PeteC22 Posted October 31, 2012 #426 Share Posted October 31, 2012 No smoking on formal nights? Thank you for that info. I will get in some time at the casino after all on my upcoming Ruby Princess cruise if they do the same. True that on formal nights there is no smoking in the casino (at least till 11 or 12 midnight) but the tobacco smell still lingers from previous nights and that very afternoon. It all depends on how tolerant you are to the smell if you'll enjoy it or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamster Posted November 3, 2012 #427 Share Posted November 3, 2012 True that on formal nights there is no smoking in the casino (at least till 11 or 12 midnight) but the tobacco smell still lingers from previous nights and that very afternoon. It all depends on how tolerant you are to the smell if you'll enjoy it or not. This may vary by ship and cruising population. I didn't notice any cigarette smell in the casino on non-smoking nights on the Sapphire Princess. But there weren't a lot of smokers on that cruise, at least the smoking area of the casino wasn't heavily populated on smoking nights - so there may have been less carrryover to non-smoking nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteC22 Posted November 4, 2012 #428 Share Posted November 4, 2012 This may vary by ship and cruising population. I didn't notice any cigarette smell in the casino on non-smoking nights on the Sapphire Princess. But there weren't a lot of smokers on that cruise, at least the smoking area of the casino wasn't heavily populated on smoking nights - so there may have been less carrryover to non-smoking nights. It could be - Different ship different amount of smoke. We're pretty sensitive to smoke to begin with and that may be the answer. We pretty much avoid the casino anyway unless were forced to walk through it to get somewhere quickly. On a different note -We had 5 free coupons to use the new machine (I forgot what they call it) they've installed on their ships and it was hard for us to find a time to use it without being bothered with the smell. After the end of the cruise we found out that it was open 24 hours a day & we could have used it at 7 in the morning when there was no one around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom33 Posted November 11, 2012 #429 Share Posted November 11, 2012 This may vary by ship and cruising population. I didn't notice any cigarette smell in the casino on non-smoking nights on the Sapphire Princess. But there weren't a lot of smokers on that cruise, at least the smoking area of the casino wasn't heavily populated on smoking nights - so there may have been less carrryover to non-smoking nights. I found the same to be true on the Caribbean Princess on my last cruise.There didn't seem to be much of a smoking odor. I think their ventilation system or cleaning system is working well.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tom-n-Cheryl Posted November 25, 2012 #430 Share Posted November 25, 2012 On the cruise we just debarked this morning (CB), they had no smoking in the casino on both formal nights, as well as the last night. Three nights one could breathe in there without second hand smoke. Granted, on the other nights, it was not too busy in there anyway, and I did not have a problem with it like I have on some ships. I understand that down the road they are considering adding a fourth non-smoking night. That's the right direction! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegbert Posted November 25, 2012 #431 Share Posted November 25, 2012 True that on formal nights there is no smoking in the casino (at least till 11 or 12 midnight) but the tobacco smell still lingers from previous nights and that very afternoon. It all depends on how tolerant you are to the smell if you'll enjoy it or not. Very true. If you are sensitive to smoke, you will smell it as soon as the elevator doors open on Deck 6 at the Piazza. In fact, by the end of the cruise, you could actually smell smoke in the elevator lobby on deck 14.... not in the hallways, just in the elevator lobby, which lends one to think it was wafting up the elevator shafts from the casino! Hence, even on non-smoking nights in the casino, you will smell smoke. Not bashing smokers; just stating an observation, for those who are sensitive, that the residual smell of smoke does stay in the carpeting and upholstery (at least on our cruise it did.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted December 13, 2012 #432 Share Posted December 13, 2012 I was on the Ruby Princess last week and was generally pleased with the changed smoking policy. It has really improved the indoor air quality. However could still not use the casino even though there are now three non smoking nights because of the smell was still bad and ingrained. Also smoke from the casino seeped into the passenger services area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolyn R Posted December 15, 2012 #433 Share Posted December 15, 2012 On the Caribbean Princess there is no smoking at the gaming tables at all. It was wonderful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loge23 Posted January 2, 2013 #434 Share Posted January 2, 2013 There was some smoking on the CB 12/22-29 in the casino, although there were at least two nights there that I know of that did not allow smoking. Churchills, and the area adjacent (the foyer for the theater entrance on 6) was smoke central - yechh! One violation from a selfish smoker occurred in Skywalkers during a Plat/Elite cocktail hour - she apparently sat off by herself near a family table and proceeded to stink out the whole place. No wonder there's a no-smoking policy - it pollutes the entire area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorMace Posted January 13, 2013 #435 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I've read thru the posts and I"m sure it is out there, but i can't find it. Where on the CB can you smoke? Is there a site that shows the locations on the deck plans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Working 2 Cruise Posted January 13, 2013 #436 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I've read thru the posts and I"m sure it is out there, but i can't find it. Where on the CB can you smoke? Is there a site that shows the locations on the deck plans? No such site... Skywalkers, sometimes, then the Lido deck, one side only... There is the cigar bar as well, and you can also smoke on one side of the Promenade deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorMace Posted January 13, 2013 #437 Share Posted January 13, 2013 We are going to be towards the Aft on the Aloha deck. Form what you said, we should be able to walk up 2 flights to Lido and smoke on the back/side of the deck. Can anyone confirm? Is it clearly marked or should I ask a worker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom33 Posted January 13, 2013 #438 Share Posted January 13, 2013 We are going to be towards the Aft on the Aloha deck. Form what you said, we should be able to walk up 2 flights to Lido and smoke on the back/side of the deck. Can anyone confirm? Is it clearly marked or should I ask a worker? You will see ash trays on the port side of the deck, outside the Horizon Court. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tfox1018 Posted January 19, 2013 #439 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Can anyone tell me where the designated smoking areas are on the Caribbean Princess? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BettyCruiser Posted January 19, 2013 #440 Share Posted January 19, 2013 The port side by the aft pool and the casino are two spots I know of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted January 19, 2013 #441 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Port side of Promenade deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredie Posted January 19, 2013 #442 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Churchill's Lounge is a designated spot. It's the cigar lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Eye Posted January 19, 2013 #443 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Port side of Promenade deck. Is that a policy for all Princess ships? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted January 19, 2013 #444 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Is that a policy for all Princess ships?Yes. One of the sides on Promenade deck. Pretty sure it's the port side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cattolica Posted January 19, 2013 #445 Share Posted January 19, 2013 No, on the Coral Princess in Nov. it was the starboard side on the Promenade deck, just outside Churchhill's. Is that a policy for all Princess ships? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarEagle76 Posted January 19, 2013 #446 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Not sure about Caribbean Princess but on Ruby Princess in December smoking areas had changed since our last cruise. On Ruby, smoking was limited to Tradewinds Bar, On the Sun deck oustide of Adagio/Sabitini's (no longer around aft pool), Speakeasy cigar lounge and one area on the Promenade deck outside of Club Fusion but sorry don't remember if port of starboard. There are no longer any smoking areas on the Lido deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprinkles Posted February 10, 2013 #447 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Yes, things have been changing over the last year, our first two cruises after the BIG change last year were absolutely fine on the Saphire Princess. But we just got off the Island Princess and all I can say is - be very wary smokers - things are changing by the day. On the Island we were also not allowed to smoke anywhere on the Lido Deck, we were a bunch of second class citizens up on 15 with little to no protection from the elements. My family (5 of 6 smokers) were very unhappy with the smoking situation on this cruise (as were most of the other smokers). I could go on and on - but won't. Yes, there was always Churchills - which was out of control and you could hardly breath in there (especially when all the cuban cigars came on board). There were times Churchills was standing room only - just disgusting. And the Casino - give me a break, yes there were a few tables in the smoking section, but in the morning all the ashtrays were gone. The casino has it's own rules and chose to have back to back no smoking nights. And the promenade deck - there was a small section at the back of the starboard side where you could stand by an ashtray on the wall - no more standing ashtrays out there. At any rate, just wanted to warn the smokers out there. Smokers, please keep posting Your experiences so people can make informed decisions. Princess - if you're reading this - PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE have some sort of standard smoking policy - FLEETWIDE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprinkles Posted February 10, 2013 #448 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Oh, just to re-inforce what I am saying to smokers. I just read a very recent review of the Grand Princess where someone booked a cabin on the Lido deck (not inexpensive - ya know) to be near the smoking area and guess what - NO SMOKING on the Lido. Shame on you Princess!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8tor Posted February 12, 2013 #449 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Anyone else notice this discrepancy in the Princess Cruise Answer Book? On page 21 of 33 (pdf version) in the "Onboard" section under "Onboard Experience" and "Smoking Policy - Stateroom Smoking Policy Update" it states that as of January 15, 2012, Princess prohibits smoking in staterooms and on balconies. HOWEVER, on the previous page in the same "Onboard" section under "Onboard Atmosphere," the third bullet still says that smoking is allowed in staterooms and stateroom balconies. You'd think that after a year they'd have their act together and not post conflicting information in their own publications!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazz56 Posted February 13, 2013 #450 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Anyone else notice this discrepancy in the Princess Cruise Answer Book? On page 21 of 33 (pdf version) in the "Onboard" section under "Onboard Experience" and "Smoking Policy - Stateroom Smoking Policy Update" it states that as of January 15, 2012, Princess prohibits smoking in staterooms and on balconies. HOWEVER, on the previous page in the same "Onboard" section under "Onboard Atmosphere," the third bullet still says that smoking is allowed in staterooms and stateroom balconies. You'd think that after a year they'd have their act together and not post conflicting information in their own publications!!! Not that i will try... but makes you wonder what would happen if you did smoke then showed them the print out of smoking being allowed in your stateroom an balcony?? LOL Cant have 2 sets of rules can you? shazz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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