DBeas0106 Posted July 16, 2018 Report Share Posted July 16, 2018 Looking forward to our cruise out of San Juan on Freedom of the Seas later this summer. A friend and I were looking for something to do while our wives take advantage of the Spa (thank you Cruise Planner Sales). I've read varying reports about a Cigar Bar on RC ships. I know they were labeled as Connoisseur Clubs, but I hear the familiar mantra (in Matt's voice) telling me "These vary ship to ship and sailing to sailing". So I ask in this forum, does Freedom have a Connoisseur Club? Thanks and Happy Sailing to all, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted July 16, 2018 Report Share Posted July 16, 2018 According to the most current deck plans, the Connoisseur Club is still there, on Freedom. I think most of the ships have removed this lounge which is a shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenline627 Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 I know I loved the one on the Explorer years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 Explorer still has hers. Decent selection of cigars that were not in terrible condition either. This was 3 weeks ago. Watched some football while enjoying a cigar with my son. Quite enjoyable. Possibly the best $24 I've spent on board a cruise in a while. MikeK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBC Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 I was on Freedom two years ago and can confirm the Connoisseur Club was there as I spent some time in it. Very nice inside, nicely air conditioned, the ventilation system was great, it was not smoky at all. The attendant working was great as well, helped us out with cigars, got us drinks, etc. I too find it is a shame that they are removing these spaces from the ships, and I would bet that when Freedom goes in for her next dry dock, the CC will be removed. There were always people in there, but it was never packed at all. Last year on Harmony, which doesn't have a CC, we went to the smoking area by the pool bar later in the evening one night to have a cigar, and the entire area was packed with people smoking. To me it wasn't nearly as nice as being in a CC. These ships are so massive, you would think they could spare the minimal space required for a CC. It sort of takes me back to the old days of cruising, relaxing in a nice lounge with some scotch and a cigar. Call me old fashioned I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 9 hours ago, twangster said: Explorer still has hers. Decent selection of cigars that were not in terrible condition either. This was 3 weeks ago. Watched some football while enjoying a cigar with my son. Quite enjoyable. Possibly the best $24 I've spent on board a cruise in a while. Next time invite me! I checked it out to see if it was still there (and it was). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partrija Posted May 31, 2022 Report Share Posted May 31, 2022 I just returned from Explorer (May 22-28, 2022) and while the Connoisseur Club is still physically there it did not appear to be functional. Cigars were stocked but all ashtrays are removed. There were no attendants ever servicing the club. I did light up and enjoy a stick but used a makeshift ashtray. I’m on again June 11 and we’ll see if it’s the same situation. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorCruiser Posted May 31, 2022 Report Share Posted May 31, 2022 Even Disney has a stoge lounge on fantasy called the meridian lounge. I assume these clubs must not have been getting the use to justify their existence. It’s shame because it’s be a cool concept to enjoy on a cruise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid4c4 Posted June 1, 2022 Report Share Posted June 1, 2022 Does anyone know if there is a CC on Adventure of the Seas? We'll be on it August 18th, 2022 and a nice cigar would be nice.. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristiZ Posted June 1, 2022 Report Share Posted June 1, 2022 36 minutes ago, Paid4c4 said: Does anyone know if there is a CC on Adventure of the Sears? We'll be on it August 18th, 2022 and a nice cigar would be nice.. Bill There is not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Sprague Posted February 7, 2023 Report Share Posted February 7, 2023 Is there still a Connoisseur’s Club on Symphony of the Seas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr martini Posted February 7, 2023 Report Share Posted February 7, 2023 currently no cigar club on symphony or any other oasis class. google is your friend, as is searching here. cigarette smoking is allowed in the casino and there are dedicated spaces to smoke up top on pool deck. https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2022/05/27/here-where-you-can-smoke-royal-caribbean-cruise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted February 7, 2023 Report Share Posted February 7, 2023 Was there ever a Connoisseur’s Club on SY ? I don’t think so. There used to be on the Voyager and maybe the Freedom class but I don’t think they ever built a CC on any O or Q class. Explorer still has a CC but it’s not a smoking lounge (anymore). My guess is it will be gone when she comes back from dry dock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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