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Holland America Smoking Policy

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

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  1. Cabins & balconies
  2. Where you can smoke
  3. Casino
  4. Cabin fine
  5. FAQ
  6. Sources

Quick answer

Holland America 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

Staterooms, lounges, and indoor public areas are non-smoking, and no smoking of any kind is allowed on any stateroom verandah. Casino smoking is ship-dependent, permitted in a designated area for active players on most ships but not on the Noordam or Zuiderdam. E-cigarettes and vaping follow the same rules as smoking and are not allowed in the cabin or on the verandah. A violation can bring a $250 cleaning fee per day.

Where you can smoke

Smoking is allowed only in posted designated areas that vary by ship, including an outdoor area at the Sea View Bar on every ship. Cigars and pipes are banned indoors and permitted only on outside decks where smoking is otherwise allowed.

Smoking in the casino

Yes, in a designated section while gaming

Fine for smoking in your cabin

$250cleaning fee

Holland America 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 Holland America cruise?
No. Holland America bans smoking in all staterooms. A violation triggers a $250 cleaning fee. See "Smoking in cabins and on balconies" above for the full policy.
Can you smoke on your balcony on a Holland America cruise?
No. Holland America does not allow smoking on stateroom balconies. Smoking is confined to designated areas.
Where can you smoke on a Holland America cruise?
Smoking is confined to designated outdoor and, on some ships, indoor areas. See "Where you can smoke" above for Holland America's exact locations.
Can you smoke in the casino on a Holland America cruise?
Yes. Holland America 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 Holland America?
Holland America charges a $250 cleaning fee per violation, and repeated violations can lead to being removed from the ship.

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Cruise lines change smoking policies without notice. Confirm with the line before you sail.