RCI Announces Revised Onboard Smoking Policy

In a public letter from Royal Caribbean International:

Dear Friend,

In consideration of ongoing guest feedback and evolving industry standards,
Royal Caribbean International is revising its onboard smoking policy, effective for
all sailings departing on or after January 1, 2014.

Under this new policy, all indoor public spaces will be smoke free, with the
exception of the Casino and the Connoisseur Club on Freedom and Voyager Class
ships and one designated smoking venue on ships sailing from Chinese homeports.
In the Casino, there will be designated smoking and non-smoking areas.

Additionally, smoking will not be permitted in the staterooms or on stateroom
balconies. Outdoor smoking areas will be designated on the starboard side of all
ships; with the exception of Oasis-class ships that will allow smoking on the port
side of the ships.

Indoor smoking areas permit tobacco cigarettes and electronic cigarettes. Cigars
and pipe tobacco can be enjoyed in designated outdoor areas, or in the cigar club
on the ships that offer this venue.

Please consult our Smoking Policy FAQ for more details.

Royal Caribbean International is committed to continually enhancing the guest
vacation experience. To find smoking venues and areas while onboard, please
consult your Cruise Compass, or visit Guest Services, where we will be happy to
assist you.

Thank you and we look forward to welcoming you aboard soon.