Jay Sam Posted July 20, 2015 #1 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Am new to MSC/MSC boards, so not sure if this has been a topic already. Would appreciate any information on the smoking areas on Divina. Thanks in advance and happy sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikesa1721 Posted July 20, 2015 #2 Share Posted July 20, 2015 (edited) Smoking is permitted on the port side of the ship in the designated outdoor areas. The Garden Bar on deck 15 aft has tables and chairs with ash trays and this seemed to be the most popular spot for those who smoke. There is also a cigar lounge on deck 6 where smoking is permitted as well: Edited July 20, 2015 by Mikesa1721 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Sam Posted July 20, 2015 Author #3 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Thanks for the great information. Looking at taking a Divina trip in April of 2016 for my birthday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikesa1721 Posted July 20, 2015 #4 Share Posted July 20, 2015 April is a great time to sail,,we sailed MSC Divina this past April and the weather and seas were perfect!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Sam Posted July 20, 2015 Author #5 Share Posted July 20, 2015 April is a great time to sail,,we sailed MSC Divina this past April and the weather and seas were perfect!! :) Thanks and yes I like an April cruises for weather and calm seas like you said. I have traveled in late April for my birthday a few times on ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthy Posted July 20, 2015 #6 Share Posted July 20, 2015 We sailed Yacht Club in June this year. You could smoke inside at the Top Sail Lounge on the right hand side as you walk in. You could also smoke in the one pool area (port side) where they have tables and chairs with umbrellas or on your lounger. The Cigar bar was also a choice, funnily enough the Casino was smoking friendly on the Eastern Mediterranean Cruise as well. Enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted July 20, 2015 #7 Share Posted July 20, 2015 We sailed Yacht Club in June this year. You could smoke inside at the Top Sail Lounge on the right hand side as you walk in. You could also smoke in the one pool area (port side) where they have tables and chairs with umbrellas or on your lounger. The Cigar bar was also a choice, funnily enough the Casino was smoking friendly on the Eastern Mediterranean Cruise as well. Enjoy your cruise. Smoking is not allowed in the casino when Divina is stateside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plucasana Posted July 20, 2015 #8 Share Posted July 20, 2015 We sailed Yacht Club in June this year. You could smoke inside at the Top Sail Lounge on the right hand side as you walk in. Enjoy your cruise. Is it true that you can only smoke in the TopSailLounge when in Europe but that while departing from Miami it is forbidden? I read that somewhere... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthy Posted July 20, 2015 #9 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I'll never understand that. Why would they change the rules for other destinations? Anthony & Jenny, Melbourne Australia Cruising MSC YC 7th June 2015, Eastern Mediterranean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted July 20, 2015 #10 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I'll never understand that. Why would they change the rules for other destinations? Anthony & Jenny, Melbourne Australia Cruising MSC YC 7th June 2015, Eastern Mediterranean. MSC are making great efforts to gain a significant share of the American cruise market which is predominantly anti-smoking. Whereas, the market in Europe isn't so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthy Posted July 20, 2015 #11 Share Posted July 20, 2015 (edited) But aren't they now making the American cruise market less appealing to smokers? In saying that, are the non smokers less likely to cruise in Europe? I still think it's bizarre to change the rules for different countries. [emoji57] Anthony and Jenny Melbourne, Australia. Edited July 20, 2015 by stealthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Sam Posted July 20, 2015 Author #12 Share Posted July 20, 2015 But aren't they now making the American cruise market less appealing to smokers? In saying that, are the non smokers less likely to cruise in Europe? I still think it's bizarre to change the rules for different countries. [emoji57] Anthony and Jenny Melbourne, Australia. Hi Anthony and Jenny, In this instance the majority rules. I used to almost always get a balcony cabin as I could smoke there with coffee in the morning or cocktails in the afternoon/evening, or whenever. Now I usually go with something else, unless the price is not all that much higher. Nice thing is, not having the option of having a balcony to be able to smoke on, makes me spend a lot more time out on the decks, and I meet a lot more people. I see you are from Melbourne. Melbourne is my favorite city in Australia. Australia and her people are awesome. I have been to your great land 4 times and have always had a marvelous time and I feel so welcome by you amazing folks. I hope you feel at home too when you are in the States. Jeff - jsamuel2@tampabay.rr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusky123 Posted July 20, 2015 #13 Share Posted July 20, 2015 On a repositioning cruise from Miami to Rome this year the smoking areas increased greatly as we hit the Azores. The YC was a totally non-smoking area, there was a little area outside the sun deck where you could puff away if you wanted to. The casino was a no smoking area until we hit Europe, then the ash-trays appeared. Everyone was happy and smelled nicer before The Azores. Will not sail MSC again in Europe, I am European, until the staff enforce the rules. Saw some people turn over the No-Smoking sign to use as a shelf for an ash tray, staff said nothing.:(. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEtue Posted August 21, 2015 #14 Share Posted August 21, 2015 On a repositioning cruise from Miami to Rome this year the smoking areas increased greatly as we hit the Azores. The YC was a totally non-smoking area, there was a little area outside the sun deck where you could puff away if you wanted to.The casino was a no smoking area until we hit Europe, then the ash-trays appeared. Everyone was happy and smelled nicer before The Azores. Will not sail MSC again in Europe, I am European, until the staff enforce the rules. Saw some people turn over the No-Smoking sign to use as a shelf for an ash tray, staff said nothing.:(. I am considering MSC for a future Med cruise and have a question? Was this happen often and did anyone approach the staff for enforcement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted August 21, 2015 #15 Share Posted August 21, 2015 MSC has different smoking policies depending on where the ship is sailing. Smoking is allowed in the casino on European itineraries, hence the changeover on the TA. Once the ship hits the Azores, the policy changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEtue Posted August 21, 2015 #16 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Thanks, I knew about the casino and that is fine. Just wanted to make sure it wasn't everywhere....especially in the cabin. I can remember when smoking was allowed in the cabins and the smell never really goes away :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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