Is cigar smoking allowed on cruise ships?


Is cigar smoking allowed on cruise ships? All cruise ships allow smoking in certain areas, which are typically designated in outdoor smoking zones and sometimes in casinos, nightclubs, cigar lounges and cabin balconies (depending on the cruise line). The rest of the ship is firmly nonsmoking, however, and that includes all staterooms, restaurants and theaters.


How many cigars can you bring on a cruise?

Each Guest 21 and older is limited to 1 liter of alcohol, and Guests 18 and older are limited to 200 cigarettes and 100 cigars. These limits are mandated by U.S. law and are subject to change. Did you find this answer helpful?


How do you pack cigars for a cruise?

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.


Are Cuban cigars illegal 2023?

The Legal Landscape in 2023 The embargo historically made Cuban cigars illegal for most U.S. consumers. Although Cuban cigar brands continue to be of great fascination, cigar connoisseurs are still unable to purchase Cuban cigars online from within the United States.


What is the best way to travel with cigars?

Don't let cigars roll around in a suitcase with extra space. If you plan to smoke the cigars within a few days, they should stay in good shape if you put them in a Ziplock bag then store them in a firm container. If your trip will last more than a few days, pack your cigars in a travel humidor.


Do any cruise ships have a cigar lounge?

Royal Caribbean offers the Connoisseur Club on the Freedom of the Seas, Mariner of the Seas, and Liberty of the Seas for their cigar-smoking guests. Norwegian Cruise Lines provides its guest on the Bliss, Joy, Escape, Getaway, and Epic ships with a Humidor room to enjoy their cigars.


Can you smoke on your own balcony on a cruise ship?

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*.


What Royal Caribbean ships have a cigar lounge?

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.


Are casinos on cruise ships smoke free?

Royal Caribbean casinos have smoke-free areas, but they're adjacent to smoker-friendly ones, so basically everyone has some smoke exposure. The cruise line did ban smoking in the casino during the early days of its return from the covid pandemic, when mask rules were strictly enforced.


What happens if you get caught smoking on cruise balcony?

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.