Cigars On Cruise

[CigarNut]

Originally Posted by MiamiE

...What are some cigar friendly cruise lines, particularly specific ships.

Both the Disney ships (Disney Magic and Disney Wonder) allow cigars. You cannot smoke (anything) in your room, but you can smoke on your veranda and on deck (both covered and uncovered).

In January my wife and I are taking the maiden voyage of their newest ship (Disney Dream) and it is also going to be cigar friendly and will have a cigar lounge.

[MikeyC]

Originally Posted by CigarNut

Both the Disney ships (Disney Magic and Disney Wonder) allow cigars. You cannot smoke (anything) in your room, but you can smoke on your veranda and on deck (both covered and uncovered).

In January my wife and I are taking the maiden voyage of their newest ship (Disney Dream) and it is also going to be cigar friendly and will have a cigar lounge.

You wouldn't catch me DEAD on a Disney ship.

1. Too many kids on board
2. No casinos on their boats

[CigarNut]

Originally Posted by MikeyC

You wouldn't catch me DEAD on a Disney ship.

1. Too many kids on board
2. No casinos on their boats

To each is own!

The Disney cruises I have been on the kids mostly stayed on their deck (Deck 5 with all the kids stuff) or by one of the two pools that they can use. You would also see kids at mealtimes, but not a problem for me.

Kids are not allowed by the adult pool, where I hang out with my cigar.

I'm not much of a gambler, so the lack of a casino is not a big deal for me.

On the plus side, the service on Disney ships is top notch, the staff is very friendly and helpful, they have Broadway-class theater, and the ships are always immaculate.

The final thing for me is that I am a member of Disney's Vacation Club (Disney's version of a time-share) and I can use my time-share to cruise, which makes cruising a very good deal.

Originally Posted by CigarNut

To each his own!

The Disney cruises I have been on the kids mostly stayed on their deck (Deck 5 with all the kids stuff) or by one of the two pools that they can use. You would also see kids at mealtimes, but not a problem for me.

Kids are not allowed by the adult pool, where I hang out with my cigar.

I'm not much of a gambler, so the lack of a casino is not a big deal for me.

On the plus side, the service on Disney ships is top notch, the staff is very friendly and helpful, they have Broadway-class theater, and the ships are always immaculate.

The final thing for me is that I am a member of Disney's Vacation Club (Disney's version of a time-share) and I can use my time-share to cruise, which makes cruising a very good deal.

Makes it a no-brainer in my book as well!!

[68TriShield]

Has anyone been on RC's Explorer of the Seas?

We'll be on her July 3rd for five nights to Bermuda.

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by 68TriShield

Has anyone been on RC's Explorer of the Seas?

We'll be on her July 3rd for five nights to Bermuda.

Dave,
Explorer is the sister ship to the Navigator which I have been on several times.
Beautiful ship.
My son has been on both and says they are mirror images for the most part.
You will have a blast on this ship.

[kydsid]

Originally Posted by Blueface

Dave,
Explorer is the sister ship to the Navigator which I have been on several times.
Beautiful ship.
My son has been on both and says they are mirror images for the most part.
You will have a blast on this ship.

Confirmed. Both of those ships are really nice above and below deck. I sometimes would forget which one I was on when I boarded them or really a lot of the sister ships from any line really.

[68TriShield]

Originally Posted by Blueface

Dave,
Explorer is the sister ship to the Navigator which I have been on several times.
Beautiful ship.
My son has been on both and says they are mirror images for the most part.
You will have a blast on this ship.

Did he say how the cigar bar was?

Originally Posted by Vigiles

Interesting. The easiest thing might be to find 2-3 folks that are interested and pick a cruise and date, then say alright, this is the days/week of the cruise, this is where its going, contact your local *insert travel agent, cruise line, medicine man* and we will see you there for the CA herf at sea 2010. (or whenever)

Judging by this thread we have enough people interested in going on cruises that we could eventually get a good base of people going.

I hear you and the disconnect comes when the actual roll call starts. Some do not like the CruiseLine or Ship,,or the itinerary or the cost. There have always been people who want to do this right up until the real planning starts. I'm pretty easy as I have gone on just about every cruise line there is and all I care about is decent food and being able to smoke my cigars. You lead and I'll follow.

Originally Posted by MikeyC

You wouldn't catch me DEAD on a Disney ship.

1. Too many kids on board
2. No casinos on their boats

I'm not a big Disney advocate myself because they are one of the most expensive ones out there. There are a lot of other cruise lines out there that have some great deals.


Maybe what we can do is start a thread to see how many people are even interested in this and then start from there. The Time,,,the Cruiseline,,,how long,,,and where to cruise.

[Volt]

Originally Posted by MikeyC

You wouldn't catch me DEAD on a Disney ship.

1. Too many kids on board
2. No casinos on their boats

Good to know. Only reason for getting 12 miles out is to play some blackjack. On the other hand, after 10+ years of sea duty, 6 cruises, amd multiple workups; I have no desire to ever go to sea agin to begin with. I know the wife does, but I'll fly us to a place to visit before I take a ship.

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by MikeyC

You wouldn't catch me DEAD on a Disney ship.

1. Too many kids on board
2. No casinos on their boats

True but you will miss out on the finest cruise I have ever been on (I think I have done like 15+ now).

It is completely top notch, top of the line. The variety of restaurants and rotation of such makes it awesome as you never eat in the same restaurant.
Their "pay extra" restaurant is amazing!

Disney sets a high bar to hurdle.