<p align="left">P&amp;O Cruises Australia has extended its ban on smoking to include all indoor areas on its ships from July 2008. </p><p align="left">Ann Sherry, CEO of Carnival Australia which operates P&amp;O Cruises, said the move reflected changing social trends and customer feedback, as well as the company&rsquo;s ongoing commitment to the safety and comfort of its passengers and crew. </p><p align="left">&quot;The majority of P&amp;O Cruises&rsquo; passengers have indicated they&rsquo;d prefer to cruise in a smoke-free environment,&quot; Ms Sherry said. </p><p align="left">&quot;Clearly there&rsquo;s been a shift in community thinking on this issue and we&rsquo;re keeping pace with that.&quot; </p><p align="left">Ms Sherry said the decision extended the company&rsquo;s existing policy, which bans smoking in cabins, suites, private balconies, dining rooms, food service areas, show lounges, theatres and the casino. </p><p align="left">Following the latest move, smoking will now only be permitted in specified outdoors areas on P&amp;O Cruises&rsquo; ships. </p><p align="left">The changes will take effect in July on both Pacific Dawn and Pacific Sun.</p>