Carnival Corp. New Smoking Policy

Star Princess - Cigars Under the Stars

Carnival, Princess, and Holland America

Introduce New Smoking Policy

Carnival Cruise Line Policy - Effective June 15th:

• Cigarette Smoking in public venues restricted to Carnival's dance clubs and designated areas within the casino and casino bar
• Smoking (including cigars) permitted in designated exterior open decks (starboard side)
• Smoking allowed in jazz clubs:     

Carnival Destiny, Carnival Triumph, Carnival Victory, Carnival Spirit, Carnival Pride, Carnival Legend, Carnival Miracle, Carnival Conquest, Carnival Glory, Carnival Valor, Carnival Liberty, Carnival Freedom, and Carnival Splendor.

Carnival Cruise Line Policy - Effective December 1st:

• Smoking will be prohibited in all guest staterooms. 
• Smoking (including cigars) permitted outside - balcony cabins
• Spa staterooms remain smoke-free, including on the balconies:

Carnival Splendor, Carnival Dream and Carnival Magic

Holland America Line Policy - Effective January 15th:

• Smoking will be prohibited in all guest staterooms. 
• Smoking (including cigars) permitted outside - balcony cabins
• Smoking permitted in designated areas inside and on outside decks

Princess Cruises Policy - Effective January 15th:

• Smoking prohibited in all guest staterooms
• Smoking prohibited on balconies
• Smoking will continue to be allowed in the Churchill's cigar lounge, a section of the disco and casino and a portion of the open decks.

 In announcing the changes to smoking policies, Carnival Corporation, parent company of all three cruise lines, indicated that recent surveys indicated that only a small percentage of guests smoke.  Failure to comply with these rules could result in a $250 cleaning fee being added to your ship account.

 We just came back from our cruise on Star Princess to the Mediterranean.   It was interesting to see that on a couple nights, the casino was designated as smoke-free.   Also, in the picture above, special seating was available for cigar smokers the night of the deck party.


With the risk of fire on a ship, it makes sense to periodically review the current policies and make modifications.   For those that smoke, you'll still be able to do so in designated areas, while keeping the comfort and safety of others in mind.