Cruises are the lap of luxury. With unlimited food and drink, hundreds of services on deck, and exotic locations to visit almost every day, a cruise is your chance to kick back and relax.

Of course, while on your cruise, if you’re a vaper, you’ll want to have your trusty vape pen nearby. From a short relaxing vape on your balcony to walking around newfound locations, vape in-hand, it helps to know what’s possible before heading out.

Vaping regulations vary depending on the cruise company you’re travelling with though. So, to help you find the right holiday experience for you, we’ve rounded up the vaping policies of all the major cruise liners (correct as of 2024). Happy holidays!

Can you take your vape on a cruise?

There usually aren’t restrictions on devices or liquids in personal luggage on cruise ships, although it’s always best to check with the travel company prior to your trip. With that said, the main question remains: can you bring a vape on a cruise?

On most occasions you’ll need to find a designated smoking area. Depending on the ship, these areas can be either indoors, outdoors, or a mixture – you might think that being out on deck is invitation enough to start vaping, but some cruise liners have rules on that, which we’ll detail below.

If you will be flying to a destination before you step onboard, make sure to check the rules regarding vapes and air travel.

Airlines allow vapes to be carried, but not in hold-luggage. There is worldwide legislation regarding this as they are deemed a fire risk. Instead, you will have to carry your e-cig on your person or in your hand luggage.

Read more about this in our article: Travelling and Vaping

Before you pack your bags, you’ll want to make sure you’ve planned ahead and taken enough e-liquid or liquidpods to last you the entire trip, and that you have your charging cable with you.

If you are a blu PRO user, you may also want to take a spare clearomiser with you, depending on the length of the trip.

WHERE TO VAPE ON A CRUISE

OUTDOORS

For the most part, a lot of cruise liners will have no issues with you using your vape outdoors, and there are many cruise lines that allow vaping on balconies.

Just like how you would on land, there’s not a lot that can be done about your ability to vape outdoors – with utmost ventilation and very little chance of disturbing others with second-hand vapour, outdoors is usually a safe vaping place on cruises.

DESIGNATED SMOKING AREAS

Many cruises will have designated areas for smokers and vapers to use across the ship. Such places usually offer good ventilation and are located away from the majority of other holiday-makers and children’s facilities

AT LOCATIONS

The number one place to vape on a cruise, of course, is off the cruise! When you touch land and venture out to the unknown, you are free to explore and vape as however you wish.

Though, it is worth doing your research beforehand. Some countries have banned the sale of vapes all together, such as Argentina, Brazil, Cambodia, and Ethiopia to name a few.

From a casual vape while discovering a romantic side street in Italy to a quick puff while snacking on a French pastry, there are loads of outdoor areas for you to choose from off ship.

Read more – Blu Valentine: The Most Romantic Vaping Destinations

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Vaping rules on major cruise liners

Where can you vape on an Azamara cruise?

Azamara's ships have a designated smoking and vaping area on the front-left section of the pool deck. Using e-cigarettes anywhere else on these boats is prohibited, and it’s also important to note that vaping is banned on all Azamara tours..

Where can you vape on a Carnival cruise?

Vaping on Carnival cruises is strictly limited to specific exterior deck areas and designated casino/night club spaces. Guests who are found to have ignored this policy could face a hefty fine.

Where can you vape on a Celebrity Cruises cruise?

Celebrity Cruises’ website states that vaping is only allowed in designated smoking areas. It emphasises that smoking and vaping are not permitted inside any guest stateroom, nor on any guest veranda.

Where can you vape on a Costa Cruises cruise?

Costa Cruises allow vaping in areas such as its private cabins (including private balconies) and cigar bars, but e-cigarettes cannot be used in other internal public spaces. Vaping is also permitted at clearly indicated external smoking areas.

Where can you vape on a Cunard cruise?

On the open decks of a Cunard cruise, designated smoking and vaping areas will be clearly signposted and noted in the daily programme. Churchill’s lounge is dedicated to cigar and pipe smokers, which could suggest the use of e-cigarettes would be acceptable, but it is best to check before you book.

Where can you vape on a MSC Cruises cruise?

Vaping is not permitted in cabins, on cabin balconies and anywhere not expressly indicated by signage and ashtrays. Check out MSC Cruises’ website or enquire with the company for more info.

Where can you vape on a Norwegian Cruise Line cruise?

The indoor public areas of all Norwegian Cruise Line ships are vape-free, with the exception of the casino.

Dedicated outdoor areas are assigned to smoking and vaping, and these vary between Norwegian Cruise Line boats.

There is a no vaping policy in staterooms and on private balconies, however guests staying in the Garden Villas may use their e-cigarette in their private garden and on their private sun decks.

Where can you vape on a P&O cruise?

On a P&O cruise, vaping is not allowed anywhere indoors, even in guest rooms, and is not permitted on balconies. Electronic cigarettes can only be used in the designated smoking areas, which are signposted and listed in the newsletter onboard.

Where can you vape on a Seabourn cruise?

On a Seabourn cruise, use of electronic cigarettes is permitted in guest suites. Outside, the designated smoking and vaping area for all ships is the starboard half of the Sky Bar open deck. E-cigarettes are also allowed on the starboard half of the Seabourn Square outside deck.

Where can you vape on a Royal Caribbean cruise?

Vaping on Royal Caribbean cruise is allowed in designated outdoor areas only.

To assist in locating areas where smoking is permitted, guests will find visible signage posted, and ashtrays are provided in all smoking areas.

NEED MORE VAPING TIPS/GUIDANCE? BLU CAN HELP

So, that’s what you can expect on a cruise as a vaper: however, if you are unsure, it’s always best to check with your provider before you travel. Remember to pack all your favourite vape liquids, and you’re all set!

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