Silhouette Smoking

[defreeze]

On our recent cruise on Silhouette (January 5-17), Celebrity modified its smoking policy and now prohibits smoking anywhere inside the ship.

 

Previously, smoking was allowed in part of the Sky Lounge.

 

No more.

[teajak]

How sweet it is,sure hope they make this fleet wide.

[m1celt]

That is wonderful news.

[dongordon]

We were on the January 5th cruise and my wife quit smoking 4 weeks ago.

This was the perfect ship for her to be on since there were no "triggers" to restart the habit.

 

However, I did miss my cigars!!!

 

Don

[Gonzo70]

Very good to hear. While I am not opposed to an indoor smoking venue if it is easy for nonsmokers to avoid, the Sky Observation Lounge was about the worst spot they could pick as so many functions/events/activities are held there. I frequently had to duck out of events there early last year because of the smoking. I am glad that Celebrity is listening to people; I know that many, many people have complained about the smoking in that venue.

[dkjretired]

They have been trending towards this in the past couple of months, especially on the M class ships as they come out of drydock after the S class makeover...On the M class ships after the makeover the area where the smoking had previously been allowed is now the Fun Factory....

[Boiler Fan]

Wow! This is good news! I love the Sky Lounge, especially in the afternoons - it's pretty quiet and the views are great. But the smoky smell kept me away most of the time on our Eclipse cruise last year. We're on the Eclipse again in 2 weeks. Does anyone know if the Sky Lounge smoking ban applies to the Eclipse as well? Thanks!

[CruisingChick]

This is terrific new for my upcoming March 17th Silhouette cruise.

 

Thank you.

[excitedofharpenden]

How sweet it is,sure hope they make this fleet wide.

As I understand from Captain's Club in the UK it will be fleet wide by the end of this month.

 

Phil

[hulamoon]

That is very exciting news!

[Fblack]

This is great news. We never could attend any functions in the Sky Lounge even though smoking was supposed to be limited. Keep it up Celebrity.

[cruiserhal]

Wow! This is good news! I love the Sky Lounge, especially in the afternoons - it's pretty quiet and the views are great. But the smoky smell kept me away most of the time on our Eclipse cruise last year. We're on the Eclipse again in 2 weeks. Does anyone know if the Sky Lounge smoking ban applies to the Eclipse as well? Thanks!

 

I agree with your comment about the Sky Lounge. Glad they made the change.

[CaroleSP]

Very good to hear. While I am not opposed to an indoor smoking venue if it is easy for nonsmokers to avoid, the Sky Observation Lounge was about the worst spot they could pick as so many functions/events/activities are held there. I frequently had to duck out of events there early last year because of the smoking. I am glad that Celebrity is listening to people; I know that many, many people have complained about the smoking in that venue.

I recently heard that this was done on Eclipse; I was hoping it would carry over. The Sky Lounge was absolutely reeking on our cruise. We stopped in once for the Elite breakfast, we had to leave and head over to the buffet. We thought this was deliberate to cut back on folks coming in for the elite happy hours before dinner. ;):D

 

We also mentioned this on our end cruise survey; glad we weren't alone. Can't wait to enjoy the lounge in March.

[Muushka]

Yay! We can all breathe easier now!

 

Honestly, that place would smell so foul at night we would always avoid it.

[C 2 C]

No indoor smoking policy is in effect in Millennium and Constellation as well:D

[Gonzo70]

No indoor smoking policy is in effect in Millennium and Constellation as well:D

 

Glad to hear this; am sailing on Millennium in a few weeks. :)

[nedward]

Fantastic news. DW and I are sailing on the Summit Feb. 11th.

[i guide the sky]

While I don't consider myself a smoker. I do enjoy a cigar on a rare occasion and cruises is one of those occasions. We loved sitting out under the stars on the law with our cigars and drinks. Hope they don't get rid of that. Am glad about the indoor policy though. I agree that sky lounge smelled terrible.

[mari10]

Wow! This is good news! I love the Sky Lounge, especially in the afternoons - it's pretty quiet and the views are great. But the smoky smell kept me away most of the time on our Eclipse cruise last year. We're on the Eclipse again in 2 weeks. Does anyone know if the Sky Lounge smoking ban applies to the Eclipse as well? Thanks!

 

Yes, Just off the Eclipse and there is no smoking allowed indoors!:D:D

 

Mari:)

[OceanCruise]

We loved the new non-smoking policy and were able to truly enjoy our balcony and casino without worrying about smoke. The cigar smokers congregated by the sunset bar on the upper deck.

[MaritimeGuy]

...However, I did miss my cigars!!!

Hi Don,

 

Although very glad that Celebrity has gone "smoke free" inside the ship, I'll admit to also giving-in to the occasional cigar. ;)

 

Are passengers still permitted to smoke cigars at the Sunset Bar, portside?

 

Cheers,

Luc

[Wine-O]

Hi Don,

 

Although very glad that Celebrity has gone "smoke free" inside the ship, I'll admit to also giving-in to the occasional cigar. ;)

 

Are passengers still permitted to smoke cigars at the Sunset Bar, portside?

 

Cheers,

Luc

 

Sunset Bar, Starboard side.

[FM]

Hi Don,

 

Although very glad that Celebrity has gone "smoke free" inside the ship, I'll admit to also giving-in to the occasional cigar. ;)

 

Are passengers still permitted to smoke cigars at the Sunset Bar, portside?

 

Cheers,

Luc

 

Not sure where it was on the Silhouette, but there is an area by one of the bars outside set aside for smokers

[dongordon]

Hi Don,

 

Although very glad that Celebrity has gone "smoke free" inside the ship, I'll admit to also giving-in to the occasional cigar. ;)

 

Are passengers still permitted to smoke cigars at the Sunset Bar, portside?

 

Cheers,

Luc

 

Yes Luc....they are.

I really wanted a cigar everytime I passed the area....the smell of a good cigar (and I stress the word "good") made we wish I had hid them in my suitcase and went up there without my wife knowing!! :)

 

Don

[greeneg]

Outstanding! This really has needed to happen for a while.

 

In defense of the smokers, about the only way that you could really allow it inside would be to create a dedicated smoking space somewhere that was essentially sealed. This would be expensive to make as well as to justify from the viewpoint of space allocation.

 

Anyway, kudos to Celebrity for this.