First time cruiser smoker

[Nikkishock]

Can anyone tell me can you smoke in an inside cabin?

Is the aqua park pool heated in November?

What time does the aqua park close at?

How do you book the shows prior to cruising?

What is not covered on a drinks package?

Do you only pay the extra 10% tax when bringing on wine from Spain or Is the extra 10% charged at all ports?

Thanks for your help.

Nikki

[paul929207]

Welcome to Cruise Critic.

 

You need to specify the cruise line you will be sailing. Each sets their own rules.

[Nikkishock]

Obviously new to this Paul!!

We are traveling on the norwegian epic western med cruise for 7 days leaving barcelona on November 15th this year.

Thanks for the help.

[Californiacruizers]

Can anyone tell me can you smoke in an inside cabin?

Is the aqua park pool heated in November?

What time does the aqua park close at?

How do you book the shows prior to cruising?

What is not covered on a drinks package?

Do you only pay the extra 10% tax when bringing on wine from Spain or Is the extra 10% charged at all ports?

Thanks for your help.

Nikki

 

I sailed on the Norwegian Sky in April 2015. You do not need to book the shows prior to sailing. You simply show up close to the start time and seat your self any where you like. The pools and aqua park remain open until dusk or a little after. I know they are both roped off and cleaned at night. The Norwegian drink package allows you unlimited drinks up to $11.00. Any drink over $11.00 will require you to pay the difference.

[Langley Cruisers]

Hello and welcome. Many of the questions you may have can be answered on the official NCL website; the smoking policy is clearly laid out there. I copied it for you and will paste it here for you to read. The red font is specific to your question -

 

As the health and well-being of our guests and crew is of the utmost importance, Norwegian Cruise Line will institute changes to its smoking policy for all sailings on or after November 1, 2014. The specific changes prohibit smoking on stateroom balconies and limit smoking in the casino to players. On Norwegian Getaway and Norwegian Breakaway, smoking on The Waterfront will be permitted on the starboard side, except by the outdoor dining areas.

 

Guests in the Garden Villas may smoke in their private garden and on their private sun decks.

 

Public areas throughout all our ships are smoke-free. If you smoke regular or electronic cigarettes, you can do so in designated areas only. If you prefer pipes or cigars, you can smoke in the Cigar Bar or designated smoking lounge. Smoking cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, cigars and pipes is permitted in outdoor public guest spaces and open decks where designated by the ship's management based on the ship's specific characteristics and arrangement. Smoking, including electronic cigarettes, is prohibited in or near venues serving food, the jogging track, outdoor sporting venues, The Haven outdoor areas and children's pool areas. On ships with The Waterfront, smoking is permitted on the starboard side excluding any food service areas. Active Casino players may smoke cigarettes in the Casino during gaming hours. Cigarette smoking is not permitted in any other indoor venue or location.

 

Guests are not permitted to smoke cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars or pipes in their staterooms or on their balconies. Cigar and pipe smoking in staterooms and on balconies is prohibited. Smoking inside your stateroom or on your balcony will result in a $250 cleaning charge added to your onboard account. If cigarette burns on furniture, linens, towels or carpeting are detected; guests will be advised and charged for the damages.

 

Electronic cigarettes cannot be used in public areas where there is a No Smoking policy in force; simply because these cigarettes look so realistic and therefore other guests' perception is that we are not enforcing the No Smoking rule.

[Nikkishock]

Thanks a million Karen and calaforniacruisers. My husband will crack up with not being able to smoke in room or balcony!! He doesn't even want to go on the cruise. But I'm sure he will get over it!!

Kind regards,

Nikki.

[ger_77]

I suggest you get your husband to start using a nicotine patch to help him with his cigarette cravings before you go on the cruise. At least he'll have fair warning that he can't smoke in his cabin, and is only allowed to smoke in designated areas on the ship. I hope you and he both enjoy your first cruise experience!

 

Smooth Sailing! :) :) :)

[Nikkishock]

Thanks ger!!

I'll wait for the right time to tell him!!

[Langley Cruisers]

My husband will crack up with not being able to smoke in room or balcony!! He doesn't even want to go on the cruise. But I'm sure he will get over it!!

 

Aww, I'm sure once he boards he will start to get excited and will enjoy the cruise. Europe is phenomenal. He can smoke onboard, just not in the cabin. He'll make it work. :)

[Sauer-kraut]

I sailed on the Norwegian Sky in April 2015. You do not need to book the shows prior to sailing. You simply show up close to the start time and seat your self any where you like. The pools and aqua park remain open until dusk or a little after. I know they are both roped off and cleaned at night. The Norwegian drink package allows you unlimited drinks up to $11.00. Any drink over $11.00 will require you to pay the difference.

 

This is incorrect. For the EPIC and any of the latter ships you DO NEED TO MAKE RESERVATIONS for shows. The theater is small and there are several venues also doing shows. You don't need to book anything in Fat Cats Jazz Club. However, the main theater shows do need to be booked as well as whatever is showing in "Headliners Comedy Club".

 

Have a great cruise!! You'll be really tired after that itinerary so I wouldn't think shows will be on the top of your list when you return to the ship in the evening.

[Sauer-kraut]

Can anyone tell me can you smoke in an inside cabin?

 

Nikki

 

Here is a thread on the Norwegian board that outlines where the smoking areas are ON EACH SHIP --- I hope you have a cabin that isn't far from the deck where smoking is allowed, it will make it easier on your husband. :D http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2183488

Edited September 16, 2015 by Sauer-kraut

[Crew News]

Holland America Lines allow smoking on your verandah.

[ger_77]

Holland America Lines allow smoking on your verandah.

 

I believe the OP is in an inside cabin.

 

Smooth Sailing! :) :) :)