Can you smoke on a TUI cruise ship?

Can I smoke onboard? All our ships are non-smoking, which means you can only smoke in designated areas of the open deck. The same goes for e-cigarettes. Please be aware that e-cigarettes are banned in certain countries and will be confiscated at the airport.



On a TUI (Marella) cruise ship, smoking is strictly prohibited in all indoor areas, including all staterooms, suites, and private balconies. This policy is strictly enforced to ensure fire safety and the comfort of all passengers. If you are caught smoking in your cabin or on your balcony, you will be subject to a significant "cleaning fee" (typically around £200) and potential removal from the ship. However, TUI does provide designated smoking areas on the open decks of their ships. These areas are clearly marked and usually include ash trays; they are typically located on one side of a specific deck (often the pool deck or a lower promenade deck). This rule applies to traditional cigarettes as well as e-cigarettes and vapes, which must also only be used in these designated outdoor zones. For those who are sensitive to smoke, the vast majority of the ship remains a smoke-free environment. In 2026, Marella Cruises continues to prioritize a "fresh air" experience while accommodating smokers in controlled, well-ventilated outdoor sections of the vessel.

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When cruising with Tui, guests are allowed to smoke on their balconies. There are also external and internal smoking areas on all ships. All Tui's ships are called Mein Schiff – with a number after them. This literally means “My Ship” in German.

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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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The Carrier and/or its servants and/or agents will confiscate all alcohol brought on-board by Passengers, with the exception of alcohol purchased on the outbound flight to the ship – proof of purchase will be required.

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If you are caught smoking outside in a nonsmoking area, you will be asked to move to a smoking area. If caught smoking in your cabin or cabin balcony, you will be told to stop and charged a cleaning fee (typically $200 to $250). If you continue to break the rule, you may be forcibly removed from the ship.

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One unopened packet of up to 25 cigarettes (or the equivalent of 25 grams of tobacco products), and. One open packet of cigarettes.

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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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Yes. During operating hours, the casino will allow smoking, with certain areas designated as non-smoking. There will be visible signage indicating the non-smoking area in the casino.

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All staterooms and suites, including balconies, are entirely smoke-free. This policy includes all forms of smoking, including but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, electronic cigarettes (E-cigarettes), tobacco pipes and personal vaporizers.

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Casual, meanwhile, speaks for itself – we're talking tops and shorts or a sundress. Then you've got smart, which is when you'll need to dress up a little bit. Shirts, tailored shorts and smart trainers get the go ahead, but we ask that you leave sportswear, flip-flops and non-tailored shorts in your cabin.

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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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You'll find fancy jewelry, alcohol, cigarettes, perfumes, chocolates, and more. Since a set of special rules apply for places like airports and cruise ships, they are able to sell goods in these stores without consumers having to pay the same taxes on them that you'd see on land.

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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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