Smoking on cruise ships

[Im a BusyBee]

i am just about to book a caribean cruise but i just thought my husband wont be at all happy if he cant smoke - what are the smoking arrangements on board cruise ships?

[craft1948]

I am a smoker and usually cruise with P&O...........there is no smoking in the cabins......unless you have a balcony to smoke on. You can smoke in one half of one of the bars and in certain areas of the decks. It goes without saying that the restaurants,theatres, and cinemas are non-smoking. Smoking was clamped down on in January 2008 and I must admit certainly diminished my enjoyment of my holidays.

[Rollo]

Where you can smoke aboard shiop depends on the cruise line.

You may find this useful.

http://travel.sky.com/inspiration/cruise/Smoki ng-Ban-Aboard-Ship

[craft1948]

Thanks for that Rollo it's very interesting.......looks like it could be Saga for me next time.

[Im a BusyBee]

thanks for your answers - another question now! My husband is over 50 but im not for a couple of years so would we be able to go on a saga cruise or do we both have to be over 50?

[Buenchico]

Still travelling, Busy Bee? ;-)

Quote:
"Saga�s cruise ships are exclusively for travellers aged 50 and over, which means there are no children or teenagers on board. A travelling companion or family member travelling with you may be aged 40 or over."

Source:
http://www.saga.co.uk/travel/Cruises3/classicC ruising.asp

Chris

[Buenchico]

PS
Another quote:
"On all cruises departing after March 18, 2009 aboard Saga Ruby and after April 19, 2009 aboard Saga Rose, smoking will not be permitted anywhere on the ships apart from in the North Cape Bar on Saga Rose and South Cape Bar on Saga Ruby at designated tables only. Smoking will also be allowed on the open decks on port side only. Pipes and cigars will only be permitted on the open decks."

Source:
http://www.saga.co.uk/travel/cruises3/usefulin fo.asp?noparam=&tb=&sel=15#

Chris

[Im a BusyBee]

i dont know how you know so much Chris! Thanks so much for your very informative help once again. Yes still travelling - its like a bug to me!