Smoking Locations under new policy?

E-cigarette user here. I have seen that for security reasons the ships have cameras that catch the better parts of most if not all balconies and I would fear being seen by one of them. I wonder if they would act on that

 

Sorry, I know this is a little off course from the OP'S original question.

Hopefully this thread stays active so updates can be posted as cruisers return.

Cameras are positioned so that they cannot see any area of the balcony that would invade privacy. They look down the side of the ship to see something/someone going over the side. You can do most anything you want unseen on your balcony including sneaking a smoke.

Just returned from a 14 night transatlantic on the Epic. We where in a 2 bedroom on deck 17 and there was plenty of balcony smoking going on. So is it enforced? Not from what we experienced.

Just returned from a 14 night transatlantic on the Epic. We where in a 2 bedroom on deck 17 and there was plenty of balcony smoking going on. So is it enforced? Not from what we experienced.

Did your cruise start before November 1? That could explain why

Interested to know if Spice H2O on Breakaway still has a smoking section. Anyone off Breakaway today know as we always only smoke in designated areas?

I was on the Breakaway last week. There was a seated smoking section near the pool that was inclosed.You could also smoke at the bar in H2O and outside Maltings on deck 8. I hope that helps.

Thank you J&Jsmommy!

I was on the first Jewel cruise to have no smoking balconies. I didn't notice any smoke from nearby balconies, but then I really never noticed before either. When the ship is moving at 17-20 knots I never thought it was much of an issue.

What I did notice was a lot of smoking on the deck 7, 12, 13. A lot. Both sides. The casino smelled like any other casino I've been in....stale smoke. Basically it's off the balconies and on the main outdoor spaces where even more will take it in. Brilliant!

Self inoculation-- I'm a non-smoker.:eek:

Just booked a 14 night cruise on the dawn next fall. We have always gotten balconys or minisuite. I am a smoker so we decided to save our money and book an inside on deck 12 down the hall from the pool deck. If I can't even enjoy coffee or cocktail with a cigarette on my balcony then why pay that much extra? We'll see how this works for us.

Policy not in effect on your cruise since you embarked prior to 11/1.

Let's please keep this thread to the OP'S original question in regards to locations.

I was on the same cruise - and surprisingly the new balcony policy DID very quietly come into play on November 1st. The dailies changed - with smoking policy clearly stating no smoking in cabins AND on balconies. I would imagine they were being pretty lenient with it but the dailies did indeed change on November 1st.

An officer question and answer session implied this would be the only change, and smoking on Epic would still be allowed in current smoking locations.

I just wish they would apply designated vaping areas for we no nicotine vapers :p

I would like to know where Haven guests are allowed to smoke since the smoking policies changed. I can't seem to find that answer anywhere. Thanks!

On the Pearl last week I did not encounter any balcony smoke. The starboard side of the pool deck was designated as smoking. It was annoying because it was right ouside the kids pool area and you could really smell it there.

I would like to know where Haven guests are allowed to smoke since the smoking policies changed. I can't seem to find that answer anywhere. Thanks!

THEY can smoke in the Haven area! They have special dispensation....Their smoke doesn't travel and suite guests would never complain...Truly, unfair. Smoking rules should apply to all guests who smoke.. Just because it's a different area, and some can afford that space, it's wrong.

I'm sure not all suite guests smoke, but no one posted about it bothering the non-smokers in their little 'restricted' air space.

THEY can smoke in the Haven area! They have special dispensation....Their smoke doesn't travel and suite guests would never complain...Truly, unfair. Smoking rules should apply to all guests who smoke.. Just because it's a different area, and some can afford that space, it's wrong.

 

I'm sure not all suite guests smoke, but no one posted about it bothering the non-smokers in their little 'restricted' air space.

That's good to know. I am planning to do a suite in 2016. I'll delay to see if policy changes, but looks like I may have to look elsewhere :(

THEY can smoke in the Haven area! They have special dispensation....Their smoke doesn't travel and suite guests would never complain...Truly, unfair. Smoking rules should apply to all guests who smoke.. Just because it's a different area, and some can afford that space, it's wrong.

 

I'm sure not all suite guests smoke, but no one posted about it bothering the non-smokers in their little 'restricted' air space.

Untrue. Not sure where you got your information.

Directly from the NCL website, the policy is:

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

Tracy

I was on the first Jewel cruise to have no smoking balconies. I didn't notice any smoke from nearby balconies, but then I really never noticed before either. When the ship is moving at 17-20 knots I never thought it was much of an issue.

 

What I did notice was a lot of smoking on the deck 7, 12, 13. A lot. Both sides. The casino smelled like any other casino I've been in....stale smoke. Basically it's off the balconies and on the main outdoor spaces where even more will take it in. Brilliant!

 

Self inoculation-- I'm a non-smoker.:eek:

I'm a non-smoker as well. Balcony smoking? I have yet to see the dreaded chain smoking refugee that has ruined people's cruises. Always seemed odd to me that one would pay thousands of dollars just to sit on their balcony and chain smoke. Could do that at home. Traveling at 17-20 knots, that stuff dissipates like a fart in the breeze.

Yes, I read the policy quoted above prior to posting. I wanted to know about the Breakaway, which does not have Garden Villas in the Haven. Has anybody sailed on the Breakaway lately in the Haven who can answer this question? I'm sorry I wasn't specific enough.

I am just off the Getaway...there was a beautiful smoking area all the way forward on the top deck of the Haven. You cannot smoke on the balconies.

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I was on the same cruise - and surprisingly the new balcony policy DID very quietly come into play on November 1st. The dailies changed - with smoking policy clearly stating no smoking in cabins AND on balconies. I would imagine they were being pretty lenient with it but the dailies did indeed change on November 1st.

An officer question and answer session implied this would be the only change, and smoking on Epic would still be allowed in current smoking locations.

 

I just wish they would apply designated vaping areas for we no nicotine vapers :p

Blondie008: Vape where you want within reason........You know there is NO smell.........No one could ever know...

Good luck.

I am just off the Getaway...there was a beautiful smoking area all the way forward on the top deck of the Haven. You cannot smoke on the balconies.

 

 

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Thanks for posting that info! Did you visit the casino on your cruise? Just wondering where the new smoking sections are?

Just booked a 14 night cruise on the dawn next fall. We have always gotten balconys or minisuite. I am a smoker so we decided to save our money and book an inside on deck 12 down the hall from the pool deck. If I can't even enjoy coffee or cocktail with a cigarette on my balcony then why pay that much extra? We'll see how this works for us.

The Dawn deck 12 insides are in a nice area - quick and easy access to the pool deck. We are going to try the same. Looking for an inside with easy access to the Outside areas. Anyone have a suggestion for the Breakaway?

Interested to know if Spice H2O on Breakaway still has a smoking section. Anyone off Breakaway today know as we always only smoke in designated areas?

Thanks, vllygrrl!

The Dawn deck 12 insides are in a nice area - quick and easy access to the pool deck. We are going to try the same. Looking for an inside with easy access to the Outside areas. Anyone have a suggestion for the Breakaway?

I'm on the breakaway in less than 2 weeks. When I heard of the smoking change I moved from deck 11 to deck 8 starboard side but I have a balcony not an inside that is where smoking is allowed (by maltings from what I heard).

I'm on the breakaway in less than 2 weeks. When I heard of the smoking change I moved from deck 11 to deck 8 starboard side but I have a balcony not an inside that is where smoking is allowed (by maltings from what I heard).

Anyone know the smoking areas on the Star?

Yes there is a smoking section at Spice H2O. When you walk in its on the left hand side bar. By the way the Glow party is awesome. I just came back yesterday.

Gerry thanks, that was our main hangout last BA cruise. Is Curly or Philip still bartendering at Spice H2O?

Gerry thanks, that was our main hangout last BA cruise. Is Curly or Philip still bartendering at Spice H2O?

I didn't get their names...sorry