Cigarette smell in staterooms?

[PescadoAmarillo]

We've faced the issue only once in 22 cruises, but it was really bad. I wouldn't even put my suitcases in the cabin. The ship was sailing "full" (it was Spring Break), but finally, around 10:30pm the first night, they "found" another cabin for us, a handicapped cabin (same deck, same category). By that point, I would have slept on a deck chair. So, it can happen, but luckily it doesn't happen often. The biggest issue I've had is on our balcony, and I HATE that...we sometimes can't even open the door without the smoke wafting in. Might as well just book an oceanview, or, as we frequently do, an inside.

[LHP]

How is it possible to be "allergic" to something that is not even allergan :confused:

 

LOL

 

 

 

 

In case you want an answer to the above question...you can't! Smoke of any kind is an irritant,not an allergan.:rolleyes:

 

That's right and it is the irritant that causes the cancer...so a person doesn't have to be "allergic" for it to kill you.

[HurricaneSally]

Okay, enough already!!! Unfortunately, smokers are allowed to be bashed to death. We are the whipping posts of the world. Quit your griping and enjoy the fact that you can go almost anywhere you want and the world will kowtow to the nonsmokers.

[seamama1]

Smoking in staterooms is allowed on Island Princess. I didn’t realize it was prohibited in staterooms on Disney ships. Wonder how they enforce that?

 

Their policy very clearly states that smoking is not permitted in cabins. Ok for the balcony and the few designated smoking areas. In the policy it also states that those who don't abide will be removed from the ship and charged for the complete cleanup. It is also posted all over the ship and in every cabin - on the cabin doors too. You might hike over to their website and have a look.

 

Disney is a good alternative for all the "allergics" and migraines and other distressing things that happen by the mere whiff of cigarette smoke. So is Oceania.

[seamama1]

Sandy,

My allergy/asthma specialist refers to cigarette/cigar and other types of "smoke" as irritants that certainly can cause severe reactions that mimic "allergies." As another poster stated above, there are "technically" no "allergens" in cigarette smoke.

 

Most individuals who suffer "allergy-like" symptoms are reacting to the toxic chemicals in the tobacco, wood, garbage, etc. that are being burned. Symptoms can be serious and include: coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, itchy/watery eyes and nose, skin reactions such as hives or itchiness, etc. I've had all of these at one time or another due to various types of smoke. My worst symptoms, though, are a cough, shortness of breath, and possibly a full-blown asthma episode that can last for hours or even weeks.

 

I'm sure this is what the other poster meant about "allergens" and "an allergic reaction" to tobacco products. jmo

Chris

 

So, you have multiple allergies. How do you avoid "wood" and "garbage" being burned. Why would you ever expose yourself to an environment where your very life is at risk? It makes no sense to me.

[seamama1]

Smoking is definitely a problem in my opinion. When I sailed on the "Rhapsody of the Seas" several years ago the cabin reaked so badly of smoke it was unbearable they place an air filter in the room which did nothing to remove the odor. The ship was full so they would not move me to another cabin. I requested a can of disenfectant and was told that there was not one can on the entire ship which I thought was very odd, they didn't even offer to have a staff member buy a can of Lysol at the next port! I had to buy my own can and disinfect the room myself. I am a former smoker and not one to complain about others who smoke, but they should definitely ban smoking anywhere except on deck.

 

I notice you haven't quit cruising, though, have you....

[seamama1]

That's right and it is the irritant that causes the cancer...so a person doesn't have to be "allergic" for it to kill you.

 

 

OMG, you have discovered the cause of cancer!! Irritants!! Astounding!!

[seamama1]

All I can say here is the next time a cruiseline comes along with a ship that is totally nonsmoking, all you complainers and gripers out there better be on it to help keep it afloat.

 

Forget the Rhapsody, Freedom of the Seas, Imagination, Celebrity Century, Glory - just stick to your own ship with your own kind.

 

If there were that many people out there who fear smokers so much and yearn for a nonsmoking environment, CCL Paradise would still be nonsmoking...... Didn't work, never will.

[Cruisin' Chick]

I'm hoping that a cruiseline will consider the idea again of a non-smoking ship but do it right (marketing and support, as well as changing the itinerary...things that Carnival didn't do). I think there are enough potential passengers to keep it afloat. Maybe it won't make a ton of extra onboard revenue, but may benefit the cruiseline in so many other ways.

[minnie00]

If your husband is REALLY allergic to cigarette smoke than yes he will have a problem. Even if you don't smell it, it's there. IT's on the walls, furniture, bedding, it's just camouflaged by whatever they spray. And let's not forget the smokers, they will be all over and you might sit next to one at the shows and their clothes will have smoke on them.

 

Sorry but if you are really allergic to cigarette smoke there are not many places you can go, on a ship/off a ship. There is always someone who smokes and the smoke/smell is all over them.

 

This response really isn't fair. Its SLEEPING all night in a smokey room that bothers my Asthma. being around cigarette smoke is hard to avoid...but the room you are sleeping in and spending 8-10 hours straight in is a problem. We should all agree to disagree.

Smoking is a problem for asthma/migraine/allergy sufferers. Let it be. :o

[PoohBearSF]

OMG, you have discovered the cause of cancer!! Irritants!! Astounding!!

 

Former smoker here. Have been quit for 10 years. I'm 40 years old. I have cancer. Most likely terminal. While it can't be proven that's exactly what caused it, smoking is by far the most likely cause. Maybe once it hits you (and it will) you'll change your attitude.

 

(By the way, when I DID smoke, I would move far away from non-smokers and remain there until I was done. I would NEVER smoke in an area, such as a balcony, where it would affect others.)

[cloveygrl]

I am "allergic" to smoke as in it triggers the same thing my allergies do - my asthma. I say I am allergic to smoke athough unfortunately none of my medication protects me from it - except the inhaler afterwards.

 

How is it possible to be "allergic" to something that is not even allergan :confused:

 

LOL

 

 

 

 

In case you want an answer to the above question...you can't! Smoke of any kind is an irritant,not an allergan.:rolleyes:

[stuandme]

What a shame to learn that smoking IS allowed in staterooms. Our last cruise in 2001 was on Renaissance R2, and smoking was banned TOTALLY. It was wonderful!. We are booked on Tahitian Princess 17th December, and can only hope that we do not have any smoking neighbours. What a shame Princess didn't adopt the same rules that Renaissance had on these ships. Oh well fingers crossed.

[HurricaneSally]

If I had a choice, I would rather smell cigarette smoke than the sewage odors that are prevalent on most ships at some time or another.

[chris2597]

When we arrived in our cabin on The Grand the smell of stale cig smoke was evident...not terribly strong but there. Our room steward showed up to introduce himself and we asked if anything could be done...He said that he would change the sheets, bedspread, and would ionize the room...but we would have to vacate for at least an hour as the ionizer would be on. We returned a few hours later to a fresh room...The ionizer was still in the room..It is a small machine...I dont know how it works, but it did...My dh has asthma and smoke of any kind is a trigger for an attack.

[sonomaphil]

What a shame to learn that smoking IS allowed in staterooms. Our last cruise in 2001 was on Renaissance R2, and smoking was banned TOTALLY. It was wonderful!. We are booked on Tahitian Princess 17th December, and can only hope that we do not have any smoking neighbours. What a shame Princess didn't adopt the same rules that Renaissance had on these ships. Oh well fingers crossed.

 

You'll notice that the non smoking policy worked so well for them that they declared bankruptcy twice and folded. :rolleyes:

[seamama1]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGWA4WDgMPo

[chris2597]

I am a non smoker but there is room for smokers and non smokers on PCL and in most facets of life....The restaurants, lounges, and most public gathering places are non smoking....Open air areas are smoking from what I remember. The crew were very accomodating when we requested the cabin be ionized....which effectively handled the problem....The casino did have a smokey smell, but I dont remember seeing a large population puffing away....

 

Even the most ardent right to smoke advocate must acknowledge the health risks to themselves and to others....but with some planning we can all sail together......YIPEE!! Have a great weekend.

[thomasale]

Cigarette or cigar smoke can definitely cause an allergic reaction. I know because I've had it happen. I'm sure others will back me up.

 

DH and I have been on numerous cruises and the only problem we've ever encountered is someone on the balcony next to us was smoking a cigar. Whenever he was out, I couldn't use the balcony... and he was out there a lot. Probably his wife wouldn't let him smoke in their cabin. And, as luck would have it, we had been upgraded to a suite with a wonderfully large balcony.

 

Sandy

 

Sandy R please don't take offense to this. I enjoy a cigar once in a while. I was at an outdoor Tiki bar on a shore excursion and had a cigar. A finely dressed woman was with her husband. She noticed my cigar and started waving her hand in front of her face. She then started coughing a little, then wheezing and her nose started running. I smiled at her and she got more upset. Her husband finally had enough and came over and asked me, if for his wife's comfort, I would put my cigar out...I informed him that I most certainly would and I was sorry if I caused his bride any discomfort. I then showed him the end of my UNLIT cigar and looked at his wife and gave her my best Jack Nicholson smile. I am sure that this lady finds plenty to complain about at the end of each cruise. I am NOT saying that smells don't offend but I am saying that we associate certain things certain ways and our body reacts the way WE want it to sometimes...

 

Smoke 'em if you got 'em :)

[joseph123]

I notice you haven't quit cruising, though, have you....

 

Obviously you must enjoy the smell of stagnant smoke in your cabin:)

[chris2597]

Thomas....Your cigar story is so funny....OMG....I would have loved to have seen the look on her face...

Stale cigar/cig smoke laden room are not appealing to anyone....and there are ways to correct that situation by having the room ionized....