Just catching up with some of the threads here.

Alan and I are extremely sensitive to smoke, having never been smokers and both of us having upper respiratory problems. We've yet to experience one single problem on any of our Regent cruises.

The debate seems to have taken on a life of its own. Fortunately, for those who really are bothered by second-hand smoke, there are other options insofar as non-smoking cruises. No need for anyone to subject themselves to something they find so objectionable.

We're sticking with Regent. Their smoking policy has been a non-issue for us from the beginning.