When you think of Central Park, a Royal Caribbean cruise ship is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. Nevertheless, Central Park is one of seven neighborhoods on the cruise line’s Oasis-class ships.
The sea version, named after the famous park in New York City, is the first real park with living plants on board a cruise ship.
Find out here what makes this groundbreaking public space so neat and what you can expect when you walk through it.
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What is Royal Caribbean’s Central Park?
Central Park is a sunny promenade area on Royal Caribbean’s Oasis-class ships. Located in the center of deck 8, the space is open to the sky and is home to more than 12,000 plants, tended by a local gardener. On ships that have this, you’ll find two living walls, an overhead art installation that lights up, bars, shops and restaurants with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating.
The neighborhood is flanked by four decks of balcony staterooms that overlook the site but don’t offer ocean views.
Be warned: Central Park can feel like a greenhouse. Despite all the vegetation, there is little shade and little wind. However, it is a lovely place to eat and drink after the sun sets.
While specific offerings may vary from ship to ship – as is the case with Icon of the Seas, which will have new locations – Central Park generally includes restaurants such as 150 Central Park (fee, upscale fine dining), Giovanni’s Table (fee ) Italian), Chops Grille (steakhouse for a fee) and Park Cafe (free to-go fare) and bars such as Vintages (wine) and Chandon (spritzers).
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How much does it cost to visit Royal Caribbean’s Central Park?
It’s free to walk through Central Park, but many of the sights found there are not. You pay extra for items in the photo studio and shops, and for food and drinks in every restaurant and bar except Park Cafe.
Which Royal Caribbean ships have Central Park?
Central Park can be found on Royal Caribbean’s Oasis class ships and the soon-to-debut Icon class:
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