Smoking Policies

Atlas Ocean Voyages
Smoking is not permitted in suites, staterooms or on balconies. There will be designated smoking areas onboard.

Azamara
Azamara's ships have a designated smoking area on the portside forward section of the Pool Deck. Smoking is prohibited in all other areas of these ships, including public rooms, restaurants, the Pool Deck, staterooms and suites, verandas and hallways. This policy includes the use of products like electronic cigarettes. Each violation will result in a $250 fine.

Celebrity
Smoking is not permitted inside any stateroom or on any stateroom balcony. This applies to all stateroom categories onboard. If a guest is in violation of this “No Smoking” policy, a cleaning fee will be applied to their onboard account. Smoking is also not permitted in any dining venue, theater, bar, lounge, hallway, elevator or jogging track, or most indoor areas. Further, smoking is not allowed in certain outdoor areas, including restricted areas, food venues, and kids play areas and pools.
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.  To assist smoking guests to locate areas where smoking is permitted, we have posted signage onboard clearly identifying all smoking areas and ashtrays provided for smoking use.  Guest may also inquire at Guest Services regarding the location of the designated smoking areas onboard.
In casinos  on itineraries where smoking is allowed, there will be visible signage designating the area for both smoking and non-smoking guests. Cigar and pipe tobacco is limited to designated outdoor areas and cigar bars (if the ship has one). Electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes are only permitted within the designated smoking areas.

Costa Cruises
Smoking of cigarettes, cigars and pipes is not allowed in all internal areas of the ship including private guest cabins with the exception of any designated cigar lounges clearly indicated as smoking areas. Electronic smoking devices can be used in private guest cabins and any designated cigar lounges, but cannot be used in other internal public spaces. Smoking is allowed at clearly indicated external smoking areas and on guest cabin balconies, where wind proof ashtrays will be made available.

Crystal
At Crystal, we recognize that some of our guests smoke and others do not. While most areas of the ship are non-smoking, there will be designated smoking areas throughout. Please note that pipe and cigar smoking is only allowed in the Connoisseurs Club and all suites/guest rooms are non-smoking, including on the verandas.

Emerald Cruises
Smoking is only permitted in designated areas on outside decks.

Explora Journeys
In compliance with global standards, smoking is freely permitted in dedicated areas throughout the ship and those areas are equipped with a special air extraction system.  Smoking is strictly prohibited in the suites and the suite terraces. Smoking will be only allowed in the following outside areas onboard:

  • Deck 5: Starboard Side on the outdoor Crema Café Promenade
  • Deck 11: Forward, Port Side, Cigar Lounge (Cigars only)
  • Deck 12: Forward, Port Side, Cigar section of Helios Bar
  • Deck 14: Aft, Starboard Side, section of Sky Bar on 14

Holland America
For the comfort of all of our guests, all staterooms (cabins), lounges and most other indoor areas are designated non-smoking. No smoking of any kind will be permitted on any stateroom verandah.
 
Designated Smoking Areas
Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Westerdam, Zuiderdam

  • Sea View Bar area
  • Smoking is not permitted in the Casino
Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Statendam, Oosterdam, Rotterdam, Volendam, Zaandam
  • Sea View Bar area
  • Casino-smoking is allowed in designated areas for active players only and only when outside of 12NM from the Netherlands
Cigar and pipe smoking is not allowed anywhere inside the ship; it is only permitted on the outside decks where smoking is otherwise allowed.
 
Electronic cigarettes are not permitted in staterooms or in other public areas of the ship other than designated smoking areas.
 
Any guest who smokes inside staterooms or on verandahs in violation of our policy will be charged a US$250 cleaning fee per day of violation and will risk being removed from the ship for repeated violations.

HX
On all ships, smoking is only permitted in designated areas on outside decks. Smoking in cabins or private balconies is prohibited and subject to a fine. Throwing cigarette butts overboard is strictly prohibited. E-Cigarettes, according to Norwegian law, are the equivalent of tobacco cigarettes, and therefore smoking these is only permitted in the designated smoking areas.

Smoking is not permitted when the ships are in port and fuelling, and staff will advise guests when they are not allowed to smoke outside.

For those on board Santa Cruz II - smoking is only permitted at the Sky Deck, where ashtrays are available. Smoking is not permitted in cabins. Throwing cigarette butts overboard is strictly prohibited. Smoking is strictly prohibited while ashore within the Galapagos Islands National Park.

MSC Cruises
Smoking (including e-cigarettes) is not permitted in cabins, on cabin balconies and anywhere not expressly indicated by signage and ashtrays. Violation of non-smoking rules will result in a US$250 deep cleaning fee. Repeatedly smoking in non-smoking areas can ultimately lead to disembarkation.

National Geographic-Lindblad
Smoking and vaping are only permitted in designated areas on outside decks.

Norwegian
Public areas throughout all our ships are smoke-free. If you smoke regular or electronic cigarettes, you can do so in designated areas only. If you prefer cigars, you can smoke in the designated smoking lounge. Smoking cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, cigars and pipes is permitted in outdoor public guest spaces and open decks where designated by the ship's management based on the ship's specific characteristics and arrangement. Smoking, including electronic cigarettes, is prohibited in or near venues serving food, the jogging track, outdoor sporting venues, children's pool areas, Vibe Beach Club, Posh Beach Club or The Waterfront. Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Joy and Norwegian Encore have a designated smoking room within the Casino. On all other ships, active Casino players may smoke cigarettes in the Casino during gaming hours. 

Guests are not permitted to smoke cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars or pipes in their staterooms or on their balconies. Smoking inside your stateroom or on your balcony will result in a $250 cleaning charge added to your onboard account. If cigarette burns on furniture, linens, towels or carpeting are detected; guests will be advised and charged for the damages. Guests in the Garden Villas may smoke in their private garden and on their private sun decks.

Oceania Cruises

Smoking is strictly prohibited in all staterooms, suites, and on verandas. Oceania ships are generally non-smoking; however, smoking is permitted only in designated areas.
 
Guests who disregard this policy may be subject to monetary penalties and possible disembarkation.

Ponant
All ships are non-smoking vessels. Smoking is only allowed in the exterior parts of the ship designated for the purpose.

Le Commandant Charcot has an onboard cigar lounge on Deck 5, where guests may smoke cigars. Cigarettes are not allowed.

Regent
For the comfort and safety of all of our Guests, smoking is not permitted in any enclosed dining area, certain public venues, elevators, the Theater, and all suites and balconies, and is only permitted in specific designated smoking areas. The use of electronic cigarettes is allowed within designated smoking areas only.

Cigarette smoking is only permitted in designated areas of the outdoor pool area and the following public rooms:

Seven Seas Splendor: Connoisseur Club, Pool area (designated area opposite side of the Pool Bar)
Seven Seas Explorer: Connoisseur Club, Pool area (designated area opposite side of the Pool Bar)
Seven Seas Voyager: Connoisseur Club, Horizon Lounge (outdoor one side designated area), Pool area (designated area opposite side of the Pool Bar)
Seven Seas Mariner: Connoisseur Club, Horizon Lounge (outdoor one side designated area), Pool area (designated area opposite side of the Pool Bar)
Seven Seas Navigator: Galileo's (outdoor one side designated area), Pool area (designated area opposite side of the Pool Bar)

Cigar Smoking is only permitted in the Connoisseur Club on applicable ships and the designated area on the opposite side of the Pool Bar.

Pipe smoking is only permitted in the Connoisseur Club. Pipe smoking in open deck areas is considered an extreme fire hazard and is not permitted.

Failure to comply with the above smoking policy will result in guests being asked to leave the ship at their expense, without refund or credit for the unused portion of their cruise.

Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Smoking onboard is only permitted in The Humidor on Deck 10.

Royal Caribbean
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.

Electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes are only permitted within the designated smoking areas.

Scenic Cruises
Scenic Eclipse is a non-smoking vessel in all public areas. There is a designated outside smoking area on Deck 6 for guests. All suites, including suite verandas and terraces are non-smoking.

Seabourn
Smoking of electronic cigarettes is permitted in guest suites. Smoking of water-pipes, glass-pipes or other smoking devices is not permitted on board. Smoking is not permitted on open decks during fuel bunkering operations in port.

Inside smoking of cigarettes is not permitted.

Outside smoking of cigarettes, cigars and pipes are permitted in designated areas of Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit:

  • The designated smoking area is the starboard half of the Sky Bar open deck.

Outside smoking of cigarettes is permitted in designated areas of Seabourn Odyssey, Seabourn Sojourn, Seabourn Quest, Seabourn Encore and Seabourn Ovation:

  • The designated smoking area for all ships is the starboard half of the Sky Bar open deck.
  • Cigarette, cigar & pipe smoking is allowed on the starboard half of the Seabourn Square outside deck.

Guests are asked to refrain from smoking anywhere inside the ship, including in guest suites, on verandas and balconies. If you have any doubts about any area, please consult your onboard staff.

Any guest who smokes inside staterooms or on adjoining verandas in violation of our policy will be charged a US$250 cleaning fee per day of violation.

SeaDream Yacht Club
Smoking, including electronic cigarettes, is prohibited in staterooms and all enclosed public rooms. SeaDream permits smoking in designated areas on the outside deck.

Silversea
Smoking is prohibited in most public areas, guest suites or suite balconies. However, cigarette, e-cigarette, cigar, pipe and vaporizer smoking is permitted in the Connoisseur’s Corner both indoors and outdoors (where applicable). In addition, cigarette, e-cigarette and vaporizer smoking is permitted in specifically designated outside areas and tables:

  • Silver Nova, Silver Ray: Dusk Bar (port side)
  • Silver Muse, Silver Spirit: Panorama Lounge (port side) and Pool Grill (port side)
  • Silver Moon, Silver Dawn: Panorama Lounge (starboard side) and Pool Grill (port side)
  • Silver Shadow, Silver Whisper: Panorama Lounge (starboard side) and Pool Grill (starboard side)
  • Silver Cloud, Silver Wind: Panorama Lounge (port side) and Pool Grill (port side)
  • Silver Origin: on open deck 4 aft

Star Clippers
No smoking is allowed inside the ship or on the aft deck. However, there are designated smoking areas in the Tropical Bar and on the Sun Deck.

Viking Cruises
All Viking ship interiors, staterooms and balconies are nonsmoking except for the designated outdoor smoking area on the starboard side of Deck 8. Smoking restrictions also apply to e-cigarettes.

Windstar
Smoking or vaping is not permitted in any of the staterooms, suites, or public spaces, including all restaurants and corridors. Smoking and vaping is permitted on the outside decks in designated smoking areas only. Smoking cigars is permitted in a specific designated area on each yacht.

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