Smoke in Cabins

[Aussiemate]

If Princess allows smoking on the ship in the cabins, has anyone had problems with getting a room where a smoker has been; or having smoke come into your room?

What is your on-board experience being allergic to tobacco or having asthma?

[BalconyBumz]

You know the ventilation systems on the ships are pretty dang good. I have never ever smelled smoke in a cabin on Princess or any of the lines before. People are so dang over the top on the smoking thing it's ridiculous!

[mcclure2]

My husband is asthmatic but can tolerate cigarette smoke. I couldn't tell if someone had smoked in our cabin or not and I was told by PCL that all cabins were smoking cabins (?) If people are VERY sensitive to it you can ask your TA (if you have one) to call PCL and have them wash the curtains, and bedding as well as wash down the walls. I had to do this for a lady that almost cancelled her trip due to the fact that smoking was allowed on the ship.

The only places that I noticed it was in the Casino-some nights are smoke free but on the nights that it wasn't it just made my eyes burn and tear up instantly-not because it was excessive but because I'm simply not used to it.

Someone with severe asthma I think would definately have a problem with it.

Another place I noticed it was on the star board side of the ship in public areas-except dining rooms and restaurants. It really wasn't too bad but if your son is sensetive to it I would definately stay to the side of the ship that is non-smoking and well ventilated

[cruiserbryce]

on Princess or any other line we havent had any issues with a smoke smell in a cabin

[marie61]

Having lived with a smoking parent until I moved out, I am very sensitive to the smell of tobacco smoke. I have never had an issue in my cabin but I have always stayed in balcony cabins or mini-suites where I could open the balcony door for fresh air. I can't imagine what an interior cabin smells like with a chain smoker in it!

 

I am offended by the smell of smoke in the lounges and always move myself away from the smell (You will note that I don't ask smokers to move themselves).

 

My advice: book a balcony room minimum so you can have fresh air.

[Richie2pies]

There are a few lines where smoking is NOT allowed in cabins. Maybe the OP should book on those ships since Princess DOES allow smoking in all cabins.

[Cruisin' Chick]

We haven't had a problem with getting a stinky cabin. We have passed by cabins that were obviously in use by smokers...glad I wasn't sharing a cabin with those people.

 

We did have a major problem with one hotel. I had booked a nonsmoking room, but they gave us one that was so disgusting, we went back to the desk. The next room was on a nonsmoking floor, but reeked of cigar when we entered. Had to wait an hour to get another room.

 

We went on the Paradise when it was a strictly nonsmoking ship and it was so clean, the passengers were the most relaxed of any cruise we've been on (not kidding), it was a great cruise. We have been on other cruises when we were in the non smoking side, and have seen smokers walk by, puffing away. And have seen people smoking by a "kids pool" right next to the sign that says "no smoking.":eek:

[juggles]

We haven't had a problem with getting a stinky cabin. We have passed by cabins that were obviously in use by smokers...glad I wasn't sharing a cabin with those people.

 

We did have a major problem with one hotel. I had booked a nonsmoking room' date=' but they gave us one that was so disgusting, we went back to the desk. The next room was on a nonsmoking floor, but reeked of cigar when we entered. Had to wait an hour to get another room.

 

We went on the Paradise when it was a strictly nonsmoking ship and it was so clean, the passengers were the most relaxed of any cruise we've been on (not kidding), it was a great cruise. We have been on other cruises when we were in the non smoking side, and have seen smokers walk by, puffing away. And have seen people smoking by a "kids pool" right next to the sign that says "no smoking.":eek:[/quote']

 

 

I saw kids jumping in the 'no kids jumping' pool

[Aussiemate]

Thanks for the info.

Members of our family have allergies to tobacco and we don't like getting exposed to other people's toxic wastes. I guess if its a problem in our room they'll have to move us or do a full scrub-down of the room.

 

Australia is finalising laws that make it illegal to for people to smoke in cars with children (enforced in some states already). I was glad when they introduced no smoking on patrolled beaches and within 50 metres of childrens play equipment, inside clubs, pubs, hotels, motels, near building entrances, any public place where people eat, etc etc.

 

The tobacco smoke allegery hasn't been something I have had to worry about for a while.

[rcacace]

We haven't had a problem with getting a stinky cabin. We have passed by cabins that were obviously in use by smokers...glad I wasn't sharing a cabin with those people.

 

We did have a major problem with one hotel. I had booked a nonsmoking room' date=' but they gave us one that was so disgusting, we went back to the desk. The next room was on a nonsmoking floor, but reeked of cigar when we entered. Had to wait an hour to get another room.

 

We went on the Paradise when it was a strictly nonsmoking ship and it was so clean, the passengers were the most relaxed of any cruise we've been on (not kidding), it was a great cruise. We have been on other cruises when we were in the non smoking side, and have seen smokers walk by, puffing away. And have seen people smoking by a "kids pool" right next to the sign that says "no smoking.":eek:[/quote']

 

Just let me ask you one question, if the ship were full, what would have done if you were assigned to a room that a cigar smoker occupied a previous week & it stunk of stale smoke?

[rugbypopsie]

Just let me ask you one question, if the ship were full, what would have done if you were assigned to a room that a cigar smoker occupied a previous week & it stunk of stale smoke?

 

I'd be sitting somewhere else on the ship until the cabin was habitable:D

[pungo3]

I have NEVER had a cabin smell like smoke on any of my cruises. The only place smoke has bothered me is in the casino which is to be expected.

[spny84]

Hi, Our first (only other cruise) we had a balcony and I am very sensitive to smoke (not allergic but gives me a headache). As soon as we entered the room it smelled strongly of smoke. Asked our steward what we could do, they did a "special cleaning" which I believe included something like Frebreeze (Odor Eliminator). It helped a lot but we left the balcony door open (and the hallway door for a while) and then at our first port the next day we bought scented candles. By the 2nd night I didn't notice the smell anymore when we entered our room. Around the ship, I just avoid places where they allow smoking (don't gamble). This trip, I'm bringing the candles, in tins this time so safer, and we have a balcony room again. My bigger fear is if someone in the next balcony smokes and I'm downwind. Tough decision depending on how allegic/asthmatic you are, if can't tolerate anything it will be tough to totally avoid for 7 day cruise. Good Luck

[moojar]

There are a few lines where smoking is NOT allowed in cabins. Maybe the OP should book on those ships since Princess DOES allow smoking in all cabins.

 

The OP is from Australia, and Dawn Princess is sailing out of Australia these days. So my guess is, he wants to cruise locally.

 

Cruising in Oz is dominated by Carnival Corp; we get bugger all choice as to which cruise line we cruise on. The only ship I know of out here that does not allow smoking in cabins AND goes to warm places is RCI's Rhapsody. Choice of one. But all fares and onboard expenses are in US dollars on her, and our dollar is at 0.65...

 

We can only hope Carnival will wake up to the fact that this is not the US, and our attitudes to smoking, and our smoking laws, are somewhat different to yours.

[wishful thinking]

There are a few lines where smoking is NOT allowed in cabins. Maybe the OP should book on those ships since Princess DOES allow smoking in all cabins.[/quote]

 

 

We were on Caribbean Princess earlier this year and no-one was allowed to smoke in their cabins (only on balconies). Booked on the Grand next Feb (balcony for the first time). I smoke but won't smoke out there. It's so simple to just go out on deck where I'm allowed, and hopefully not upset anyone ;) I don't smoke in my house either. Only outside where the smoke does dissipate quickly.

[rcacace]

There are a few lines where smoking is NOT allowed in cabins. Maybe the OP should book on those ships since Princess DOES allow smoking in all cabins.[/quote]

 

 

We were on Caribbean Princess earlier this year and no-one was allowed to smoke in their cabins (only on balconies). Booked on the Grand next Feb (balcony for the first time). I smoke but won't smoke out there. It's so simple to just go out on deck where I'm allowed, and hopefully not upset anyone ;) I don't smoke in my house either. Only outside where the smoke does dissipate quickly.

 

Was the Caribbean Princess located in the Caribbean at the time? It's the first time I've ever heard Princess requesting no smoking in cabins. Perhaps it the start of something new. :D

[ibfern]

Just let me ask you one question, if the ship were full, what would have done if you were assigned to a room that a cigar smoker occupied a previous week & it stunk of stale smoke?

 

Coffee grinds work very well to remove the most nasty smells, when accidents happen on airlines (yes the baby threw up on me) that's what they use. So go ahead and open that bag of coffee you got in Costa Rica and enjoy!