Has your cabin smelled like smoke when boarding?

[corky4man]

I understand carnival allows smoking in their cabins. Has your cabin ever smelled like cigarette smoke when you first arrived at your cabin. The smell of the stale cigarette odor would be a real dissappointment/health issue for us as non smokers with a child with asthma.

[LHP]

It has never been a problem for us (and I am very sensitive to the smell)...

 

however, I have read very rare reports of this happening and if it does, just know that you do have some recourse to solve the problem.

 

Just ask your Cabin Steward to "strip" the room. (They can even change out mattresses) Lightly shampoo the carpet (it dries in 3 hours) and hit your cabin again with Ozium (I call it the magic spray). I actually carry some Ozium with me (you can get it at Walmart in the Auto Department).

 

While we have never walked in and smelled it in our cabin....we have had problems with the hallway looking like a fog machine. Sometimes smokers will prop their cabin doors open....flooding it into the hallways. Since smoking in the hallways is not allowed, this practice is not allowed as well....so call security to have this problem corrected should it occur.

[glrounds]

Take cover . . . INCOMING ! ! :eek:

Can't understand, however, how "the smell of the stale cigarette odor" is a health issue ? ? ? :confused:

[Mrs.C05]

I thought smoking was prohibited in cabins except for balcony rooms and/or smoking areas? Am I wrong?

 

OP: To answer your question, we've never had a problem with the smell of our room. If there was a smoker in my room before me, I never knew.

[firefly333]

I thought smoking was prohibited in cabins except for balcony rooms and/or smoking areas? Am I wrong?

 

OP: To answer your question, we've never had a problem with the smell of our room. If there was a smoker in my room before me, I never knew.

 

Thats RCL who doesnt allow smoking in cabins except balconies. Carnival allows it (but Iv had cabin stewards who said no smoking, but thats not the rule). RCL has a no smoking sign on the door of each cabin.

 

Iv never smelling smoke either. There is some produce, forget the name of it, that is very good that cruiselines use. Always wondered why all hotels dont use it too.

[MrPete]

I understand carnival allows smoking in their cabins. Has your cabin ever smelled like cigarette smoke when you first arrived at your cabin. The smell of the stale cigarette odor would be a real dissappointment/health issue for us as non smokers with a child with asthma.

 

Never, but how does a tobacco SMELL cause a health issue?

[KenMo]

I thought smoking was prohibited in cabins except for balcony rooms and/or smoking areas? Am I wrong?

 

OP: To answer your question, we've never had a problem with the smell of our room. If there was a smoker in my room before me, I never knew.

 

Yes, you're wrong...lol!

 

Smoking is allowed in cabins except the Cloud 9 Spa Cabins. There is no smoking allowed in those cabins or on the balconies.

[Minoushka]

WE had problems because of neighbours smoking ,...came thru vents ...YUCK mostly at night ...I complained ...it did not help

We could never figure how the smoke came into our cabin

Kept balcony open ...that is why I ALWAYS try to get balcony ...give me FRESH air any day

[Megnolia]

Nope, never once smelled smoke in the cabin.

 

If you need to ask if the stale smell can cause problems, then you obviously aren't affected by it. Thank goodness I'm not either, but for someone with severe asthma or an allergy, yes, old stale smoke smell will trigger a very nasty attack or worse.

[GWoman8920]

Thats RCL who doesnt allow smoking in cabins except balconies. Carnival allows it (but Iv had cabin stewards who said no smoking, but thats not the rule). RCL has a no smoking sign on the door of each cabin.

 

Iv never smelling smoke either. There is some produce, forget the name of it, that is very good that cruiselines use. Always wondered why all hotels dont use it too.

 

 

Hotels do actually use it. (I work for a major hotel chain) There is also a machine that basically sucks all the air out of the room and puts it back in clean. (I don't know how to techinically describe it! :o ). The spray that is used is very strong for about 20-30 minutes but it does work. It's also VERY:eek: expensive so you may not see all the hotel chains using it.

[GWoman8920]

Never, but how does a tobacco SMELL cause a health issue?

 

 

It's the smell in the air, it's the lingering smoke that stays in Blankets, curtains, pillows etc. Inhaling that and having asthma can actually set off an Asthma attack. Working in a hotel we have actually had this happen.

 

For the OP Follow the posters advice about speaking to your room steward. If you do it before you leave port, there are more options, as mentioned, like changing out the mattress.

 

Have a wonderful cruise!!

[kyrisong1]

I thought smoking was prohibited in cabins except for balcony rooms and/or smoking areas? Am I wrong?

 

OP: To answer your question, we've never had a problem with the smell of our room. If there was a smoker in my room before me, I never knew.

You are allowed to smoke in your rooms on Carnival. You maybe should review the smoking policy there.

They do an excellent job at deordorizing without leaving heavy scents behind.

[notme1955]

Never, but how does a tobacco SMELL cause a health issue?

 

If you can smell it, it means there's residue somewhere--carpeting, walls, blankets, etc. That could cause a problem for someone with sever allergies.

[cathyoo]

I'm an ex smoker and I probably would enjoy a cabin that smelled like cigarettes. However, I think Carnival does an excellent job in that area.

 

I'm curious and not trying to be funny.. For asthmatics do other strong odors cause attacks? Perfume? Grass (the kind you mow) Cooking Odors? I can understand breathing in smoke can cause a problem but if it is just a smell wouldn't all smells have the same result? Do you think maybe it a reaction to the odor itself causing your mind to think it should have an attack?

[HeidiHo]

We have never smelled smoke in a cabin upon entering the room at the beginning of a cruise but we did have an odd thing happen on the Pride. The cabin smelled fine and then a couple of days before the END of our cruise our cabin started to smell of stale smoke. Because it smelled stale I don't believe it came from a neighboring cabin. I suspect the steward changed out our comforter and it had never been properly cleaned or maybe it was but there were crew members smoking in the area where they clean/store the bedding. We never had anything done about it because even tho we are all non smokers it wasn't all that bad and didn't bother anyone. We would only notice when we first entered the room and then after a few minutes we wouldn't even notice anymore. If it had bothered any one of us I would have had the steward try to take care of it.

[Traveler353]

I am also an ex-smoker. I have never smelled smoke in my cabins. I believe that Carnival does an excellant job of sanatizing the cabins.

[sassy5683]

Thanks to the OP! My hubby and I were actually tlaking about this last night. When he went he was pretty sure that they didn't have smoking in the rooms...it was over 10 years ago and he was a teenager and said he wans't in the room much anyway but doesn't remember a smoke smell. :rolleyes: I know he has a very sensitive nose and can smell it more so than I can. Neither of us have asthma and neither do my kids but I really don't want to smell smoke or even bring my stuff home smelling like smoke. If the room doesn't hae a smell great but if there is a smell it could be a deal breaker for us. I am happy to hear that the mojority of people haven't had an issue. I am sure it will be fine for us too.:)

 

Can I add to the questions? What are the other areas on the ship that are smoking/non smoking? Is there a place on the Carnival website that will tell me this? I have looked through their huge list of FAQ's for several different things but don't remember seeing one about this...doesn't mean it isn't there just that I missed it. :confused:

[SavannahMoon]

Thanks to the OP! My hubby and I were actually tlaking about this last night. When he went he was pretty sure that they didn't have smoking in the rooms...it was over 10 years ago and he was a teenager and said he wans't in the room much anyway but doesn't remember a smoke smell. :rolleyes: I know he has a very sensitive nose and can smell it more so than I can. Neither of us have asthma and neither do my kids but I really don't want to smell smoke or even bring my stuff home smelling like smoke. If the room doesn't hae a smell great but if there is a smell it could be a deal breaker for us. I am happy to hear that the mojority of people haven't had an issue. I am sure it will be fine for us too.:)

 

Can I add to the questions? What are the other areas on the ship that are smoking/non smoking? Is there a place on the Carnival website that will tell me this? I have looked through their huge list of FAQ's for several different things but don't remember seeing one about this...doesn't mean it isn't there just that I missed it. :confused:

 

Outside deck areas on the starboard side allow smoking. Casino allows smoking. I was on a website (not Carnival) that listed the other places which were smoking/non-smoking....unfortunately, I don't have that site to give you. I *think* there is a fairly equal number of the lounges/bar areas that are smoking and non-smoking.

 

I am a smoker myself but I did notice MANY places onboard that were non-smoking. I think Carnival does an excellent job of accomodating both smokers and non-smokers. Kudos for that!

[littlesnit]

I saw this in one of the recently posted Triumph Capers:

Non-smoking areas:

Rome Lounge,

Lobby Area Deck 3,

Dining Rooms,

South Beach Restaurant,

Elevators and Port Side,

Promenade, except for Big Easy Piano Bar and 1/2 of Casino and Hollywood Disco.

Cigar smoking allowed in Oxford Bar.

[kyrisong1]

I'm an ex smoker and I probably would enjoy a cabin that smelled like cigarettes. However, I think Carnival does an excellent job in that area.

 

I'm curious and not trying to be funny.. For asthmatics do other strong odors cause attacks? Perfume? Grass (the kind you mow) Cooking Odors? I can understand breathing in smoke can cause a problem but if it is just a smell wouldn't all smells have the same result? Do you think maybe it a reaction to the odor itself causing your mind to think it should have an attack?

Cathy, yes they can, any strong odor depending on the person.

I've worked as an RN in a cardio/pulmonary unit and have a LOT of experience with asthmatics. Perfume, grass, the smell of car exhaust, smoke, all are IRRITANTS not allergies and can trigger an asthma attack.

Asthma attacks can be fatal, so it's not a joke or just someone being a pain in the butt.

There are lots of obnoxious people that just don't like the smell of smoke that use the excuse that they have "asthma or severe allergies to smoke"

In my experience most severe asthmatics cannot be around any of the strong odors without consequences.

On the units I've worked the nurses and ancillary departments do not ever wear purfume because of the pulmonary patients.

So in a word, yes they can. However how many of the people complaining are really asthmatic? Your guess is as good as mine, this is the age of the witch hunt against smokers:rolleyes:

Carole

[hdgmedic]

I'm an ex smoker and I probably would enjoy a cabin that smelled like cigarettes. However, I think Carnival does an excellent job in that area.

 

I'm curious and not trying to be funny.. For asthmatics do other strong odors cause attacks? Perfume? Grass (the kind you mow) Cooking Odors? I can understand breathing in smoke can cause a problem but if it is just a smell wouldn't all smells have the same result? Do you think maybe it a reaction to the odor itself causing your mind to think it should have an attack?

Astma attacks can be caused by irritants (smoke, pollen, perfume, dust, dirt) entering the lungs and causing a sudden constriction of the bronchioles (little tunnels that allow air to make it all the way down to the bloodstream) and excessive mucous production. When you smell something, you're actually inhaling little particles of that substance and it sticks inside your nose allowing you to "smell" it.........Think about that the next time you smell manure! :eek:

So, when an asthmatic "smells" something, they are in essence, inhaling those particles. SOme make it all the way down to the bronchioles and voila, an asthma attack occurs.

That's why some folks get so upset about secondhand smoke. They are inhaling those irritants (and carcinogens).

[yogi2929]

We have never smelled smoke in a cabin upon entering the room at the beginning of a cruise but we did have an odd thing happen on the Pride. The cabin smelled fine and then a couple of days before the END of our cruise our cabin started to smell of stale smoke. Because it smelled stale I don't believe it came from a neighboring cabin. I suspect the steward changed out our comforter and it had never been properly cleaned or maybe it was but there were crew members smoking in the area where they clean/store the bedding. We never had anything done about it because even tho we are all non smokers it wasn't all that bad and didn't bother anyone. We would only notice when we first entered the room and then after a few minutes we wouldn't even notice anymore. If it had bothered any one of us I would have had the steward try to take care of it.

 

It is quite possible that you were the culprit. If you spent time in the casino the smoke could have traveled with you. :eek: If I don't shower before bed after I hit the casino, my pillow smells the next morning. YUCK!

 

Never smelt smoke in any cabin at the beginning of the cruise. At the beginning of the year the Paradise Casino was nonsmoking during the four day cruise and smoking on the three day. Don't know if it still this way.

[bjenkins322]

A few years ago, I forget which ship, when we first entered our room there was a strong smell of smoke. We mentioned it to the room stewart and he said that they would take care of it. I doubted that there was any way that I would be satisfied and was preparing what I would be saying at the pursers desk. We went back to the room about an hour later and there was no smell at all. They had brought in the machine and it had done wonders.

[aubreysmom]

Take cover . . . INCOMING ! ! :eek:

 

Can't understand, however, how "the smell of the stale cigarette odor" is a health issue ? ? ? :confused:

 

My daughter is an asthmatic. The smell of smoke is one of her allergy triggers. So is mold!

 

She was a competitive swimmer - even in college - up until this year. We found head greater trouble with smoke (& mold) in hotels at swim meets than we ever have on a cruise. (Even with non-smoking rooms - where people still smoke).

[BlueJacketsFan1]

My wife and I have never had any problems with any where on the ships smelling like smoke.