Cigars and Cruises

[sigsauer]

I have been fishing in the Gulf of Mexico, and I could not see land in ANY direction.
Caught a real purdy goliath grouper.....
It was my BIL's boat and he was pretty inexperienced at the time.
Drinking 12 beers helped...

[Ashcan Bill]

I haven't been on a cruise since the virus hit but I can give you my experience up to a couple of years ago.

Carnival has forced smokers outside to one or two designated deck areas. It can get mighty hot outside, or cold, or really windy. Carnival used to have nice cigar lounges but did away with them so as not to offend the sensibilities of non-smokers.

Celebrity places smokers on the same level as lepers. Nowadays they may just toss smokers overboard, who knows.

NCL was the best, within their limits. The limits being cigar lounges. Some ships had them and some didn't. On ships with them, the lounges were quite nice. On ships without them, it's the outside designated deck area for you. And where the lounges used to be the domain of cigar aficionados, now they've become the refuge of cigarette smokers.

Not sure if this info is still current or not. I'd assume most lines have the designated areas that Carnival uses and where smokers are tolerated but not really welcome.

[bruceolee]

Thank you guys for the info. My ultimate goal is to go to a La Casa Del Habano and that's about it. I was hoping there might be a cigar friendly cruise line but it looks like it's few and far between right now. I do not need to smoke cigars to have a good time but it would've been nice to have one or two with a nice lounge. God bless you all!

[longknocker]

Originally Posted by bruceolee

Thank you guys for the info. My ultimate goal is to go to a La Casa Del Habano and that's about it. I was hoping there might be a cigar friendly cruise line but it looks like it's few and far between right now. I do not need to smoke cigars to have a good time but it would've been nice to have one or two with a nice lounge. God bless you all!

Funny Story About My Last Cruise Many Years Ago. Had An Outside Deck Room And Smoked A Cigar Or Two Every Day There. The Lady Next Door Chain Smoked Cigarettes, But Every Time I Lit Up A Cigar, She Would Say, "Ewwww, Somebody's Smokin' A Cigar"!. Hope You Find A Cigar-Friendly Cruise, Jason!

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by sigsauer

I have been fishing in the Gulf of Mexico, and I could not see land in ANY direction.
Caught a real purdy goliath grouper.....
It was my BIL's boat and he was pretty inexperienced at the time.
Drinking 12 beers helped...

I have as well Brother, all day deep sea fishing out of Clearwater. Last time I was maybe 14, I think that helped.

[Havanaaddict]

I have been on a Cruises quite a few times but not in many many years. I know there are a good amount that do have cigars lounges on board. Here is a list but I would call to confirm as this was 2019 (Lots have been converted and most evenings you will find people smoking cigars up on the pool deck around the bar)

The Holland America Line’s cruise ship Noordam provides the Oak Room for cigar and pipe smokers only.

Cunard’s offers Churchill’s comfortable cigar lounge on Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, and the Queen Victoria. Both Cuban and Dominican cigars are available for purchase.

The MSC Divina has a large beautiful cigar lounge with comfortable seating, large windows, and a bar where you can purchase your favorite beverage to enjoy while you smoke.

Royal Caribbean offers the Connoisseur Club on the Freedom of the Seas, Mariner of the Seas, and Liberty of the Seas for their cigar-smoking guests.

Norwegian Cruise Lines provides its guest on the Bliss, Joy, Escape, Getaway, and Epic ships with a Humidor room to enjoy their cigars. You can purchase cigars in the lounge.

Princess Cruise lines has a Churchill’s lounge where guests can relax and enjoy premium cigars in comfort.

Regent Seven Seas has a Connoisseur Club, which is a cigar and cognac lounge. Once the ship is in international waters, Cuban cigars are also available.

Crystal also offers a comfortable Connoisseur Club for cigars and cognac where you can purchase premium brands.

Silversea’s Connoisseur Corner invites guests to enjoy cigars and cognac while seated in very comfortable low-slung leather chairs.