Silversea Cruises will ban smoking in its suites and staterooms starting in 2013.
Other cruise lines that have recently banned smoking in cabins and staterooms include Carnival, Princess, Norwegian and Holland America Line.
Silversea had already banned smoking on guest verandas and balconies. The new policy also bans smoking in the main bar and the pool bar, except at certain designated tables.
Cigarette, cigar and pipe smoking is allowed in the Connoisseur’s Corner and in specifically designated outside areas. These areas include designated tables outside of the Panorama Lounge, La Terrazza and the Pool Bar, as well as on open Decks 9 and 10 aboard Silver Spirit, Silver Whisper and Silver Shadow, open Deck 9 aboard Silver Cloud and Silver Wind, and open Deck 6 aboard Silver Explorer.
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