NCL have announced that they will be implimenting a strict no smoking in cabins from Jan 2012.
Smoking on balconies will still be allowed, however pipe and cigar smoking will not be allowed on balconies.
NCL’s announcement comes less than two months after Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America and Princess Cruises revealed that more restrictive smoking policies.
Norwegian’s smoking policy already prohibits lighting up in all indoor spaces except the casino, where ashtrays and appropriate signage are displayed. Naturally, cigarette, cigar and pipe smoking will still be allowed in enclosed cigar bars found on Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Pearl, Norwegian Dawn and Norwegian Spirit.
Additionally, per current policy, passengers are allowed to smoke cigarettes, cigars and pipes in outdoor public spaces and open decks, where designated by the appropriate signage. This will not change.
So it looks like all cruise lines are following suit. This is a good idea as it will limit the amount of people smoking in cabins and if you are a non smoker there is nothing worse than entering a cabin which the previous occupant has had a smoke.
So is it a good idea? Are you a smoker and feel put out?