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Can I smoke on the balcony of my room on a cruise ship?

Most public areas on board, as well as guest suites, are smoke-free. Guests must refrain from smoking anywhere inside the ship, including in guest suites, on verandas and balconies. Smoking of electronic cigarettes is permitted in guest suites, as well as other designated smoking areas.



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Smoking is a fire and safety hazard on a ship. Consequently, it is strictly limited to specific exterior deck areas that can be monitored. All guests are expected to adhere to the following safety guidelines: All staterooms and suite accommodations, including outside balconies, are NON-SMOKING.

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Smoking/vaping is not permitted inside any stateroom and any stateroom balcony.

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If you're looking to light up on your trip, the cruise lines with the least restrictive smoking policies allow passengers to smoke on their cabin balconies. These include Costa Cruises and Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines.

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Balcony cabins on cruise ships are more spacious due to the outside space. They have spectacular ocean views, fresh sea air, and a private seating area. Although these cabins are more expensive, the rewards of a private balcony sometimes outweigh the cost. If it fits within your budget, balcony cabins are worth it!

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Duty-free shops are much cheaper. For example, cartons of Marlboros run 2 for $66, or $37 if you only buy one carton. With each carton holding 10 packs, that means a pack of Marlboros can cost as little as $3.30. That's huge savings over the cost of cigarettes on land.

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There is no limit to the amount of cigarettes Royal Caribbean will allow to be brought onboard per person on the first day of sailing. However, for international sailings, the number of cigarettes you can bring back into the country is based on the local legislation of the homeport country.

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Can you bring cigarettes on a cruise? Yes, you can, along with e-cigarettes, also known as vapes. Per the rules, you can bring cigarettes onboard with you. Whether or not you are flying to your embarkation port, we recommend that you adhere to TSA rules when deciding where and how to pack your cigarettes and lighters.

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When you are on a cruise ship balcony, you cannot stand or climb on the railings, throw things out, hang up clothes, sunbathe naked, or play loud music. It is also recommended that you don't leave the balcony lights on if you are not using them or leave the balcony door open.

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Matches and normal lighteners are allowed onboard. However, torch lighters and novelty lighters that look like guns are not allowed onboard. Torch lighters emit a powerful concentrated flame, and therefore are prohibited.

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If you're after views, the best room on a cruise ship will be a balcony cabin at the ship's rear end. Aft balcony accommodations at the ship's corners are also the largest and often give more outside area than conventional balcony cabins, allowing you to enjoy both the beautiful views and the extra space.

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Leaving Your Balcony Door Open Can Make a Mess You might want to prop open your balcony door as you sail, but cruise lines aren't so keen on the idea. For starters, the warm air coming in will cause your cabin's air-conditioning to work harder (unless you turn it down), wasting energy on the ship.

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Staterooms: Guests are not permitted to smoke cigarettes, cigars, pipe, electronic cigarettes and vapor devices in their staterooms or on their balconies. Smoking inside your stateroom or on your balcony will result in a $250 USD cleaning charge added to your onboard account.

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