Non-smoking NCL ship?????

[cruizinwithkids]

There is a thread that indicates a lot of people would love to see NCL have a non-smoking ship. I would be curious how this could work effectively.

 

I could see it working on the summer Bermuda cruises. Perhaps make the ship out of Boston non-smoking and the one out of NY smoking. Also Alaska could work because of the number of ships doing the same basic itinerary.

 

So are people going to cruise year after year on the same itinerary because it is non-smoking?

 

Right now I am booked on the Gem out of NY because it is a newer ship and I prefer the Sunday to Sunday versus the Friday to Friday. If they made Boston for non-smokers would I want to change my cruise? Possibly. Would the Gem then attract "only" smokers. Like in the old days when smoking was allowed in the back of a plane.:eek:

 

How could NCL really make it work?

[che5904]

Enough already Mr. moderator, this is the 5th smoking thread in a week.

 

We get it Princess and Carnival changed their policy to now the NCL go getters are on the loose.

[1 HappyCruiser]

Sign me up for a b2b. :D

[Hikini]

How could NCL really make it work?

 

Just make them all non-smoking all of the time! :D

[Single Cruiser]

Enough already Mr. moderator, this is the 5th smoking thread in a week.

 

We get it Princess and Carnival changed their policy to now the NCL go getters are on the loose.

 

With all respect cruise critic are running a smoking poll on their home page. So far after a cpl hundred votes 78% have said they would sail on a non-smoking ship

 

Would you book a cruise on a non-smoking ship?

**Yes, I'd prefer it.: 78.81%

**Absolutely not.: 8.61%

**Maybe, if I'm traveling with non-smokers.: 5.30%

**I prefer ships that allow smoking.: 7.28%

[rvsullivan]

Around 22,000 folks each week cruise on NCL. A couple of hundred responses is a drop in the bucket. The only way these things change is if it makes financial sense. Cruising in Europe also presents challenges.

As soon as you segregate ships into smoking/non-smoking you begin sailing with partially filled ships. Not a good thing. Despite the vocal few, it has worked so far. Over the last few years I can count on one hand the folks that have said they were going to cancel or did change ships because of smoking.

By the way, I'm a non smoker.

[Davechipp74]

a non smoking ship will never work(period) non smokers dont drink or gamble as much overall as smokers(its a fact google it) thus hurting ncl(s) bottom line. its all about the bottom line(money $$$$$$$$):rolleyes:

[Bobbye]

a non smoking ship will never work(period) non smokers dont drink or gamble as much overall as smokers(its a fact google it) thus hurting ncl(s) bottom line. its all about the bottom line(money $$$$$$$$):rolleyes:

 

And add to that the fact that a lot of people travel in groups. All it takes is one smoker to eliminate a ship from consideration for a group of friends.

[cruizinwithkids]

Enough already Mr. moderator, this is the 5th smoking thread in a week.

 

We get it Princess and Carnival changed their policy to now the NCL go getters are on the loose.

 

 

Then don't open it. I don't think it would work and I was wondering how people think it would work.

[vols_159]

maybe it would make better sense for NCL to hand out those electronic cigs.. When a smoker boards the ship?? any comments?

[mtwingcpa]

And add to that the fact that a lot of people travel in groups. All it takes is one smoker to eliminate a ship from consideration for a group of friends.

 

Or, the other way around: All it takes is one NON smoker to kill the cruise idea in favor of a smoke-free land vacation.

[1 HappyCruiser]

a non smoking ship will never work(period) non smokers dont drink or gamble as much overall as smokers(its a fact google it) thus hurting ncl(s) bottom line. its all about the bottom line(money $$$$$$$$):rolleyes:

 

It couldn't possibly be that the smokers drive the non smokers out of the lounges & casinos, could it? :rolleyes::rolleyes:

[cruiseat50]

maybe it would make better sense for NCL to hand out those electronic cigs.. When a smoker boards the ship?? any comments?

 

I actually think that this is great idea and had posted this on the other thread. Really I think then everyone would be happy. The smokers could get their nicotine without endangering those with health problems or just plain annoying the non-smokers. Also, they could get their nicotine fix without all the other nasty chemicals tobacco companies put in. Have any of you smokers tried these? I'm curious if they would satisfy you.:confused:

 

The only other solution I thought of is instead of making one itinerary on a particular ship non smoking rather have them on a rotation schedule. Say the Pearl 3 out of 4 sailings could be for smokers and that way the ones who really hate the smoking issue could have a smoke free cruise. I know that some would say that may not work with their schedule but for me I would try to make it happen. Even if they charged slightly more for a cruise I would do it so that I could enjoy the fresh air.:)

[sdmike]

I agree that it has to make financial sense. With a large % saying they would prefer to cruise smoke free, I wonder how many would pay an extra $100 to do so. I bet that it wouldn't even take $100 spread across all the pax to make up the $

[cruiseat50]

It couldn't possibly be that the smokers drive the non smokers out of the lounges & casinos, could it? :rolleyes::rolleyes:

 

I think this is more likely the case. I do put up with the smoke in the casinos but only because I have to or not gamble at all.:( I just move around if it get's too smoky with someone being really obnoxious but I know some people just can't handle even a little bit though.

[cruiseat50]

I agree that it has to make financial sense. With a large % saying they would prefer to cruise smoke free, I wonder how many would pay an extra $100 to do so. I bet that it wouldn't even take $100 spread across all the pax to make up the $

 

ME! I'd do it in a heartbeat!

[SFO-F/A]

I still like the smoking on one side of the ship idea. I wish that would work.

 

I could cruise with my smoking friends and not be subjected to smoke blowing into the open door of my balcony.

 

When the nonsmoking side fills up, I'm pretty sure that would happen first, nonsmokers would have the choice of cruising on the smoking side of the ship, or not going. How does that sound?

[mbisson]

 

So are people going to cruise year after year on the same itinerary because it is non-smoking?

 

I've seen several discussions that claim this was the problem for the Carnival Paradise (?) when it was nonsmoking....just not enough itinerary variety

[vols_159]

truth be known smoke hasnt bothered me on any of my ncl cruises.. I hardly noticed anyone smoking on the sun in march.. now the sky was a different story in the casino... other than that has been great.. I dont think NCL can do anything without upsetting a certain group.. make harsher smoking rules.. You could loose 1/3 of your paxs... Relax on smoking rules the other 1/3 are gone the other 1/3 probably just dont care they arent gonna let anybody or anyone ruin there vacation

[DMH15]

What about like they used to do theme cruises, sports, culinary, etc. Pepper in occasional non-smoking cruises. Try them and see how we would bite.

 

Or I like one side smoking rooms the other non. Just like planes and movie theatres used to be.

 

Btw, I don't smoke but I gamble a lot on cruises and Vegas is my second vaca choice.

[galleycook]

Enough already Mr. moderator, this is the 5th smoking thread in a week.

 

We get it Princess and Carnival changed their policy to now the NCL go getters are on the loose.

 

Other smoking threads have also been deleted "unecessarily". If you don't like it, open a different thread!

 

I'm not a smoker but am interested in hearing how others feel about smoking policies.

[galleycook]

Just make them all non-smoking all of the time! :D

 

You can't smoke on a plane, bus or train. There are non-smoking hotels and restaurants. You can't smoke in Government buildings and hospitals. The list goes on. Cruise ships.... Go for it!!

[fleet]

maybe it would make better sense for NCL to hand out those electronic cigs.. When a smoker boards the ship?? any comments?

 

Or they could just provide gas masks for those who are so sensitive to smoke? LOL

[1 HappyCruiser]

With all the new smoking restriction recently announced maybe NCL is hoping to cash in on the people wanting a lest restrictive cruise line.

[1 HappyCruiser]

Or they could just provide gas masks for those who are so sensitive to smoke? LOL

 

Gas masks are better suited for smokers. :p