During our RSSC cruise in April Mark Conroy tried to stir the conversation about a possible change in the smoking policy in his "town hall meeting" - most passengers weren't interested in discussing the changes, but I believe that was because most of those on board weren't smokers. I feel as though Regent was let down by the apparent lack of support for a no-smoking policy.

It's clear much the same thing is happening here - we all know fellow passengers who smoke and we're hesitant to offend them.

Tom (my DH) was a very heavy smoker - 4 packs a day at one point. Fortunately he quit about 21 years ago - he said he saw the handwriting on the wall even then! His quality of life is so much better post cigarettes and while it wasn't easy to stop, I feel fortunate that he did and is still here and able to chose to cruise. If he had continued to smoke he wouldn't be!

Any addiction is rough and I hope those who suffer can find a way to quit - and keep cruising with us on Regent.