JoMoe Posted May 23, 2016 #3776 Share Posted May 23, 2016 It will never last. I've seen MANY on the Carnival board, and they all eventually get locked (permanently) or deleted. Tom Tom, I can not find the Carnival discussion you reference. Can you give me the location of that thread? Thanks, Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tom-n-Cheryl Posted May 23, 2016 #3777 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Tom, I can not find the Carnival discussion you reference. Can you give me the location of that thread? Thanks, Joe One can never tell on message boards, so I just wanted to make sure that you were kidding... as my point was that the thread would likely go *poof* -- which apparently it may have. If you weren't kidding, then... looks like the thread went *poof* ! :) Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveH2508 Posted May 23, 2016 #3778 Share Posted May 23, 2016 One can never tell on message boards, so I just wanted to make sure that you were kidding... as my point was that the thread would likely go *poof* -- which apparently it may have. If you weren't kidding, then... looks like the thread went *poof* ! :) Tom It drifted away on a sea breeze;) (that is a joke BTW) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tom-n-Cheryl Posted May 29, 2016 #3779 Share Posted May 29, 2016 So, is smoking allowed in there? If so, are there some nights or areas of the casino designated as non-smoking? THANKS, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenNMB Posted May 29, 2016 #3780 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Usually, the only non-smoking period is after the Gala Dinner(s). KenNMB Volendam: NYC to Bermuda (1978) Nieuw Amsterdam Seattle to Alaska (2007) Noordam: Port Everglades TA to Rome (2014) Zuiderdam: to Panama (partial) (2015) Veendam: Port Everglades to Montreal (Spring 2016) Zuiderdam: Quebec City to Port Everglades (Fall 2016) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovely other Posted May 29, 2016 #3781 Share Posted May 29, 2016 The casino is non smoking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InTheWASide Posted May 29, 2016 #3782 Share Posted May 29, 2016 I never noticed any smoking. Believe the welcome book says there's a couple of dedicated machines for active gamers but we never saw any in there Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRL_Joanie Posted May 30, 2016 #3783 Share Posted May 30, 2016 (edited) I can confirm that Smoking in the Casino on Nieuw Amsterdam is still allowed. It is on the same side as the Cashier. I asked about the rumor of all HAL Casinos going non smoking and was told, "No, not anytime soon" Joanie Edited May 30, 2016 by IRL_Joanie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysfrantic Posted May 30, 2016 #3784 Share Posted May 30, 2016 So I assume there was no smoking on HAL when the love affair began:confused: Smokers used to disperse on all ships. Now they flock to Holland America. Now it's the anti-Marriott philosophy line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meglet Posted May 30, 2016 #3785 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Could someone clarify if smoking is permitted in designated areas when the ship is boarding on embarkation day? Thought I read somewhere that for a certain number of hours or until the ship leaves that smoking is not permitted at all because it is taking on fuel. That would be a difference between HAL and other lines I've sailed. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmcfad2 Posted May 30, 2016 #3786 Share Posted May 30, 2016 (edited) I was on the Koningsdam a couple of weeks ago and people were smoking in the casino. There was a lady right next to me. Edited May 30, 2016 by dmcfad2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovely other Posted May 30, 2016 #3787 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Whilst I was in there the casino manager made an announcement that smoking was not permitted in the casino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog3777 Posted May 30, 2016 #3788 Share Posted May 30, 2016 I wonder if e-cigs are allowed in the Kong casino? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmcfad2 Posted May 30, 2016 #3789 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Whilst I was in there the casino manager made an announcement that smoking was not permitted in the casino I wish I had heard that. I would have told her. I hate smoke. I moved because of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted May 30, 2016 #3790 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Could someone clarify if smoking is permitted in designated areas when the ship is boarding on embarkation day? Thought I read somewhere that for a certain number of hours or until the ship leaves that smoking is not permitted at all because it is taking on fuel. That would be a difference between HAL and other lines I've sailed. Thanks! There is a prohibition against smoking on balconies on the pier side of the ship during bunkering, but I don't think that there is a ship-wide prohibition. There were several people smoking on their balconies around our aft cabin during refuelling of the Nieuw Amsterdam last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tom-n-Cheryl Posted May 30, 2016 #3791 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Well that's hopeful news concerning the smoking status in the (Koningsdam) casino.... even if it conflicts with both another poster's first hand account as well as what HAL said to me directly in response to the Koningsdam casino prior to their first sailing. Still scratching head... ! Sent from my Galaxy S7 Edge using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mllewis48 Posted May 30, 2016 #3792 Share Posted May 30, 2016 (edited) I have also read from those that have sailed the "K" that there is no smoking in the casino primarily due to the openness of the surrounding bar areas including the Piano Bar? Same on the revamped Eurodam. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited May 30, 2016 by mllewis48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennicott Posted May 30, 2016 #3793 Share Posted May 30, 2016 I'm not certain what HAL is doing smoking wise in the Casinos on all ships today, but it appears to me from posts here that their policy is pretty close to the new smoking rules Princess has, for instance: "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." We cruise a lot on Princess, I don't frequent the casinos but my wife does, to do the slots after dinner. She says Princess sticks to the above rules, which makes her happy as she doesn't smoke. What happens on the non-smoking nights is that new-comers mistakenly assume that the casino is always non-smoking because they were there one night when it was non-smoking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted May 30, 2016 #3794 Share Posted May 30, 2016 (edited) I have also read from those that have sailed the "K" that there is no smoking in the casino primarily due to the openness of the surrounding bar areas including the Piano Bar? Same on the revamped Eurodam. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk It is true the X has not allowed smoking in the Casino for several years. But it is not because of the open space but rather because X has simply banned all indoor smoking on its ships as well as on balconies and most outdoor spaces. In fact, most (if not all) X ships do not even have a piano bar. Hank Edited May 30, 2016 by Hlitner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquahound Posted May 30, 2016 #3795 Share Posted May 30, 2016 It is true the X has not allowed smoking in the Casino for several years. But it is not because of the open space but rather because X has simply banned all indoor smoking on its ships as well as on balconies and most outdoor spaces. In fact, most (if not all) X ships do not even have a piano bar. Hank You are correct, but I believe mllewis48 was asking about "K" (Koningsdam). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mllewis48 Posted May 30, 2016 #3796 Share Posted May 30, 2016 It is true the X has not allowed smoking in the Casino for several years. But it is not because of the open space but rather because X has simply banned all indoor smoking on its ships as well as on balconies and most outdoor spaces. In fact, most (if not all) X ships do not even have a piano bar. Hank I was not referring to Celebrity just Hal and its newest changes affecting the smoking policy changes in their Casino area. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyto2girls Posted June 1, 2016 #3797 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Is smoking permitted in the Casino on the Zuiderdam? are there restrictions at the tables like roulette? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peddieplease Posted June 1, 2016 #3798 Share Posted June 1, 2016 I was on the Koningsdam a couple of weeks ago and people were smoking in the casino. There was a lady right next to me. Really? She was right next to you? How on earth did you manage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRL_Joanie Posted June 1, 2016 #3799 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Is smoking permitted in the Casino on the Zuiderdam? are there restrictions at the tables like roulette? IF Zuiderdam's casino is set up like Nieuw Amsterdam's (I suspect they all are about the same) my memory says there are no table games in the smoking area. BUT... Keep in mind that I do not pay attention to any table games since I do not play them. I only play slots, and can only speak for that area. Joanie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzaholic41 Posted June 1, 2016 #3800 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Really? She was right next to you? How on earth did you manage? It's a shame they had to manage. Come on HAL. Get with the times and start catering to the 85%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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