tim Posted January 8, 2018 Report Share Posted January 8, 2018 How strict is the policy regarding having a cigar at night on the balcony? I am not a rule breaker and would never do it if I knew it would bother anyone. However, the balcony seems the most logical place and less bothersome for others considering the lack of options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NS8VN Posted January 8, 2018 Report Share Posted January 8, 2018 The most logical and least bothersome place would be in a designated smoking area. Don't smoke on your balcony. Orange Crush 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princevaliantus Posted January 8, 2018 Report Share Posted January 8, 2018 Royal Caribbean's smoking policy ... For the comfort and enjoyment of our guests, our ships are designated as non-smoking; however, we recognize that some of our guests do smoke. Therefore, to provide an onboard environment that also satisfies smokers, we have designated certain areas of the ship as smoking areas. Cigarette, cigar, e-cigarette and pipe smoking is permitted in designated outdoor areas of the starboard side of all ships; with the exception of Oasis-class ships that will allow smoking on the port side of the ships. To assist in locating areas where smoking is permitted, guests will find visible signage posted within all smoking areas and ashtrays that are provided for use. Outdoor areas near restricted areas, food venues, and kids play areas and pools will not allow smoking. On Oasis class, smoking is not permitted in Central Park or the Boardwalk neighborhoods. Casino Royale allows smoking and has a designated area for non-smoking guests. There will be visible signage indicating the non-smoking area in the casino. There are select cruises departing from China that will not have a non-smoking area in the casino. Onboard all interior public spaces are smoke free*. Smoking is not permitted in any dining venue, theater, bar, lounge, hallway, elevator, and jogging track. Smoking is not permitted inside any stateroom and any stateroom balcony. This applies to all stateroom categories onboard. If a guest is in violation of this stateroom policy, a cleaning fee of $250 USD will be applied to their SeaPass® account and may be subject to further action pursuant to the "Consequences Section" of the Guest Conduct Policy. Cigarettes, cigars and pipe tobacco must be properly disposed of and never thrown overboard. Cigar and pipe tobacco is limited to designated outdoor areas and Cigar Bars**. You must be at least 18 years of age to purchase, possess or use tobacco onboard. Electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes are only permitted within the designated smoking areas. Royal Caribbean International kindly asks all guests to please observe the smoking policy. These requests are made to provide a comfortable cruise for everyone. Guest may also inquire at Guest Services for the location of the designated smoking areas onboard. Guests who violate this smoking policy may be subject to further action pursuant to the "Consequences Section" of this Guest Conduct Policy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1guynz Posted January 8, 2018 Report Share Posted January 8, 2018 Hi Tim, According to the RCI policy the consequences are: "Smoking is not permitted inside any stateroom and any stateroom balcony. This applies to all stateroom categories onboard. If a guest is in violation of this stateroom policy, a cleaning fee of $250 USD will be applied to their SeaPass® account and may be subject to further action pursuant to the "Consequences Section" of the Guest Conduct Policy". I guess passengers may get away with it if nobody reports them and it is not visible on the camera system, but as you are not a rule breaker none of these penalties should effect you. Have a great cruise anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted January 8, 2018 Report Share Posted January 8, 2018 This question was raised during Captains Corner on Indy. The Captain stated the 1st offense will be a $250 fine. The second offense and you will be disembarked at the next port to find your own way home. "Don't do it" he added. When it was allowed years ago I did it but I imagine it wasn't so pleasant for anyone aft of me. Now I stick to designated areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted January 8, 2018 Report Share Posted January 8, 2018 it's one of those things that used to be enjoyable ..."in the good old days"........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 8, 2018 Report Share Posted January 8, 2018 It's definitely against the rules, so don't do it. Smoke in the designated smoking areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim Posted January 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2018 Thanks for the advice. I will definitely not be having any cigars on my balcony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltyNavyCruiser15 Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 20 hours ago, tim said: Thanks for the advice. I will definitely not be having any cigars on my balcony. Trust me, I feel your pain friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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