In the days of Audrey Hepburn, Humphrey Bogart, and James Dean, smoking was a symbol that signified that a person was cool and sophisticated. Nowadays, smoking is seen as a health hazard not only to those who smoke but also to those who don’t smoke. Because of major health risks that are related to smoking, many policies have been developed. The restaurants where smokers were once able to enjoy a meal while puffing their cigarette have banned smoking in most states. Some public areas, such as beaches, have also developed smoking policies. For a lot of smokers, it seems like the only safe place to smoke now is in the comfort of their own homes.

The number of smokers in the United States is declining. Some probably will say that this is due to the negative image of smoking that is being developed through anti-smoking ads. Whatever the cause is, it is also drifting over to countries where smoking is still prominent. Europe and Asia have a heavy population of smokers. However, governments within individual countries are also developing strict smoking policies.

So where can smokers smoke? Well when it comes to smokers’ cruise vacations, policies are still found. Cruise lines are developing strict policies to ban smoking throughout their ships. So Top Cruise Club has decided to do the research and present to you the policies found on most major cruise lines. The answers to the questions “To smoke? or not to smoke?” are as followed:

Azamara Cruises

To smoke: There are only two places where you can smoke. 1) on the port side section of the Looking Glass Lounge. 2) On the starboard side, forward section of the pool deck.

Not to smoke: You cannot smoke anywhere else on the ship, including all cabins and even balconies.

Carnival Cruise Lines

To smoke: You can smoke in the dance clubs, casinos, piano bars, and some music venues. There are also allocated areas on outside decks. Also, the Destiny and Conquest class ships all have cigar bars.

Not to smoke: No smoking in dining areas, along the promenade, most public areas, main theater lounge, and library. All spa staterooms and suites are smoke-free.

Celebrity Cruises

To smoke: You are allowed to smoke In staterooms and on verandas. Also in allocated areas on the port (left) side of most public areas (Lounges, Bars, Decks). Cigar and Pipe Smoking is permitted in specifically designated areas on outer decks of the vessel, and specific venues.

Not to smoke: In the Celebrity Theater, cinema, conference center, dining room, and elevators. Also on starboard side of the ship, either indoors and outdoors. Cigar and pipe smoking is not permitted in staterooms/suites or on verandas.

Costa Cruise Lines

To smoke: On the open decks, in cabins, including balconies, and in allocated smoking areas in most public rooms.

Not to smoke: All dining areas and show lounges.

Crystal Cruises

To smoke: In cabins, on outside decks, and in allocated smoking areas within most bars and lounges.

Not to smoke: On the Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony, Crystal has begun prohibiting smoking on the verandas of all staterooms and suites. Also, all dining venues are non-smoking, as well as the main show lounge-the Galaxy Lounge.

Cunard Line

To smoke: In cabins, including balconies, and in allocated smoking sections of most bars and lounges. All restaurants on Queen Elizabeth 2 have smoking sections. The only exception is Princess Grill. Cigar and pipe smoking are allowed in the cigar lounge on QM2 and in the Crystal Bar, Golden Lion Pub, and Chart Room, as well as the open decks on QE2.

Not to smoke: Elevators, theaters, and the library. All restaurants on Queen Mary 2 are non-smoking.

Disney Cruise Line

To smoke: On starboard side of all outside decks, except if you are near Mickey’s Pool. Also, smoking is permitted on cabin balconies.

Not to smoke: In all indoor areas, including cabins.

Holland America Line

To smoke: On outdoor decks, allocated smoking areas in most public areas, and inside cabins and balconies.

Not to smoke: All restaurants and the show lounge during performances.

Majestic America Line

To smoke: In all outdoor decks and cabin balconies. Cigar smoking is only allowed on outdoor decks.

Not to smoke: Not permitted in all indoor areas and inside of cabins.

MSC Cruises

To smoke: Only allowed in cigar rooms, the casinos, and allocated lounges. Outside you are only able to smoke on one side of the sun deck.

Not to smoke: Ninety percent of each ship is smoke-free. You cannot smoke in dining rooms, theaters and cabins. This includes balconies.

Norwegian Cruise Line

To smoke: Allowed in cabins, in casinos, on outside decks, and cigar bars.

Not to smoke: All indoor public areas.

Oceania Cruises

To smoke: Only allowed on the port side of Horizons, and on the forward pool deck of the starboard side.

Not to smoke: Every other area is smoke-free, including cabins and balconies, restaurants, outdoor decks, and public areas.

Princess Cruise Line

To smoke: In cabins, including balconies, on the outdoor decks and in allocated public rooms. Cigar smoking only allowed on outdoor decks.

Not to smoke: Not allowed in show lounges, dining rooms, elevators, and all restaurants.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

To smoke: On outdoor decks, at all pool bars, and in casinos. There are allocated areas in lounges on all ships. It is also allowed, along with cigar smoking, in the Connoisseur Club on the Mariner, Voyager, and Navigator.

Not to smoke: In suites, staterooms, on private balconies, and in dining areas.

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line

To smoke: Only allowed on cabin balconies, in allocated public areas, and on the starboard side of the outdoor decks.

Not to smoke: Inside all cabins, one public area on each ship, dining areas, port side of outdoor decks, and show lounges.

Seabourn Cruise Line

To smoke: In guest suites, outdoor decks, and on starboard side of the observation lounge. Cigar smoking is not allowed in any indoor area, including cabins.

Not to smoke: In all public rooms.

Silversea Cruises

To smoke: Allocated areas of bars, outside of the Terrace Cafe, at the Panorama Lounge, in the pool area, and in the Casino Bar. You can also smoke in cabins, including balconies. Cigar smoking only allowed outside of Terrace Cafe and The Champagne Room.

Not to smoke: All restaurants, Saletta, the Show Lounge, inside of the Terrace Cafe, conference room, library, spa/fitness center, internet point, and stores.

Windstar Cruises

To smoke: On outdoor decks, port side of the lounge on ships, in cabins, in the casino, and on port side of the Wind Surf and Compass Rose. Cigar smoking is only allowed on outdoor decks.

Not to smoke: In all restaurants.

**Policies may change over time, so to find out the exact smoking policy for a cruise line, please contact the cruise line you are interested in.