It sounds to me like smoking will not be banned on their ships; there will just be places the smokers can gather. They will, and it will become a social gathering as well. We are non-smokers but smoking doesn't bother us. I just don't like the stale smell in the suite. I can also understand the fire hazard. Someone falling asleep in the suite and dropping their cigarette; it could happen. Safety is the first concern, comfort second. Judy & John