<p>Fred Olsen Cruise Line is due to be introducing a new policy from early 2009 which will mean all five of their vessels will have a totally smoke free indoors environment.</p><p>Smoking will be banned in all indoor areas and only permitted on cabin balconies and on specially designated areas of deck space. This new ruling will come into effect initially on three vessels: Boudicca, Black Prince, and Braemar will become smoke free from their first sailings in 2009 (January 1st, 5th and 8th respectively). Black Watch and Balmoral will follow suit after completion of their 2009 world cruises (13th April and 29th May).</p><p><br />&ldquo;A recent very extensive survey amongst our current and past passengers has proved to us without a doubt that this course of action is what most people want and, frankly, expect. Even those passengers who are committed smokers understand the situation and accept that smoking on board will be restricted to balconies and specified deck areas&rdquo; said Mike Rodwell, managing director of Fred Olsen Cruise Lines. He continued: &ldquo;Whilst we may have a few negative comments initially, I am confident that many new customers who are non-smokers will be encouraged to cruise with us in the future.&rdquo;</p><p>Fred Olsen Cruise Line operates a fleet of five ships with itineraries in the Canaries, Mediterranean, the Caribbean, North America, Scandinavia and Europe.</p>