Strawberry field Posted April 19, 2017 #1 Share Posted April 19, 2017 This is something I never noticed on my first cruise holiday. Does P&O sell individual packs of cigarettes on board or is it just 200 packs? Also something tells me they only sell packs of 200 on the last day of the cruise is that correct? We are going to Norway which isn't in the EU if that helps Thanks for any help :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john watson Posted April 19, 2017 #2 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Last cruise I went on you could only buy cigarettes when the shop was open, it does not open on some cruises (when ship ONLY goes to EEC countries for the WHOLE cruise). Once you buy your 200 or 400 you pay with cruise card and have immediate possession. Not so for the alcoholic drinks which are only given to you last day. There is a wide selection of cigarettes and self rolling tobacco. Single packets are not available for purchase on board only from shops ashore at ports. A 10% local tax is payable if ships sell stuff while in certain ports which affects big item sales not so much if you need a disposable razor. Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawberry field Posted April 19, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Last cruise I went on you could only buy cigarettes when the shop was open, it does not open on some cruises (when ship ONLY goes to EEC countries for the whole cruise). Once you buy your 200 or 400 you pay with cruise card and have immediate possession. Not so for the alcoholic drinks which are only given to you last day. There is a wide selection of cigarettes and self rolling tobacco. Single packets are not available for purchase on board only from shops ashore at ports. Regards John Thanks John That's answered my question perfectly. I can now see where I was thinking it was last day only. I was getting tobacco mixed up with alcohol 🙂 Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florry Posted April 19, 2017 #4 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Years ago they sold cigarettes from some bars, I'm not sure if they still do. They weren't obvious, I think they were under the counter. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawberry field Posted April 19, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Years ago they sold cigarettes from some bars, I'm not sure if they still do. They weren't obvious, I think they were under the counter. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Thanks Florry, they didn't last year I know. In fact I struggled to get a packet of crisps and salted peanuts in Brodie's :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCFC Posted April 19, 2017 #6 Share Posted April 19, 2017 They still sell individual packs from some bars though the selection is quite limited. Well they did in December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoe sproodle Posted April 19, 2017 #7 Share Posted April 19, 2017 I bought them from The Exchange on Ventura a couple of weeks ago, the choice was Marlboro Gold or Marlboro Gold. I've always found them available from the similar bars on other ships. They were about £6 a pack. Hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawberry field Posted April 19, 2017 Author #8 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Thanks to all for your replies, it's very much appreciated:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisenovice7350 Posted April 21, 2017 #9 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Whilst buying them on ship still works out cheaper than home, we have usually found a better selection and price in ports too. They don't take these or any alcohol off you when you get back on board either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kentchris Posted April 21, 2017 #10 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Whilst buying them on ship still works out cheaper than home, we have usually found a better selection and price in ports too. OP is going to Norway where the average price of a pack of Marlboros is not far short of £10... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisenovice7350 Posted April 21, 2017 #11 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Oh sorry my mistake, I didn't see Norway mentioned. Ignore my previous comments about buying them off the ship! Have a great cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kentchris Posted April 21, 2017 #12 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Oh sorry my mistake, I didn't see Norway mentioned. Ignore my previous comments about buying them off the ship! Have a great cruise. No worries. You were of course correct for a lot of destinations outside Scandiwegia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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