winddawn Posted April 21, 2018 #1 Share Posted April 21, 2018 I just read in someone's post here on CC that they didn't think smoking was allowed at all in Nieuw Amsterdam's casino. Can any other recent NA cruisers confirm that? TIA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lady Arwen Posted April 21, 2018 #2 Share Posted April 21, 2018 No smoking at all in the casino on N/A, thankfully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyT Posted April 21, 2018 #3 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Oh that’s awesome to hear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlantaCruiser72 Posted April 21, 2018 #4 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Currently 5 ships in the HAL fleet have 100% non-smoking casinos. Westerdam, Oosterdam, Zuiderdam, Eurodam and Nieuw Amsterdam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winddawn Posted April 22, 2018 Author #5 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Thanks for the info. I passed up a casino offer recently on NA because HAL's website stated smoking is allowed in NA casino. I'm pleased to learn HAL is expanding the no smoking policy in more of their casinos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlantaCruiser72 Posted April 22, 2018 #6 Share Posted April 22, 2018 I think eventually all Vista, Signature and Pinnacle Class ships will be 100% non-smoking interiors, including the casino, and that the Prinsendam and S & R class vessels will continue to allow smoking in the casino until they are retired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickey_mouse Posted April 22, 2018 #7 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Yes! And it was faaaantastic. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bUU Posted April 22, 2018 #8 Share Posted April 22, 2018 From what I've read recently, there are no indoor smoking areas on Nieuw Amsterdam. Can anyone confirm that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisyloo Posted April 22, 2018 #9 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Currently 5 ships in the HAL fleet have 100% non-smoking casinos. Westerdam, Oosterdam, Zuiderdam, Eurodam and Nieuw Amsterdam Nice! That is definitely a step in the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare *Miss G* Posted April 22, 2018 #10 Share Posted April 22, 2018 From what I've read recently, there are no indoor smoking areas on Nieuw Amsterdam. Can anyone confirm that? That is correct. The only smoking I saw a few weeks ago was outside on the starboard deck aft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrscopper Posted April 22, 2018 #11 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Sailing on the Veendam in Nov. Is the casino smoke free? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lady Arwen Posted April 22, 2018 #12 Share Posted April 22, 2018 (edited) Sailing on the Veendam in Nov. Is the casino smoke free?Smoking is still allowed on Veendam in the casino at this time and most likely in November. Hopefully, all the casinos on all the ships will go non-smoking. Edited April 22, 2018 by Lady Arwen spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winddawn Posted April 22, 2018 Author #13 Share Posted April 22, 2018 That is correct. The only smoking I saw a few weeks ago was outside on the starboard deck aft. Thanks for sharing your recent experience on NA. Hopefully the day is not far away when HAL bans all indoor smoking on their ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickey_mouse Posted April 22, 2018 #14 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Thanks for sharing your recent experience on NA. Hopefully the day is not far away when HAL bans all indoor smoking on their ships.I second that, X 1,000. It blows my mind that a company would build a new ship (or renovate an old one) and then allow people to smoke inside it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haladdict Posted April 22, 2018 #15 Share Posted April 22, 2018 My fingers are crossed. The entire fleet [ I hope ] soon. Sandra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie1422 Posted April 22, 2018 #16 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Any word on Koningsdam casino going smoke free? We are going on the 11 day cruise this November and are hopeful it will be smoke free by then. Sent from my XT1650 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted April 23, 2018 #17 Share Posted April 23, 2018 I second that, X 1,000. It blows my mind that a company would build a new ship (or renovate an old one) and then allow people to smoke inside it. Then don't sail on Oceania - they do permit inside smoking in Horizons (their Crow's Nest). Well ventilated but if smoke bothers you, use the other entrance. Oceania is much more expensive than HAL but they found a balance. They are not alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickey_mouse Posted April 23, 2018 #18 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Then don't sail on Oceania - they do permit inside smoking in Horizons (their Crow's Nest). Well ventilated but if smoke bothers you, use the other entrance. Oceania is much more expensive than HAL but they found a balance. They are not alone. Luckily, I am fairly immune to cigarette smoke (as in, I can be around it without too much annoyance or health detriment). I just hate how much it cheapens a venue, for lack of a better word. My last cruise was on the Norwegian Getaway. The ship featured a beautiful inner atrium that was visually impressive, but then you're smacked in the face with cigarette smoke from the casino. For me, it negates some of the wow factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammiedawg Posted April 23, 2018 #19 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Luckily, I am fairly immune to cigarette smoke (as in, I can be around it without too much annoyance or health detriment). I just hate how much it cheapens a venue, for lack of a better word. My last cruise was on the Norwegian Getaway. The ship featured a beautiful inner atrium that was visually impressive, but then you're smacked in the face with cigarette smoke from the casino. For me, it negates some of the wow factor. Smoking definitely cheapens the atmosphere. The odor is disgusting and the swirling smoke trails are a turn off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsB1254 Posted April 23, 2018 #20 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Currently 5 ships in the HAL fleet have 100% non-smoking casinos. Westerdam, Oosterdam, Zuiderdam, Eurodam and Nieuw Amsterdam We will be sailing on the Eurodam in the future and this news is fantastic. One of the reasons I have cruised more with Celebrity is all their casinos are non-smoking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lady Arwen Posted April 23, 2018 #21 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Smoking definitely cheapens the atmosphere. The odor is disgusting and the swirling smoke trails are a turn off.I agree! I assume nobody smokes inside their homes, so why do they think it's fine to smoke indoors on a cruiseship? Very, very few hotels have smoking rooms anymore. Get with the times, HAL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haladdict Posted April 23, 2018 #22 Share Posted April 23, 2018 If all the non smokers left the Casino, as soon as some one lit a cigarette, the policy would change overnight. Sandra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bEwAbG Posted April 23, 2018 #23 Share Posted April 23, 2018 I was getting a little nervous about NA's current status as well. On the "old" website, it was definitely listed as non-smoking in the casino when I was doing my research. However, the new website doesn't have it listed that way. I presume they are just using outdated language, but one of the reasons I picked HAL for our upcoming Alaska cruise was the smoking policy in the casino. From what I gather, they are getting rid of casino smoking as the ships go through the drydock upgrade process but maybe that is wishful thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefchick Posted April 24, 2018 #24 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Currently onboard NA. I’m not sure if the casino is “officially” non smoking but I have not seen 1 person smoking and have been there every night. It’s wonderfull! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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