Central Park-Safe at night, alone?

[setsail]

Restaurants and shops line cp on both sides and will always have people around until they close late. There is often live music being played also.

 

There are live birds flying around that will keep watch:p

[Ocean Boy]

Did you know that Mike Szwajkowski, one of my all-time favorite Royal Caribbean CDs, is now a Royal Canadian Mounted Police(man)?

 

OMG Mike! The absolute very best CD ever, there's never been anyone match him. I really hope he's doing great in Manitoba! :)

 

As far as I am concerned he was the ultimate CD. I have a tremendous amount of respect for him. I just wish that I could learn how to spell his last name.:eek:

[papaflamingo]

As others have said, no worry. There are cameras, the upcharge restaurants, it isn't that big, it isn't that dark, and there are no really secluded places. You would be much more at risk on a deck that borders the water (i.e Promenade or upper deck). I think you'd even be more at risk walking down a hall late at night. Really I doubt the ships are all that dangerous. There are random acts occasionally, but I don't think anyone would dare prowl a relatively public place on the inside of the ship.

[Clarea]

As far as I am concerned he was the ultimate CD. I have a tremendous amount of respect for him. I just wish that I could learn how to spell his last name.:eek:

I'd be happy just knowing how to pronounce it properly.

 

Here are some creatures in Central Park:

 

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[marshmouse]

There is a hidden gnome in Central Park and we found it on oasis. As far as safety, I can't even imagine worrying about that! It is lit and so beautiful. Even has the sound of crickets at night and birds in the morning.

[marshmouse]

Oh, you beat me to the gnome picture, lol

[trvlmil]

Except for the homeless people on the bench and the muggers, it is perfectly safe.

 

:rolleyes:

 

Cruise Critic really needs to add a LIKE button!!!! :D:D:D

[bus man]

Except for the homeless people on the bench and the muggers, it is perfectly safe.

 

:rolleyes:

 

They're not homeless, they're just waiting for their upgrades to come through. And they're not muggers, they're Shore Excursion salespeople!

[gjc1111]

they're not homeless, they're just waiting for their upgrades to come through. And they're not muggers, they're shore excursion salespeople!

 

 

Ha Ha!!

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[Merion_Mom]

Cruise Critic really needs to add a LIKE button!!!! :D:D:D

 

I just get mine from google images. ;)

 

 

 

They're not homeless, they're just waiting for their upgrades to come through. And they're not muggers, they're Shore Excursion salespeople!

 

 

 

 

 

[reallyhooked]

I'm still laughing at the comments to OP'S question. I must agree that CP is safe. Walk thru is so pleasent

[LA_CA_GAL]

This post made me LOL! Sorry but Central Park is IMO the most beautiful place on the ship day OR night. Safety is a non issue. My suggestion is walk through every time you go to your room. We were on deck 8 on Oasis and for me, that was one of the perks to being on that deck! Enjoy!!!

 

 

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We had a cabin on deck 8.

 

Returning to our cabin, we would always walk through CP rather than walk the long boring corridors.

 

CP is simply unique and magnificent.

[negc]

Except for the homeless people on the bench and the muggers, it is perfectly safe.

 

:rolleyes:

Besides only muggers with a relatively high annual income can afford to sail on Oasis or Allure.:D

[Ocean Boy]

Besides only muggers with a relatively high annual income can afford to sail on Oasis or Allure.:D

 

It may take a lot of muggings to maintain the lifestyle to which they have become acustomed. Maybe Central Park is not so safe after all.

[negc]

It may take a lot of muggings to maintain the lifestyle to which they have become acustomed. Maybe Central Park is not so safe after all.

Are you talking about muggings in CP or in the shops, spa, and casino? Your chances of being mugged in any of those venues is probably far greater than in Central Park.;)

[Indiana52]

As far as I am concerned he was the ultimate CD. I have a tremendous amount of respect for him. I just wish that I could learn how to spell his last name.:eek:

 

Without a Doubt, the BEST cruise director I have ever had, wish him happiness as a Mountie...

[Raenstoirm]

I'm not teasing you, but this has to be one of the more unique questions that i've read on CC!:D

 

I have to agree. I have never felt unsafe on any cruise ship. The internet is a really nosey place. We would hear about rapes and murders if they were common.

[Mac303]

I always worry about the subways at night going to and from CP.

 

 

Ever since they added the Police K-9 teams on the trains, the subway thru CP is much safer.

[Havingfun2010]

It's a ship filled with 7500 passengers and crew. A small city at sea. Regardless of where you are on the ship, a crime can be committed. It is not common, and central park is no different than any deck on a ship. However, the ship is filled with security, as well as cameras all over the place. It's much safer than most places you can go on vacation. Being aware of your surroundings, and not taking unnecessary risks are important!

[cruisegirl1]

Just because it is called Central Park, it is no more dangerous or safe than any other part of the ship. You will be fine, enjoy.

 

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ps - some of the funny responses really made my day.

Thanks.

m

[readytolose]

Thanks for all of the replies!

 

I've never felt unsafe on a ship so I really wasn't expecting to get replies back telling me to stay away from CP at night, but I've just been noticing how dark it seems at night and it got me wondering. All the other parts of the ship seem to be lit nicely and there are always a bunch of people in the pictures that are posted. CP is darker and almost always looks empty. At least in the pictures that I have seen!

 

I'm actually looking forward to being out there at night with DH listening to the music. and crickets! Seems like a great romantic place for us to relax and enjoy our vacation.

[reallyhooked]

Enjoy your cruise.

[SpencerNY1]

Why didn't you just go to guest relations to get a replacement key card? :confused:

 

 

Alcohol, i was just planning on sitting for five minutes and I thought my roommate would be back soon but they passed out on a pool lounger.

 

 

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[Irene7]

It's a ship filled with 7500 passengers and crew. A small city at sea. Regardless of where you are on the ship, a crime can be committed. It is not common, and central park is no different than any deck on a ship. However, the ship is filled with security, as well as cameras all over the place. It's much safer than most places you can go on vacation. Being aware of your surroundings, and not taking unnecessary risks are important!

 

Very well said!

[cruisegirl1]

I have fallen asleep in the hallway because I locked myself out with jewelry on and was woken four hours later by the breakfast room service guy. I have never felt in danger on a boat

 

 

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Alcohol, i was just planning on sitting for five minutes and I thought my roommate would be back soon but they passed out on a pool lounger.

 

 

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Sounds a lot like that newlywed incident on the Brilliance Med cruise.

 

Honestly, I am very surprised that RCI security will allow anyone to lay passed out in a public hallway. Seems dangerous to a person and a liability to the cruise line.

 

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