Rare SUESEABE Posted January 22, 2022 #1 Share Posted January 22, 2022 We are long time Holland America cruisers and I always book cabins near the aft so hubby can have his morning cigarette and coffee at the Retreat. This is a must for him (no judging please). I am looking to book a cruise on the Regal and not liking the standard balcony cabins. I am like the Mini Suite cabins but the ones I like are mostly forward. Morning cigarette with coffee is a big deal for hubby, so my question is: Would he be able to have his morning cigarette in Churchill's, which is forward? Is coffee available there in the morning or should he order his coffee from room service and take it there to enjoy with his morning cigarette? Sounds crazy but this is a concern of his basically because he is a grumpy old man who doesn't like to walk too far for his morning cigarette and coffee. But I still love him, otherwise I would not be going to all this trouble coordinating the best room location. Any input is appreciated. Oh, what we wives do for our husbands😉 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted January 22, 2022 #2 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Currently due to Covid protocols no indoor smoking is allowed on Princess ships and that includes Churchill's. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SUESEABE Posted January 22, 2022 Author #3 Share Posted January 22, 2022 @caribillThanks for the info. Gotta rethink cabin choices now. Booking for February 2023. Maybe rules will change.... no body knows! Oh well, holding pattern for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterbabyfish Posted January 22, 2022 #4 Share Posted January 22, 2022 As a past smoker,stick to the aft, then he can skoot right up the elevator to the smoking section . There is coffee available I always bring my tumbler with me. Also Churchill is closed for now. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted January 22, 2022 #5 Share Posted January 22, 2022 6 hours ago, SUESEABE said: @caribillThanks for the info. Gotta rethink cabin choices now. Booking for February 2023. Maybe rules will change.... no body knows! Oh well, holding pattern for a while. Although no one can predict the situation a year from now, it appears that there will no longer be a pandemic, so if I was a smoker, I'd be more concerned that Princess may not return to indoor smoking at all and presume it will be an outside location. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lady Arwen Posted January 22, 2022 #6 Share Posted January 22, 2022 20 minutes ago, Steelers36 said: Although no one can predict the situation a year from now, it appears that there will no longer be a pandemic, so if I was a smoker, I'd be more concerned that Princess may not return to indoor smoking at all and presume it will be an outside location. One can only hope that you’re right. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skynight Posted January 22, 2022 #7 Share Posted January 22, 2022 The Regal has a cigarette smoking area on the starboard aft patio on deck 7. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SUESEABE Posted January 22, 2022 Author #8 Share Posted January 22, 2022 @skynightDoes the smoking area on deck 7 have tables with chairs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pms4104 Posted January 22, 2022 #9 Share Posted January 22, 2022 2 minutes ago, SUESEABE said: @skynightDoes the smoking area on deck 7 have tables with chairs? Nope 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pms4104 Posted January 22, 2022 #10 Share Posted January 22, 2022 (edited) 3 minutes ago, pms4104 said: Nope Sorry, don't know ... was thinking of non-Royal class Edited January 22, 2022 by pms4104 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog Posted January 22, 2022 #11 Share Posted January 22, 2022 9 hours ago, caribill said: Currently due to Covid protocols no indoor smoking is allowed on Princess ships and that includes Churchill's. Yes!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skynight Posted January 22, 2022 #12 Share Posted January 22, 2022 (edited) 32 minutes ago, SUESEABE said: @skynightDoes the smoking area on deck 7 have tables with chairs? There were lounge chairs. Do not remember tables, but maybe some small ones. Cigarette disposal units are attached to the wall. Edited January 22, 2022 by skynight 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterbabyfish Posted January 22, 2022 #13 Share Posted January 22, 2022 52 minutes ago, SUESEABE said: @skynightDoes the smoking area on deck 7 have tables with chairs? A few 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SUESEABE Posted January 23, 2022 Author #14 Share Posted January 23, 2022 It looks like the Regal Princess has a smoking area outside deck 17 aft. Does this area have tables and chairs? Is there a place to get coffee nearby this 17 aft smoking location? Is this the area @waterbabyfishtalked about in Post#4? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KreinKrunker Posted January 23, 2022 #15 Share Posted January 23, 2022 (edited) 13 hours ago, waterbabyfish said: As a past smoker, stick to the aft, then he can skoot right up the elevator to the smoking section . Agree. There is a covered outside smoking area on deck 17 aft, by the terrace pool. It has comfy chairs, and coffee type tables. The buffet is one deck down. There is bar service there at various times through out the day. Edited January 23, 2022 by KreinKrunker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SUESEABE Posted January 23, 2022 Author #16 Share Posted January 23, 2022 @KreinKrunkerThanks, this is exactly what I'm looking for. Perfect. Problem solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofewcruises Posted January 25, 2022 #17 Share Posted January 25, 2022 On 1/22/2022 at 6:35 PM, SUESEABE said: It looks like the Regal Princess has a smoking area outside deck 17 aft. Does this area have tables and chairs? Is there a place to get coffee nearby this 17 aft smoking location? Is this the area @waterbabyfishtalked about in Post#4? I believe there is a very comfortable area on deck 17, with drinks service... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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