What is the smoking policy on cruise ships?
Every cruise line will have different policies regarding smoking. However, generally no smoking is allowed in dining rooms or restaurants, in the main theatre, in lounges on port or starboard side only (depending on ship). On the other hand, smoking is permitted in staterooms*, on the outside deck areas (i.e. pool area), and either the port or starboard side of the ship. Note: Carnival Cruise Line does have a “Smoke Free” cruise ship, the Carnival Paradise. On this ship, there is no smoking allowed at anytime, anywhere on the ship by passengers or crew. Any guest violating the non-smoking policy is asked to leave the ship at the next port and is charged a $250 fine! * There are generally not any ‘non-smoking’ cabins available on a cruise ship (with the exception of Carnival Paradise). However, cabins are thoroughly cleaned after each cruise to remove any trace of cigarette smoke.
