Snow storm

A couple years ago we were at a VIP Party that was attended by senior HAL management on board. I asked about changes to the smoking policy after all of the other cruise lines announced that smoking would no longer be allowed on the balcony. A VP stated that HAL would always allow smoking on the balcony and the use of e-cigarettes would be allowed in the state rooms. We were also told of changes to come such as the elimination of cigars under the stars.

A few years ago HAL offered what I think was called the home port program which offered shuttle service to the ship from several cities in Florida. I have not found anything on line about this, did HAL cancel the program?