Where Do You Smoke on a Cruise Ship?

By Robert Palmer

Cruising has become a popular vacation option for many travelers, and one of the biggest questions for cruise passengers is: where can you smoke on a cruise ship?

The answer to this question will vary by cruise line and ship, but generally speaking, smoking is only allowed in designated areas on the ship. These areas are typically outside on the deck or balcony (if your stateroom has one) and in certain designated indoor areas. Some ships also offer special smoking lounges or cigar bars, though they are not as common as they once were.

Cruise lines have adopted a “no smoking” policy in all cabins and public areas of their ships. This means that you cannot smoke in your stateroom, hallways, elevators, restaurants, bars, or anywhere else inside the ship except for designated smoking rooms or outdoor balconies/decks.

Smoking is also prohibited on any shore excursions sponsored by the cruise line. This includes any organized tours, activities or events that you may participate in while visiting port cities on your cruise. It is important to note that this rule may vary depending on the country you are visiting; some countries may allow smoking in certain public areas such as parks or beaches.

If you do choose to smoke while sailing with a cruise line, it is important to be mindful of other passengers who may not appreciate second-hand smoke. Be sure to choose an area far away from other passengers who might be bothered by it and dispose of cigarette butts properly so as not to leave them lying around where someone else might step on them.

Cruise ships are essentially floating cities with their own unique rules and regulations when it comes to smoking. Knowing where you can (and cannot) light up will help ensure that everyone has an enjoyable time during their voyage!

Conclusion:
Where you can smoke on a cruise ship largely depends on the specific cruise line and ship that you are sailing with. Generally speaking, smoking is only allowed in designated outdoor areas such as balconies/decks and certain indoor lounges or cigar bars; however these amenities may not be available on all ships. Additionally, smoking is prohibited at all times during any shore excursions sponsored by the cruise line regardless of local regulations in port cities visited during your voyage.