Onboard Bond

[Brimbo]

I was just wondering what the legal age needed to purchase tobacco on ship ?

[Randomist]

Re: Onboard Bond

same as anywhere else I believe, 18.

Some other ships may have 21 as an age restriction. You may also be subject to a 21 restriction if you are sailing in US waters.

If you're on a carnival ship you're not supposed to drink spirits till you're over 21

[CharlieDelta]

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I like being old(er).

Randomist, I don't suppose you might know - are cigarettes sold on board in cartons/packs? Are the prices duty free?

[Randomist]

Re: Onboard Bond

Prices are duty free, once ship is at sea, that's when all trading opens.
There are new rules in place on P&O that forbid crew buying cigarettes from the passanger shops (apart from the odd pack or two in the bars )

Cartons can be purchased at a significantly reduced price from the officer's wardroom and crew bar. Your staff discount will apply in passenger areas but prices are best in the wardroom/crew bar, so it's best to buy them there and avoid the senior officers having an excuse to say something if you get seen buying from shops.

[Beef1992]

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ciggarettes in the US is 16 well in the state he was from "it was a southern one" he also told me that some states are 18 (being common ) and some are 19 now

[Randomist]

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It depends what USCG say, it doesn't matter about the state you're heading for, mostly it's about the fact you're in their waters.

The Americans are funny about things.

Didn't realise some states still sold ciggs to 16's

[CharlieDelta]

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I really should stop, but the fact I got cheap cigarettes while flying and the prospect of cheap cigarettes in future make it all the more difficult. Bah!

[Randomist]

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LOL! With cheap booze and cheap cigarettes, working at sea is very bad for you

[dawg]

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The Americans are funny about things.

You don't say.

I think the gent was asking about tobacco, not tabs...


Can you get spinach at the Bond as well?

[Brimbo]

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Thanks for the replies guys As im only 16, looks like I won't getting any on my travels

[GuinnessMan]

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Depends on your crew mate. If your with a decent crew I doubt it will be a problem....

[Randomist]

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Yeah, on cruise ships rules are a bit more strict, but then most cadets on cruise ships are over 18.

[CharlieDelta]

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Tut tut, 16 year olds smoking, is that even legal now?

:P

[Randomist]

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I remember turning 16. Ah, the memories

[Beef1992]

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16 to smoke legally in non public place . 18 to purchase cigs. and on certain college campus you are not allowed to smoke in the grounds . but if its a live in college or a ultra large college you can smoke in designated smoking places only. otherwise you will have to go outside the gates.