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Royal Caribbean Smoking Policy

Where you can and cannot smoke on a Royal Caribbean cruise in 2026, the cabin cleaning fee, casino rules, and how vaping is handled, verified against the official policy.

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  2. Where you can smoke
  3. Casino
  4. Cabin fine
  5. FAQ

Quick answer

Royal Caribbean bans smoking in staterooms and on balconies, and charges a $250 cleaning fee for violations. Smoking is allowed only in designated areas. In the casino: yes, in a designated section while gaming.

Smoking in cabins and on balconies

Stateroom

Not allowed

Balcony

Not allowed

Smoking and vaping are prohibited in all staterooms and on all balconies; a violation triggers a $250 cleaning fee. Casino Royale allows smoking with a non-smoking section, except on ships from Australia and the UK (no casino smoking) and China and Hong Kong (no non-smoking section). E-cigarettes, vapes, and pipes are treated the same as cigarettes. The minimum smoking age is 21 on US sailings and 18 elsewhere.

Where you can smoke

Smoking is only allowed in designated outdoor areas marked with signage and ashtrays, and indoors in Casino Royale. Cigars and pipes are limited to designated outdoor areas and the ship's Cigar Bar. On Oasis-class ships smoking is banned in the Central Park and Boardwalk neighborhoods. All dining venues, theaters, bars, hallways, and pool areas are smoke-free.

Smoking in the casino

Yes, in a designated section while gaming

Fine for smoking in your cabin

$250cleaning fee

Royal Caribbean charges $250 for smoking in a stateroom or on a balcony, and repeated violations can lead to removal from the ship.

Frequently asked questions

Can you smoke in your cabin on a Royal Caribbean cruise?
No. Royal Caribbean bans smoking in all staterooms. A violation triggers a $250 cleaning fee. Smoking and vaping are prohibited in all staterooms and on all balconies; a violation triggers a $250 cleaning fee. Casino Royale allows smoking with a non-smoking section, except on ships from Australia and the UK (no casino smoking) and China and Hong Kong (no non-smoking section). E-cigarettes, vapes, and pipes are treated the same as cigarettes. The minimum smoking age is 21 on US sailings and 18 elsewhere.
Can you smoke on your balcony on a Royal Caribbean cruise?
No. Royal Caribbean does not allow smoking on stateroom balconies. Smoking is confined to designated areas.
Where can you smoke on a Royal Caribbean cruise?
Smoking is only allowed in designated outdoor areas marked with signage and ashtrays, and indoors in Casino Royale. Cigars and pipes are limited to designated outdoor areas and the ship's Cigar Bar. On Oasis-class ships smoking is banned in the Central Park and Boardwalk neighborhoods. All dining venues, theaters, bars, hallways, and pool areas are smoke-free.
Can you smoke in the casino on a Royal Caribbean cruise?
Yes. Royal Caribbean allows smoking in a designated casino section for guests who are seated and actively playing.
What is the fine for smoking in a cabin on Royal Caribbean?
Royal Caribbean charges a $250 cleaning fee per violation, and repeated violations can lead to being removed from the ship. Smoking and vaping are prohibited in all staterooms and on all balconies; a violation triggers a $250 cleaning fee. Casino Royale allows smoking with a non-smoking section, except on ships from Australia and the UK (no casino smoking) and China and Hong Kong (no non-smoking section). E-cigarettes, vapes, and pipes are treated the same as cigarettes. The minimum smoking age is 21 on US sailings and 18 elsewhere.

More on Royal Caribbean

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Verified Jul 2026 against the official Royal Caribbean International smoking policy. Cruise lines change smoking policies without notice. Confirm with the line before you sail.