Did anyone notice the smoking rules on Oasis?

[iTourist]

No smoking on Boardwalk or Central Park balconies.

 

"Smoking is not permitted in any dining venue, theater, hallway or corridor. Smoking is not permitted inside any stateroom or on Boardwalk or Central Park private balconies, however, it is permitted on private ocean view balconies of balcony/suite staterooms."

[katiel53]

I doubt this is the total policy as far as non-smoking. I can understand why no smoking is allowed on the balconies of the Boardwalk etc.

 

I am sure there are more non-smoking venues than those posted. I can't believe all bars and open decks will all be smoking areas. I was hoping that there would be no smoking on all balconies, but that's too much to hope for.

 

It will be interesting to see what the final policy is.

[iTourist]

I doubt this is the total policy as far as non-smoking. I can understand why no smoking is allowed on the balconies of the Boardwalk etc.

 

I am sure there are more non-smoking venues than those posted. I can't believe all bars and open decks will all be smoking areas. I was hoping that there would be no smoking on all balconies, but that's too much to hope for.

 

It will be interesting to see what the final policy is.

 

Yes, I understand that. If you re-read what I posted, I lead in with "no smoking on boardwalk & central park balconies". That was the intent of this post.

 

And yes, I am sure there are more smoking venues. Never said there weren't. Those rules are meant to tell people where smoking is NOT permitted. ;)

[vikielynne]

I was hoping that there would be no smoking on all balconies, but that's too much to hope for.

 

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Not to start a fight but if you can't smoke on the "outside" balconies where can you?? My mother is a smoker & we've already had to change some of our cruise plans when they stopped allowing smoking in your cabin, if she can't smoke on the balcony that leaves the casino - when permitted & like 2 bars...what next will they pull a tug boat behind the ship for smokers?

 

Sorry I know it bothers many people but if hotels can manage to designate smoking & non smoking rooms ships should have figured it out too.

[iTourist]

I did not start this thread to start an argument. If people get nasty, I will have it deleted. I was just pointing out interesting information. Lets keep it nice. :D

[iTourist]

I was hoping that there would be no smoking on all balconies, but that's too much to hope for.

 

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Not to start a fight but if you can't smoke on the "outside" balconies where can you?? My mother is a smoker & we've already had to change some of our cruise plans when they stopped allowing smoking in your cabin, if she can't smoke on the balcony that leaves the casino - when permitted & like 2 bars...what next will they pull a tug boat behind the ship for smokers?

 

Sorry I know it bothers many people but if hotels can manage to designate smoking & non smoking rooms ships should have figured it out too.

 

Many hotels are making all of their hotels non-smoking. Starwood started it with all of their chains (Westin, Sheraton, W, etc) and many more are following. Last time I was in Hawaii, most of the resorts would not even allow any smoking anywhere on their property at all. Not at the pool, not on your balcony, no where. This is becoming very common.

[katiel53]

Yes, I understand that. If you re-read what I posted, I lead in with "no smoking on boardwalk & central park balconies". That was the intent of this post.

 

And yes, I am sure there are more smoking venues. Never said there weren't. Those rules are meant to tell people where smoking is NOT permitted. ;)

 

I did read what you posted and that's why I stated that I could understand the no smoking on those balconies. I am hoping for more NON-smoking areas. Also, I don't think anyone has been nasty so why would you have this thread removed?

 

People have just posted their opinions. Sorry, but I thought that was what this board was for.:)

[temple1]

I took it to be a start of a discussion about the pros and cons of allowing/not allowing smoking on Central Park and Boardwalk balconies.

 

In that regard - ignoring the other comments - It makes perfect sense to me. I'm not attacking smokers - I used to be one - but I can understand a concern about smoke in a fairly enclosed, albiet without a roof, area and the problem of cigarette butts and ashes over the rail.

[crusinmama06]

Yes I saw that and posted about it 2 days ago but my thread went poof before the first post. ;)

 

I think it's good to know that if you are a smoker, you can book the OCEAN view balconies but not the CP or BW balconies (if you plan on smoking on your balcony)

 

It makes sense.

 

Now let's try to keep it civil because I think it's good info to have before choosing your cabin.

[Gonzo70]

My guess is there is a greater fire hazard of throwing a cigarette butt off of a blacony into Central Park or the Boardwalk area (i.e. flamable tents and what not) versus throwing it into the sea. That is most likely the reason for the current policy.

[crusinmama06]

My guess is there is a greater fire hazard of throwing a cigarette butt off of a blacony into Central Park or the Boardwalk area (i.e. flamable tents and what not) versus throwing it into the sea. That is most likely the reason for the current policy.

 

 

Or into the grass, which could be dry.

 

This is a good thing. I agree with the policy, so no flames from me. ;)

[Little Elm]

My guess is there is a greater fire hazard of throwing a cigarette butt off of a blacony into Central Park or the Boardwalk area (i.e. flamable tents and what not) versus throwing it into the sea. That is most likely the reason for the current policy.

 

It would be a fire hazard, and the cigarette butt could possibly hit someone below.

 

These are interior rooms, and let's face it, SOME smokers leave a big mess behind. They can bring the hose out and spray down the balcony of an ocean view room while in port, but it will be a little harder to do that with the balcony facing the interior of the ship.

[Aubiecruiser]

Or into the grass, which could be dry.

 

This is a good thing. I agree with the policy, so no flames from me. ;)

 

 

I would have been surprised if they did allow smoking in the Boardwalk area and overlooking balconies. I'm a smoker and I agree with this rule.

Now lets try, just one time, to keep this thread civil, please!!! ;)

Aubioe

[iTourist]

My guess is there is a greater fire hazard of throwing a cigarette butt off of a blacony into Central Park or the Boardwalk area (i.e. flamable tents and what not) versus throwing it into the sea. That is most likely the reason for the current policy.

 

Or it could land on some old ladies wig and all that aqua net would go right up in flames. :eek: :D

[Clarea]

I see that there's no smoking on the Boardwalk and CP balconies, but has anyone seen if there are smoking restrictions in Central Park / Boardwalk (deck 8?) areas?

[cruiserbryce]

I know its selfish...but I am happy to see smoking restrictions...I dont smoke and enjoy the growing amount of smoke free areas on the ships

[Alexru12]

I did not start this thread to start an argument. If people get nasty, I will have it deleted. I was just pointing out interesting information. Lets keep it nice. :D

 

how do you have a thread deleted???

i thought only the mods had that power?

 

i hit my delete button....

nuttin happened..

maybe i need to upgrade my computer:cool:

[abridalmaven]

I was hoping that there would be no smoking on all balconies, but that's too much to hope for.

 

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Not to start a fight but if you can't smoke on the "outside" balconies where can you?? My mother is a smoker & we've already had to change some of our cruise plans when they stopped allowing smoking in your cabin, if she can't smoke on the balcony that leaves the casino - when permitted & like 2 bars...what next will they pull a tug boat behind the ship for smokers?

 

Sorry I know it bothers many people but if hotels can manage to designate smoking & non smoking rooms ships should have figured it out too.

Those are not really "outside" balconies because they face the middle of the ship.

[crusinmama06]

how do you have a thread deleted???

i thought only the mods had that power?

 

i hit my delete button....

nuttin happened..

maybe i need to upgrade my computer:cool:

 

To report the thread to the mods, you simply hit the red triangle and ask the thread to be deleted.

 

Believe me, some people are triangle happy. ;)

[Alexru12]

so you can report a thread, not delete it yourself...

 

 

but why it is always the fun threads that people triangulate!!!!:cool:

 

thats what it should be called now...

everyone behave or else merionmom will triangulate us!!

 

 

Don't make me triangulate this sorry thread!!!!!!

 

i just luvs it to pieces:cool: :cool: :cool:

[VAHockeymom]

They can bring the hose out and spray down the balcony of an ocean view room while in port, but it will be a little harder to do that with the balcony facing the interior of the ship.

 

Regardless of the smoking thing, I wondered about this too. I routinely see them spraying down the side of the ship while in port, how is this going to be done on the CP and BW sides of the balconies? Curious.

 

On the smoking thing, I (as a smoker) agee that these balcony's should be smoke free since they face / overlook public areas. I like to be able to smoke on my balcony (ocean facing), but I don't do it excessively and I NEVER EVER toss anything overboard. In fact, when I finish my smoke I make sure it's out by bringing everything inside (ashtray and all), running it under the faucet, and then discarding it properly. I can't stand the idea that someone who enjoys cruising the open ocean would ever consider throwing their butts over the railing! Tisk tisk, shame on them!

[DEIx15x8]

My guess is there is a greater fire hazard of throwing a cigarette butt off of a blacony into Central Park or the Boardwalk area (i.e. flamable tents and what not) versus throwing it into the sea. That is most likely the reason for the current policy.

 

It is not much safer to throw a cigarette off a balcony. In central park and the board walk the air is supposed to be calm (RCCL claims) which would result in the cigarette falling to the CP or BW deck and possibly landing on someone or catching something on fire. On the outside balconies the air is not calm and is actually quite turbulent with different air currents flowing in all directions as the ship pushes through. That results in cigarettes thrown over board ending up on the balconies farther back on the ship or below. That is how the Star Princess fire happened, which resulted in the entire middle of the ship being burned. You don't need to be in an enclosed space to cause a fire, it's just as dangerous on the sea side. RCCL's policy is most likely to prevent the smoke smell from stagnating in these areas and floating up to the pool/sports decks rather than a concern for fire. If they were concerned about fire all balconies would be smoke free and they would have designated smoking areas around the ship that were designed to be fire retardant and free of air currents.

[VAHockeymom]

It is my understanding that throwing anything overboard from a balcony (or anywhere else) is grounds to be tossed off the ship at the next port. I think these rules should be enforced full throttle to prevent tragedies (sp?) such as the Princess fire. If smokers can't be conscientious, then shame on them. You can bet if someone is actually tossed off for this kind of infraction, it won't be long before we all hear about it and hopefully everyone will get a clue that this is unacceptable.

[DEIx15x8]

It is my understanding that throwing anything overboard from a balcony (or anywhere else) is grounds to be tossed off the ship at the next port. I think these rules should be enforced full throttle to prevent tragedies (sp?) such as the Princess fire. If smokers can't be conscientious, then shame on them. You can bet if someone is actually tossed off for this kind of infraction, it won't be long before we all hear about it and hopefully everyone will get a clue that this is unacceptable.

 

That is the number one policy that I wish that RCCL would actually enforce. Forget about shorts in the dinning room this is something that actually has a direct effect on everyone. RCCL doesn't seem to even attempt to stop people throwing things over. On both my Liberty and Voyager cruises I could go up to the sports deck on any night and kids would be hitting/throwing golf balls over board (you can even find youtube videos of people doing it rather easily). It seems to be a standard nightly activity on all RCCL ships with golf courses yet RCCL hasn't done anything in nearly 10 years to stop this. If they haven't done anything about something like that which takes place during a few hours each day in one small place there is no chance of them watching all balconies 24 hours a day.