CARNIVAL Cruise Lines’ senior cruise director, John Heald, has moved to quash rumors that smoking will be banned onboard all Carnival ships from 01 Jan 2012, saying the suggestions are erroneous. Writing on the cruise line’s Facebook page Heald said “We …have one test ship, the Carnival Liberty where smoking...
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CARNIVAL Cruise Lines’ senior cruise
director, John Heald, has moved to quash
rumors that smoking will be banned onboard
all Carnival ships from 01 Jan 2012, saying the
suggestions are erroneous.
Writing on the cruise line’s Facebook page Heald
said “We …have one test ship, the Carnival
Liberty where smoking has been removed
from the Lido Deck and moved up to deck 10.
“Each and every ship has smoking venues
inside and outside and smoking is allowed on
the balconies but not in the staterooms.
“We will continue to try and make non
smokers and smokers happy,” he added.
MEANWHILE Heald also confirmed that
Carnival is taking the Maitre D completely out
of its gratuity system, and they will not be a
part of the new US$11.50 gratuity.
Although Heald didn’t comment on the reason
for the removal, he did reassure cruisers
saying “Please don’t worry, they are happy.
“Now obviously if you feel that the Maitre D did
something special for you or that he or she did
an outstanding job then yes, please do tip them
but it is no longer expected and the envelopes
will be removed from cabins,” he added.
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