Moltar Posted January 3, 2020 #1 Share Posted January 3, 2020 Aside from my first 2 cruises we have always done oceanview balconies. I am tempted, very tempted to try a Central Park balcony. Anyone have experience in both and can tell me their experience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouhunter Posted January 3, 2020 #2 Share Posted January 3, 2020 Scroll down you should find a recent thread with lots of comments on Central Park balcony cabins. Many people love them. Personally Central Park never did much for us, just a place to walk thru to get to dining. Wouldn't have any interest in a balcony there. We did have a balcony at the end of the boardwalk once which was nice - still had a view of the water, view of aqua theater, and it was "outdoors". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 3, 2020 #3 Share Posted January 3, 2020 30 minutes ago, Moltar said: Aside from my first 2 cruises we have always done oceanview balconies. I am tempted, very tempted to try a Central Park balcony. Anyone have experience in both and can tell me their experience? https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2716899-central-park-balconies/?do=findComment&comment=58953903 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBumb Posted January 3, 2020 #4 Share Posted January 3, 2020 I did once. Super cool at night 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moltar Posted January 3, 2020 Author #5 Share Posted January 3, 2020 Thanks, Clarea. That is a very helpful link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toothy26 Posted January 3, 2020 #6 Share Posted January 3, 2020 The best! Can't wait to do it again. Peaceful, entertaining, beautiful at night. Much better than looking at a black ocean. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another_Critic Posted January 3, 2020 #7 Share Posted January 3, 2020 44 minutes ago, toothy26 said: The best! Can't wait to do it again. Peaceful, entertaining, beautiful at night. Much better than looking at a black ocean. I like the serene view of the moon reflecting off the ocean and the stars shining. YMMV based on the weather. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzk2275a Posted January 3, 2020 #8 Share Posted January 3, 2020 We enjoyed our Central Park balcony on the Harmony of the Seas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homosassa Posted January 3, 2020 #9 Share Posted January 3, 2020 Have you ever lived in an apartment where your windows looked directly across to someone else's window? If you want that experience and don't mind keeping your curtains drawn for privacy, go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toothy26 Posted January 3, 2020 #10 Share Posted January 3, 2020 6 hours ago, Another_Critic said: I like the serene view of the moon reflecting off the ocean and the stars shining. YMMV based on the weather. Thats nice too but Central Park is also great for people watching which I love to do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moltar Posted January 4, 2020 Author #11 Share Posted January 4, 2020 Thanks for the input and the link to other post about Central Park balcony rooms. I appreciate your thoughts. I think we are going to try a CP balcony 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norwich Cruiser Posted January 4, 2020 #12 Share Posted January 4, 2020 We absolutely love the Central Park balconies and they are our favourites on an Oasis class ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare thrifty99 Posted January 5, 2020 #13 Share Posted January 5, 2020 We tried one this past September. Will never do it again for 2 reasons. 1 - we enjoy the occasional mid day nap. It seemed they always coincided with loud music from the pool deck and it killed our quiet power naps. 2 - CP balcony is warm, still air. Nothing like a nice breeze on the ocean view balconies. I never really sat out on the balcony as it was not very comfortable. We decided CP balconies not worth the small discount over OV balconies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katiel53 Posted January 5, 2020 #14 Share Posted January 5, 2020 I think a Central Park balcony is one of the worst cabins in the summer. There is very little air circulation and the humidity is horrid in Central Park from at least May 1 until late Oct. It is uncomfortable many times just walking through Central Park in the evening, so sitting outside in the humidity is not for us. We would do a Boardwalk balcony any day instead of a Central Park balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moltar Posted January 5, 2020 Author #15 Share Posted January 5, 2020 (edited) Thanks all. Booked my CP balcony. I didn't want a Boardwalk balcony because I dont want zip lines going over me, I dont want sports deck gawkers, I dont want all the commotion around Playmakers. I would much rather look at lush foliage, nightly soothing live music, birds chirping (fake of course), and last but not least, CP at night looks BEAUTIFUL!!! After this then I will know first hand if I want to go back to my oceanview balcony. Edited January 5, 2020 by Moltar 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matj2000 Posted January 5, 2020 #16 Share Posted January 5, 2020 People here will tell you all sorts of different reasons they get these cabins. But the real reason being they are the least expensive cabins with a balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted January 5, 2020 #17 Share Posted January 5, 2020 38 minutes ago, matj2000 said: People here will tell you all sorts of different reasons they get these cabins. But the real reason being they are the least expensive cabins with a balcony. The big balconies are fun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTAngel Posted January 5, 2020 #18 Share Posted January 5, 2020 I have stayed in a CP balcony & an OV balcony on Oasis OTS. I liked both. It was an experience & I always enjoy new experiences. We didn't use the balcony as much as I thought we would so when DH goes with me, it is a waste of money. A normal oceanview cabin will work for us. When my friend went with me we used & enjoyed the CP balcony. Sitting out there listening to the music & people watching made it worth it to us. I would definitely stay in one again if given a choice. Everyone has different likes & dislikes. It doesn't hurt to at least try one & make up your mind for yourself about how it works & feels to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norwich Cruiser Posted January 5, 2020 #19 Share Posted January 5, 2020 5 hours ago, matj2000 said: People here will tell you all sorts of different reasons they get these cabins. But the real reason being they are the least expensive cabins with a balcony. That’s simply not true. We book Central Park staterooms because we enjoy them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare momofmab Posted January 5, 2020 #20 Share Posted January 5, 2020 We tried one for the first time last year on Oasis during Easter week. During that week, there was a significant price difference between that cabin and the OV across the hall. We needed two cabins, so we opted to save the money. The cabin worked out fine and I enjoyed the views and music at night. We didn't experience the negatives that some others cite (if you think pool music will bother you during the day, pick a lower deck.) While I would likely always choose an ocean view over a park view, saving money on an already price-inflated week trumped all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeil7 Posted January 5, 2020 #21 Share Posted January 5, 2020 10 hours ago, John&LaLa said: The big balconies are fun Is this on all Oasis ships? I don’t recall seeing these on Symphony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted January 5, 2020 #22 Share Posted January 5, 2020 (edited) 36 minutes ago, jakeil7 said: Is this on all Oasis ships? I don’t recall seeing these on Symphony Yes, all the ones that end in 29 I believe on Symphony and possibly Harmony, a few of the service closets were replaced with an inside cabin. Look at decks 10-14 Edited January 5, 2020 by John&LaLa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJonTravel Posted January 5, 2020 #23 Share Posted January 5, 2020 We did a B2B on Allure when she was about a year old. Booked Central Park one week and Boardwalk the next on purpose just to give them a try. I didn’t regret either, but we went back to ocean view for our next Oasis class cruises on Allure and Harmony (a few years later). I missed the ocean. 🙂 I probably preferred Central Park slightly. When there’s a band by the pool, you will hear the music. I heard someone complaining about that while we were waiting in the lounge for our next cruise. Did not bother me. I always recommend giving either a try just to see what you think. Truth told, if I’ve spent more than 30 minutes on a balcony at any one time in nearly 50 cruises, I don’t remember it.....but I like having a glass of wine out there before dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Oceansaway17 Posted January 6, 2020 #24 Share Posted January 6, 2020 There is one level that has Central park Oceanview without balcony. I have one for Symphony of the Seas in late April so I have the view but just not the balcony. if I wanted a balcony, I would do Boardwalk and I have done on Allure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happytocruiseginny Posted January 6, 2020 #25 Share Posted January 6, 2020 For me - Boardwalk Balcony is the best! I love being able to see the aqua theatre at night!! 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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