NCL Changes Smoking Policy

 

Enclosed cigar bars are still available aboard the Norwegian Epic, as well as four other NCL ships. (c) 2011 NCL.

Norwegian Cruise Line adjusted its smoking policy on board each of the line’s 11 Freestyle Cruising ships in response to changing guest preferences.

Effective January 2012, guests setting sail on an NCL cruise vacation are no longer permitted to smoke cigarettes in their staterooms. Guests who are in a balcony stateroom will be permitted to smoke on the outside balcony; however, cigar and pipe smoking in staterooms and on balconies is prohibited. Ashtrays will be available for use upon request through housekeeping staff.


Indoor smoking is limited to the casino, where ashtrays and appropriate signage will be displayed. Smoking is prohibited in all other public interior venues including all bars, restaurants, conference rooms, corridors, restrooms, staircases and landings. Guests may utilize the enclosed cigar bars on board Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Pearl, Norwegian Dawn and Norwegian Spirit for cigarette, cigar and pipe smoking.



In addition, the policy allows guests to smoke cigarettes, cigars and pipes in outdoor public guest spaces and open decks, where designated by the appropriate signage. Smoking is not permitted near outdoor venues which serve food, in open spaces such as the jogging track, sports complex, children’s pool and in The Haven outdoor areas. 


For more information on NCL’s updated smoking policy guests may consult their Freestyle Daily once on board the ship, or view the policy on the website at www.ncl.com.