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def0715

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I think the big signs were taken down a few weeks ago. I don’t know if the paper signs were ever removed. I see them on a few table games on the port side. No paper signs on starboard side. (Roulette is all good.) 

 

Only vaping I’ve seen was by a guy seated in front of me on the second deck of the tender into Grand Cayman at 7 this morning. I relocated when I saw smoke coming out his nostrils and swirling around his head. There was a  big NO SMOKING sign a few feet from him.

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24 minutes ago, wrk2cruise said:

If there is such a focus on where you can and can't vape in the casino why do they not make any effort to enforce their policy.

 

Apparently they do not even enforce where you can and can't vape on the ship.  See a post above yours...

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It’s very dark in there at night. I was sitting a table or two away listening to the musician. The device lit up green when the user did her thing, which is the only reason it caught my eye. I don’t blame employees for that. I’m sure if I had alerted one of them they would have said something. I opted to move. 
 

It is being done so slyly I think it’s impossible to always notice. I must be on heightened alert after my cherry cloud experience in the casino on my sailing June 25-July 2. 

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C4HCG

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7 hours ago, tomcruiser1234 said:

Yep. 

 

Even when the test wasnt going on we saw people vaping at a show.  

 

It’s gonna get out of control fast if they officially allow. 

Challenge is how do they stop it? Said it before we live in an entitled world nowadays where people think it is their right to do what they want. I see people vaping on trains often, in pubs, not unique to cruise lines. Who is going to stop them?

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19 minutes ago, C4HCG said:

Challenge is how do they stop it? Said it before we live in an entitled world nowadays where people think it is their right to do what they want. I see people vaping on trains often, in pubs, not unique to cruise lines. Who is going to stop them?

Exactly! We now live in the entitled narcissistic world of "I paid for my vacation so you can't tell me what to do". It's too late for Celebrity to close Pandora's box now....

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1 minute ago, russianmom said:

Exactly! We now live in the entitled narcissistic world of "I paid for my vacation so you can't tell me what to do". It's too late for Celebrity to close Pandora's box now....

X should reconsider that decision. Vaping can be a fire hazard.

I wouldn’t want to be in the middle of the Atlantic and have this happen:

 

 

  • Explosions. There have been incidents of batteries in vaping devices exploding and causing serious injuries and burns.
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10 minutes ago, russianmom said:

Exactly! We now live in the entitled narcissistic world of "I paid for my vacation so you can't tell me what to do". It's too late for Celebrity to close Pandora's box now....

Not sure they opened it, but the casino decision certainly didn’t help.

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Vaping in the casino returns to the first page of the leaderboard. Already outdone in its own proliferation, there is really nothing more to be said. Celebrity knows its shortcomings. They certainly have been reminded of them on many occasions. Whether or not X cares about the negativity of it all remains to be seen. Nothing more can be done here.

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53 minutes ago, MamaFej said:

It may have already been cracked open, then Celebrity took a crowbar and ripped the lid completely off. 

And from many reports they do not enforce the no vaping in the other areas of the ship...

 

They lost their market niche of no smoking/vaping...

 

Yet another area where Celebrity was one step ahead but gave it up...

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I was so hopeing that X would pay attention to all our negative feedback

Sure looks like they no longer want loyal guests... I have some cruises booked and paid but will switch to another line if X allows vaping inside... IMO it is as bad (smells that way too) as cigarettes  

 

I have been doing my research and actually there are a number of lines that do not allow smoking/vaping inside 

 

Added to this they have taken away the suite Butlers... again something I paid for when I booked that is GONE ....

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51 minutes ago, BCHappyGal said:

 

I have been doing my research and actually there are a number of lines that do not allow smoking/vaping inside 

Think P&O don’t allow smoking. I’ve never sailed with them but friends do. Do you mind sharing your research please? 

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As many others, I am extremely bothered by this 'test'.   

 

I came across this in a FAQ section of a craft brewery and this thread came to mind.  

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IS SMOKING PERMITTED?

Dude, we’re living in the 2000’s. Of course it isn’t. Smoking (of anything) & Vaping (of anything) isn’t allowed on the deck, in the entryway, on the stairs, or in the bathrooms (yes, the fire alarm will go off. yes, it’s very loud. yes, everyone will be mad at you. yes, you’ll be asked to leave).

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Why in the world would Celebrity change their indoor smoking policy in this day in age?  Why, oh why?  Very disappointing for sure.  🤞The test fails and they revert back. 

 

Time to compose another letter to Celebrity. ✍️ 

 

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Just allowing vaping inside the ship is not acceptable. If they would come up with some sort of solution, fully isolating vapers from other casino guests, it might have a chance. 

 

If they are serious about making such a massive change in their ships policies, they should at least be prepared to set up a fully enclosed place to avoid any of the non vaping/smoking guests having to inhale anything at all...

 

If they would make somewhat of an effort I'm sure there could be a way to fix this. None the less the current policy worked for years and years, I personally don't see any point in changing it.

 

Also the fire hazard pointed out by C-Dragons is a very valid argument, these devices are manufactured with nearly no regulations, using cheap and unreliable batteries. Just dangerous.

I hope that the smoke detectors in the staterooms are decent enough to pick up any of this, if vape is detected immediately in airplane lavatories, I don't see why it should be any different on board of ships.

 

Just felt like sharing my point of view 🙂

 

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1 hour ago, SmilingOctopus said:

If they would come up with some sort of solution

They did. No inside smoking or vaping. Only outside in designated areas. It worked and nothing wrong with those restrictions. All changed because of  Laura Hodges Bethge. 🤢

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1 hour ago, SmilingOctopus said:

Just allowing vaping inside the ship is not acceptable. If they would come up with some sort of solution, fully isolating vapers from other casino guests, it might have a chance. 

 

If they are serious about making such a massive change in their ships policies, they should at least be prepared to set up a fully enclosed place to avoid any of the non vaping/smoking guests having to inhale anything at all...

 

If they would make somewhat of an effort I'm sure there could be a way to fix this. None the less the current policy worked for years and years, I personally don't see any point in changing it.

 

Also the fire hazard pointed out by C-Dragons is a very valid argument, these devices are manufactured with nearly no regulations, using cheap and unreliable batteries. Just dangerous.

I hope that the smoke detectors in the staterooms are decent enough to pick up any of this, if vape is detected immediately in airplane lavatories, I don't see why it should be any different on board of ships.

 

Just felt like sharing my point of view 🙂

 

Perhaps it's time for all concerned about vaping to share their points of view with CLIA, the Cruise Lines International Association, which is a major governing body of the Cruise Industry.

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4 minutes ago, Ex-Airbalancer said:

Than why would they care 🤔

As you didn’t wait for the final discussion before leaving 

 

I don't think holding future Celebrity bookings over their heads would make much difference or this problem would have been solved a long time ago.

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