Can You Smoke in Your Cabin on a Cruise Ship?

By Alice Nichols

Cruising is one of the most popular vacations, and it’s no surprise why. Not only are cruises affordable, but they also provide a wide range of activities and amenities.

However, many travellers have questions about the rules and regulations onboard their ship. One common question is: can you smoke in your cabin on a cruise ship?

The short answer is no. Smoking inside cabins is strictly prohibited on most cruise ships.

This rule applies to all forms of smoking, including cigarettes, cigars, pipes, e-cigarettes, and other vaping devices. Cigar smoking may be allowed in designated cigar lounges or bars if the specific cruise line permits it. Additionally, some ships may designate an area on the deck where smoking is allowed, usually outside or near the pool areas.

The reason for this policy is to keep passengers safe from secondhand smoke and to prevent fire hazards inside cabins. Onboard staff are trained to regularly check cabins for violations of this policy and may impose fines if caught smoking inside cabins or other closed spaces within the ship. In addition to fines, if you repeatedly break the policy you may be asked to disembark at the next port.

Due to health concerns, many cruise lines are becoming more stringent with their smoke-free policies by designating certain areas as completely non-smoking zones such as restaurants or enclosed spaces like theatres – including vaping devices and e-cigarettes – so be sure to check with your cruise line before sailing if this applies to your travel plans.

Overall, it’s important to note that even though passengers are allowed to smoke in designated areas aboard a cruise ship it’s still important for them to respect other passengers who don’t want to be exposed to secondhand smoke or vapor from e-cigarettes. Smoking in cabins can not only lead to fines but also put passengers’ safety at risk due diligence should always be observed when aboard any type of vessel.

Conclusion: In summary, smoking in your cabin on a cruise ship is strictly prohibited and those who violate this policy may face stiff penalties such as fines or being asked to disembark at the next port. Additionally, certain enclosed spaces within the ship such as restaurants and theatres may also have non-smoking policies in place so make sure you check with your cruise line before travelling.