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Former smoker here, and I cant stand the smell of it, it also gives me headaches.  When I smoked I became used to it.  Now after close to 10 years of not smoking I cant stand being around it.  My dad smoked and I was stuck in the smoking area of airplanes, restaurants, in the car, in our house.  I fully agree that culture has become what I was calling "baby gated" before I heard the term snowflake.  But, people not wanting to have cigarette smoke around them is something I do not throw into that category.   The smell is very offensive, the stink sticking to your clothes.  Others shouldn't have to deal with that just so smokers can get their fix.  Im not saying ban it 100% but contain it to a few places.

Former smoker here, and I cant stand the smell of it, it also gives me headaches.  When I smoked I became used to it.  Now after close to 10 years of not smoking I cant stand being around it.  My dad smoked and I was stuck in the smoking area of airplanes, restaurants, in the car, in our house.  I fully agree that culture has become what I was calling "baby gated" before I heard the term snowflake.  But, people not wanting to have cigarette smoke around them is something I do not throw into that category.   The smell is very offensive, the stink sticking to your clothes.  Others shouldn't have to deal with that just so smokers can get their fix.  Im not saying ban it 100% but contain it to a few places.

Former smoker here, and I cant stand the smell of it, it also gives me headaches.  When I smoked I became used to it.  Now after close to 10 years of not smoking I cant stand being around it.  My dad smoked and I was stuck in the smoking area of airplanes, restaurants, in the car, in our house.  I fully agree that culture has become what I was calling "baby gated" before I heard the term snowflake.  But, people not wanting to have cigarette smoke around them is something I do not throw into that category.   The smell is very offensive, the stink sticking to your clothes.  Others shouldn't have to deal with that just so smokers can get their fix.  Im not saying ban it 100% but contain it to a few places.

I will say that my mom was a 2 pack a day smoker.  I spent all my growing up smelling like an ashtray and not worrying about smoke.  Flash forward to now and I can’t walk through the smoky casinos without gagging.  I very used to being smoke free.  Could I and did I survive...yes.  Do I want to...no.  In regards to the original post I spent a glorious couple hours in dazzles on allure last month dancing to 80s music and no smoking at all!  Enjoy your cruise @wstephensi!!!   Jane

Many suffered greatly and could not go out in public much, especially to bars and restaurants.

No worries now...not allowed anywhere on any ship inside except for  the casino..
 
You'll be able to make it to the MJ tribute party  now...
 
What did ppl do back in the 80's when they travelled?  For that matter how did  ppl ever go outside their own house or yard.....

I didn think smoking was allowed in there.  interesting, will have to check if its still that way when I sail on the Oasis.  I will not go there if its allowed.

Hi everyone, my husband and I will be honeymooning on the Symphony of the Seas in a few days (This is our first ever cruise!), and I know this has been posted before, however I just spoke to an RC rep who said that Drinks packages include ALL cocktails regardless of price. The $12 limit is only for shots of alcohol, like Tequila, Vodka, etc. Is there any validity to this? I looked at the menus and most cocktails are $13, with many $12 and under, but there are some good cocktails that are all at $14. Has anyone been on this cruise and paid for the drinks package? What is your experience with premium cocktails? For us Canadians, it's pretty expensive so I want to be sure that I am not stuck with something comparable to a Mexican all-inclusive watered down affair. Thanks for your advice in advance! We're really excited to do this!

For the drinks that exceed $12, you will be charged the additional $1 or $2.  

Not saying it wouldn't be fun, but I just don't want to deal with the extra stuff.  I try to pack as light as possible.  My wife on the other hand.....she would pack the kitchen sink if she could fit it into the case!

Nope, but it sure is fun   ?

 

It is nice to be dressed in some sort of Formal outfit.  It great for the photographs.  I agree, there are some people that go under dressed but I think what you have planned is fine.

are these what the South Beach cabanas will be similar to? 

I'd assume they don't make any changes to the Cruise Planner until the upgrades are announced as to keep them under wraps.

I don't see why Oasis wouldn't get it.

are these what the South Beach cabanas will be similar to? 

In February one of the guys at Sabor Bar on Oasis told me that Playmakers was replacing Sabor.  He seemed very confident of this. 

I want to see that and playmakers.  Love watching the game with a few cold brews.  Plus that Ice cream in the  football helmet concoction looks amazing hahaha

Yes, plus it takes them a good 30-40 minutes if they have it blown out and then put up somehow, if I remember it was $30-40 in the Spa Hair Saloon.
I don't know the prices for the blow out place, but I do remember that @twangster took photos of the price card when he sailed Navigator after her AMPED.

Make reservations early, the normal spa hair saloon fills up early on the afternoons and evenings before the formal nights so I assume this place would also.

My wife is interested in going there with our daughter the night we get dressed up for pics on the ship.  we are going during a Dec sailing.  I read the ship will be decorated for Christmas.  We figure it will be a perfect opportunity for a nice family Christmas picture(s).  

Depends, but they tend to keep at least one pool and/or hot tub open

The only thing worse than Skyline "chili" is Gold Star "chili."

Yes, searching by room type would be awesome. I'd also like them to bring back being able to see the non-refundable price AND the refundable price at the same time, instead of having to go through an entire mock booking, entering names/emails/dob before they'll show you the refundable price.

We did our first suite (Grand Suite on Harmony) recently.  We had originally booked a large balcony room.  We decided to upgrade to the GS and were very happy we did.  We do not do multiple cruises a year, so felt this was great for us.  We usually drink beer and wine and occasionally a blended drink, so the free drinks from the Suite Lounge were fine for us.  So we did not buy a drink package as we have on previous cruises.  The Coastal Kitchen, suite lounge, concierge and the Suite Deck were well worth the money for us.  Each person has to decide what works for them and what they are willing to pay for, but we loved it.