Though I am a non-smoker, my dad (at 77) is a heavy smoker. He is not going to change his habits at this point. Since our cruises were basically mini family reunions, this will eliminate Regent from our plans. I am sad that what had been our favorite line could not have found some accomodation for smokers. Surely some way could have been devised to keep track of a designated number of smoking cabins. (I don't equate smoking with being handicapped, but if they can designate handicapped cabins surely they could designate smoking cabins) If additional safety measures were necessary, I think most smokers who love Regent would even have paid a slightly higher fare in order to enjoy their vacation and cruiseline of choice. When law dictates this move then fine. But why now?