Princess Cruises To Ax Smoking On Balcony's

papajohn67 · 07-21-2011, 04:39 PM

Effective 1/15/2012 cabins as well as balcony's will be off limits. Those passengers who violate the new policy will be subject to a $250 charge added to their shipboard account.

We love to cruise but at this point I don't know if I really give a damn anymore. Plently of other places to spend our $$$'s.

07-21-2011, 04:41 PM

That blows. I can see why you they might not want you to in the cabin but why not on the balcony? I suppose it could disturb others if they don't like smoke but why not just make certain rooms smoking balcony and others non smoking balconies and atleast let people smoke? Maybe I am over thinking again lol.

DPD6030 · 07-21-2011, 04:42 PM

Interesting...that's part of the reason why I get a balcony. Room I understand but a balcony come on now. I've never cruised with them before though.

Tyler makes a good point...make the port side smoking starboard side non-smoking.

sheeper · 07-21-2011, 04:43 PM

Figures....I'm booked on princess in December of 2011. I'll sneak my stix onboard!

Cornrow_Wallis · 07-21-2011, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by sheeper

Figures....I'm booked on princess in December of 2011. I'll sneak my stix onboard!

You should be ok, ban starts 1/15/2012.

Ogre · 07-21-2011, 06:22 PM

Another cruise line to boycott!!!

Drez · 07-21-2011, 06:24 PM

pretty soon they are going to ban smoking at all vacation locations. only place youll be allowed to smoke is you house and even then maybe. im sure they will make that illegal some day.

EricF · 07-21-2011, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Drez

pretty soon they are going to ban smoking at all vacation locations. only place youll be allowed to smoke is you house and even then maybe. im sure they will make that illegal some day.

In some places in Cali, it is illegal to smoke at home!!!

loki · 07-21-2011, 06:34 PM

this is why i'm glad i found the perfect all inclusive where the only place i can't smoke is inside the restaurant

07-21-2011, 07:27 PM

This is crazy! I guess I will just not get a balcony on my next cruise so I am not tempted. Do they allow smoking on the pool deck?

DPD6030 · 07-21-2011, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by baddevildog82

This is crazy! I guess I will just not get a balcony on my next cruise so I am not tempted. Do they allow smoking on the pool deck?

Usually it's on open decks and only on a certain side of the ship.

icehog3 · 07-21-2011, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by loki

this is why i'm glad i found the perfect all inclusive where the only place i can't smoke is inside the restaurant

Don't keep it all to yourself, do share with the LOTLs!

cort · 07-22-2011, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by EricF

In some places in Cali, it is illegal to smoke at home!!!

Where?

Angry_Pirate · 08-07-2011, 09:19 PM

That sucks we are going to do an Alaska cruise and this is the cruise line my wife has chosen

jwintosh · 08-07-2011, 10:13 PM

well that just sucks!!

smokin5 · 08-08-2011, 10:09 AM

Here's a recap of the current (& changing) smoking
policies of most cruise lines in US, Caribbean & Europe:

http://www.cruisecritic.com/articles.cfm?ID=225

Many (or most) of the Carnival-owned cruise lines have changed
their smoking policies to take effect between 12/1/11 & 1/15/12,
depending on the line.
You will still be able to smoke on your balcony on Carnival or
Holland America next year (NO smoking in the cabins anymore),
but of course you have to spend more to get a balcony.

Pesonally, I didn't like smoking on the balcony - too isolated.
I much prefer to sit on the back of the open Lido deck (where
one can still smoke cigars on Holland America & other lines),
and actually interact with other passengers.

The prohibition of in-cabin smoking, however, will mean that my
upcoming cruise with Holland America in November will be my
last one with them. This after averaging a cruise every year
for 15 or more years. If I can't light a cigarette in my room,
I'm not booking the room.

Blak Smyth · 08-08-2011, 10:12 AM

They get out of control on these bans. I think a few of them make complete sense, like not smoking in restaurants. But on a balcony, come on. Is there a designated smoking section on the ship?

smokin5 · 08-08-2011, 10:22 AM

Nearly every cruise line ship has some designated smoking area(s),
usually outside on part of the open decks. Many also still have a
few designated smoking areas inside, but usually not for cigars or
pipes. Depending on the ship, it might be the casino or certain
bars. Getting to be fewer & fewer, though.

bonjing · 08-08-2011, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Cort

Where?

Edit, Nevermind it's not illegal to smoke in your own home, yet.

Second edit:

It's illegal to smoke in your apartment if the following:

(4) Individual Units of Multi-Unit Residences, if such Units share at least one
common floor or ceiling with another such Unit.

357 · 08-08-2011, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bonjing

Edit, Nevermind it's not illegal to smoke in your own home, yet.

Second edit:

It's illegal to smoke in your apartment if the following:

(4) Individual Units of Multi-Unit Residences, if such Units share at least one
common floor or ceiling with another such Unit.

I can't believe someone hasn't sued to get this kind of crap overturned. This simply cannot be constitutional. It's a LEGAL product. If you can't smoke in your own home, where can you smoke?

07-21-2011, 04:39 PM	#1
papajohn67 Reprobate From The 101st Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 911 Trading: (62)	Princess Cruises To Ax Smoking On Balcony's Effective 1/15/2012 cabins as well as balcony's will be off limits. Those passengers who violate the new policy will be subject to a $250 charge added to their shipboard account. We love to cruise but at this point I don't know if I really give a damn anymore. Plently of other places to spend our $$$'s.

07-21-2011, 04:41 PM	#2
Tyler Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Princess Cruises To Ax Smoking On Balcony's That blows. I can see why you they might not want you to in the cabin but why not on the balcony? I suppose it could disturb others if they don't like smoke but why not just make certain rooms smoking balcony and others non smoking balconies and atleast let people smoke? Maybe I am over thinking again lol.

07-21-2011, 04:42 PM	#3
DPD6030 Shepard of the sheeple Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Mitten Posts: 7,166 Trading: (151)	Re: Princess Cruises To Ax Smoking On Balcony's Interesting...that's part of the reason why I get a balcony. Room I understand but a balcony come on now. I've never cruised with them before though. Tyler makes a good point...make the port side smoking starboard side non-smoking.

07-21-2011, 04:43 PM	#4
sheeper Still Watching My Back Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Paul Location: Vero Beach, FL Posts: 58 Trading: (0)	Re: Princess Cruises To Ax Smoking On Balcony's Figures....I'm booked on princess in December of 2011. I'll sneak my stix onboard! __________________

07-21-2011, 06:22 PM	#6
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Princess Cruises To Ax Smoking On Balcony's Another cruise line to boycott!!! __________________

07-21-2011, 06:24 PM	#7
Drez The Warden Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Frank Location: Miami, FL Posts: 3,768 Trading: (35)	Re: Princess Cruises To Ax Smoking On Balcony's pretty soon they are going to ban smoking at all vacation locations. only place youll be allowed to smoke is you house and even then maybe. im sure they will make that illegal some day. __________________ They aren't going to multiply....burn that b!tch!

07-21-2011, 06:34 PM	#9
loki H.A.T.E Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,484 Trading: (7)	Re: Princess Cruises To Ax Smoking On Balcony's this is why i'm glad i found the perfect all inclusive where the only place i can't smoke is inside the restaurant

07-21-2011, 07:27 PM	#10
baddevildog82 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Princess Cruises To Ax Smoking On Balcony's This is crazy! I guess I will just not get a balcony on my next cruise so I am not tempted. Do they allow smoking on the pool deck?

08-07-2011, 09:19 PM	#14
Angry_Pirate Traveler Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: J.T. Location: Indiana Posts: 903 Trading: (40)	Re: Princess Cruises To Ax Smoking On Balcony's That sucks we are going to do an Alaska cruise and this is the cruise line my wife has chosen

08-07-2011, 10:13 PM	#15
jwintosh i have a confirmation #!! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Jeffrey Location: San Diego Posts: 1,239 Trading: (15)	Re: Princess Cruises To Ax Smoking On Balcony's well that just sucks!! __________________ Surf's Up!

08-08-2011, 10:09 AM	#16
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: Princess Cruises To Ax Smoking On Balcony's Here's a recap of the current (& changing) smoking policies of most cruise lines in US, Caribbean & Europe: http://www.cruisecritic.com/articles.cfm?ID=225 Many (or most) of the Carnival-owned cruise lines have changed their smoking policies to take effect between 12/1/11 & 1/15/12, depending on the line. You will still be able to smoke on your balcony on Carnival or Holland America next year (NO smoking in the cabins anymore), but of course you have to spend more to get a balcony. Pesonally, I didn't like smoking on the balcony - too isolated. I much prefer to sit on the back of the open Lido deck (where one can still smoke cigars on Holland America & other lines), and actually interact with other passengers. The prohibition of in-cabin smoking, however, will mean that my upcoming cruise with Holland America in November will be my last one with them. This after averaging a cruise every year for 15 or more years. If I can't light a cigarette in my room, I'm not booking the room. __________________ Pobody's Nerfect. Last edited by smokin5; 08-08-2011 at 10:10 AM. Reason: The voices told me to.

08-08-2011, 10:12 AM	#17
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Princess Cruises To Ax Smoking On Balcony's They get out of control on these bans. I think a few of them make complete sense, like not smoking in restaurants. But on a balcony, come on. Is there a designated smoking section on the ship? __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

08-08-2011, 10:22 AM	#18
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: Princess Cruises To Ax Smoking On Balcony's Nearly every cruise line ship has some designated smoking area(s), usually outside on part of the open decks. Many also still have a few designated smoking areas inside, but usually not for cigars or pipes. Depending on the ship, it might be the casino or certain bars. Getting to be fewer & fewer, though. __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.