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Can You Smoke on a Cruise Ship? The Ultimate Guide

By: Author Carrie Ann Karstunen

Posted on Published: January 2, 2022 - Last updated: November 29, 2022

Can You Smoke on a Cruise Ship? The Ultimate Guide

For smokers and non-smokers alike, knowing where smoking is (and isn’t!) allowed on your cruise is so important. In this guide to cruise line smoking policies, I’ll explain the guidelines for where it’s OK to smoke on a cruise and where it’s strictly forbidden.

Whether you’d prefer to steer clear of any secondhand smoke on your cruise vacation, or you’re a smoker looking for the right place to light up on your upcoming cruise, I’ll share all the basics you need to know.

Plus, I’ve included a line-by-line list of smoking policies for 39 cruise lines, as well as a handy chart to see the basic policies at a glance.

Can you smoke on a cruise ship?

In general, you can still smoke on a cruise ship, but only in designated areas. If you’re not sure where the smoking areas are, you can ask any member of the crew and they’ll give you directions.

Cruise lines have significantly tightened up their smoking policies over the last twenty years, but there’s still at least one designated smoking area on just about every ship. In fact, of the 39 cruise lines I researched, only one has any completely non-smoking ships!

Sorry, you’ll have to keep reading to find out which cruise ships are entirely smoke-free!

What can you smoke on a cruise ship?

Cruise lines allow passengers to smoke tobacco in their designated smoking areas. However, no cruise lines allow cannabis or CBD in any form on their ships. This applies to smoking and vaping materials, as well as edibles and topical ointments. Even with a prescription, it’s still not allowed.

Smoking cigars or pipes on a cruise

Most cruise lines allow cigar or pipe smoking, but often only in outdoor smoking areas or special cigar lounges.

If you like to relax with a cigar or a pipe, make sure you ask a crewmember which smoking sections you can use. It might not be all of them!

Vaping on a cruise

Using e-cigarettes (vaping) is usually only allowed in designated smoking areas. But there are a few exceptions!

A handful of cruise lines, including Cunard and Holland America, allow vaping in passenger staterooms. (Princess Cruises also used to allow vaping in staterooms, but that rule has recently changed.)

One cruise line, Regent Seven Seas, actually allows vaping in interior parts of the ship, except in the dining areas.

Smoking on stateroom balconies

With very few exceptions, smoking isn’t allowed on cruise ship balconies anymore. Although some cruisers try to sneak a smoke in the open air, it can be a safety hazard (and annoyed guests on nearby balconies will likely turn you in).

However, there are currently five cruise lines that still allow smoking on your balcony: Costa Cruises, Hapag-Lloyd, TUI, Fred. Olsen, and AIDA.

There are some ships on these lines that have non-smoking balcony sections—or even entire ships where smoking on balconies is prohibited—so be sure you book your stateroom on the right ship and in the correct section.

Smoking at cruise ship bars

Most bars on cruise ships—indoors and on deck—are non-smoking. There are some exceptions, like cigar bars and designated lounges, but not every ship has this feature.

But, many designated smoking areas are located close enough to bars that crewmembers will come around to take drink orders and deliver them right to you.

Smoking in cruise ship casinos

Many cruise lines with onboard casinos allow smoking in at least a section of their casinos. Smoking privileges are usually reserved for active players, and often at slot machines or select table games only.

Some cruise lines have specific times where the casino is entirely non-smoking. If all the ashtrays have suddenly disappeared from what was previously a smoking section, just ask a crew member. Odds are it’s the casino’s non-smoking time.

Today there are many cruise lines that have completely non-smoking casinos. Celebrity Cruises, Azamara, and Regent Seven Seas, among others, don’t allow smoking at any time in the casino.

Smoking during bunkering

If you’re unfamiliar with the term “bunkering”, it’s the ship’s refueling process. During certain port stops, your cruise ship will be topped up with fuel and smoking won’t be permitted on any of the exterior open deck areas.

The process usually lasts a few hours, and on some ships this means there are zero places where smoking is allowed during bunkering.

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What happens if you’re caught smoking in a non-smoking area on a cruise ship?

Cruise lines are very strict with their smoking policies, and can assess hefty fines for people who are caught smoking in non-smoking areas. They can even kick you off the ship at the next port!

And no, you won’t get a refund if you’re disembarked for breaking a cruise line policy. You’ll also need to find your way home at your own expense—not a fun way to end your vacation!

Buying cigarettes or cigars on a cruise ship

Most larger cruise ships sell cigarettes and cigars on board. You can usually ask for cigarettes at any of the ship’s bars. If the ship has an indoor smoking lounge or cigar bar, you can often buy cigars there.

The onboard duty-free shops also usually carry cigarettes by the carton and cigars by the box. However, some cruise lines will hold your duty-free items until the last night of the cruise.

You must be at least 21 years old to purchase, possess, or use tobacco on cruises that begin in U.S. ports. For sailings embarking from most other ports, the minimum age is 18 years old.

Tip: Although you can usually buy cigars or cigarettes, lighters and matches can be hard to come by on board. Be sure to bring extras before you sail.

Best cruise lines for non-smokers

If you’re a non-smoker and you really don’t want to be around cigarette smoke, many cruise lines do a fairly good job keeping the designated smoking areas hidden away.

But smoking areas (especially on large cruise lines with a variety of ship classes) can vary widely from one ship to another. You might find that the smoking area on one ship is so far from the action that you’d never know it was there. But another ship on the very same line might allow smoking on half of the pool deck! (I’ve noticed this on both Carnival’s and Norwegian’s fleets as examples.)

Some cruise lines also allow smoking in their casinos, and that smoke tends to travel. If you’re a non-smoker who likes to play in the casino (or you just want to avoid wafting smoke), these cruise lines have entirely non-smoking casinos:

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line

Celebrity cruises, celestyal cruises, cunard line, marella cruises, oceania cruises.

Regent Seven Seas

Virgin Voyages

Overall, the best cruise lines for people who want to avoid smoke on their cruise vacation include:

Disney Cruise Line

Seadream yacht club.

Viking (Ocean and River)

Windstar Cruises

Remember I mentioned that one cruise line has a couple of non-smoking cruise ships? It’s luxury cruise line Seabourn. They operate two expedition ships, Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit , that are completely non-smoking.

Read more about what Seabourn has to offer in my article Which Cruise Lines Have All-Inclusive Cruises?

Smoking on a cruise: a line-by-line guide

I’ve compiled the current smoking policies for all the larger cruise lines, and it’s a pretty long list! But you can jump right to the cruise line you’re planning to sail by using the quick links below.

AmaWaterways

American cruise lines, avalon waterways, carnival cruise line, costa cruises, croisieurope, fred. olsen, hapag-lloyd cruises, holland america line, hurtigruten, msc cruises, norwegian cruise line, p&o cruises, paul gauguin cruises, princess cruises, quark expeditions, regent seven seas cruises, royal caribbean cruise line, saga cruises, uncruise adventures, uniworld boutique river cruises, viking ocean, viking river cruises.

Or, for my at-a-glance breakdown of the basic smoking policies on all of these lines, you can jump to my cruise smoking policy chart .

Note: Check with your cruise line for their most up-to-date smoking rules, as they can change at any time.

All AIDA cruise ships have designated smoking areas, and smoking is also allowed on most stateroom balconies. However, select balconies on AIDAperla and AIDAprima are non-smoking.

E-cigarettes are permitted in limited areas on all AIDA ships.

AmaWaterways only allows smoking in one area on each of their ships: the aft of the Sun Deck.

Smoking is only allowed in designated areas on American Cruise Lines ships. Smoking is strictly prohibited in staterooms and on private balconies.

All Avalon Waterways ships have non-smoking interiors. Smoking is allowed in a designated outdoor area of each ship.

All of Azamara’s ships have a designated smoking area on the port side forward section of the pool deck. Smoking is prohibited in all other areas.

Azamara also prohibits smoking on the land tour portion of all cruise tours, including the use of electronic cigarettes.

All interior sections of Bahamas Paradise cruise ships are non-smoking, including the casino. Each ship has designated smoking sections on the exterior decks on the port side.

All Carnival ships have at least one designated outdoor smoking area, allowing cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, and pipes.

Carnival’s casinos have both smoking and non-smoking sections, with the exception of cruises sailing from or in Australia. On these cruises, the casino is entirely non-smoking.

Guests who smoke outside of the designated areas may be charged $500 per violation, and also may be disembarked with no refund of their unused cruise fare. Additionally, violators may be prohibited from sailing with Carnival Cruise Line in the future.

Read more: Carnival Smoking Areas by Ship – Where You Can Smoke on a Carnival Cruise

Celebrity Cruises has designated smoking areas on each ship, allowing cigarettes, e-cigarettes, pipes, and cigars in these sections only.

Casinos on Celebrity are entirely non-smoking.

Guests who smoke in their stateroom or veranda will be assessed a $250 cleaning fee.

Celestyal Cruises prohibits smoking in all interior spaces on their ships. Designated smoking areas are provided on the open decks.

Costa does not allow smoking in any internal areas of their ships, with the exception of inside cigar lounges.

Smoking cigarettes, cigars, or pipes is allowed at clearly-marked outdoor smoking areas and on guest cabin balconies.

E-cigarettes can be used inside guest cabins and on cabin balconies, as well as at any designated smoking area.

Smoking is not allowed in any indoor area on CroisiEurope ships. An outdoor smoking section is available on the Sun Deck of each ship.

Indoor areas on Cunard ships are non-smoking except in designated sections. Cigar lounges are reserved for cigar and pipe smoking only.

Outdoor smoking areas are clearly marked on each ship.

Guests can use e-cigarettes in their staterooms (not on the balcony) as well as in designated outdoor areas.

Violations to the smoking policy will result in a $250 cleaning fee per violation. Repeated violations may result in disembarkation without refund.

Disney allows smoking and the use of e-cigarettes only in the following locations and times on their ships:

Disney Magic and Disney Wonder

Deck 4, outdoors, starboard side from 6 PM to 6 AM
Deck 9, forward, portside, any time

Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy

Deck 4, port side, aft, on the outside Promenade Deck from 6 PM to 6 AM
Deck 12, port side, aft, the outdoor area accessible through the Meridian Lounge at any time
Deck 13, port side, forward, near Currents Bar, at any time

Guests who have smoked in their staterooms or on their verandahs will be charged a $250 stateroom recovery fee.

Fred. Olsen cruise ships are nonsmoking in all indoor areas. Smoking is permitted in designated areas on the open deck, as well as on most cabin balconies.

Terrace balconies on Bolette and Borealis are non-smoking.

All Hapag-Lloyd cruise ships have designated outdoor smoking areas, and some have indoor smoking areas as well.

On some ships, smoking is allowed on stateroom balconies.

Smoking cigarettes, cigars, or pipes is allowed in the following areas:

Sansibar (in the outdoor area only)
In the outdoor areas of the decks and in the smoking area of the Lido terrace (not under the Magrodome)

MS EUROPA 2

Smoking is allowed in the following areas:

All external decks (except the Magrodome area and the outer terrace of the Yacht Club Restaurant)
Cigars, cigarillos and pipes may only be smoked in the Collins and in the outside area on the starboard side of the Sansibar

HANSEATIC nature , HANSEATIC inspiration, and HANSEATIC spirit

Invisible Lounge (Deck 4)
Outdoor smoking area on the port side near the pool (cigarettes only)

MS EUROPA , MS EUROPA 2 , HANSEATIC nature, HANSEATIC inspiration, and HANSEATIC spirit

Designated outdoor smoking areas
Stateroom verandas

Holland America cruise ships offer designated smoking and non-smoking areas in most lounges, as well as in select sections of the outdoor decks.

Cigar and pipe smoking is permitted on the outside decks only.

Electronic cigarettes are permitted both in staterooms (except on verandas) and in designated smoking areas.

Smoking areas on Hurtigruten ships are located on outdoor decks, but smoking is prohibited when ships are in port.

Hurtigruten’s Expedition ships are usually non-smoking, but smoking may be allowed in certain areas on outside decks.

Smoking inside a cabin will result in a 1500 NOK (approximately $180 USD) cleaning charge.

Marella’s ships allow smoking only in designated areas of the open deck.

MSC allows smoking only in designated areas, indicated by signage and ashtrays.

Guests who smoke in non-designated areas may be fined, and repeatedly smoking in non-smoking areas can lead to disembarkation.

All indoor areas of NCL ships are non-smoking, with the exception of cigar lounges and the casino. All ships have designated smoking areas on the open decks.

Cigar Lounges:

Cigar smoking is permitted in designated cigar lounges on select ships. Cigarettes, pipes, and electronic cigarettes are not permitted in the cigar lounge. Cigar and pipe smoking on Norwegian Sky , Norwegian Sun , Norwegian Star , and Pride of America is permitted only in designated outdoor areas as there is no cigar lounge on board.

Norwegian Bliss , Norwegian Joy, and Norwegian Encore each have a designated smoking room within the casino. On all other ships, players may smoke cigarettes or e-cigarettes in the Casino during gaming hours. Cigar and pipe smoking are not permitted in the casino.

Passengers who have smoked inside their stateroom or on the balcony will be charged a $250 USD cleaning fee.

Guests in the Garden Villas may smoke in their private garden and on their private sun decks.

Smoking and vaping are only permitted on Oceania ships on Deck 9 in the forward starboard corner of the pool deck, and on Deck 10 in the aft port corner of Horizons.

Cigar and pipe smoking are only permitted on the forward starboard corner of the pool peck.

Guests who violate the smoking policy will be disembarked at the next port, and may also be subject to fines.

Smoking and vaping are permitted on P&O cruise ships in designated areas of the open deck.

Each Paul Gauguin cruise ship has multiple outdoor areas where smoking is permitted. These include the forward outdoor areas on Deck 5 (starboard and port sides), La Palette (outside area, starboard side only), and Bar Du Soleil (starboard side only).

Smoking and vaping are permitted on Ponant cruise ships in designated areas of the open deck.

Princess’ ships have both indoor and outdoor smoking areas on board, including cigar lounges and specific areas of the open decks.

The casino has designated slot machines where guests are permitted to smoke while playing at those machines. All table games are non-smoking. The casino will also have one or more non-smoking nights (6 pm to closing), depending on the length of sailing.

Princess Cruises prohibits smoking or vaping in guest staterooms and balconies. Violations will result in a $250 fine for each occurrence.

Note: Until recently, Princess allowed the use of e-cigarettes in guest staterooms. This policy has changed, and vaping in your cabin is no longer allowed.

Quark has a no smoking or vaping policy in all interior sections of their ships. Smoking or vaping is only allowed in the designated outside smoking area.

Smoking and vaping also are not allowed near Zodiacs (inflatable boats) or during shore landings.

RSSC permits smoking in designated parts of the outdoor pool area. Additionally, smoking is allowed in the following areas of their ships:

Seven Seas Voyager : Connoisseur Club, Horizon Lounge (outdoor one side designated area), pool area (designated area opposite side of the Pool Bar)
Seven Seas Mariner : Connoisseur Club, Horizon Lounge (outdoor one side designated area), pool area (designated area opposite side of the Pool Bar)
Seven Seas Navigator : Connoisseur Club, Galileo’s (outdoor one side designated area), pool area (designated area opposite side of the Pool Bar)

Electronic cigarette smoking is permitted throughout Regent ships with the exception of the dining areas.

Regent allows cigar smoking only in the Connoisseur Club and the designated area on the opposite side of the Pool Bar. Pipe smoking is only permitted in the Connoisseur Club.

Guests who don’t comply with the smoking policy will be asked to disembark without a refund.

RCCL permits cigarette, e-cigarette, cigar, and pipe smoking in designated outdoor areas.

The casino on many Royal Caribbean sailings allows smoking and has a designated area for non-smoking guests (cruises departing from China and Hong Kong do not have a non-smoking area in the casino). Smoking is not permitted in the casino for any ships departing from Australia and the UK.

Smoking is not permitted inside any stateroom or on stateroom balconies. Guests who violate this policy will be charged a $250 USD cleaning fee and may be subject to further action.

Smoking and vaping are only permitted in the designated smoking area on Saga ships. On Spirit of Discovery and Spirit of Adventure, the smoking area is on the port side of Deck 11 aft.

Seabourn has a completely non-smoking policy (including e-cigarettes) on their two expedition ships, Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit . This policy also extends to shore landings.

On all other Seabourn ships, cigarette smoking is permitted in the designated smoking area on the starboard half of the Sky Bar open deck.

Cigarette, cigar, and pipe smoking are allowed on the starboard half of the Seabourn Square outside deck.

Any guest who smokes inside a stateroom or on the adjoining veranda will be charged a $250 USD cleaning fee per day of violation.

SeaDream permits smoking only in designated areas on the outside deck.

Cigarette, cigar, e-cigarette, and pipe smoking is permitted only in the Connoisseur’s Corner and in select other areas, including designated tables and seating outside of the Panorama Lounge and the Pool Bar.

Other smoking areas include:

Silver Spirit , Silver Whisper , Silver Shadow , Silver Muse and Silver Moon : on open Decks 9 and 10
Silver Cloud and Silver Wind : on open Deck 9
Silver Explorer : in designated outside areas on Decks 5 and 6
Silver Origin : in designated outside areas on Deck 7

TUI (Mein Schiff)

Smoking on TUI’s Mein Schiff ships is only permitted on private balconies and in designated areas.

Designated areas on Mein Schiff 1 and Mein Schiff 2 include:

Deck 5: Casino & Lounge
Deck 5: Front area on the promenade deck (starboard and port)
Deck 5: Promenade deck in front of the show bar (port)
Deck 5: Outdoor area of the Creative Kitchen
Deck 14: Overview Bar
Deck 14: Outer Alster Bar & Grill (starboard side)
Deck 15: X-Sundeck (aft area, port side)
Deck 15: High Air Bar (port side)

Designated areas on Mein Schiff Herz include:

Deck 8: Unschlag Bar
Deck 6: Front part of the promenade
Deck 7: Rear part of the promenade deck, terrace of the show bar
Deck 11: Indispensable bar, terrace of the outer Alster bar (port only)
Deck 12: Overview bar

Designated areas on Mein Schiff 3 include:

Deck 5: Smoking lounge
Deck 5: Front part of the promenade deck, port side of the Schau Bar, Champagner Treff
Deck 14: Port side of the Outer Alster Bar & Grill, Overview Bar

Designated areas on Mein Schiff 4 , 5 , and 6 include:

Deck 14: Port side of the Outer Alster Bar & Grill, Overview bar

Vaping or smoking tobacco products is prohibited anywhere inside UnCruise ships. Vaping and smoking are only allowed on the outer aft deck in a designated smoking area.

Uniworld allows smoking only on the sun decks of their ships. This policy applies to all forms of smoking materials including e-cigarettes.

The cruise line also asks guests to refrain from smoking on shore excursions and tours.

Smoking is allowed on Viking Ocean ships only in the designated outdoor smoking area.

Viking River Cruises only allows smoking in the designated outdoor smoking area.

Virgin Voyages provides various designated smoking areas around their ships.

Passengers found smoking or vaping in their stateroom or on a stateroom balcony will be fined $500 USD and may be disembarked from the voyage.

Windstar allows smoking and vaping on outside decks in designated smoking areas only.

Cigar smoking is permitted only in a specific designated area on each yacht.

Cruise line smoking policies at-a-glance

Cruise ship smoking faq.

Where can you smoke on a cruise ship?

Almost all cruise ships have at least one designated outdoor smoking area. Some ships also have an indoor smoking lounge and/or allow smoking in at least one part of the casino.

Are any cruise ships non-smoking?

Seabourn has a completely non-smoking policy (including e-cigarettes) on their two expedition ships, Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit . This policy also extends to shore landings.

Is smoking allowed in casinos on cruise ships?

Many cruise lines have banned smoking on their onboard casinos. Some cruise ship casinos allow smoking at slot machines for active players. Others have designated smoking and non-smoking slot machine sections.

Is smoking allowed on cruise ship stateroom balconies?

A very small number of cruise lines still permit smoking on some stateroom balconies. These include Costa Cruises, Fred. Olsen, AIDA, Hapag-Lloyd, and TUI (Mein Schiff).

Can you smoke cigars or pipes on a cruise?

Most cruise lines permit cigar and pipe smoking in designated areas. However, smoking cigars and pipes may not be allowed in every smoking section.

Can you buy cigarettes on a cruise ship?

Most large cruise ships sell cigarettes at the bar areas, as well as in the duty-free shops. Duty-free purchases may be held until the last night of the cruise, depending on your cruise line’s policy.

If you have any questions about smoking policies on cruise ships, feel free to pop them in the comments below. Or, if you’ve noticed that a cruise line smoking policy has changed, please let me know so I can update the post!

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What ships have the most smoking areas

Hi Linda, the cruise lines that have the most smoking areas on their ships are Costa Cruises, Hapag-Lloyd, TUI, Fred. Olsen, and AIDA - simply because they permit smoking on stateroom balconies. If you're a smoker and you're not planning to cruise on one of these lines, consider looking at Carnival, Princess, NCL, Royal Caribbean, or Holland America. You'll generally find at least a couple of smoking areas on each of their ships, and most of their ships allow smoking in the casino (with the exception of Australia-based ships). Hope this helps!

Can You Smoke Cigarettes on a Cruise Ship? (2024)

If you are a smoker, we will help you find the most smoker-friendly cruise ships, including where to find the designated smoking areas for your cruise line.

Each cruise line is different. Some allow indoor smoking and have smoking lounges, whereas others prohibit smoking indoors.

For non-smokers will also highlight where the smoking areas, both indoors and outdoors, on the cruise lines so you can avoid them.

Is Smoking Cigarettes Allowed on Cruise ships?

All Cruise ships allow smoking cigarettes, cigars, and e-cigarettes in designated areas, indoors or outdoors.

The locations of the smoking areas vary for each cruise line. All tend to have outdoor smoking areas, but only a few cater to indoor smokers via a lounge or sometimes in the casinos.

If you use a type of e-cigarette, we have covered them in more detail, as to whether you can bring vape pens on a cruise and where you can use them.

Can I Smoke Cigarettes in my Cabin?

No cruise lines allow guests to smoke cigarettes or cigars in the cabins. If they do, they risk the smoke setting off the fire alarms and any consequences of being caught. Some cruise lines allow vaping

Is Balcony Smoking Allowed?

In the past, most cruise lines used to allow smoking on the balcony. Over the years, almost all prominent cruise lines have banned smoking from balconies.

The reason for the ban was predominantly because of passenger complaints and feedback. Apart from the health issues, some people don’t like being so close to a potential safety hazard.

However, if you value being able to relax and smoke from your own balcony, four cruise lines allow smoking on the balconies .

Cruise Ships That Have Cigar and Pipe Lounges

Although cigars can typically be smoked in most designated areas, some cruise ships cater to a good old-fashioned cigar-smoking experience by offering Cigar Lounges & Cigar Bars.

Cruise Lines that offer cigar lounges include:

Crystal Cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line
Regent Cruises
Royal Caribbean
Silversea Cruises

Double check each individual ship via the deck plan because not every ship in the fleet may have one.

Cigar or sometimes Cigar and Cognac lounges tend to be more of a premium offering and are found on the smaller and more luxuriously marketed cruises lines.

What Happens If You Get Caught Smoking On Cruise?

If you are caught smoking outside the designated areas, you will be reminded to go to the nearest smoking areas.

If caught smoking from a balcony, you will likely receive a warning for breaking the rules. If you continue to break the rule, you could be fined and possibly kicked off the ship.

You risk setting off the fire alarms if you are caught smoking in your stateroom. Smoking in a cabin causes smoke-related damage to the furniture and furnishings, especially over time, as well as an unpleasant smell for future guests.

Therefore, you would likely be fined up to $500 to cover any cleaning expenses to cover the costs of replacing air filters, cleaning of carpet and drapes as well as bed blankets and pillows.

Where Can You Smoke on Carnival Cruise?

Carnival Cruises are considered a smoker-friendly cruise when it comes to where you can smoke, providing designated areas indoors and on the outer decks .

Inside, you can smoke in the casino any additional designated rooms, which will most likely be for the slot machines.

Carnival cruise does not allow smoking in cabins or balconies like most cruise lines.

Carnival Cruise Smoking Policy

The Carnival smoking policy states

Smoking is a fire and safety hazard on a ship. Consequently, it is strictly limited to specific exterior deck areas and in the casino when seated and playing . All staterooms and suite accommodations, including outside balconies, are NON-SMOKING . This policy applies to all forms of smoking, including but not limited to cigarettes, cigars, pipes, vaporizers, electronic cigarettes and marijuana. Carnival Cruise

It is also worth noting that for all ships, you can’t smoke outdoors when the ship might be refueling.

On embarkation and debarkation day, smoking is not allowed outdoors while the ship is refueling.

You can find the full Carnival Smoking Policy here .

Carnival Cruise Ship Smoking Areas

You can find the smoking locations for every Carnival cruise ship here . All ships are individually covered, including Carnival Mardi Gras, Panorama, Horizon, Vista, Breeze, Magic, Dream, Conquest, and all the rest,

Where Can You Smoke on Royal Caribbean?

Royal Caribbean smoking rules are pretty complex in that they can vary depending on which cruise ship you are on and from where the ship departs.

On all ships, you will find smoking areas outside.

Some ships allow cigars and pipes to be smoked in designated smoking rooms inside the ship.

Casino smoking rules vary based on where the ship has departed from, although only ships departing from the UK and Australia don’t allow smoking in the casino. Depending on departures from other countries will determine if smoking is throughout the casino or within a designated room in the casino area.

There is no smoking allowed in cabins or on balconies.

Royal Caribbean Smoking Policy

The Royal Caribbean smoking policy states the following:

Cigarette, cigar, e-cigarette and pipe smoking is permitted in designated outdoor areas. Casino Royale allows smoking and has a designated area for non-smoking guests.

Regarding smoking in the casino rules vary depending on the location of your departure they say:

All cruises departing from China and Hong Kong will not have a non-smoking area in the casino. Smoking is not permitted in the casino for any ships departing from Australia and the United Kingdom . Royal Caribbean

You can read the full Royal Caribbean smoking policy here .

Where Can You Smoke on Disney Cruise Ship?

Disney cruise provides minimal smoking areas on board their fleet of ships, with designated smoking areas only located outdoors. There aren’t any casinos on Disney Cruise ships , and no additional indoor smoking areas are provided.

Disney Cruise Smoking Policy

The Disney Cruise Smoking Policy clearly states the Disney Cruise smoking areas for each ship in the fleet, except for the newest Disney Wish.

Disney Magic and Disney Wonder Deck 4, outdoors, starboard side from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM Deck 9, forward, portside, any time Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy Deck 4, port side, aft, on the outside Promenade Deck from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM Deck 12, port side, aft, the outdoor area accessible through the Meridian Lounge at any time Deck 13, port side, forward, near Currents Bar, at any time Disney Cruises

You can read the full Disney Smoking policy here .

If you forget which side of the ship is which, check out tips for remembering port and starboard .

Where Can You Smoke on Norwegian Cruise Line?

Norwegian Cruise Lines provide outdoor smoking areas on all ships in the fleet.

Onboard casinos allow cigarettes to be smoked, but they disallow cigars and pipe smoking.

Although they do have indoor smoking rooms, you are only permitted to smoke cigars in them.

You can’t smoke in your cabin or on the balcony, although there is an exception for the Garden Villas balcony suites.

Norwegian Cruise Smoking Policy

They state indoor areas are smoke-free

with the exception of the cigar lounges and the casino, throughout all our ships are smoke-free. Dedicated outdoor areas are assigned to smoking. NCL

NCL gives separate considerations to cigar smokers more than most other cruise lines. Rules vary slightly depending on the specific ship

Cigar smoking is permitted in the designated cigar lounge. Cigarettes, pipe, electronic cigarettes and vapor smoking devices are not permitted in the cigar lounge. Cigar and pipe smoking on board Norwegian Sky, Norwegian Sun, Norwegian Star and Pride of America is permitted only in designated outdoor areas as there is no cigar lounge onboard . NCL

Regarding smoking in the casino, they state:

“ Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Joy and Norwegian Encore have a designated smoking room within the Casino . On all other ships, active Casino players may smoke cigarettes, electronic cigarettes and vapor smoking devices in the Casino during gaming hours. Cigar and pipe smoking is not permitted in the Casino. “ NCL

You can read the full Norwegian Cruise Line Smoking Policy here .

How To Get Away With Smoking On A Cruise Ship

This is a question more commonly asked when thinking about bringing weed on a cruise , where we covered in more detail the ways to sneakily have a smoke. This also applies to anyone who wants to use the less intoxicating Delta 8 on a Cruise .

When it comes to getting away with smoking cigarettes or cigars on cruise ships, smoking is allowed on all cruise ships so it is best to smoke them in designated areas. Why break the rules when you don’t need too?

If you break the rules, you are potentially creating a hazard and upsetting other guests with their own health and safety concerns.

Whatever you don’t, try getting away with smoking in your cabin, as you risk setting off fire alarms and getting fined.

However, people still try using various methods which are covered in “ how to get away with smoking on a cruise ship “.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you bring a lighter on a cruise.

Standard cigarette lighters can be brought on a cruise ship. However, more powerful torch lighters are prohibited. Also, any novelty lighter that looks like a weapon or any other banned items will not be allowed on board.

Why Can’t You Smoke in a Cruise Cabin?

Smoking real cigarettes and cigars is a potential fire hazard that cruise lines massively want to avoid because worst case scenrio it could sink a cruise ship ,. On top of that, they increase the cleaning required, and even flavored vapes can leave an unwanted smell in the cabin and furnishings that can be difficult to get rid of quickly for the next guests.

Can You Bring Cigarettes On A Cruise

You can take as many cigarettes on a cruise as you like, although they can be purchased on board and in ports of call. Sometimes, you can get them duty-free, so they are cheaper to buy once on the ship.

Can You Bring Cigars On A Cruise

Cigars are allowed on cruises, but you can only smoke them in the designated smoking areas. Depending on which cruise ship you are on, some have specific areas where cigars are prohibited, but others have areas where only cigars are allowed, as is the case with NCL.

Can You Bring Nicotine On A Cruise?

Nicotine in all forms is allowed on a cruise. All cruise ships have smoking areas, even if they are only outdoors.

Nicotine tobacco products are allowed to be taken onboard as are vapes and any other form of nicotine, including gum and patches for those trying to stop or reduce their smoking.

Can You Buy Cigarettes on a Cruise?

Cruise ships have duty-free shops onboard which sell cartons of cigarettes. Depending on the cruise line, you can often buy single packs of cigarettes from the bars at which you are allowed to smoke at.

These will most likely be in the casino bar if smoking is allowed. Expect bars close to any designated smoking areas to sell them.

You’ll typically have to wait until the ship has disembarked before they are sold.

Are There Non-Smoking Cruise Ships?

There are no non-smoking cruise ships in existence. At the very least, all the leading cruise lines offer smoking areas outdoors. Only Disney and Celebrity cruise lines don’t have any indoor smoking areas.

If you want to avoid smoke on your cruise, you can look up the locations of the smoking areas on the deck maps and plan to avoid them.

Other smaller cruise lines with no indoor smoking areas include:

P&0, Ponant
Viking Ocean

Smoking is allowed on all cruise ships. Some are more smoking-friendly than others offering both indoor and outdoor areas.

Do the smoking policies influence your choice of cruise in anyway?

Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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Cruise Line Smoking Policies: A Smoker’s Guide to Cruising

by The Cruise Web Team October 3, 2019, 11:41 am

Many people are aware that cigars are enjoyed by many-a-passenger on cruise ships, but can you smoke cigarettes? What about vaping? And hey, its 2019, what’s the deal with cannabis and cruising? As for that last one, it’s a big no-go, and for good reason. While marijuana has been legalized in many states in the United States, it is still federally banned and all cruise lines listed err on the side of caution and make it very clear that any possession or use of illegal substances will result in immediate disembarkation and any travel expenses incurred as a result are solely the responsibility of the passenger. While enjoying your cruise, you’re often free to light up, given you follow ship and cruise line policies! And be aware that cruise lines take the following policies very seriously, as cigarette smoke can be a health and safety hazard, or simply retract from the experience of others.

Smoking Policies by Cruise Line

AmaWaterways Smoking is permitted outside only, on the aft side of the sun deck. These policies apply to all smoking devices, including e-cigarettes and vaporizers.

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Avalon Waterways Smoking is permitted outside only, with the area dependent on destination. In Europe and South America, smoking is only allowed on the sky deck. And if you’re sailing with Avalon on the Mekong or Ganges River, smoking is permitted only in designated areas. These policies apply to all smoking devices, including e-cigarettes and vaporizers.

Azamara Smoking is permitted on the port side, forward area of the pool deck. All other areas of Azamara ships and Azamara land tours are strictly smoke-free. These policies apply to all smoking devices, including e-cigarettes and vaporizers.

Carnival Cruise Line Smoking is permitted in select areas of each Carnival ship, of which a list can be found here . In general, smoking is limited to specific outdoor areas and certain nightclubs and casino spaces onboard. These policies apply to all smoking devices, including e-cigarettes and vaporizers.

Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises has designated certain areas of the ship as “smoking areas.” Generally, smoking is not permitted except in designated areas. Smoking is not permitted inside any guest stateroom; nor on any guest veranda. These policies apply to all smoking devices, including e-cigarettes and vaporizers.

Crystal Cruises (Ocean and River) Aboard all Crystal ships, smoking is allowed in designated smoking areas only. Smoking is not allowed in public rooms, suites or any area that is not designated as a smoking area. Indoor smoking is permitted only in the Connoisseur Club smoking lounge (aboard Crystal Mozart , Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony only) and upon request, in the VIP Casino (during play). Smoking is prohibited in all other indoor areas of the ship, including all other public rooms, lounges, corridors and restaurants, as well as all staterooms, suites and verandahs. These policies apply to all smoking devices, including e-cigarettes and vaporizers. Permitted Smoking Areas (Including Electronic Cigarettes, Cigars and Pipes):

Connoisseur Club on Crystal Endeavor , Crystal Mozart , Crystal Serenity , Crystal Symphony
VIP Casino on Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony (during play, upon request)
Deck 4 on Crystal Bach , Crystal Debussy , Crystal Mahler and Crystal Ravel
Deck 5, aft, portside on Crystal Esprit
Decks 10, 9 and 8 aft on Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity
Deck 11, aft Crystal Serenity
Seahorse pool area, port side only (cigarettes and e-cigarettes only)
Promenade Deck, port side only (cigarettes and e-cigarettes only)

Cunard Smoking (including electronic alternatives) is not permitted in staterooms, on stateroom balconies or in public rooms. You will find designated areas on the open decks, where smoking is permitted. The only exception to this is Churchill’s Cigar Lounge, which is reserved for cigar and pipe smokers only. All restaurants are non-smoking, and this includes outdoor dining alternatives. Electronic cigarettes and vaporizing devices, including those which do not emit smoke/vapor, are permitted in designated smoking areas only.

Holland America Line All staterooms, showrooms and most other indoor areas are designated non-smoking. No smoking of any kind will be permitted on any stateroom verandah. Electronic cigarettes are not permitted in staterooms or in other public areas of the ship other than designated smoking areas. Cigar and pipe smoking is not allowed anywhere inside the ship; it is only permitted on the outside decks where smoking is otherwise allowed. The designated smoking areas for all ships are as follows, unless otherwise noted:

On Koningsdam , and Nieuw Statendam , smoking is allowed on the port side only.
Sun Bar on Koningsdam and Nieuw Statendam
Sports Deck forward and aft of Crow’s Nest on starboard side on Maasdam , Veendam , Volendam , Zaandam , Rotterdam and Amsterdam
Oak Room on Noordam only, including cigar and pipe smoking
Onboard Zuiderdam , Oosterdam , Westerdam , Eurodam and Nieuw Amsterdam, the casinos are non-smoking. Onboard all other Holland America Line ships, smoking is allowed in the casinos except for non-smoking days.

MSC Cruises Smoking (including e-cigarettes) is not permitted in staterooms, on stateroom balconies and anywhere not expressly indicated by signage and ashtrays.

Norwegian Cruise Line Smoking is prohibited on stateroom balconies. Guests in the Garden Villas may smoke in their private garden and on private sun decks.Public areas throughout all ships are smoke-free. If you smoke regular or electronic cigarettes, you can do so in designated areas only. If you prefer pipes or cigars, you can smoke in the Cigar Bar or designated smoking lounge. Smoking cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, cigars and pipes is permitted in outdoor public guest spaces and open decks where designated by the ship’s management based on the ship’s specific characteristics and arrangement. Smoking, including electronic cigarettes, is prohibited in or near venues serving food, the jogging track, outdoor sporting venues, The Haven outdoor areas and children’s pool areas. On ships with The Waterfront, smoking is permitted on the starboard side excluding near any food service areas. Active Casino players may smoke cigarettes in the Casino during gaming hours. Cigarette smoking is not permitted in any other indoor venue or location. Electronic cigarettes cannot be used in public areas where there is a No Smoking policy in force; simply because these cigarettes look so realistic and therefore other guests’ perception is that Norwegian is not enforcing the No Smoking rule.

Oceania Cruises Designated Smoking Areas are available on the forward, starboard corner of the Pool Deck and in the aft, port corner of Horizons. These areas are comfortably furnished and conveniently located near food and beverage areas. Smoking is expressly forbidden in all staterooms and suites, on verandas, or in any areas of the ship other than officially Designated Smoking Areas. All areas other than those specified as Designated Smoking Areas will remain smoke-free. This includes all guest suites and staterooms, verandas, restaurants, public areas, the Casino and all other areas of the ship. Cigar and pipe smoking is only permitted on the forward, starboard corner of the Pool Deck. Guests are welcome to use electronic cigarettes except in dining venues which includes indoor and outdoor seating.

Paul Gauguin Cruises Smoking is prohibited in all suites, staterooms, indoor public areas and private balconies. There are multiple outdoor areas on the ship where smoking is permitted.

Princess Cruises Clearly marked “Designated Smoking Areas” are available onboard and include a sufficient number of ashtrays that are emptied regularly. Generally, these areas include cigar lounges, a section of the nightclub, as well as a portion of the open decks. The Casino and Casino Bar are non-smoking areas on board, with the exception of designated slot machines where guests are permitted to smoke only while playing at those machines. All table games are non-smoking. The Casino will also have one or more non-smoking nights (6 pm to closing), depending on length of voyage. Show lounges, dining rooms and all food services areas on board all Princess ships are non-smoking. Princess Cruises prohibits smoking in guest staterooms and balconies. The use of electronic cigarettes is allowed within the confines of the guest’s stateroom (balcony not included) and within designated smoking areas only.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises Smoking is not permitted in any enclosed dining area, certain public venues, elevators, the theater, and all suites and balconies, and is only permitted in specific designated smoking areas. The use of electronic cigarettes is allowed within designated smoking areas only. Cigar Smoking is only permitted in the Connoisseur Club on applicable ships and the designated area on the opposite side of the Pool Bar. Pipe smoking is only permitted in the Connoisseur Club. Cigarette smoking is only permitted in designated areas of the outdoor pool area and the following public rooms:

Seven Seas Explorer : Connoisseur Club, Pool area (designated area opposite side of the Pool Bar)
Seven Seas Voyager : Connoisseur Club, Horizon Lounge (outdoor in designated area), Pool area (designated area opposite side of the Pool Bar)
Seven Seas Mariner : Connoisseur Club, Horizon Lounge (outdoor in designated area), Pool area (designated area opposite side of the Pool Bar)
Seven Seas Navigator : Galileo’s (outdoor in designated area), Pool area (designated area opposite side of the Pool Bar)

Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean has designated certain areas of the ship as smoking areas. Cigarette, cigar, e-cigarette and pipe smoking is permitted in designated outdoor areas of the starboard side of all ships; with the exception of Oasis-class ships that will allow smoking on the port side of the ships. Visible signage is posted within all smoking areas and ashtrays are provided for use. Outdoor areas near restricted areas, food venues, and kids play areas and pools will not allow smoking. On Oasis class, smoking is not permitted in Central Park or the Boardwalk neighborhoods. Onboard, all interior public spaces are smoke free. Smoking is not permitted in any dining venue, theater, bar, lounge, hallway, elevator, and jogging track. Smoking is not permitted inside any stateroom and any stateroom balcony. This applies to all stateroom categories onboard. Electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes are only permitted within the designated smoking areas. Casino Royale allows smoking and has a designated area for non-smoking guests. There will be visible signage indicating the non-smoking area in the casino. All cruises departing from China and Hong Kong will not have a non-smoking area in the casino. Smoking is not permitted in the casino for any ships departing from Australia and the United Kingdom.

Seabourn Cruise Line Most public areas on board, as well as guest suites, are smoke-free. Guests must refrain from smoking anywhere inside the ship, including in guest suites, on verandas and balconies. Smoking of electronic cigarettes is permitted in guest suites, as well as other designated smoking areas. Smoking of water-pipes, glass-pipes or other smoking devices is not permitted on board. Smoking is not permitted on open decks during fuel bunkering operations in port. Inside smoking of cigarettes is not permitted. Outside smoking of cigarettes is permitted in designated areas of Seabourn Odyssey , Seabourn Sojourn , Seabourn Quest , Seabourn Encore and Seabourn Ovation :

On the starboard half of the Sky Bar on Deck 9, including the bar stools on Seabourn Odyssey , Seabourn Sojourn and Seabourn Quest .
On the starboard half of the Sky Bar on Deck 10, including the bar stools on Seabourn Encore and Seabourn Ovation .
On the starboard half of the open terrace aft of The Club on Deck 5.
Smoking of cigarettes, pipes and cigars is permitted on the starboard half of the open terrace aft of Seabourn Square on Deck 7. This is the only area on board where pipe and cigar smoking is permitted.

Silversea Cruises Most areas on board are non-smoking, and, as a safety precaution, smoking is not permitted in guest suites or guest suite verandas or balconies, and in all public areas, lounges and bars. However, cigarette, cigar, electronic cigarette and pipe smoking is permitted only in the Connoisseur’s Corner and in specifically designated areas. These areas include: designated tables and seating outside of the Panorama Lounge and the Pool Bar, as well as on open Decks 9 and 10 aboard Silver Spirit , Silver Whisper , Silver Shadow and Silver Muse ; on open Deck 9 aboard Silver Cloud and Silver Wind ; in specifically-designated outside areas on Decks 5 and 6 aboard Silver Explorer ; in a designated outside area on Deck 4 aboard Silver Galapagos .

U River Cruises Smoking is only permitted on the sun decks of U River Cruises’ ships. Smoking is not permitted on motorcoaches. This policy applies to all forms of smoking materials, including vapor e-cigarettes.

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises Onboard Uniworld ships, smoking is allowed only in a designated area of the Sun Deck. Guests are asked to refrain from smoking on shore excursions/tours, especially since many historical sites and other tourist attractions in Europe are now smoke-free. Smoking is not allowed aboard any sightseeing motorcoach.

Viking Cruises (Ocean and River) Viking vessels are generally non-smoking. There is a designated outdoor smoking area on the starboard side of Deck 8. All other areas of the ships, including your stateroom and veranda, are designated non-smoking areas. Smoking restrictions also apply to e-cigarettes.

Windstar Cruises Smoking or vaping is not permitted in any of the staterooms, suites, or public spaces, including all restaurants and corridors. Smoking and vaping is permitted on the outside decks in designated smoking areas only.

So now you know! Many of these policies are enforced through fines added to onboard accounts, ranging from $100/day to $500/day in some cases. In general, smoking is allowed on cruise ships, as long as you are in designated areas, with provided receptacles for ashes and refuse. In order for all guests to get the most out of their cruise vacation, it is important that everyone adhere to these policies and guidelines. ALL SHIPS PROVIDE RECEPTACLES FOR CIGARETTE WASTE. DO NOT THROW OVERBOARD. For more information on these policies, or if you’re ready to cruise, call The Cruise Web today at 1-800-377-9383 to speak with one of our expert consultants! The information herein accurate at time of publication. For questions and to confirm current smoking policies, please call your Cruise Consultant at 1-800-377-9383. SOURCES: AmaWaterways, Avalon Waterways, Azamara, Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, Paul Gauguin Cruises, Princess Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Royal Caribbean International, Seabourn Cruise Line, Silversea Cruises, U River Cruises, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, Viking Cruises and Windstar Cruises.

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Can You Smoke on a Cruise Ship? Cruise Line Smoking Policies

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Cruising is a popular vacation choice attracting a broad demographic of travelers.

But what if you want to smoke while on your cruise? Can you smoke on a cruise ship?

Most cruise lines allow passengers to smoke on a cruise ship , but only in designated areas. Since cruise ship smoking policies are always changing, checking with your cruise line before you sail is best.

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Can You Smoke on a Cruise Ship?

Yes. You can smoke on a cruise ship , but only in designated smoking areas. The permitted areas vary by cruise line but typically include:

The casino.
A cigar lounge (if there is one).
One or two bars.
Designated outdoor spaces.

The designated outdoor smoking area is typically a small section on one of the ship’s upper decks. The location is different on every vessel, but you can find the policy on the cruise line’s website.

Most of the smoking areas are hidden away so as not to disturb non-smokers.

If you’re unsure where you can find the designated smoking areas, it’s best to check with guest services.

European cruise lines typically have looser restrictions regarding smoking on a cruise ship. But, even they are cutting back on the areas where smoking is permitted.

Cruise Line Smoking Policies

Smoking policies vary by cruise line and are constantly changing. Below you’ll find the cruise line smoking policies of some of the most popular cruise lines:

Azamara smoking policy

Azamara cruise ships have one designated smoking area on the portside forward section of the pool deck. The section is clearly marked to indicate that smoking is permitted.

The non-smoking policy extends to all other areas of the vessel and Azamara Cruisetours unless stated otherwise by the tour operator.

Read Azamara’s smoking policy .

Carnival Cruise Line’s smoking policy

Carnival Magic docked at a Caribbean port in crystal blue water

The designated smoking areas vary by ship but include:

A small casino section (when playing).
Room balconies.
Designated areas in select nightclubs.

Cigar and pipe smoking are restricted to the designated smoking areas on open decks.

Check out the Carnival Cruise Line smoking policy for a breakdown by ship.

Celebrity Cruises smoking policy

According to Celebrity Cruises’ smoking policy , smoking is permitted in designated outdoor spaces.

The number and location of designated smoking areas vary by ship. You’ll often find the smoking areas on the outside promenade, sun deck, and a corner of the Sunset Bar or Mast Bar.

Unlike many cruise line smoking policies, Celebrity Cruises doesn’t allow smoking in the ship’s casino .

Celestyal Cruises smoking policy

Celestial Cruises only permits smoking in designated outdoor areas. The cruise line doesn’t allow indoor smoking.

Read Celestyal Cruises smoking policy .

Costa Cruises smoking policy

Smoking is permitted in designated outdoor smoking areas, private balconies, and the Cigar Lounge.

Smoking cigarettes is not allowed in cabins but is permitted on cabin balconies.

The use of electronic cigarettes is limited to indoor cabins and Cigar lounges.

Cunard Line smoking policy

Smoking is permitted in designated outdoor smoking areas. Cunard Line’s smoking policy prohibits indoor smoking, except at the Churchill’s Cigar Lounge, where cigar and pipe smoking is permitted.

Disney Cruise Line smoking policy

Disney Wish docked at Port Canaveral, Florida before Christening ceremony

Smoking on Disney Cruise ships is limited to outdoor designated smoking areas.

On Disney Magic and Disney Wonder , you’ll find the designated smoking areas on Deck 4 (starboard side from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am) and Deck 9 (forward, portside).

On Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy , smoking areas include Deck 4 (port side, aft, from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am), Deck 21 (port side, aft), and Deck 13 (port side, forward, near Currents Bar).

Fred Olsen Cruise Lines smoking policy

Passengers can smoke on designated outdoor areas, open-air decks, and cruise ship balconies (excluding Terrace Balconies on Bolette and Borealis ).

Fred. Olsen Cruise Line’s smoking policy also allows for vaporless e-cigarettes in staterooms.

However, starting 1st April 2025 , the cruise line will no longer allow smoking on cabin balconies. This applies to cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and electronic cigarettes that emit any vapor – even water vapor.

Holland America Line smoking policy

Guests may smoke cigarettes in designated outdoor smoking areas and cabin verandahs. Some Holland America ships offer special smoking nights in the casino, but only while playing.

Holland America Line’s policy prohibits smoking in most indoor areas, including in staterooms.

MSC Cruises smoking policy

Smoking is not allowed in cabins, on cabin balconies, and in most indoor settings.

MSC Cruises designated outdoor smoking areas. Some ships offer a cigar and pipe smoking lounge.

Norwegian Cruise Line smoking policy

Norwegian Cruise Line Ship the Escape docked at Harvest Caye Belize

Guests are permitted to smoke in designated areas on open decks. Some of Norwegian’s larger cruise ships offer smoking sections in the casino.

While smoking is not allowed in cabins or balconies, guests booked in Garden Villas may smoke in their private garden and on the private sun decks.

Cigar and pipe smoking are permitted in designated cigar bars on select ships.

Read the Norwegian Cruise Line smoking policies .

Oceania Cruises smoking policy

Smoking is only permitted in designated outdoor areas. Smoking areas include the forward starboard corner of the Pool Deck on Deck 9 and the aft port corner of Horizon’s Deck 10.

According to Oceania Cruises smoking policy , smoking is not permitted at any indoor venues, casinos, cabins, or balconies.

P&O Cruises smoking policy

Passengers can smoke regular cigarettes and e-cigarettes in designated open deck areas. The designated smoking areas vary by ship and may change throughout the cruise due to the cleaning schedule or weather.

See P&O Cruises smoking policy .

Princess Cruises smoking policy

Smoking is permitted in designated areas, including cigar lounges, sections of the nightclub, and designated outdoor areas.

Smoking in the casino is limited to designated slot machines, except on non-smoking nights.

Princess Cruises prohibits smoking in staterooms and balconies

Read Princess Cruises smoking policy .

Regent Seven Seas Cruises smoking policy

Guests may smoke at designated pool deck areas and in the Connoisseur Club smoking lounge.

Other designated smoking venues include a designated outdoor area of Horizon Lounge on Seven Seas Mariner and Seven Seas Voyager , and Galileo’s on Seven Seas Navigator .

Pipe smoking is only permitted in the Connoisseur club Seven Seas Voyager , Mariner , and Navigator . Cigar smoking is allowed in the designated areas on the pool deck and Connoisseur club.

Check out Regent Seven Seas’ smoking policy .

Royal Caribbean International smoking policy

Royal Caribbean permits smoking in designated outdoor smoking areas of the open decks. The smoking area is usually located on the starboard side, except on Oasis-class ships where it is on the port side.

Casino Royale permits smoking with a small non-smoking section (except on cruises departing China and Hong Kong, which remove the non-smoking area). The Casino Royale is designated non-smoking on voyages departing the UK and Australia.

Cigars and pipes are not allowed in the casing. But, cigar and pipe smoking is permitted in designated outdoor areas and the cigar bars found on Freedom-class and Voyager-class ships.

Read Royal Caribbean’s policies .

Seabourn Cruise Line smoking policy

On Seabourn ships, smoking is permitted in a designated area of the Sky bar and open terrace aft of The Club on Deck 5.

Cigar and pipe smoking are limited to the open terrace aft of Seabourn Square on Deck 7.

Additionally, Seabourn’s policy permits electronic cigarettes in all suites.

Notably, Seabourn Cruises expedition ships Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit do not permit smoking.

SeaDream Yacht Club smoking policy

SeaDeam Yacht Club offers designated outdoor smoking areas for cigarettes, vapes, and cigars.

The cruise ship smoking policies do not permit any indoor smoking.

Silversea Cruises smoking policy

Guests are permitted to smoke outdoors at select tables outside the Panorama Lounge, the Pool Bar, and designated areas on the open deck.

The Connoisseurs Corner is the only venue on Silversea cruise ships that allows indoor smoking.

Read Silversea’s policy .

Viking Ocean Cruises smoking policy

Viking Ocean Cruises smoking policy limits smoking to just one area on the starboard side of Deck 8.

Virgin Voyages smoking policy

Virgin Voyages provides designated areas around the ship.

According to their policy , guests caught smoking outside of designated areas will face a $500 fee and may be disembarked at the next port of call. Guests caught smoking will not be entitled to a refund if they are disembarked for breaking the cruise line’s policies.

Cruise Ship Smoking FAQs

Can you smoke in mexico.

In 2023, Mexico introduced a new law banning smoking in public spaces, including cigarettes, e-cigarettes, marijuana, and other tobacco products. Punishment for those caught smoking in public spaces includes steep fines and up to 36 hours of detainment.

It should be noted that the smoking ban is for public spaces only. You may be allowed to smoke on private resorts and private beaches.

Can I Smoke in my Cabin?

You cannot smoke in your cabin. No major cruise line allows smoking in the cabin as it is a fire hazard.

Can You Smoke on a Cruise Ship Balcony?

Only Costa Cruises and Fred Olsen Cruise Line allow you to smoke on your cruise ship balcony. On all other cruise lines, smoking is not permitted on stateroom balconies.

Can You Smoke in the Cruise Ship Casinos?

Many, but not all, cruise ships permit smoking in the casino (or at least a designated section of the casino.)

It’s important to note that many cruise lines are moving towards non-smoking casinos. Celebrity Cruises, Azamara, and Regent Seven Seas are among a growing list of cruise lines prohibiting smoking in the onboard casino.

Can You Smoke Cigars on a Cruise Ship?

Cigar smoking is even more restricted than cigarettes. On most cruise lines, you can only smoke cigars at a cigar bar (if your ship has one) or one designated outdoor area.

None of the cruise lines allow cigar smoking on balconies.

Are e-cigarettes Allowed on Cruise Ships?

For the most part, cruise lines treat e-cigarettes and vaping as regular cigarettes. Vaping and electronic cigarette smoking are only permitted where cigarette smoking is allowed.

The three exceptions are Holland America Line, Costa Cruises, and Seabourn Cruises, which allow passengers to vape and smoke e-cigarettes in the cabin, but not on cabin balconies.

It’s important to note that electronic cigarettes are illegal in some countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Inda, and many South American and Southeast Asian countries. Each country has different laws, and if electronic cigarettes are illegal, you should leave them on the ship. The punishment for possession of electronic cigarettes ranges from confiscation and fines to ten years in prison.

Can You Smoke Weed on a Cruise Ship?

At this time, you cannot smoke weed on a cruise ship .

Can You Bring Cigarettes on a Cruise?

Yes, you can bring regular cigarettes and electronic cigarettes (vapes) on a cruise ship.

Before packing cigarettes or lighters in your luggage or carry-on, we recommend following TSA packing rules.

Can You Bring Cigars on a Cruise?

Yes, you can bring cigars on cruise ships.

Can You Bring a Lighter on a Cruise Ship?

You are allowed to bring regular lighters on a cruise ship. Similarly, many cruise lines allow passengers to bring matches on board the vessel. However, “torch lighters,” which emit powerful flames, are not allowed on cruise ships. Neither are novelty lighters in the shape of guns, knives, or other weapons. Further, many cruise lines only allow one lighter per passenger or cabin.

What Happens if I am Caught Smoking on a Cruise?

If you are caught smoking in a non-smoking area, the crew member may ask you to move to one of the designated smoking areas and charge a fine to your onboard account(usually between $200 to $500).

Repeat offenders may be held in the cruise ship’s jail until crew members can disembark them from the vessel at the next port of call.

Fire is one of the biggest threats to the security and safety of the vessel, passengers, and crew. Therefore, cruise lines take smoking policies very seriously.

And no, you won’t get a refund if you’re disembarked for breaking the cruise line’s policy.

What Should You Do if You See Someone Smoking on a Cruise?

If you see someone smoking in a non-designated smoking area, you can ask them to move to a designated smoking area or tell a crew member.

No one likes a tattletale, but smoking poses a severe fire risk for everyone on board.

Some passengers might not realize that they are breaking the smoking policy, and they will be thankful that you warned them before a crew member. But , there’s also the chance that they are knowingly breaking the rule.

To avoid a confrontation, we recommend speaking with a crew member about the smoking passenger or phoning guest services.

Can You Buy Cigarettes on a Cruise Ship?

Yes, you can buy cigarettes on a cruise ship.

You can purchase cigarettes by the carton from the ship’s duty-free shop. However, if you plan to smoke, it’s best to bring your own cigarettes. Some cruise lines hold all duty-free purchases until disembarkation.

Additionally, you may have to pay customs fees on the purchases when returning to your home country.

Can You Buy Cigars on a Cruise Ship?

Yes, you can purchase cigars on a cruise ship.

You can purchase cigars from the duty-free shop on the vessel.

It’s important to note that you may have to pay customs fees on the purchases when returning to your home country.

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Cruise Ship Smoking Policies: A Comprehensive Guide to Rules and Restrictions

Cruise Ship Smoking Policies: A wide range of vacationers choose to take cruises, making them a popular vacation option. However, what happens if you wish to smoke throughout your cruise? Is smoking permitted on cruise ships? Smoking is permitted on most cruise ships, but only in specific locations. It is essential to verify with your cruise line before sailing, as smoking laws on cruise ships are subject to change.

Is smoking allowed on cruise ships?

Indeed. On a cruise ship, smoking is permitted, but only in specified areas. Permitted locations differ depending on the cruise operator, but usually consist of:

The casino.
A cigar lounge (if there is one).
One or two bars.
Designated outdoor spaces.

On one of the ship’s higher decks, there is usually a small area set aside for smoking outdoors. Every ship has a different location, but the policy is available on the cruise line’s website.

To avoid disturbing non-smokers, the majority of smoking locations are concealed.

It’s recommended to ask guest services where the designated smoking locations are located if you’re not sure.

There are usually less stringent rules about smoking aboard cruise ships operated by European cruise lines. However, even they are reducing the number of places that allow smoking.

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Cruise Lines’ Smoking Policies

Each cruise line has its own smoking regulations, which are subject to change. The smoking restrictions of some of the most well-known cruise lines are listed below:

On the portside forward portion of the pool deck, there is one space set aside for smoking on Azamara cruise ships. Smoking is allowed in this area, as shown by the obvious signage.

Unless otherwise specified by the tour operator, the ship’s other spaces and Azamara Cruisetours are off-limits to smoking.

Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Magic anchored in a port in the Caribbean with azure waters (Image Credit: Carnival Cruise Line) Each ship has its own set of approved smoking locations, which include:

A small casino section (when playing).
Room balconies.
Designated areas in select nightclubs.

On open decks, smoking is only permitted in the designated smoking zones with cigars and pipes.

For a breakdown by ship, see the Carnival Cruise Line smoking policy.

Celebrity Cruises

Each ship has a different number and location for its designated smoking spaces. The smoking sections are usually located on the sun deck, outside promenade, and in a corner of the Sunset Bar or Mast Bar.

Celebrity Cruises prohibits smoking in the ship’s casino, in contrast to many other cruise lines’ laws.

Celestyal Cruises

Smoking is only permitted in specific outdoor areas on Celestial Cruises. The cruise line forbids smoking indoors.

Costa Cruises

There are specific spots outside for smoking, as well as private balconies and the Cigar Lounge.

While it’s not permitted inside the cabin, smoking is allowed on the balconies.

Only interior cabins and cigar lounges allow the use of electronic cigarettes.

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Cunard Line

In locations set aside for smoking outside, smoking is allowed. Except in Churchill’s Cigar Lounge, where smoking cigars and pipes is allowed, Cunard Line’s smoking policy forbids smoking indoors.

Disney Cruise Line

Only outside places that have been designated for smoking are allowed on Disney Cruise ships.

The designated smoking locations on Disney Magic and Disney Wonder are located on Deck 9 (forward, portside) and Deck 4 (starboard side, from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.).

Deck 4 (port side, aft, from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am), Deck 21 (port side, aft), and Deck 13 (port side, forward, near Currents Bar) are the locations designated for smoking on Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy.

Fred Olsen Cruise Lines

Passengers may smoke on open-air decks, designated outdoor areas, and cruise ship balconies (except the Terrace Balconies on Bolette and Borealis).

According to Fred. Olsen Cruise Line’s smoking policy, vaporless e-cigarettes are permitted in staterooms.

Holland America Line

Cigarette smoking is permitted on cabin verandahs and in specified outdoor smoking locations. Special smoking nights are available in the casino on several Holland America ships, but only when you’re gambling.

Smoking is not permitted in most indoor spaces on the Holland America Line, including staterooms.

MSC Cruises

Smoking is prohibited in most interior spaces, including cabin balconies.

MSC Cruises has spaces set aside for smoking outside. There are cigar and pipe smoking lounges on several ships.

Norwegian Cruise Line

Harvest Caye, Belize, is home to the Norwegian Cruise Line ship, the Escape. On open decks, guests are allowed to smoke in specified zones. There are smoking areas in the casino on several of Norwegian Cruise Line’s larger ships.

Smoking is permitted in the garden and on the private sun decks of Garden Villa reservations, but not in the cabins or on the balconies.

Certain ships have cigar bars where you can smoke a cigar or a pipe.

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Oceania Cruises

There are only specific outside areas where smoking is allowed. Deck 9’s front starboard corner of the pool deck and Deck 10’s aft port corner are designated smoking places.

As per the smoking policy of Oceania Cruises, smoking is not allowed in any indoor areas, casinos, staterooms, or balconies.

P&O Cruises

In specified open deck areas, passengers are permitted to smoke both traditional and electronic cigarettes. Depending on the ship and the cleaning schedule, the authorized smoking locations may change during the voyage.

Princess Cruises

There are specific areas where smoking is allowed, such as cigar lounges, parts of the nightclub, and outdoor areas.

Except on non-smoking nights, smoking is restricted to specified slot machines in the casino.

Princess Cruises forbids smoking on balconies and in suites.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Smoking is permitted on selected parts of the pool deck and in the Connoisseur Club smoking lounge for guests.

Galileo’s on Seven Seas Navigator and the approved outside area of Horizon Lounge on Seven Seas Mariner and Seven Seas Voyager are two more locations where smoking is permitted.

The Seven Seas Voyager, Mariner, and Navigator Connoisseur clubs are the only places where pipe smoking is allowed. In the specified locations of the Connoisseur Club and pool deck, smoking cigars is permitted.

Royal Caribbean International

Smoking is legal on the open decks in the designated outdoor smoking areas. Except on Oasis-class ships, when it is on the port side, the smoking area is typically found on the starboard side of the ship.

Except for cruises leaving from China and Hong Kong, where the non-smoking area is removed, Casino Royale allows smoking in a tiny designated smoking area. When sailing from the UK and Australia, the Casino Royale is strictly non-smoking.

No pipes or cigars are permitted inside the casing. However, smoking pipes and cigars is allowed in approved outdoor spaces as well as at the cigar bars on board Freedom-class and Voyager-class ships.

Seabourn Cruise Line

Fira, Greece, July 16, 2019: In the Aegean Sea, not far from Fira in Santorini, is the American luxury cruise liner Seabourn Odyssey. Smoking is allowed in a certain section of the Sky bar and on the open terrace behind The Club on Deck 5 of Seabourn ships.

Only on Deck 7, on the open terrace aft of Seabourn Square, are cigar and pipe smokers permitted.

Furthermore, it is the policy of Seabourn to allow electronic cigarettes in every suite.

Notably, Seabourn Cruises’ adventure ships, Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit, do not permit smoking.

Silversea Cruises

Smoking is allowed outside at specific tables outside the Panorama Lounge, the Pool Bar, and specific sections of the open deck.

The only area aboard Silversea cruise ships where smoking is permitted indoors is Connoisseurs Corner.

Virgin Voyages

Virgin Voyages offers spaces that are set off throughout the ship.

They have a policy that states that customers who are found smoking outside of approved places may be charged $500 and may be asked to disembark at the next port of call. Refunds will not be granted to guests who are disembarked for violating the cruise line’s standards and are caught smoking.

Do cruise ships allow e-cigarettes?

Cruise lines often handle vaping and e-cigarettes the same as traditional smoke. Only in places where smoking cigarettes is authorized are vaping and electronic cigarette use allowed.

Three cruise lines do not prohibit vaping or smoking e-cigarettes on cabin balconies: Holland America Line, Costa Cruises, and Seabourn Cruises.

It’s crucial to remember that electronic cigarettes are prohibited in many nations, including numerous South American and Southeast Asian nations, the United Arab Emirates, and India. Since rules vary from nation to nation, you should leave electronic cigarettes aboard the ship if they are prohibited. Electronic cigarette possession carries a range of penalties, from confiscation and fines to ten years in prison.

What Takes Place if I’m Found Smoking While on a Cruise?

A crew member may ask you to relocate to one of the approved smoking places if you are found smoking in a non-smoking area and may also issue a fee to your onboard account (typically between $200 and $500).

Until crew members can remove repeat offenders from the ship at the next port of call, they may be detained in the cruise ship’s jail.

One of the main risks to the crew, passengers, and security of the ship is fire. Cruise lines, therefore, take their smoking restrictions very seriously.

Furthermore, if you are disembarked due to violating the cruise line’s policies, you will not receive a refund.

Are cigarettes sold on cruise ships?

Smoke can indeed be purchased on cruise ships.

Cigarettes are available in the duty-free store on board by the carton. But it’s advisable to carry your own cigarettes if you intend to smoke. Certain cruise lines retain all duty-free purchases until the passengers exit.

In addition, when you get back to your own country, you might have to pay customs charges on the purchases.

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What is Royal Caribbean's smoking policy?

For the comfort and enjoyment of our guests, our ships are designated as non-smoking; however, we recognize that some of our guests do smoke. To provide an onboard environment that meets all needs, we’ve designated certain areas of the ship as smoking areas.

Smoking refers to the use of cigarettes, cigars, all types of electronic vaping (such as e-cigarettes, vapes, mods, etc.), and pipe smoking.

Smoking is permitted in designated outdoor areas , must be properly disposed of, and never be thrown overboard .
We’ll have visible signage posted in areas where smoking is permitted, and ashtrays that are provided for use.
Cigar and pipe tobacco are limited to designated outdoor areas and Cigar Bars.
You must be at least 21 years of age to purchase, possess, or use tobacco on sailings beginning in U.S. ports. For sailings beginning in all other ports, the minimum age is 18 years old.

Onboard Casino

Casino Royale® allows smoking and has designated areas for both smoking and non-smoking guests. There will be visible signage indicating the smoking and the non-smoking area in the casino.
Ships sailing from China and Hong Kong will not have a non-smoking area in the casino.
Smoking is not permitted in the casino for any ships sailing from Australia and the United Kingdom .

Other Spaces Onboard – Smoke Free

Onboard all interior public spaces are smoke free. Smoking is not permitted in any dining venue, theater, bar, lounge, hallway, elevator, and jogging track. Outdoor areas near restricted areas, food venues, and kids play areas and pools will not allow smoking.
On Oasis class, smoking is not permitted in Central Park or the Boardwalk neighborhoods.
Smoking/vaping is not permitted inside any stateroom and any stateroom balcony. If a guest is in violation of this stateroom policy, a cleaning fee of $250 USD will be applied to their SeaPass® account and may be subject to further actions*.

Royal Caribbean International kindly asks all guests to please observe the smoking policy. These requests are made to provide a comfortable cruise for everyone. Guests who violate this smoking policy may result in one or more enforcement actions* as described on page 2 of our Guest Conduct Policy.

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Smoking on Cruise Ships

This review is about smoking on cruise ships - Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Disney, Princess, Celebrity, Cunard and all the rest of the major cruise lines smoking policies and rules.

The new cruise ship smoking rules make cruising vacations harder for smokers to fully enjoy. This is bad news for the "smoking cruisers" whose only heavenly retreat ("joy allowed" place) on the ship soon will be the cigar lounge & bar zone.

The major cruise lines have already tightened their rules for cigar and cigarette smoking policies and this includes the mainstream lines Carnival, NCL Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, and MSC, to the mid-market leaders Celebrity, Disney, Princess, Holland America.

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Smoking on cruise ships has been an important issue since the 2006 fire which broke out aboard Star Princess . The fire was started after a passenger flicked a lit cigarette over the balcony railing. It landed on the balcony below, setting on fire the balcony partition and the furniture. Eventually, the fire spread and destroyed 238 staterooms. A man lost his life, the ship suffered huge loses.

Fire is the second-rated among the most disastrous cruise ship accidents - right after ship sinking, which is in true connection with the "Smoking on cruise ships" theme. Still, many passengers want to smoke in their cabins, on their balcony, in dining rooms, all around the pool deck areas.

In an effort not to repulse smokers and to please non-smokers, the major cruise lines had to rewrite their rules for smoking on ships. As part of the effort, most of them are now banning cigar and cigarette smoking on cruise ship balconies .

Almost all cruise lines smoking policies state, that if a guest has been caught smoking in any non-smoking area, the cleaning fee (penalty) is $250, posted to his/her onboard account.
Depending on the cruise line and the severity of the violation, there is even a chance for disembarkation at the next call port.
On many lines, the cruise smoking rules are subject to change depending on the country the ship is residing in for the evening or sailing from. That's because the different countries have different smoking laws.
Cruise lines smoking policies are very strict about prohibiting passengers from throwing overboard cigarette butts, due to the wind which blows them back onto the ship - a real fire gamble!
On most cruising vessels guests can find designated smoking areas, usually located on ships' starboard side.
And before our review on cruise lines smoking policies, at this Wiki link , you can read what the Wikipedia has to say on the subject of smoking.

Smoking on ships, cruise lines smoking policies and rules

In August 2013, Disney announced banning smoking on Disney ships (including electronic cigarettes) from all of the line's stateroom balconies.
Royal Caribbean followed with their balcony smoking ban, which went into effect in 2014. The ban is now enforced on all RCI vessels except the ones traveling through Asia. Guests who prefer to light up still do so inside of ships' casinos and select RCI Connoisseur Clubs.
Starting spring 2014, passengers aboard Cunard 's Queen Elizabeth, Queen Victoria and Queen Mary 2, are prohibited from smoking in staterooms, on balconies, and in public areas apart from the designated areas on the open decks, Churchill Cigar Lounge, and the upper level of G32 nightclub on board Queen Mary 2.
Smokers who look for more permissive environment already don't have the chance to find them. Starting 2014, October 9, Carnival prohibits smoking on cabin balconies. Guests can partake inside the jazz bars and dance clubs, as well as on designated outside areas. As of December 1, 2018, Carnival Cruise Line updated their smoking policy and made their position clear: those passengers who smoke in the stateroom or on their balcony, as well as everyone else in the stateroom, may be disembarked at the next port of call. Previously, just like other cruise companies, Carnival has said that those who smoke in the staterooms or on the verandas might be charged a substantial cleaning fee (US$500). Now, they are taking things further with a stricter policy which could have consequences not only for the offending, but those they're traveling with.
Norwegian Cruise Lines joined the lines that prohibit guests to light up on balconies when cruising. NCL instituted changes to its smoking policy starting November 1, 2014, and banned balcony smoking. On Norwegian Breakaway and Getaway, smoking on The Waterfront is permitted on the starboard side, except by outdoor dining areas. Indoor smoking is allowed only in the casino, but only in case the travelers are actively playing ;-)
MSC is 90 % smoke-free, as smoking is prohibited in the dining rooms, cabins (including their balconies) and theaters. Designated areas include a designated lounge, one side of the sun deck, the cigar room and casinos.
Seabourn has similarly prohibited smoking from stateroom balconies in all B category suites on Seabourn Spirit, Legend and Pride. But passengers staying in Seabourn Sojourn, Quest and Odyssey suites were permitted smoking from the cabin. However, as of November 28, 2016, the line brought its smoking policy in line with other luxury cruise companies and banned smoking in all indoor venues and on balconies.
Celebrity also prohibits veranda smoking (including electronic cigarettes). The line restricts lighting up to ships' designated areas.
Note: for the smoking policies on river cruise lines ships see in the table above the following companies: AMA, A-Rosa, Avalon, Uniworld, and Viking.

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How To Get Away With Smoking On A Cruise Ship: What Smokers NEED To Know

As a smoker preparing for a cruise, you may be contemplating how to smoke on board without getting caught.

However, before you sneak a cigarette, we really recommend adhering to the rules and regulations of your ship.

While it may not be the most exciting solution, it is essential to note that there really are no hiding spots on a cruise ship, and numerous surveillance devices are in place.

We highly recommended that you comply with the rules to avoid any significant fines.

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How To Get Away With Smoking On A Cruise Ship

Most cruise ships have designated smoking areas, and some even permit smoking in certain staterooms or on designated balconies. Plus, there are some smoker-friendly cruise ships.

Along with finding a smoker-friendly cruise line, it’s important to note the restrictions when it comes to e-cigarettes and vaping.

Much like traditional cigarettes, vaping is often allowed only in designated smoking areas, but some cruise lines offer more lenient policies.

Some cruises even have such relaxed policies that you can enjoy a cigarette or cigar at the casino.

Certain popular cruise lines, like Royal Caribbean, even have cigar lounges. So you definitely don’t have to go through withdrawal symptoms on your next cruise vacation.

Understanding Cruise Ship Smoking Policies

Before you embark on your cruise, it’s important to understand the smoking policies of the cruise line you’ll be traveling with.

Cruise ships have strict rules regarding when, where, and how you can smoke, including the use of e-cigarettes and vaping devices.

Familiarize yourself with these policies to avoid violating the rules which could result in fines or other penalties.

Research the specific smoking policies of your chosen cruise line
Note the restrictions and rules regarding e-cigarettes and vaping devices
Be aware of potential fines or penalties for violating smoking policies

Finding Designated Smoking Areas

Once on board, seek out the designated smoking areas where you can enjoy your cigarette or vaping device without breaking the rules.

These areas are typically clearly marked and can often be found in the following locations:

Outdoor decks
Casino bars
Designated lounges

To enjoy your smoking experience while adhering to the rules:

Locate a designated smoking area on your ship
Use proper disposal methods for cigarette butts and other smoking-related waste
Be respectful of non-smoking passengers by staying within the designated smoking area

By understanding the smoking policies of your cruise ship and being respectful of fellow passengers, you can get away with smoking on your cruise while staying within the rules and avoiding penalties.

Can I Smoke Cigarettes In My Cabin?

Smoking in cabins is not allowed on any major cruise line due to the potential fire hazard it poses.

Designated smoking areas are available on most ships operated by U.S. cruise lines, with indoor public spaces being off-limits for smoking.

However, some cruise lines make exceptions for casinos or have dedicated smoking rooms within the larger casino.

Can I Smoke On My Balcony?

Smoking on cabin balconies is only permitted by Fred. Olsen Cruise Line and Costa Cruises, as stated by Cruise Critic .

Other major cruise lines prohibit smoking on cabin balconies due to the potential fire hazard it poses.

Can I Smoke Weed On A Cruise Ship?

Despite the legality of cannabis in certain ports, smoking weed is strictly prohibited on all cruise ships .

This ban applies to both recreational and medical marijuana use, meaning that even if you have a prescription for medical marijuana, you are not allowed to smoke it onboard.

This is because cruise ships are registered in countries where marijuana is illegal, and the ships must adhere to the laws of their country of registration.

Therefore, anyone caught smoking weed on a cruise ship can face serious consequences, including being disembarked at the next port of call and possibly even facing legal action.

We highly discourage you try smoking weed on a cruise ship.

Being caught smoking weed on a cruise ship can result in severe consequences, including but not limited to being placed in the cruise ship jail , removed from the ship, facing arrest, and potentially being banned from cruising for life.

It’s just not worth it. Plus trying to mask the smell is almost impossible and you are very likely to get caught.

Can You Bring Cigars On A Cruise?

Similar to cigarettes, cigars and tobacco pipes can be brought onboard and smoked in designated areas on some cruise ships.

However, the areas where smoking cigars and pipes are allowed are typically more restricted than those for cigarette smoking.

But there is the cigar lounge on a lot of major cruise lines.

What Cruise Lines Have A Cigar Lounge?

The following cruise lines have cigar lounges on some, not all, their cruises:

Crystal Cruises
MSC Cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line
Princess Cruises
Regent Cruises
Royal Caribbean
Silversea Cruises

Make sure to double-check the cruise you are booking if a cigar lounge is an important selling point for you.

Can I Smoke Cigarettes In The Cigar Lounge?

This may vary, but most cigar lounges on cruise ships are strictly for cigar and pipe smokers only.

You cannot smoke cigarettes in the cigar lounge as they have a separate designated smoking area.

Are There Non-Smoking Cruise Ships?

While there are no entirely non-smoking cruise ships, many cruise lines have implemented strict smoking policies and designated smoking areas to accommodate non-smokers.

These areas are typically limited to outdoor decks and designated indoor areas, such as casinos, bars, and lounges.

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Choosing the Right Cruise Line

Researching different cruise lines and their smoking policies before booking your cruise is extremely important.

Some lines have more lenient rules regarding smoking and vaping, such as Costa and a few others.

These lines may allow smoking in designated areas or even in your stateroom.

Be aware that most cruise lines treat e-cigarettes the same as traditional cigarettes and restrict them to designated smoking areas.

Packing Smoking Essentials

To ensure a hassle-free smoking experience on your cruise, you may want to pack essential items such as:

A portable ashtray : to dispose of cigarette butts responsibly and avoid littering.
A lighter or matches : to light your cigarettes, consider a windproof lighter option if you plan on smoking outside.
Tobacco or e-cigarettes : bring enough supplies for the duration of your cruise. They may not be available for sale onboard or cost a pretty penny at shore.
A sealable bag : to store used cigarette butts, especially if you have a cabin without a designated smoking area or a balcony.

Utilizing Smokeless Alternatives

If you still have concerns about smoking on a cruise ship, booked a smoke-free cruise, or want to be more discreet, consider using smokeless alternatives such as:

Nicotine patches : a convenient way to get a nicotine fix without smoking.
Nicotine gum : can be easily used on a cruise ship without drawing attention.
Snus (smokeless tobacco) : placed under your upper lip, snus provides a nicotine boost without creating smoke.

Make sure you know the specific guidelines regarding vaping onboard and which areas are designated for e-cigarette use.

Some cruise lines, like Cunard and Holland America, do allow vaping in passenger staterooms.

However, policies may change, so it’s best to check the up-to-date information before your trip.

Tips for Discreet Smoking

Despite the strict non-smoking policies on cruise ships, there are ways to discreetly smoke without getting caught. if you want to smoke inconspicuously on board, consider these tips.

(And no. We are not condoning breaking the rules, but if you’re going to do it, at least be smart about it.)

Timing and Location

To minimize the chances of being detected, choose the right time and location for your smoking sessions. Consider the following:

Opt for late-night or early-morning hours when fewer people are awake and moving around the ship
Find a secluded spot, preferably on the highest deck, where the wind can help disperse the smoke and reduce visibility
Use the designated smoking areas to your advantage. Although smoking is allowed in these areas, make sure to distance yourself from non-smokers and abstain from drawing attention

Odor Management

Properly managing the smell of smoke is crucial when trying to smoke discreetly. Here are some tips:

Utilize smokeless tobacco or e-cigarettes, which produce less odor than traditional cigarettes
Use a personal air freshener or a simple mixture of water and essential oil in a spray bottle to mask odors
Keep mints or gum with you to freshen your breath after smoking

Proper Disposal Methods

Discreetly disposing of your cigarette leftovers is essential to avoid detection. Make sure to follow these guidelines:

Always dispose of cigarette butts in the designated receptacles found in smoking areas to minimize any trace of your smoking activities
Carry a small, portable ashtray or a sealable container to store your cigarette butts and ashes temporarily if you’re smoking in a non-designated area

Keep these tips in mind as you navigate the challenging landscape of smoking on a cruise ship, and remember to be responsible for your actions and respectful of the rules and other passengers.

Consequences of Breaking the Rules

When you break the smoking rules on a cruise ship, several consequences may arise, impacting both your experience and the overall safety of the passengers and the ship.

Firstly, if you’re caught smoking in an unauthorized area, you’ll be asked to move to a designated smoking area immediately.

It’s important to follow these guidelines, because repeated violations may lead to more severe consequences.

Next, smoking in your cabin or cabin balcony is strictly prohibited on most cruise lines. If you’re caught doing so, you’ll be told to stop and may face a substantial cleaning fee.

This fee is designed to cover any additional cleaning efforts required to remove the smell and residue left by the smoke.

Disregarding the smoking rules could lead to dangerous situations, such as fire hazards.

The enclosed environment of a cruise ship makes it vital to adhere to these guidelines not only for your safety but also for the safety of those around you.

Furthermore, continuously breaking the rules might result in harsher penalties, such as:

Fines for violating ship regulations
Removal of certain privileges or amenities
Forced disembarkation at the next port
Refusal of future bookings with the cruise line

Keep in mind that designated smoking areas are set up for everyone’s benefit, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for all passengers.

By observing the set rules on a cruise ship, you’ll be able to enjoy your vacation without causing harm or discomfort to yourself and others.

In summary, getting away with smoking on a cruise ship can be challenging due to many cruise lines having strict policies against smoking in certain areas.

However, there are a few key strategies you can implement to minimize the chances of being caught or penalized.

First, familiarize yourself with the smoking policies of your chosen cruise line, and ensure you follow their designated smoking areas. These areas typically include specific outdoor spaces and designated indoor lounges, such as cigar bars or casinos for active players.

Second, consider using e-cigarettes or vapes, as some cruise lines treat these differently from traditional cigarettes.

While they may still be restricted in the majority of areas, they might be perceived as less intrusive or noticeable to fellow passengers and staff.

Finally, pay close attention to the rules regarding smoking in cabins and balconies. While it may be tempting to try and sneak a smoke on your private balcony, cruise lines have strict policies against this, and you may face significant fines or penalties if caught.

Remember, adhering to the smoking guidelines on board not only prevents you from potential trouble but also maintains a pleasant environment for everyone aboard the ship.

By following these tips and staying aware of the rules, you can enjoy your cruise while still indulging in your smoking preferences when and where it is allowed.

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No smoking: Carnival Cruise Line cracks down on lighting up

Carnival Cruise Line recently took steps to further crackdown on smoking across its fleet by banning the practice during embarkation and in new casino spaces created exclusively for nonsmokers.

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New smoke-free casinos

Mainstream cruise lines have largely eliminated smoking in staterooms (including on private balconies) and public areas, but several lines' casinos remain places where passengers are permitted to puff away while gambling.

To address that issue without completely banning smokers, Carnival Cruise Line Brand Ambassador John Heald said Friday on his Facebook page that, on three of its ships, Carnival Cruise Line has converted onboard conference centers to additional smoke-free casino space.

"On Carnival Breeze, Carnival Dream and Carnival Magic, while half of the [main] casino is going to remain smoking on all of our ships, on those three ships, for now ... we have designed a nonsmoking casino," Heald said, noting that the forfeited conference spaces were large and rarely used.

"You have tables and slot machines ... in these areas. If these [areas] work, which we think they will, we may possibly add them to other ships.

"We know that smokers gamble. If we thought ... the revenue was going to remain the same if we took smoking away -- it won't, which is why we haven't -- [we would have done it]. But we have, on those three ships, given you a chance to have a nonsmoking casino."

No smoking before sail-away

Prior to the new casino announcement, Heald also said Carnival would be prohibiting smoking anywhere on or near all ships in the fleet during embarkation, as that's when the vessels refuel.

"During embarkation and while we are refueling ... there is a no-smoking rule inside and out of the ship until just before we cruise," Heald explained.

The process, known as bunkering, can take hours, and because the fuel is highly flammable, rogue ashes pose a threat. Previously, smoking had only been banned in outdoor areas during that time, but now it's not allowed in indoor, otherwise smoke-friendly places, either.

"I've had a few rather frustrated comments about that, and I totally understand," Heald sympathized.

He said part of the reason for the change is that temporarily banning smoking until the ship leaves port allows for a smoke-free environment for all passengers as they check in at their muster stations -- some of which are in areas, like the casino, that normally allow smoking -- after completing the line's digital safety drill.

"On most of the ships, we will be using the casino as an e-muster, where you go up and you hand them your app ... or your boarding pass ... and they check you off, and you watch a life jacket demonstration from the crew," Heald said.

Previous efforts to limit smoking

This isn't the first time Carnival has enacted controversial smoking policies. In 1999, the line implemented the cruise industry's first completely smoke-free vessel, Carnival Paradise. The complete ban on smoking was quickly lifted when it became clear that smokers tend to spend more money at bars and casinos than nonsmokers.

In 2014, Carnival banned smoking from balconies in its ships' cabins and also made headlines in 2018, when it announced violators of its smoking policies would be slapped with $500 fines .

Ultimately, the places onboard where smoking is permitted are few and far between, with most ships only allowing it in casinos and on designated outdoor decks, usually on one side of the ship and usually near the aft so the smell wafts out to sea.

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No More Cough-Cough: Top Cruise Ships for Nonsmokers, 2009

By Frommer's Staff

More than a year and a half after our first-ever survey of cruise line smoking regulations, the cruise industry continues to move away from Mad Men style nicotine sophistication and into, well, the 21st century.

Take a look: Around the country, 34 states have banned smoking in many public places, and 24 of those even have no-smoking rules for bars. Across the pond, England, Ireland, Scotland, France (France!), Italy, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands, and Iceland have all banned smoking in most public places nationwide, including bars and clubs. Smokers can still light up wherever they want in, oh, Chad, but since we haven't seen a noticeable uptick in Chadian tourism, we can assume the ability to light up isn't the main driver behind smokers' vacation choices.

Which is a good thing for the cruise lines, 'cause the trend there is definitely following the worldwide pattern. Over the past two years, anti-smoking rules have become more and more stringent industry-wide. Generally, ships now prohibit smoking in all restaurants, theaters, corridors, elevators, and many other public areas, too. If you want to light up, most lines still let you do so in the smoking sections of bars and lounges, out on the open decks, and in your cabin and private balcony, but some are even clamping down on those retreats.

It's a simple matter of changing demographics. "The majority of our guests are non-smoking," says Crystal Cruises' President Gregg Michel, "and travelers are used to more non-smoking environments today." Ron Santangelo, North America president of Peter Deilmann Cruises, concurs: "With Europe following America's lead in passing laws that help reduce the effects of smoking on non-smokers, we are happy to adjust our policy to fully participate in this effort."

The Best Ships for Non-Smokers

The following cruise lines prohibit smoking not only in the majority of public areas but also in all their cabins (eliminating any possibility of residual odors), cabin balconies, and even outside public decks.

American Cruise Lines ( www.americancruiselines.com ): Small-ship line ACL is entirely smoke-free. Smoking is prohibited both indoors and on the outside decks.

Azamara Cruises ( www.azamaracruises.com ): Smoking is banned everywhere aboard Azamara's two ships with the exception of two small areas: one indoors, in the aft port-side section of the Looking Glass Lounge, the other outdoors, in the starboard forward section of the Pool Deck. Azamara also follows a no-smoking policy on all land components of its cruisetours.

Oceania Cruises ( www.oceaniacruises.com ): As aboard Azamara (whose ships are more or less identical to Oceania's), smoking is prohibited except in two areas: one indoors, in the aft port corner of Horizons observation lounge, and one outdoors, in the forward starboard corner of the Pool Deck. Cigar and pipe smoking are only permitted in the latter.

Semi-Smoke-Free Runners Up

American Canadian Caribbean Line ( www.accl-smallships.com ): Smoking is allowed on outside decks only on this small-ship line. Smoking is not permitted anywhere inside.

American Safari Cruises ( www.amsafari.com ): Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of this line's small yachts. Smokers may light up on outside decks only.

Celebrity Cruises ( www.celebrity.com ): Smoking is prohibited in staterooms, on stateroom balconies, in all dining venues, and in the casino, theater, corridors, and elevators. Cigarette smoking is permitted only in a few designated indoor and outdoor areas of each ship, and cigar and pipe smoking is permitted only in designated outdoor areas. Cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobacco must be properly disposed of and never thrown overboard. Violations carry a $250 penalty charged to the guest's onboard account. There is also a non-smoking policy on all land components of Celebrity cruisetours.

Cruise West ( www.cruisewest.com ): Smoking is allowed only in designated areas of outside decks on these small ships. Smoking is not permitted anywhere inside.

Disney Cruise Line ( www.disneycruise.com ): Smoking is permitted only in designated areas of the ship. Guests are allowed to smoke only on open decks (except near the children's pool), on their stateroom balcony, and in the designated "adult" lounges onboard: Sessions and Rockin' Bar D on Disney Magic and WaveBands and The Cadillac Lounge on Disney Wonder.

Lindblad Expeditions ( www.expeditions.com ): Smoking is permitted only in designated outdoor areas on Lindblad's small, expedition-oriented ships. No smoking is permitted anywhere inside.

Maine Windjammers ( www.sailmainecoast.com ): None of the owner-operated Maine windjammers permit smoking anywhere below decks, but other rules vary by boat. Several captains prohibit smoking anywhere on board, while others designate a downwind smoking area.

MSC Cruises ( www.msccruises.com ): On all MSC vessels, smoking is permitted only in the cigar lounge, the casino, in one dedicated lounge, and on one side of the sun deck. Smoking is prohibited in all cabins and cabin balconies.

Peter Deilmann Cruises ( www.deilmann-cruises.com ): You know the worm has turned on smoking when even the Germans ban cigarettes from their ships. That's what happened fourteen months ago when Peter Deilmann Cruises announced a new smoking ban for all indoor areas of its single oceangoing vessel, the beautiful 513-passenger Deutschland. Smoking is now permitted only on Deutschland 's outside decks.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises ( www.rssc.com ): Smoking is prohibited in all staterooms and stateroom balconies, in all enclosed dining areas, and in most public rooms. Cigarette smoking is permitted only in designated areas of the outdoor Pool Grills, on deck areas, and in the casino, the cigar lounge, and the pool bar, as well as in a designated area of the nightclub and an outside portion of the observation lounge. Pipe smoking is only permitted in the cigar lounge, and cigars may be smoked in the cigar lounge and in a designated section of the Pool Bar. Violations of the smoking policy result in the guest being asked to leave the ship at his or her expense, without refund or credit.

Royal Caribbean International ( www.royalcaribbean.com ): Smoking is prohibited in cabins and in all restaurants, corridors, entertainment venues, and most other public spaces. Cigarette smoking is permitted only in designated areas of the ships' bars and lounges, on ocean-facing cabin balconies (i.e., not on Boardwalk- or Central ParkÂ?facing balconies on the new Oasis-class ships), and on outside decks on the starboard side of the ship. One lounge aboard each ship is designated totally non-smoking. Pipe and cigar smoking is only permitted in the cigar lounge or, on ships that don't have them, in a specifically designated area. Cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobacco must be properly disposed of and never thrown overboard. Violations carry a $250 penalty charged to the guest's onboard account.

Sea Cloud Cruises ( www.seacloud.com ): Smoking is permitted only on open decks, and is prohibited in all indoor areas.

SeaDream Yacht Club ( www.seadream.com ): Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas, including cabins. No cabins aboard these ships have private balconies, so that's not an option either. Smoking is permitted outdoors only on Decks 3, 4, and 6, but even there it's banned during all meal hours.

Star Clippers ( www.starclippers.com ): Star Clippers follows a nonsmoking policy in all cabins and indoor public areas except a portion of the piano bar lounge. Smoking is permitted on outside decks. Pipe and cigar smoking is allowed only on open decks.

Windstar Cruises ( www.windstarcruises.com ): Smoking is prohibited in all staterooms and public spaces. Smoking is permitted only in designated areas of the outside decks.

Rules on the Rest

Here's a rundown on smoking rules aboard the other major cruise lines.

Carnival Cruise Lines

Costa Cruises ( www.costacruise.com ): Smoking is permitted in cabins and private balconies and in designated areas of most public rooms on board. It's prohibited in the restaurants and show lounges.

Crystal Cruises ( www.crystalcruises.com ): Cigarette smoking is permitted in cabins and at designated tables in most bars and lounges, but most public areas are smoke-free, including the main dining room, the bistro, the indoor portions of the buffet restaurant, the alternative restaurants, the show lounge, the Starlite Club aboard Crystal Symphony, and all private balconies. Pipes and cigars are permitted only in the Connoisseur Club and on most open decks (except all areas of Lido Deck). Pipes and cigars may not be smoked in cabins, on cabin balconies, or in the ships' corridors.

Cunard Line ( www.cunard.com ): Elevators and all restaurants are designated as totally non-smoking, while public rooms offer both smoking and non-smoking areas. Pipes and cigar smoking is limited to the cigar lounge.

Holland America Line ( www.hollandamerica.com ): Smoking is prohibited in all dining areas and in showrooms during performances. Smoking is permitted in designated areas of most bars/lounges, in cabins, on cabin balconies, and on the open decks.

Norwegian Cruise Line ( www.ncl.com ): Smoking is prohibited in almost all public areas aboard NCL's ships, including restaurants, performance venues, and bars/lounges. Cigarette smoking is permitted only in cabins, on cabin balconies, in the casino, in the Cigar Bar (on ships that have them), and on most open decks (excluding the food-service areas, sport decks, kids' pool areas, and other designated no-smoking zones). Pipe and cigar smokers must contain themselves to the Cigar Bar or designated smoking lounge and to the smoking zones on the outside decks.

Princess Cruises ( www.princess.com ): Smoking is prohibited in the dining rooms and other food-service areas and in the show lounges and theaters. Smoking is permitted in cabins, on cabin balconies, on the outside decks, and in designated areas of most public rooms. Pipe and cigar smoking is prohibited in all public rooms.

Seabourn Cruise Line ( www.seabourn.com ): Smoking is prohibited in most public areas, including all restaurants, the show lounge, the casino, the nightclub, the spa, the ships' elevators, corridors, lobbies, and the port side of the Observation Lounge. On the upcoming Seabourn Odyssey and Seabourn Sojourn, it will also be prohibited on all of deck 8 (including the Patio Bar, Patio Grill, and pool area) and deck 11 (including the Retreat and Sun Terrace). Cigarette smoking is permitted in cabins and on cabin balconies. Pipe and cigar smoking is permitted only on outside decks.

Silversea Cruises ( www.silversea.com ): Most public areas are non-smoking. Cigarette smoking is permitted only at designated smoking tables in some bars and lounges and in certain areas on open decks. Cigar and pipe smoking is only permitted in the cigar lounge and in designated outdoor areas on decks 5 and 6 aboard Prince Albert II , on open decks 9 and 10 aboard Silver Shadow and Silver Whisper , and on open deck 9 aboard Silver Cloud and Silver Wind .

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How To Get Away With Smoking On A Cruise Ship

Published: December 17, 2023

Modified: December 28, 2023

by Tabbie Cohen

Introduction

Welcome aboard, fellow adventurers! If you’re a smoking enthusiast who loves to sail the high seas, you may be wondering how to indulge in your habit while enjoying a cruise. While many cruise lines have implemented strict no-smoking policies to ensure the comfort and safety of passengers, there are still ways to discreetly enjoy a smoke without getting caught. In this article, we will dive into the world of “smoking on the sly” and share some tips and tricks to help you get away with smoking on a cruise ship.

Before we proceed, it’s important to note that we do not endorse or encourage smoking, and we respect the rules and regulations set forth by cruise lines. However, we also understand that smoking is a personal choice and some individuals may seek ways to enjoy it during their cruise experience. We believe in providing information for educational purposes, so if you do decide to smoke, it’s crucial to do so responsibly and be considerate of your fellow passengers and crew members.

Now, let’s set sail on this covert smoking adventure and explore the strategies that can help you enjoy a smoke while cruising the open waters.

Understanding the Cruise Ship Smoking Policies

Before embarking on your cruise, it’s essential to familiarize yourself with the smoking policies of the specific cruise line you’ll be sailing with. Each cruise line has its own set of regulations regarding smoking, and it’s crucial to adhere to them to avoid any penalties or disruptions to your trip.

Most cruise lines have designated smoking areas on the ship, such as outdoor decks or specific lounges. However, it’s important to note that many ships have implemented stricter policies in recent years, limiting smoking to designated areas only. Some cruise lines even have entirely smoke-free ships.

To find out the specific smoking policies of your cruise line, you can refer to their website or contact their customer service. Make sure to inquire about the designated smoking areas, as well as any restrictions on smoking in cabins or balconies.

Additionally, it’s essential to respect the policies and be considerate of your fellow passengers who may have sensitivity or health issues related to smoking. Even if you’re discreet, the smell of smoke can still be bothersome to others, so it’s vital to follow the rules and be mindful of those around you.

By understanding and respecting the cruise ship’s smoking policies, you can ensure a smoother and more enjoyable smoking experience while onboard.

Selecting the Right Cabin

Choosing the right cabin can play a significant role in your ability to smoke discreetly on a cruise ship. To increase your chances of getting away with smoking, consider the following factors when selecting your cabin:

Opt for a cabin with a balcony: Cabins with balconies provide more privacy and are ideal for enjoying a smoke without drawing unwanted attention. However, it’s important to check the cruise line’s policy on smoking in balconies, as some may have restrictions or designated smoking areas.
Avoid cabins near non-smoking areas: To minimize the risk of smoke reaching non-smoking areas, try to select a cabin that is located away from areas where smoking is prohibited. This includes avoiding cabins near dining areas, theaters, and recreational facilities.
Consider cabins on lower decks: Cabins located on lower decks tend to have less foot traffic and can provide a more discreet environment for smoking. As an added benefit, you’ll have easier access to designated smoking areas located on the lower decks.
Research ship layouts: Some cruise ships have designated smoking cabins or sections on specific decks. By researching the ship’s layout beforehand, you can determine the best areas for smoking and select a cabin close to them.

Remember, even if you have a balcony or a more favorable cabin location, it’s crucial to be considerate of your fellow passengers. Keep noise levels down, ensure smoke does not drift into neighboring cabins, and always follow the cruise line’s policies on smoking to avoid any potential penalties.

By carefully selecting a cabin that allows for more privacy and considering the ship’s layout, you can increase your chances of enjoying a discreet smoke during your cruise.

Utilizing Designated Smoking Areas

One of the easiest and most convenient ways to enjoy a smoke on a cruise ship is to make use of the designated smoking areas. These areas are specifically set up to accommodate smokers while minimizing the impact on non-smokers. Here’s how you can make the most of them:

Familiarize yourself with the ship’s designated smoking areas: Before setting sail, take the time to familiarize yourself with the ship’s layout and identify the designated smoking areas. These areas are typically located on outdoor decks and may have seating or ashtrays available.
Respect the rules and boundaries: When using the designated smoking areas, be sure to adhere to the rules and guidelines set by the cruise line. This includes not smoking in non-designated areas and properly disposing of your cigarette butts in the provided receptacles.
Be mindful of others: While in the designated smoking areas, be considerate of your fellow passengers. Keep noise levels down, avoid blowing smoke in the faces of others, and always ask permission before lighting up near someone else.
Time your visits strategically: If the designated smoking areas tend to get crowded, consider visiting during off-peak times to ensure you have enough space and privacy to enjoy your smoke.

By utilizing the designated smoking areas provided by the cruise line, you can enjoy your smoke without infringing on the rights and comfort of non-smokers. Remember, proper etiquette and respect for others are key when using these areas.

Disguising the Smoke and Smell

When trying to get away with smoking on a cruise ship, it’s important to minimize the visibility and smell of smoke. By employing a few tricks, you can help disguise the evidence and reduce the risk of getting caught:

Invest in smokeless devices: Consider using smokeless alternatives, such as electronic cigarettes or vaping devices, which produce less visible smoke and eliminate the smell associated with traditional tobacco products.
Use a smoke filter: Smoke filters and sploofs are devices designed to filter and neutralize the odor of smoke. These handy gadgets can help greatly in reducing the smell and lingering scent of smoke.
Choose odor-neutralizing products: Use odor-neutralizing sprays or air fresheners in your cabin to mask any lingering smell. Be sure to choose products with a neutral or fresh scent to avoid attracting attention.
Take advantage of ventilation: If you’re in a cabin with a balcony, try smoking near the edge of the balcony where the smoke can easily disperse into the open air. Opening windows or vents in your cabin can also aid in removing smoke and minimizing odor.
Practice airflow management: Create positive airflow in your cabin by using fans strategically. Position them near windows or balconies to help direct smoke towards the outdoors rather than circulating it inside the cabin.

While these methods can help reduce the visibility and smell of smoke, it’s important to note that they may not completely eliminate the evidence. It’s always best to err on the side of caution and be mindful of the potential impact on others.

Remember, smoking on a cruise ship is a privilege, and it’s important to respect the rules and regulations set by the cruise line. By taking steps to disguise the smoke and smell, you can enjoy your smoke while minimizing any inconvenience to those around you.

Minimizing the Risk of Getting Caught

While trying to enjoy a discreet smoke on a cruise ship, it’s essential to take precautions to minimize the risk of getting caught. Here are some tips to help you stay under the radar:

Be aware of surveillance cameras: Cruise ships are equipped with surveillance cameras in various areas, including smoking areas. Avoid doing anything that might draw attention to yourself, such as blowing smoke directly towards the cameras or engaging in suspicious behavior.
Keep an eye out for crew members: Be vigilant and watch for crew members who may be patrolling the designated smoking areas. If you see them approaching, try to extinguish your cigarette discreetly and act natural to avoid drawing unnecessary attention.
Use distractions: Consider utilizing distractions when smoking, such as having a book, magazine, or electronic device on hand. By appearing engrossed in a different activity, you can divert attention away from your smoking.
Observe fellow passengers: Pay attention to the behavior of fellow passengers in designated smoking areas. If others are being discreet and cautious, follow their lead to blend in and minimize the risk of attracting unwanted attention.
Keep conversations to a minimum: Engaging in loud or lengthy conversations while smoking can draw attention to yourself. Keep conversations brief and avoid drawing unnecessary attention to your activity.

Remember, even with these precautions, there is still a risk of getting caught. It’s important to weigh the consequences and consider the potential penalties imposed by the cruise line for violating their smoking policies.

By being discreet, observant, and aware of your surroundings, you can minimize the risk of getting caught and increase your chances of enjoying a quiet smoke on the cruise ship.

Properly Disposing of Evidence

When smoking on a cruise ship, it’s essential to properly dispose of any evidence to avoid detection. Failing to do so can not only lead to penalties but also create an unpleasant experience for other passengers and crew. Here are some tips for discreetly disposing of smoking-related evidence:

Cigarette butts: The most obvious evidence of smoking is cigarette butts. It’s crucial to properly extinguish them and dispose of them in designated ashtrays or smoking receptacles. Avoid throwing them overboard or tossing them in other trash bins, as this can be seen as a violation of shipboard rules.
Ashes: To avoid leaving ash residue, consider using a portable ashtray or a small container with a lid to catch the ashes. This will prevent any accidental spills or windblown ashes that could draw attention.
Odor control: Use odor-neutralizing products, such as odor-absorbing bags or ziplock bags, to seal in any residual smell. These can help contain the odor while you find an appropriate place to dispose of the smoking-related items.
Discreet disposal: When disposing of smoking-related items, choose a time and location that offers minimal visibility. If there are designated smoking areas with dedicated ashtrays or receptacles nearby, use those for the disposal. If not, look for discreet bins in common areas away from non-smoking zones.
Maintain cleanliness: As you dispose of smoking-related evidence, ensure that you leave the area clean and free of any signs of smoking. This includes properly disposing of any packaging, empty cigarette packs, or other smoking paraphernalia.

By properly disposing of smoking-related evidence, you can minimize the risk of detection and maintain a respectful environment for all passengers and crew members.

The Importance of Respect and Consideration

While it may be tempting to indulge in smoking on a cruise ship, it’s crucial to prioritize respect and consideration for your fellow passengers and the cruise staff. Here are some important factors to keep in mind:

Respect the rules: Adhere to the smoking policies and guidelines set by the cruise line. These policies are in place to ensure the comfort and safety of all passengers. Violating these rules not only risks penalties but also creates a negative experience for others.
Avoid inconveniencing others: Be mindful of non-smokers and their preferences. Refrain from smoking in non-designated areas and be aware of the direction of smoke to prevent it from bothering others. Remember that the smell of smoke can be unpleasant for many people, and it’s important to be considerate of their experience.
Maintain cleanliness: Whether you smoke in designated areas or in your cabin, take care to clean up after yourself. Dispose of cigarette butts, ashes, and any other smoking-related waste properly. Keeping the environment clean demonstrates respect for both the cruise ship and your fellow passengers.
Be discreet: While you may want to enjoy a smoke, it’s important to do so discreetly. Avoid drawing attention to yourself through excessive noise, visible smoke, or suspicious behavior. Being discreet allows you to enjoy your smoke while minimizing the impact on others.
Consider alternatives: If you’re concerned about the inconvenience or restrictions of smoking on a cruise ship, consider alternative options such as nicotine patches, gum, or smokeless products. These can help satisfy your cravings without impacting others or violating rules.

Remember, a cruise ship is a shared space, and everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy their vacation without being negatively affected by someone else’s actions. By demonstrating respect and consideration for your fellow passengers and the cruise staff, you can contribute to a positive and enjoyable experience for all on board.

Smoking on a cruise ship can be a challenge, given the strict policies and considerations for the comfort of all passengers. However, with careful planning and respectful behavior, it’s possible to enjoy a discreet smoke while cruising the open seas.

By understanding the cruise ship’s smoking policies, selecting the right cabin, utilizing designated smoking areas, and minimizing the visibility and smell of smoke, you can increase your chances of getting away with smoking on a cruise ship. It’s important to dispose of smoking-related evidence properly and always prioritize respect and consideration for fellow passengers and crew members.

It’s essential to remember that smoking is a personal choice and not everyone onboard may share the same preference. Being mindful of others and following the rules not only helps maintain a harmonious environment but also ensures a pleasant cruise experience for everyone onboard.

Before lighting up, always take into account the potential penalties for violating the cruise line’s smoking policies and respect any non-smoking areas. Alternatively, consider exploring smokeless options to satisfy any cravings without impacting those around you.

Above all, remember that being a responsible and considerate passenger contributes to the overall enjoyment and satisfaction of the cruise for all onboard. So, if you decide to smoke, do so responsibly and with respect for your fellow adventurers.

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Non Smoking Casinos - Which Ships

By Clearwater , April 14, 2023 in Carnival Cruise Lines

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The Magic has a casino annex on deck 4 that is totally smoke free. Has slots as well as table games.

Currently it's just the Dream class.

The Mardi Gras had a large separate area set aside for smoke free gambling.

Bostwick girl

2 hours ago, finoky said: The Magic has a casino annex on deck 4 that is totally smoke free. Has slots as well as table games.

Sorry, couldn’t help but laugh, the poster said she was currently on the Magic and really enjoyed the non smoking annex casino!

The venezia will also have a separate annex casino thats non smoking.

The excel class ships have mostly non-smoking casinos. There is a section that is smoking and whew boy is it smoky. They did a great job ventilating the ship though.

The Breeze did in June of 22.

7 hours ago, Bostwick girl said: Sorry, couldn’t help but laugh, the poster said she was currently on the Magic and really enjoyed the non smoking annex casino!

I feel like an idiot!

haha it's ok! It made me LAUGH 🙂

Appreciate ALL the replied. Been an awesome week. I tried the reg casino and I got so ill I puled for hours from the smoke. Since I found the smoke free, no issues. Sucks for me!

3 hours ago, Clearwater said: haha it's ok! It made me LAUGH 🙂 Appreciate ALL the replied. Been an awesome week. I tried the reg casino and I got so ill I puled for hours from the smoke. Since I found the smoke free, no issues. Sucks for me!

Hoping one day soon they will all be smoke free!

4 hours ago, finoky said: I feel like an idiot!

Oh please don’t, I do stuff like that all the time! Got a good laugh out if it!

my kids mama

The Celebration has two separate areas. One is smoking and one is not.

On 4/14/2023 at 9:22 AM, bigdog1958 said: The venezia will also have a separate annex casino thats non smoking.

The whole Venice class (Venezia and Firenze, so far)

Thanks everyone! In the past, it wasn't that awful of an issue. This time I will spare the details but I was physically ill in a bad way. Then I lost my voice and had asthma daily, even if I sat in the non smoking area side. Apparently I have become more sensitive to it.

The annex was a huge plus for us! We enjoy the casino and could still hang in there without issues and win a few bucks. I will keep this list for future planning tho I am already booked on the Vista next.

CruizinSusan70

2 hours ago, Clearwater said: I will keep this list for future planning tho I am already booked on the Vista next.

Every casino in the Celebrity fleet is smoke free.

2 hours ago, CruizinSusan70 said: Every casino in the Celebrity fleet is smoke free.

even on the Celebrity Infinity rust bucket. I've never been thrilled with Celebrity casinos.

I actually closed down a casino on a Celebrity ship shortly after midnight. They're all smoke-free when no one is playing.

4 hours ago, BlerkOne said: even on the Celebrity Infinity rust bucket. I've never been thrilled with Celebrity casinos.

Looks similar to the Fantasy Class.

On 4/14/2023 at 10:27 PM, my kids mama said: The Celebration has two separate areas. One is smoking and one is not.

I will be going on the Jubilee so I am curious- is the non-smoking section really non-smoking? Do they actually enforce it? Also, is the smoke truly less noticeable? We tolerate the smoke but I would really appreciate not having clothes that stunk so bad from being in the casino. Especially with no self service laundry available.

34 minutes ago, tytanbri said: I will be going on the Jubilee so I am curious- is the non-smoking section really non-smoking? Do they actually enforce it? Also, is the smoke truly less noticeable? We tolerate the smoke but I would really appreciate not having clothes that stunk so bad from being in the casino. Especially with no self service laundry available.

you will not smell anything in the non-smoking area, and the smokers were always in their designated sections

24 minutes ago, tytanbri said: I will be going on the Jubilee so I am curious- is the non-smoking section really non-smoking? Do they actually enforce it? Also, is the smoke truly less noticeable? We tolerate the smoke but I would really appreciate not having clothes that stunk so bad from being in the casino. Especially with no self service laundry available.

I can tell from personal experience that the smoke free casino on the Celebration is truly smoke free! You cannot smell the smoking area at all.

46 minutes ago, tytanbri said: I will be going on the Jubilee so I am curious- is the non-smoking section really non-smoking? Do they actually enforce it? Also, is the smoke truly less noticeable? We tolerate the smoke but I would really appreciate not having clothes that stunk so bad from being in the casino. Especially with no self service laundry available.

I believe it was separate. I don't think my clothes were stinky at all.

On 4/15/2023 at 12:10 PM, Bostwick girl said: Hoping one day soon they will all be smoke free!

Come over to Australia - all ships, all cruise lines, smoke free inside.

It's separated by the casino bar on the Excel class. There's a doorway to cut through from the Atrium/Theater that opens into it and you remember why you're so thankful the rest of the casino is smoke free.

Yes they enforce it, seen multiple people try to light up on the slots and they were dealt with quickly by staff.

We usually sail on the Dream or Breeze out of Galveston. Both have a smoke-free casino annex on deck 4. Although it is a smaller casino with a smaller selection of slots and table games, it is totally smoke-free and definitely appeals to us. It was also nice b/c there was no lack of service or attention from the servers or the casino host. However, if you gamble there, you will miss the nightly contests that are part of the main casino - but, for us, it is worth it. I believe the Magic also has a smoke-free annex b/c it is in the Dream class, but we have never sailed on that ship. In January, we were on the Panorama, and it was one of the smokiest casinos we have ever experienced. Even walking through it to get to other parts of the ship wasn't enjoyable. There was no separate, dedicated smoke-free annex so I believe we only gambled once for a very short time during our 7-day cruise. It was nice enjoying other activities that don't take up our time (and money)! HaHa.

Counting down to being on the Dream soon, so looking forward to spending some time in the annex again.

Happy cruising everyone!

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Carnival Cruise Line bans 1 onboard activity, but not another

C ruise ships have different rules than land-based hotels and entertainment venues. Some of those rules are practical. You can't, for example, light a candle in your cabin.

On land, a candle may help set a romantic mood with only a small chance of burning down your house, but on a cruise ship, the dangers are much more significant. A small fire can become a catastrophe so candles, power strips, curling irons, and clothes irons, among many other things are banned on cruise ships.

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Cruise ships also have very specific rules when it comes to smoking. You can never smoke in your cabin or on a cabin's balcony. That's partially due to the risk of a fire and partly due to how smoke travels.

Most regular cruisers have experienced someone breaking the smoking rules on their balcony, Smome travels up and smoking in places where it's not allowed generally leads to other passengers calling security and the penalty for being caught could be anything from a warning to being thrown off the ship.

Both Carnival Cruise Line ( CCL ) and Royal Caribbean allow smoking in parts of their casinos. Royal Caribbean does have small non-smoking casinos on its Oasis-class ships while its Celebrity Cruises line only allows smoking in a small section of its pool deck.

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If you walk around a cruise ship, you will usually see people playing various games. Some play card games, while others have packed dominos, board games, and other types of games. Carnival and Royal Caribbean ( RCL ) encourage gameplay — they even hard card/game rooms on some ships — but there are certain rules.

Carnival brand ambassador John Heald recently responded to an onboard controversy involving gameplay.

"Why has LRC been banned? Left Right Center is a game played by hundreds of Carnival cruisers every week on your ships. I ask because according to Cruise *** website, the game has been banned from the ships," wrote "V" on Heald's Facebook page. "We’ve played this game with my friends who cruise with us for years. Why this game and not others? Please explain."

The poster followed their question with threats and anger.

"This is the kind of rule that will turn Carnival cruisers away and to other cruise lines. This is being done to line the pockets of the casino. Just admit it and stop being a fool," they wrote.

Carnival makes its gambling policy clear

Heald has addressed this issue before, but he made it clear in his response that the game is not the issue.

"Thank you 'V' and the game itself has not been banned. Playing for money on any game outside of the casino is strictly not allowed. No exceptions, even for quarters as I may have misspoken about a few days ago," Heald wrote.

This post came after an incident where a number of passengers had been playing the dice game for money on one of Carnival's ships. Heald shared the rules again because he saw some media outlets getting the cruise line's policies wrong.

"I saw some of the cut-and-pasting news sites who report on my posts and repost them on their page had headlined we had banned the game. We have not. You can play any game you wish but not for money. And to suggest that this is so that money will be spent in our casinos is silly billy nonsense," he added.

The post was largely supported by Heald's Facebook followers.

"I love it when they say 'this will turn people away.' These are not real problems that are going to stop people from cruising. That statement should only be allowed if John stated that the entire ship was removing all food or they would no longer have stateroom doors," Stephen Phillip Hawker posted.

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