Norwegian Latest Line to Ban Balcony Smoking

PHOTO: The Norwegian Getaway will still allow smoking on The Waterfront on the starboard side. (Courtesy of Norwegian Cruise Line)

Hot on the heels of a July 8 announcement from Carnival Cruise Lines banning smoking on stateroom balconies, Norwegian Cruise Line has updated its smoking policy as well. The updated policy not only eliminates smoking on stateroom balconies, it limits smoking elsewhere on the ship. According to the release:

"As the health and well-being of our guests and crew is of the utmost importance, Norwegian Cruise Line will institute changes to its smoking policy for all sailings on or after Nov.1, 2014.

"The specific changes prohibit smoking on stateroom balconies and limit smoking in the casino to players. On Norwegian Getaway and Norwegian Breakaway, smoking on The Waterfront will be permitted on the starboard side, except by the outdoor dining areas.

"Norwegian's complete smoking policy can be found here on the company's website. We thank our guests for their understanding and cooperation."

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SOURCE: Norwegian Cruise Line press release

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