Is there lots of Cigarette smoke on brilliance of the Seas?

[ShillyShally]

On 3/23/2019 at 6:19 PM, Sha-Sha221 said:

 Hi Everyone,

 

Thanks for all the replies. I've thought it over and since my smoke allergy is bad(The people who live above us have a relative that comes over and smokes right over our living room and my nose runs, my eyes get swollen, itch, and water as if I am crying and I also get bad asthma when around it for a prolonged time.) I just can't see going on RCI at all. I haven't put any money down yet so I won't lose any money. My friend is also allergic to smoke and I know we would not enjoy the cruise. Most likely if I went I would need a breathing treatment several times if the infirmary has asthma treatments. I found another cruise line that's more expensive about $300.00 more and has things we like and no smoke. I still get to go to Canada and will be able to breath without trouble. Thank you all for your help. It helped a lot.  🙂

 

 

Hope you have a great cruise and I think you made a great decision for you, better to not have to worry about it when you're that affected!

[vacationlover_mn]

We didn’t smell excess smoke on Brilliance.

[Jasukkie]

I'm just off my first experience on a Radiance class ship, the Jewel transatlantic. There were many things to love, especially the size, but the casino smoke in the Centrum is likely a deal breaker for me for future cruises. Fortunately we had a forward cabin. I can't imagine having a cabin just off the Centrum.  It really is a chimney.

The entire length of the starboard promenade on deck 5 is smoking. On an eastbound transatlantic, this is also the sunny side of the ship. Our balcony was just above this but it was not an issue, helped by the lifeboat roofs and wind. 

Starboard on 11 is also smoking, which you will smell if you sit on that side to see the movie screen. Unfortunately the port side view of the movie screen is more obstructed. 

There's more smoking on deck 12. It's impossible to do smoke free laps on this class of ship. It didn't ruin my cruise but it did seem to be a striking difference from my experience on Anthem. For those who are allergic or asthmatic, I would not sail on Radiance class.

[KarenRB]

Just got off the Brilliance on Thursday.  The smoke in the casino was so bad I wouldn't even walk through it just to get somewhere.

 

Another thing to be aware of, smoking is allowed on the starboard side of the pool deck and at the Sky Bar.  We had a balcony cabin on deck 8 below the smoking section and I frequently smelled smoke while out there. There was no one smoking on nearby balconies.  Guess the wind was carrying the smoke over the side of the ship then down from the smoking sections.

[BirdTravels]

It’s kinda odd that even with new ships, they can’t design a HVAC system to creat enough negative pressure to pull the smoke into the casino and prevent it from permeating the rest of the ship.  

[Ergates The Ant]

• Thanks for all the information on this thread. We took a cruise on Navigator of the Seas out of Southampton in 2018 and the casino was smoke free. It was our first RCI cruise and we really enjoyed it, and have been planning another with this line. However, this has made me think twice, unless I can guarantee being on a ship with a smoke free interior.

[Jasukkie]

2 hours ago, Ergates The Ant said:

• Thanks for all the information on this thread. We took a cruise on Navigator of the Seas out of Southampton in 2018 and the casino was smoke free. It was our first RCI cruise and we really enjoyed it, and have been planning another with this line. However, this has made me think twice, unless I can guarantee being on a ship with a smoke free interior.

I can recommend Anthem which will be coming to the UK. The casino is smoky (on US sailings) but there isn't the Centrum design which spreads the smoke up the interior of the ship. Avoid Radiance class ships. It's a shame because they have so many positive features.

[island lady]

18 hours ago, BirdTravels said:

It’s kinda odd that even with new ships, they can’t design a HVAC system to creat enough negative pressure to pull the smoke into the casino and prevent it from permeating the rest of the ship.  

 

Putting doors on the entrances work well also, and is cheaper.  Wish they would at least do that.  

[Clarea]

58 minutes ago, island lady said:

 

Putting doors on the entrances work well also, and is cheaper.  Wish they would at least do that.  

 

You're kidding right?  That is way too logical for Royal.  🙄

[island lady]

4 hours ago, Host Clarea said:

 

You're kidding right?  That is way too logical for Royal.  🙄

 

LOL....of course you are right.  I forgot that simple solutions is not something that RCI handles well. 😵🤣