Hi Jeanie, thanks for getting the contradiction. I do smoke, never had a problem with separate areas of the ship, etc. but when they did the total ban (let's face it, a few tiny OUTDOOR pool areas hardly constitute accomodating smokers on large ship - especially on formal nights! LOL - that was it for me on Celebrity. I'm not going out onto a windy deck several decks up or down in a dress while I'm trying to enjoy myself and have a good time.
Which is my I'm hitting the Meditteranean on Princess in a few days. Less hassles.
So, all the reasons people give to applaud it kinda go out the window (excuse the pun) when crew is all smoking in comfort and peace. Just like they used to do with pax cabins, they are "Febrezed" and the new crew members taking the cabin don't notice at all.
I've made some great friends with the crew over the years, and we stay in touch. Obviously, Celebrity doesn't point this contradiction out to the public. Most officers smoke as well...in their cabins.
I could have even lived with the cabin ban (although I thought it was silly when they've allowed smoking for 50+ years), but no bars with smoking or relaxing indoor areas, this Elite had to book elsewhere. Burns me up...LOL
