Can I Smoke on a Cruise Ship Balcony?

By Robert Palmer

If you’re a smoker and looking forward to taking a cruise, you may be wondering if you can smoke on the balcony of your stateroom. The answer to this question depends on the cruise line.

While some cruise lines completely ban smoking in staterooms and on balconies, others have designated smoking areas on balconies for their guests.

For most non-smoking ships, all staterooms are non-smoking, including the balcony. This is done for the safety of other travelers and crew members, as well as for the comfort of non-smokers who may be sensitive to cigarette smoke. As an added precaution, many cruises will even place a no-smoking sign on your door when you check in.

For smokers who want to enjoy their cigarettes while cruising, some cruise lines allow smoking in certain areas of the ship’s balcony. For example, Carnival Cruise Line offers designated smoking areas on balconies that are away from other guests and crew members. They also provide ashtrays for smokers’ convenience.

Royal Caribbean International allows smoking in certain designated areas of their ships’ balconies as well. Before embarking on your cruise with Royal Caribbean International, it’s best to check their website or speak with a representative at the port because they can provide specific details about where smoking is allowed onboard.

Conclusion:

Can I Smoke on a Cruise Ship Balcony? The answer depends on the cruise line but some do offer designated smoking areas for their guests. It is important to check with each individual cruise line first before embarking to ensure that smoking is allowed in those areas.