coldflame Posted October 27, 2016 #1 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Hey all, Was able to book a guaranteed Ocean-view Balcony on the Oasis at a very good price. The risk is, of course getting a sub-optimal stateroom. At first I was excited we had been assigned a balcony in one of the "humps" port side, then that quickly turned to panic when I saw we were on deck 8 of Oasis of the Seas (which according to deck map is like "the place to be but not for sleeping". So at this point I rather brace for the worst and hope for the best. So, would like honest opinion on noise levels for staterooms in deck 8. I can't back down/cancel it now, so, please be honest so that I can be psychologically prepared :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted October 27, 2016 #2 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Hey all, Was able to book a guaranteed Ocean-view Balcony on the Oasis at a very good price. The risk is, of course getting a sub-optimal stateroom. At first I was excited we had been assigned a balcony in one of the "humps" port side, then that quickly turned to panic when I saw we were on deck 8 of Oasis of the Seas (which according to deck map is like "the place to be but not for sleeping". So at this point I rather brace for the worst and hope for the best. So, would like honest opinion on noise levels for staterooms in deck 8. I can't back down/cancel it now, so, please be honest so that I can be psychologically prepared :( I am on Deck 8 on the Harmony right now and it is a fabulous location. NO noise or disruption of any kind. Well, except for the "two little girls" who defaced my message board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karena1 Posted October 27, 2016 #3 Share Posted October 27, 2016 We had Deck 8 on Oasis and loved it. Our favorite thing was to walk through Central Park before we called it a night. We were probably 1/2 b/t the elevators and total aft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted October 27, 2016 #4 Share Posted October 27, 2016 I'm sorry you are stressing about this. Let me reassure you. We purposely chose a hump cabin on Deck 8, I think it was 8200. Fabulous location, steps to Park Cafe for coffee in the morning, and if you look at the deck plans, you will see that although it is a "busy" deck, there is a wall between the cabins and the other venues. We were not disturbed in the least. We loved it! Bigger balcony too! Enjoy your cruise. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropiclvrs Posted October 27, 2016 #5 Share Posted October 27, 2016 We have been on Oasis class Deck 8 3 times and love it. I'd say that's actually our preferred deck of choice. No issues at all with noise and it's a perfect in the middle of everything location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted October 27, 2016 #6 Share Posted October 27, 2016 I am on Deck 8 on the Harmony right now and it is a fabulous location. NO noise or disruption of any kind. Well, except for the "two little girls" who defaced my message board. Quick question since you are on the ship and someone on another thread asked. Was Harmony built with the same non-rectangular cabins as Oasis/Allure resulting in the alternating bed placement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfanatic Posted October 27, 2016 #7 Share Posted October 27, 2016 (edited) I am on Deck 8 on the Harmony right now and it is a fabulous location. NO noise or disruption of any kind. Well, except for the "two little girls" who defaced my message board. delete Edited October 27, 2016 by cruisinfanatic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfanatic Posted October 27, 2016 #8 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Hey all, Was able to book a guaranteed Ocean-view Balcony on the Oasis at a very good price. The risk is, of course getting a sub-optimal stateroom. At first I was excited we had been assigned a balcony in one of the "humps" port side, then that quickly turned to panic when I saw we were on deck 8 of Oasis of the Seas (which according to deck map is like "the place to be but not for sleeping". So at this point I rather brace for the worst and hope for the best. So, would like honest opinion on noise levels for staterooms in deck 8. I can't back down/cancel it now, so, please be honest so that I can be psychologically prepared :( Deck 8 Oasis is a prime location. No more noise, or lack of, than any other deck Where did you hear it was bad? What cabin did you get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted October 27, 2016 #9 Share Posted October 27, 2016 I would love to be given a guaranteed OV balcony cabin on the hump on Deck 8 - you made out very well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plunkebe Posted October 28, 2016 #10 Share Posted October 28, 2016 We were on the hump on Oasis on deck 8 last year. There was no room across the hall from us. We had no noise other than occasionally hearing the door next door close. Didn't bother me at all. Loved the larger balcony too. We cut through Central Park a lot too Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalliekae Posted October 28, 2016 #11 Share Posted October 28, 2016 We've had 3 cruises on the Oasis and Allure and we stayed on deck 8. Our next cruise is also booked on deck 8. I was always amazed as we went past the noise of Dazzles nightclub and then turned the corner into the stateroom hallway and it was suddenly quiet. They did a great job building that ship to have no noise. We love the convenience of Central Park. You've got a great location. Enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted October 28, 2016 #12 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Quick question since you are on the ship and someone on another thread asked. Was Harmony built with the same non-rectangular cabins as Oasis/Allure resulting in the alternating bed placement? Yes. And the pattern is the same, I believe. I forget what the rubric is. :o Someone started a thread yesterday. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldflame Posted October 28, 2016 Author #13 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Whoa, all this great feedback this is so exciting to read. I was honestly prepared for "you better bring ear plugs" :D Thanks all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linerode Posted October 28, 2016 #14 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Like others have said we prefer deck 8 on Oasis. We are leaving again tomorrow on Oasis in a JS on the hump close to central park. Never been bothered by the noise. We think it's a great location close to the cafe and a great park to have your coffee in the morning. Our favorite spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venicia Posted October 28, 2016 #15 Share Posted October 28, 2016 this will be our 3rd time on deck 8 on Oasis and we have been very lucky to get the same cabin each cruise. We are in a suite, but we love deck 8 and I have a feeling after you experience it you will as well. we were on deck 10 one time on Allure and it was ok, but if a suite is available on 8 will take it in a heartbeat. have a fabulous cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffles2 Posted October 28, 2016 #16 Share Posted October 28, 2016 I always choose deck 8 and am currently on the hump of 8 on Harmony. Great location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BNBR Posted October 28, 2016 #17 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Deck 8 here too :) It's the BEST deck on Oasis class. Quiet, yet direct access to central park and a couple steps down to Boardwalk, etc. It's a PRIME location, you got lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazygirl1 Posted October 28, 2016 #18 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Hey all, Was able to book a guaranteed Ocean-view Balcony on the Oasis at a very good price. The risk is, of course getting a sub-optimal stateroom. At first I was excited we had been assigned a balcony in one of the "humps" port side, then that quickly turned to panic when I saw we were on deck 8 of Oasis of the Seas (which according to deck map is like "the place to be but not for sleeping". So at this point I rather brace for the worst and hope for the best. So, would like honest opinion on noise levels for staterooms in deck 8. I can't back down/cancel it now, so, please be honest so that I can be psychologically prepared :( yyyy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnamom1105 Posted October 28, 2016 #19 Share Posted October 28, 2016 We had a hump on deck 8 of Oasis last spring and had no noise issue. Sent from my SM-N910P using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand PooBah Posted October 28, 2016 #20 Share Posted October 28, 2016 (edited) Have been in both balcony and JS on Allure and Oasis 5 times. Always on deck 8. Best place to be. No noise problems. Edited October 28, 2016 by Grand PooBah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyL128 Posted October 28, 2016 #21 Share Posted October 28, 2016 We've been on Allure and Harmony, both times on deck 8. We will be in Oasis for a BTB during Christmas again on deck 8. Deck 8 is perfect because it is quiet, and close to everything, Central Park is the best place to hang around and most of the Specialty restaurants are there. I love taking the Rising Tide bar back up after our night cap. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravensfan52 Posted June 22, 2018 #22 Share Posted June 22, 2018 We just booked Allure 8160 ov balcony as the RC person said the big white box across the room on deck plan was a structural support. Looking elsewhere I see it may be a crew setup area and could cause noise. Now I am worried. Anyone stay in 8160 or 8153 on Allure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sail2k Posted June 22, 2018 #23 Share Posted June 22, 2018 We were on deck 8 on Oasis one time, it was fine, except in the morning when they let the roosters out in Central park, they are loud and wake you up instantly...but they usually only crow till about 6:30, then they are done....we would wake up when they started about 5:30, then fall back asleep by 7am...no worries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sail2k Posted June 22, 2018 #24 Share Posted June 22, 2018 K, kidding tho, deck 8 is fabulous!! Great location...no roosters... Sent from my SM-N950U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare orville99 Posted June 22, 2018 #25 Share Posted June 22, 2018 If we couldn't get an OV balcony on deck 8, we'd seriously consider changing weeks until we could get one. We have 7 cruises booked on Oasis/Harmony through March 2020, and all of them are in deck 8 OV balcony or JS cabins. We've tried other decks, and nothing compares to that deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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