Royal Caribbean Bans Smoking in Cabins

It was talked about recently on the cruise critic forums about the possibility of this happening. According to "The Cruise Ship Report" the smoking ban will become effective after the first of the year on the majority of RCCL ships, with the entire fleet following the ban by summer of 2008. Smoking will not however be banned on balconies.

I have to agree with the article. It looks like a win-lose situation for non smokers. While the thought of getting a cabin that wasn't previously occupied by a smoker will be a welcomed change for many, the ability to smoke on the balcony will still be a sticking point.