Im going to have my first Central Park balcony in September on the Allure and I am kind of excited to see how I like it.  If I want to see the ocean, I just go up a few decks and then.....ocean!  I don't spend much time when I've had a balcony room since you aren't in your cabin much on a cruise.  The only thing I would like about the boardwalk would be if I could watch the aqua show from there or the screen if they show a football game on it.