Princess Emerald and portside balcony room smoking side?

teil4 · #1 (**permalink**) August 10th, 2009, 08:55 AM

I've heard smoking is allowed on the balconies portside. Just booked our first cruise on Princess (Emerald). Have a portside balcony room. Being nonsmokers is the port side the smoking side of the ship? Are people allowed to smoke in their room or balconies only on Princess? Would like advice so if we have to move we have time to do so.

Trackypup · #2 (**permalink**) August 10th, 2009, 01:43 PM

Smoking is allowed in cabins and balconies on both sides of the ship. The smoking "Side" only applies to some of the public areas.

teil4 · #3 (**permalink**) August 11th, 2009, 02:39 PM

Can you request that your room be deep cleaned so it doesn't smell smoky?

RichC · #4 (**permalink**) August 11th, 2009, 03:26 PM

If your room has an odor, which most don't since there is always a positive air exchange 24/7, you can request the cabin steward use the ozone cleaner for a few hours to get rid of the smell. 99% of the times the room will be OK & not need any cleaning.
Most of the problems with smoke seem to come from having smokers next door when using the balcony, which can be a headache---
and always in the casino.

lv2b@sea · #5 (**permalink**) August 11th, 2009, 03:56 PM

I am very sensitive to smoke and the smell and in over 25+ cruises I have never had a problem. Bring a travel size Frebreeze just in case.