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Norwegian Cruise Line bans smoking on balconies

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By Tom Stieghorst

Norwegian Cruise Line joined the list of cruise lines that prohibit smoking on cruise ship cabin balconies.

It said the policy takes effect Nov. 1. Passengers caught smoking will be fined $250.

In addition, smoking in the casino will be limited to active players.

As reported last week, Carnival Cruise Lines will ban smoking on balconies starting Oct. 9. The changes leave Holland America Line as the major cruise line that still permits balcony smoking.

Norwegian will continue to allow smoking on the starboard side of the Waterfront areas on Norwegian Breakaway and Getaway, except near outdoor dining venues.

Smoking will be allowed in public areas that are designated by management based on an individual ship’s arrangement and characteristics, Norwegian’s smoking policy says.

Electronic cigarettes cannot be used in public areas where there is a no-smoking policy because they look so realistic that guests’ perception is that the no-smoking rule isn’t being enforced, Norwegian said.

Carnival bans smoking on balconies

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Carnival Cruise Lines said that smoking will no longer be allowed on cabin balconies on its ships, starting Oct. 9.

Smoking inside cabins is already prohibited.

Smoking will continue to be allowed in designated open deck areas, as well as nightclubs and certain areas within the casino and casino bar, Carnival said.

The change is consistent with policies at most other cruise lines. Holland America Line and Norwegian Cruise Line continue to allow smoking on balconies.
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Volendam to get lanai staterooms

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Holland America Line said its 1,432-passenger Volendam will have 21 of its cabins converted to lanai staterooms during a drydock in December.

The lanai cabins feature large sliding-glass doors with direct access to the lower promenade wraparound teak walking deck. They come with reserved deck chairs and a one-way mirrored coating on the sliding-glass doors to ensure privacy.

In addition, Volendam’s bars will be reconfigured to feature Mix, a space that incorporates three specialty theme bars: Martinis, Champagne and Spirits & Ales.

During the drydock, all suite bathrooms will be updated to feature new whirlpool bathtubs, stone vanities, lighted mirrors, Grohe fixtures, floors, walls and sinks.

Several additional categories, including the lanai staterooms, will receive new bathroom appointments and walk-in showers.