Den7Cruiser Posted March 27, 2023 #1 Share Posted March 27, 2023 I'm going to book a cruise on the Harmony of the Seas in September and need some advice on my room selection. I'm considering either an ocean view room or Central Park balcony. Normally, I'd do a balcony in a heartbeat, however I had a Boardwalk balcony on the Oasis in January and the noise in the evening (from 8-11 pm) was terrible and I could not go to sleep. I am an early riser and I like to go to bed around 9-10 pm at night. While the Aqua 80 show was awesome, I did not like listening to it every night!! So I'm wondering if I'm going to have the same problem over Central Park and I should just get an ocean view room. Unfortunately, I wouldn't even be getting any significant cost savings. It's only about $50 cheaper for the ocean view window vs. Central Park balcony. Ocean view balcony is over $2k more so forget that option. I do not care about pool noise during the day, I'm really only worried about whatever noise I might hear from 9pm and on. I've tried to research the topic and the best I can tell is that there may be music outside the restaurants in the evening so can anyone tell me how late it goes and/or if it is loud OR if there are any night time pool parties I'd need to worry about. Thanks so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atxcarter Posted March 27, 2023 #2 Share Posted March 27, 2023 We just got off Allure (hopefully similar comparison since it's Oasis class), and had CP-facing balconies. If the doors were closed and the handle locked, there was very little if any noise. I'm a light sleeper and had no issues. If the handle was not fully locked and/or the door was ajar, there is definitely some background noise. For the most part it was nice music and not too much distracting noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mets07 Posted March 27, 2023 #3 Share Posted March 27, 2023 We had a CP balcony on Harmony (deck 11) and did not have issues with noise. Music in CP tends to be peaceful/soft in my experience. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaRob Posted March 27, 2023 #4 Share Posted March 27, 2023 (edited) At night in CP there is very little activity outside of the guitar player or keyboard, actually quite nice to sit out and listen to it. Nothing like the aqua theatre show, but during the day, if you’re a day napper, it’s tough with the noise from the pool deck Edited March 27, 2023 by CanadaRob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon.hed Posted March 27, 2023 #5 Share Posted March 27, 2023 I actually just priced a CP balcony on Allure for next spring. It is around 200 pp cheaper rn than an ocean view balcony. I like variety and may pull the trigger on it just because we have never had one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Petania Posted March 27, 2023 #6 Share Posted March 27, 2023 I was on Harmony a month ago. My DD and I have stayed in a Central Park balcony a dozen times, and it is our definite preference! No issues with loud noises in the evening - especially with the balcony door closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norwich Cruiser Posted March 27, 2023 #7 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Central Park balconies are our absolute favourite and we’ve never had an issue with any noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelblu Posted March 27, 2023 #8 Share Posted March 27, 2023 You probably hear more noise from an Oceanview balcony than a Central Park one. The Boardwalk is different as there are many more attractions and activities vs CP. The only noise (if the balcony door is ajar) that I hear in CP is the piano player in the evening, the music in the afternoon emanating from the pool deck and possibly taped birds chirping. I swear by the CP balcony. I have had cabin # 12595 on almost all of my Oasis class sail as I know where the bed is located.🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ret MP Posted March 28, 2023 #9 Share Posted March 28, 2023 From what I remember, there is no comparison between Central Park and Boardwalk. Boardwalk is a festive space while Central Park is very laid back. Boardwalk - loud energy producing music vs. Central Park - low light, and low volume elevator music. Again, from what I remember, the only thing going on outdoors in Central Park is the Trellis Bar and I've never experienced any live entertainment there. But, I'm sure the piano guy/gal shows up every now and then. Is the piano guy/gal still going on or is that a casualty of COVID/"sustainability", too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmtx Posted March 28, 2023 #10 Share Posted March 28, 2023 As others said, the only possible concern is for day-nappers. the thump thump thump from the music on the pool desk tends to echo down into the park area during the day. But at night, it's very peaceful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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