{"id":54933,"date":"2019-04-19T13:15:30","date_gmt":"2019-04-19T17:15:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/?p=54933"},"modified":"2026-02-27T12:41:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T18:41:09","slug":"can-you-smoke-on-a-cruise-ship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2019\/04\/19\/can-you-smoke-on-a-cruise-ship\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Smoke on a Cruise Ship?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>For those who smoke and are curious what the policies are on cruise ships, we&#8217;ve outlined them here!<\/h2>\n<p>Smoking on cruise ships is a controversial topic and can get people on both sides of the issue quite upset. Each cruise line has different policies relating to smoking on the ship. Non-smokers are clearly the majority, but when you ask &#8220;Can you smoke on a cruise ship?&#8221; you&#8217;ll find that cruise lines have made arrangements to accommodate their smoking guests as well.<!--more--><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/booking.sigtn.com\/swift\/cruise?searchcruise=true&amp;referrer=odyssey&amp;siid=1123905&amp;destinationtype=Ocean&amp;transportid=29&amp;startdate=04\/05\/2021&amp;enddate=07\/05\/2021&amp;destinations=&amp;cruiseline=&amp;MinDuration=&amp;MaxDuration=&amp;DeparturePorts=&amp;Ship=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to browse our last minute cruises!<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>So where is smoking allowed on cruise ships? We&#8217;ve put together a guide for you to follow for cruise line smoking areas including electronic cigarettes unless we have noted otherwise.<\/p>\n<h3>Can You Smoke on a Cruise Ship?<\/h3>\n<p>Check out your cruise line in the following list for the latest smoking policy. Each ship makes an effort to provide ample smoking accommodations for their guests.<\/p>\n<h3>Azamara Club<\/h3>\n<p>Designated smoking areas are available on each Azamara ship, are clearly marked, and are located on the starboard forward section of the pool deck. The health and comfort of all Azamara guests is always of primary concern. Every other area of their ships are designated non-smoking including restaurants, public rooms, staterooms and suites, verandas and halls, and pool decks. Azamara Cruisetours are also non-smoking unless the tour operator states otherwise. The Azamara Club Cruises&#8217; policy includes cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and electronic cigarettes.<\/p>\n<h3>Carnival Cruise Line<\/h3>\n<p>The safety of guests and crew is a major concern for Carnival Cruise Line. Due to the fire and safety hazards presented by smoking, it is limited to deck areas and designated casino and club spaces that can be easily monitored. Their non-smoking policy applies to all staterooms and suite accommodations, including outside balconies. Cigarettes, pipes, vaporizers, electronic cigarettes and marijuana and any other form of smoking are included in the policy. Policy violations will be fined at $500.00 per violation added to the guest&#8217;s Sail &amp; Sign\u00ae account and can result in disembarkation of all stateroom guests and may be banned from future cruise on the Carnival Line.<\/p>\n<h3>Celebrity Cruises<\/h3>\n<p>Celebrity Cruise Ships are designated as non-smoking for the safety and comfort of all guests. In order to accommodate smoking guests, certain areas of each ship are designated as &#8220;smoking areas&#8221;. No smoking is permitted outside the designated areas, and any guest in violation of this policy will be charged a $250.00 cleaning fee on their SeaPass\u00ae account and may be subject to other consequences. This policy applies to all smoking products including electronic cigarettes.<\/p>\n<h3>Cunard Line<\/h3>\n<p>The Cunard Line smoking policy prohibits smoking in any public room, inside cabins, and on cabin balconies. Dedicated smoking areas are provided and are sign-posted. Electronic cigarettes cannot be used in public areas but can be used in staterooms, balconies, and designated open deck areas.<\/p>\n<h3>Disney Cruise Line<\/h3>\n<p>The Disney Cruise Line smoking policy prohibits all smoking indoors. There are designated smoking areas on outside decks on each ship, and some have limited hours. Guest who violate the stateroom and veranda ban on smoking will be charged a $250.00 stateroom recovery fee to cover deep cleaning, carpet extraction, and replacement of drapes, blankets, comforters, and pillows.<\/p>\n<h3>Holland America Cruise Line<\/h3>\n<p>Holland America Cruise Line&#8217;s smoking policy prohibits smoking in all cabins, balconies, showrooms, and Most indoor areas. Each ship in the line has designated smoking areas. Smoking is allowed in the Oak Room on the Noordam only. Smoking is allowed on outside decks.<!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p><picture data-avif-picture=\"1\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/smoking-on-cruise-ships-200x200.avif 200w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/smoking-on-cruise-ships-400x265.avif 400w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/smoking-on-cruise-ships-400x265@2x.avif 800w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/smoking-on-cruise-ships.avif 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><img data-avif-wrap=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-54934 size-full\" title=\"smoking on cruise ships\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/smoking-on-cruise-ships.jpg\" alt=\"smoking on cruise ships\" width=\"1000\" height=\"662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/smoking-on-cruise-ships.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/smoking-on-cruise-ships-400x265.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/picture><\/p>\n<h3>Norwegian Cruise Line<\/h3>\n<p>Norwegian Cruise Lines considers the health and safety of its guests and crew to be of the utmost importance. All public areas on ships are smoke-free as well as in staterooms and balconies. Smoking in staterooms and on balconies will result in a $250 USD cleaning charge added to your onboard account. Any damages resulting from smoking such as cigarette burns on furniture, linens, towels or carpeting will be charged to your account. Each ship has designated areas for the convenience of guests who smoke.<\/p>\n<h3>Oceania Cruises<\/h3>\n<p>Smoking is prohibited in staterooms, suites, verandas, and any part of the ship that is not a designated smoking area. Any guests who choose to disregard the policy will be disembarked at the next port, and they will be charged all fees relating to damage and cleaning of stateroom, veranda, and surrounding deck. Designated smoking areas are conveniently located outside near food and beverage outlets.<\/p>\n<h3>Princess Cruises<\/h3>\n<p>In an effort to provide safety and comfort to guests and crew, Princess cruises prohibits smoking in staterooms and balconies. Guests violating this policy will be charged $250.00 to their stateroom account for each occurrence. All food service areas and dining rooms are non-smoking as are show lounges. Designated smoking areas are provided onboard for the convenience of guests.<\/p>\n<h3>Royal Caribbean<\/h3>\n<p>All Royal Caribbean ships are designated as non-smoking, but because there are guests who do smoke certain areas on the ship have been designated as smoking areas. Signs are posted to assist guests in locating areas where smoking is allowed. In these smoking areas cigarette, cigar, electronic cigarettes, and pipe-smoking is permitted. No smoking is permitted in dining venues, theater, bars, lounges, hallways, elevators, and jogging track. Staterooms and balconies are all non-smoking areas, and guests who violate the policy will be charged $250.00 on their SeaPass\u00ae account and could be subject to further consequences as well.<\/p>\n<h3>Seabourn Cruises<\/h3>\n<p>To ensure the comfort and safety of all guests, the smoking policy of Seabourn Cruises designates guest suites, verandas, and balconies as smoke-free. Most public areas are also smoke-free. Designated areas that allow smoking are well-marked. Guests who choose to violate the stateroom smoking policy will be charged a $250.00 cleaning fee for each day the violation occurs.<\/p>\n<p>CruiseExperts.com is ready to help you plan your next cruise, and there is never a charge. We can answer all your questions, book plane flights (when needed), hotels, your cruise, excursions, and more. 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