Does Royal Caribbean still have cigar lounges?

Where can I smoke on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship? Indoor smoking is permitted in the Casino, the cigar clubs on Freedom and Voyager Class ships, and one designated smoking venue on ships sailing from Chinese homeports. Cigarette, cigar, e-cigarette and pipe smoking is permitted in designated outdoor areas.



Yes, Royal Caribbean continues to offer dedicated cigar lounges on specific ships in 2026, primarily within its Freedom-class and Voyager-class vessels. These venues, often known as the Connoisseur Club, provide a sophisticated, ventilated indoor space for guests to enjoy cigars and premium spirits. On newer ships like the Icon or Wonder of the Seas, you are more likely to find designated outdoor smoking areas rather than a formal indoor cigar lounge, as the line has trended toward smoke-free interiors to accommodate family-centric demographics. For 2026 travelers, it is vital to note that smoking (including cigars and e-cigarettes) is strictly prohibited on stateroom balconies and in most public indoor bars. If a dedicated lounge is a priority for your cruise, look for ships like Liberty of the Seas or Mariner of the Seas, which still maintain these classic, wood-paneled retreats for tobacco aficionados.

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Where can I smoke on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship? Indoor smoking is permitted in the Casino, the cigar clubs on Freedom and Voyager Class ships, and one designated smoking venue on ships sailing from Chinese homeports. Cigarette, cigar, e-cigarette and pipe smoking is permitted in designated outdoor areas.

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As goods are only permitted for personal consumption and not for re-selling purposes, a customs officer may question the amounts you are transporting if they are over: 800 cigarettes. 200 cigars. 400 cigarillos.

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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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If you have 1 or 2 cigars, you can carry those on board in your carry-on or even your pocket (being careful not to damage them). I usually carry mine in a travel case (holding 5 good-sized cigars) in my check-in luggage.

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

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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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You are definitely not allowed to import Cubanos into the U.S., so do make sure you finish whatever you buy in port or on the cruise. Most ships have cigar lounges where you can enjoy your purchase with other afficionados.

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You can take as many cigarettes on a cruise as you like, although they can be purchased on board and in ports of call. Sometimes, you can get them duty-free, so they are cheaper to buy once on the ship.

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On Royal Caribbean ships, vapes and electronic cigarettes are treated the same as cigarettes and cigars, and are only permitted in designated outdoor smoking areas with visible signage throughout the ship.

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