Smoking on the ship

[K12Guy]

35 minutes ago, davekathy said:

Who's Stewart.😜

Oh come on. You know that Stewart is Security's twin brother. 🧒👨

[Cruise a holic]

Agree with all who said you should report immediately.  It is a hard fast rule and those caught are subject to a fine and as previously stated could be removed from the ship.

 

I do not understand why people wouldn't follow the rules.  I am also allergic to cigarette smoke and perfume-  Cannot control the smelly perfume, other then to remove myself from the area that person is but the cigarette smoke is another story. 

 

One of the best things about Celebrity is that they minimize smoking areas on the ship.

[Tatka]

32 minutes ago, Cruise a holic said:

One of the best things about Celebrity is that they minimize smoking areas on the ship.

 

It is actually on all lines now.

I think newest/largest Princess ships take the cake. It is difficult to even find these zones. (Thankfully we quit last year! 🙂 )

[elaineb]

On the first day, first few minutes on our balcony on the Summit in March I smelled cigarette smoke.  I loudly said, "Honey, I think I am smelling cigarette smoke.  If it continues, I am going to call security."  First and last time I smelled any smoke. 😄

[davekathy]

1 hour ago, Tatka said:

 

It is actually on all lines now.

I think newest/largest Princess ships take the cake. It is difficult to even find these zones. (Thankfully we quit last year! 🙂 )

Not really. RC allows smoking in the casinos and the connoisseur club. 

[davekathy]

2 hours ago, K12Guy said:

Oh come on. You know that Stewart is Security's twin brother. 🧒👨

Oh yeah, the guy that's in charge of the Mustard drill. 

[Tatka]

1 minute ago, davekathy said:

Not really. RC allows smoking in the casinos and the connoisseur club. 

 

Yes, casinos are only nonsmoking on X, Cunard and forgot other lines, but actual smoking places less on some lines than on another. I was talking about balconies though. All lines except German based (AIDA, Meinschiff) have banned it.

[davekathy]

2 hours ago, Cruise a holic said:

...One of the best things about Celebrity is that they minimize smoking areas on the ship.

Agree. 

[Formerly known as Seabee]

2 hours ago, Cruise a holic said:

 

 

I do not understand why people wouldn't follow the rules.  I am also allergic to cigarette smoke and perfume-  Cannot control the smelly perfume, other then to remove myself from the area that person is but the cigarette smoke is another story. 

 

From a slippery slope perspective what’s the difference...I know, smoking is against the rules and perfume isn’t .  But if perfume is an allergen, why shouldn’t it be restricted to certain areas if the ship?  It hasn’t been that many years ago that the voices of a few grew to a groundswell and smoking went poof (😜).  And given today’s attitudes hat no one should be offended by anything, why should you have to remove yourself from the area of the perfume.  Stand Up for Your Right to a perfume free society!!

[Charles4515]

1 hour ago, Formerly known as Seabee said:

From a slippery slope perspective what’s the difference...I know, smoking is against the rules and perfume isn’t .  But if perfume is an allergen, why shouldn’t it be restricted to certain areas if the ship?  It hasn’t been that many years ago that the voices of a few grew to a groundswell and smoking went poof (😜).  And given today’s attitudes hat no one should be offended by anything, why should you have to remove yourself from the area of the perfume.  Stand Up for Your Right to a perfume free society!!

 

Smokers always bring up perfume. Perfume has nothing to do with smoking. Second hand smoke may offend but the main issue is that it is health hazard to those who breath it. If you want perfume banned contact the cruise line. Good look to ya. LOL

[K12Guy]

1 hour ago, davekathy said:

Oh yeah, the guy that's in charge of the Mustard drill. 

Yes. And how many times have you see the employees in the galleria using the drill to mix Mustard? Just in case the 'boat' is about to sink? Ah, the training it takes.🤩

[citronella]

As neither cigarette smoke or perfume contain allergens you can’t be allergic to them. 

 

[Cruise a holic]

3 hours ago, Formerly known as Seabee said:

From a slippery slope perspective what’s the difference...I know, smoking is against the rules and perfume isn’t .  But if perfume is an allergen, why shouldn’t it be restricted to certain areas if the ship?  It hasn’t been that many years ago that the voices of a few grew to a groundswell and smoking went poof (😜).  And given today’s attitudes hat no one should be offended by anything, why should you have to remove yourself from the area of the perfume.  Stand Up for Your Right to a perfume free society!!

Cigarette smoke- even second hand causes cancer, heart disease etc.  While you are joking about banning perfume- not a bad idea!  LOL

[keithm]

On ‎7‎/‎21‎/‎2019 at 7:32 PM, Mammafontz said:

We just got off the Celebrity Summit.  Gorgeous ship and very happy with the cruise but we had neighbors on the ship that were smoking on their balcony and it filled my room with smoke.  Then we smelled smoke in the hallway.  They make MANY announcements that smoking is not allowed.  Why do people refuse to listen?  Sorry but it was my only complaint about the cruise.  I’m really allergic to smoke.

I would have reported it immediately to guest services(or security)The offenders could get put ashore at the next stop.(I would hope)

[keithm]

59 minutes ago, citronella said:

As neither cigarette smoke or perfume contain allergens you can’t be allergic to them. 

 

Are you serious or missing a brain? Allergens do NOT have to be peanuts/pet dander/pollen etc. An allergen is anything that causes discomfort to the person exposed.

[Luvcrusn]

1 hour ago, citronella said:

As neither cigarette smoke or perfume contain allergens you can’t be allergic to them. 

 

Ok, good to know. I guess my throat closing up and getting sore was my imagination when walking through casinos on Royal Caribbean. Good to know about cigarette smoke. Also the fact that certain perfumes cause me to break out in hives is just coincidence as well. I feel better now.

[citronella]

1 hour ago, keithm said:

Are you serious or missing a brain? Allergens do NOT have to be peanuts/pet dander/pollen etc. An allergen is anything that causes discomfort to the person exposed.

 

http://www.cmaj.ca/content/cmaj/183/6/E315.full.pdf

 

I can also post one on cigarette smoke too if you want. An allergen causes an allergic reaction.....different from an irritant. Both can cause discomfort.

[Tatka]

14 hours ago, keithm said:

Are you serious or missing a brain? Allergens do NOT have to be peanuts/pet dander/pollen etc. An allergen is anything that causes discomfort to the person exposed.

 

I think you went a little bit overboard (no pun) with name calling . Not everything that causes discomfort is an allergen.

 

This is a list of allergens. Cigarettes or products of smoking  may or may not contain allergens

 

[TeeRick]

Any and every thread here on CC with Smoking in the topic gets all kinds of responses.

[elaineb]

20 hours ago, citronella said:

As neither cigarette smoke or perfume contain allergens you can’t be allergic to them. 

 

Not true.  I am highly allergic to fragrance.  The allergist said it was the worse he has seen.  It is the ingredient Balsam of Peru which though not on the label is in everything with a scent and even unscented.  I have to use Fragrance Free.  If someone with perfume or even scented lotion is near me, my face breaks out in a rash.  If I come in contact with it, hives and difficulty breathing.

[Cruise a holic]

4 hours ago, elaineb said:

Not true.  I am highly allergic to fragrance.  The allergist said it was the worse he has seen.  It is the ingredient Balsam of Peru which though not on the label is in everything with a scent and even unscented.  I have to use Fragrance Free.  If someone with perfume or even scented lotion is near me, my face breaks out in a rash.  If I come in contact with it, hives and difficulty breathing.

You unfortunately have an unusual problem. Can you go to any public places? Malls, schools airports, etc.  do you travel with an epipen. I assume you must.  Hope you can enjoy a vacation!

[AC Stew]

Back to the original topic. As many have advised, call Guest Services and ask them to send Security to the offending cabin. On one of our sailings, the smoking was from the balcony above, and we retrieved cigarette butts from our balcony floor. I looked up, and had "words" with the guys above, who were leaning on the railing and puffing away. I called Guest Services and didn't hesitate to demand that Security address this safety issue immediately.

 

Security acted swiftly. Although the smokers had left their cabin, Security entered it. No "butt" evidence was found inside, but there was indeed, an odour of cigarettes. They left a letter, citing the regulations prohibiting smoking in the cabin and on the balcony. Then they came down to our cabin to inform me of their actions. Additionally, Security went back and did confront the smokers. I was also informed. I was asked to report any additional problems, which would be dealt with immediately.

 

Sometimes, a polite (or not so polite) comment to a smoker, might prompt them to stop. But bottom line, a threat from uniformed Security officers gets results!

[AC Stew]

Smoking is a health hazard, and in the case of a ship's balcony, a potential safety hazard. I've never smoked. And I'll loudly complain when I'm forced to breathe tainted air when I shouldn't have to.

 

However, smoking sections are provided for those who do so. I have a choice to avoid those areas. As long as the rules are observed, I can live with that. My own mother tried, but was never able to quit the habit. I'd certainly never chuck her overboard!

[sportsmum]

Can someone tell me if all Celebrity ships have the smoking sections on the port side? Travelling on the Constellation soon-ish and will be on deck 9. Will choose the non smoking side. I was in an aft facing once and smelled the smoke from the bar above. Thanks!

[MamaFej]

5 hours ago, AC Stew said:

Smoking is a health hazard, and in the case of a ship's balcony, a potential safety hazard. I've never smoked. And I'll loudly complain when I'm forced to breathe tainted air when I shouldn't have to.

 

However, smoking sections are provided for those who do so. I have a choice to avoid those areas. As long as the rules are observed, I can live with that. My own mother tried, but was never able to quit the habit. I'd certainly never chuck her overboard!

I agree that non-smokers generally have the choice to avoid the smoking areas, however, one of them is along the walking track. So people who are walking or jogging on the track to maintain or improve their health are forced to go through a cloud of carcinogens and irritants on every lap. I can't imagine what the ship designers were thinking.