P&O Cruises Australia Extends Smoking Ban
Date: 12 May 2008
P&O Cruises Australia has extended its ban on smoking to include all indoor areas on its ships from July 2008.
Ann Sherry, CEO of Carnival Australia which operates P&O Cruises Australia, said the move reflected changing social trends and customer feedback, as well as the company’s ongoing commitment to the safety and comfort of its passengers and crew.
"The majority of P&O Cruises Australia’s passengers have indicated they’d prefer to cruise in a smoke-free environment," Ms Sherry said.
"Clearly there’s been a shift in community thinking on this issue and we’re keeping pace with that."
Ms Sherry said the decision extended the company’s existing policy, which bans smoking in cabins, suites, private balconies, dining rooms, food service areas, show lounges, theatres and the casino.
Following the latest move, smoking will now only be permitted in specified outdoors areas on P&O Cruises Australia’s ships.
The changes will take effect in July on both Pacific Dawn and Pacific Sun.
