there way up through the deck?????

 

We at first thought it was our next-door neighbors smoking. We had adjoining rooms. But they noticed the smell too and commented on it to us - LOL

 

I did not complain about this to Guest Services or even write it on a comment card. Our daughter was not with us and it was a minor thing for us.

[stargate fan]

I'm an ex smoker and I probably would enjoy a cabin that smelled like cigarettes. However, I think Carnival does an excellent job in that area.

 

I'm curious and not trying to be funny.. For asthmatics do other strong odors cause attacks? Perfume? Grass (the kind you mow) Cooking Odors? I can understand breathing in smoke can cause a problem but if it is just a smell wouldn't all smells have the same result? Do you think maybe it a reaction to the odor itself causing your mind to think it should have an attack?

 

Excellent question.

I have adult-onset asthma. I am lucky in that it is not severe, but I react very strongly to cigarette smoke, nail polish and remover, and some perfumes. I also react when I eat very cold foods, and sometimes when I exercise, and after laughing a lot. (Go figure!)

My reactions come in the form of coughing so badly that I can't catch my breath and sometimes gag.

I have never noticed a lingering smell of smoke in our cabins. I do have a very hard time in the casino and piano bar, though. I take my inhaler, use it often, and wish there was somewhere I could go to enjoy these activities some of the time on our cruises. But that's a whole other topic...;)

[hdgmedic]

Excellent question.

 

I have adult-onset asthma. I am lucky in that it is not severe, but I react very strongly to cigarette smoke, nail polish and remover, and some perfumes. I also react when I eat very cold foods, and sometimes when I exercise, and after laughing a lot. (Go figure!)

My reactions come in the form of coughing so badly that I can't catch my breath and sometimes gag.

 

I have never noticed a lingering smell of smoke in our cabins. I do have a very hard time in the casino and piano bar, though. I take my inhaler, use it often, and wish there was somewhere I could go to enjoy these activities some of the time on our cruises. But that's a whole other topic...;)

 

Maybe one day they'll figure out that breathing is required and smoking is optional and make the smokers decide whether they want to go to specific places or not. Of course, I have found that in the states that banned indoor smoking in public places (mine included), smokers continue to visit without any side effects to their health. :D

[peanutJMV]

Had a problem on the C. Legend. Cabin absolutely reeked of smoke the minute we entered it! :(

 

Called the front desk and they had someone pickup the bedspread to be washed and returned the next day and then sprayed something in the cabin to remove the odor.

 

Washing the bedspread was a big help since it retained a lot of the odor in it.

 

 

MARAPRINCE

 

 

I would hope they change the bedspread in between sailings. I certainly dont want someone elses bedspread on my bed---I dont care if it was on one day or not. When I board I will make sure its changed, smoker or non smoker.

[peanutJMV]

True....while smoke is not an allergen' date=' it can be a trigger.

 

I still don't understand, however, why those who suffer such severe conditions still book with cruise lines where smoking is permitted...especially those where the smoking policy is liberal...and then complain about it.

 

If I had such a deadly and serious condition, I'd never expose myself to such an enclosed environment.....

 

I don't think anyone is making light of an asthmatic or allergic condition....it's willing exposing oneself to such triggers that is the puzzle.[/quote']

 

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Agree and may I add asthma is triggered by many other things besides smoke.

[Rapunzel41]

Hotels do actually use it. (I work for a major hotel chain) There is also a machine that basically sucks all the air out of the room and puts it back in clean. (I don't know how to techinically describe it! :o ). The spray that is used is very strong for about 20-30 minutes but it does work. It's also VERY:eek: expensive so you may not see all the hotel chains using it.

 

That machine is called an air scrubber.

 

(I work in property restoration!)

[VABeach]

Ozone machine works wonders. :)

[peanutJMV]

I think what you're not seeing is that these folks have little choice when it comes to exposure to irritants that they're kind of used to it. I'm sure they make an effort to avoid really bad conditions, but who would think that a cruise ship would be any worse than say going to to work (where people smoke outside) or going to dinner (where in some states people smoke inside) or going to a store and so on. WHat do you suggest.....asthmatics stay indoors or never leave their property? They have an expectation that certain areas (they're stateroom) are not going to stink like an ashtray. I don't see that as an unreasonable thing for them to complain about. No more than you or I would expect our staterooms NOT to smell like stale beer.

 

I was smoker a smoker for 10 years and I tried to consider other folks when I did smoke. I have seen, however, the smokers who think that just because they decide to engage in the habit, other people should put up with it just because they can't handle their addiction. I think it's pretty selfish, really. Some of these people are the same ones who would turn their noses up at the drunk who stinks of yesterdays liquor or the person who hasn't bathed in a good while. I will now hop off the soap box......;)

 

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There are many smokers that are considerate, including myself---I agree, I dont think non smokers "need to put up with it" -- there are limited smoking areas everywhere--

I would suggest non smokers remove themselves from the situation, stay away from the smoking areas and maybe everyone will be happy. We all have rights- smokers and non smokers.

---Handle their addition- Yes, most smokers are addicted, when we make the decision to quit, we will. Lets not forget, you smoked for 10 years, the addiction is still there.

[packard89]

It has never been a problem for us (and I am very sensitive to the smell)...

 

however, I have read very rare reports of this happening and if it does, just know that you do have some recourse to solve the problem.

 

Just ask your Cabin Steward to "strip" the room. (They can even change out mattresses) Lightly shampoo the carpet (it dries in 3 hours) and hit your cabin again with Ozium (I call it the magic spray). I actually carry some Ozium with me (you can get it at Walmart in the Auto Department).

 

While we have never walked in and smelled it in our cabin....we have had problems with the hallway looking like a fog machine. Sometimes smokers will prop their cabin doors open....flooding it into the hallways. Since smoking in the hallways is not allowed, this practice is not allowed as well....so call security to have this problem corrected should it occur.

 

 

Thank you for this information. I read this post earlier this morning and bought the "magic spray" that you mentioned. And I didn't know that you could ask for the room to be stripped either. Thanks again.

[klfrodo]

I really do wish that Carnival would make the balconies non-smoking areas as well. Or at least on 1 side of the ship!

 

On our last cruise on the Freedom, DH and I were on the Spa deck in an OV stateroom. (We love these). The folks below us smoked on their balcony. There were many times the fumes worked there way up through the deck?????

 

We at first thought it was our next-door neighbors smoking. We had adjoining rooms. But they noticed the smell too and commented on it to us - LOL

 

I did not complain about this to Guest Services or even write it on a comment card. Our daughter was not with us and it was a minor thing for us.

 

 

Let me understand this :confused:

 

I'm curtious enough that I don't want to smoke in the cabin or any non-designated smoking area, but according to you, going outside onto my balcony where the wind is blowing at 10 to 20 knots is not good enough either?

[MrPete]

Let me understand this :confused:

 

I'm curtious enough that I don't want to smoke in the cabin, but according to you, going outside onto my balcony where the wind is blowing at 10 to 20 knots?

 

F

 

Incomplete sentence.

[hdgmedic]

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There are many smokers that are considerate, including myself---I agree, I dont think non smokers "need to put up with it" -- there are limited smoking areas everywhere--

I would suggest non smokers remove themselves from the situation, stay away from the smoking areas and maybe everyone will be happy. We all have rights- smokers and non smokers.

---Handle their addition- Yes, most smokers are addicted, when we make the decision to quit, we will. Lets not forget, you smoked for 10 years, the addiction is still there.

 

Thank you for being one of the considerate ones. There are so few left nowadays. I have to disagree that a non-smoker should remove themselves from the situation. It seems kind of unfair that casinos, bars, and other indoor places should only be availlable for the smokers. I mean a smoker doesn't have to smoke. They do just fine not smoking in church, school, at work, and the myriad of other places. We could all enjoy the same places if not for the smoke.

 

Seems kind of like a smoker is suggesting that folks that don't like what they do should leave when it is they who are being offensive. Kind of like taking your familly to a sporting event and a nearby fan is using foul language or lewd comments or making lewd suggestions. Is it the family that should leave? I mean the fan does have his rights to freedom of speech right? And no, lewd comments/suggestions and foul language are not necessarily a violation of law.

 

Oh, and good luck with quitting in the future. I know it can be difficult. It can be done, though! :D

[Maraprince]

I would hope they change the bedspread in between sailings. I certainly dont want someone elses bedspread on my bed---I dont care if it was on one day or not. When I board I will make sure its changed, smoker or non smoker.

 

 

 

I really don't think the bedspreads are changed between sailing unless something makes it a necessity. You see the bedspread on boarding day and it is removed at night. Someone or someones must have been very heavy smokers before us in the cabin. The odor did seem to be coming from one bed more so than the other.

 

Another area to be aware of is the bathroom if there is a fabric curtain. The smoke odor will be retained in the curtain and only washing will remove it. Once again happened to me on a Cunard ship in a mini suite. Seems the passengers before us only smoked in the bathroom and not the rest of the cabin. Go figure! Maybe the cabin mate was allergic to smoke as well! Who knows!

 

 

MARAPRINCE

[Mikel1733]

I really don't think the bedspreads are changed between sailing unless something makes it a necessity. You see the bedspread on boarding day and it is removed at night.

 

 

MARAPRINCE

 

Your post reminded me of the Dateline special that took a black light into a room on a cruise ship. When they turned it on the room lit up like the midway on a carnival. :eek:

[klfrodo]

F

 

Incomplete sentence.

 

what are YOU smoking? :D

[sugaangel601]

A group of 4 of us just sailed on the Fantasy last week and both of our cabins smelled like smoke when we got there. We asked the steward to spray or something and by the time we got back from dinner, the smell had already dissipated.

[cruisetobeaches]

I understand carnival allows smoking in their cabins. Has your cabin ever smelled like cigarette smoke when you first arrived at your cabin. The smell of the stale cigarette odor would be a real dissappointment/health issue for us as non smokers with a child with asthma.

 

 

Never in nine cruises.........................

[Sherman Oaks]

I understand carnival allows smoking in their cabins. Has your cabin ever smelled like cigarette smoke when you first arrived at your cabin. The smell of the stale cigarette odor would be a real dissappointment/health issue for us as non smokers with a child with asthma.

no.

and if it bothers you maybe stay home.