AVOID THESE CABINS on Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas (and any Oasis Class Cruise Ship)

The new Utopia of the Seas from Royal Caribbean is an Oasis class ship with a similar design as the Oasis, Allure, Harmony, Symphony, and Wonder of the Seas. This innovative design features the outdoor spaces called Central Park and the Boardwalk, which offer more fresh air "inside" the ship than on almost any other cruise ship design. The cabins facing these areas though are seriously lacking in privacy and, for the price, you really have to consider if they are right for you!
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[TheMuirite]

OMG Morgan.... After watching you for so long I cant say the name of the port town near Rome. I called it Chewy Chubbaca with the travel agent. He laughed so hard and asked how long I had watched you.

He knew exactly where I got calling it that

[debpeterson]

We had a Central Park balcony and absolutely loved it! I mean, what are you doing on your balcony that you don’t want anyone to see? 😂. When we went inside and wanted privacy we closed the curtains. I really don’t see what the problem is 🤷‍♀️

[dellamccullough]

Just got off of Utopi and had a broad walk balcony and there is nothing wrong with them. I saw plenty of ppl sitting on their balconies ( clothed of course) having coffee, reading, playing cards, etc.), and I also mapped out my cabin from the Windjammer…no biggie! Balconies on a cruise ship or other places ( ie hotels) are not made for sitting out there wearing underwear, being naked or doing whatever- that’s what the inside of the cabin with curtains is for. Ppl should have some self respect and dignity. Fyi just booked another broad walk balcony!

[debpeterson]

I would prefer a CP or Boardwalk balcony to an inside ocean view tiny window. At least I can go outside of my stateroom.

[alexandrahall]

morgan, i think i would only book these if i was originally in an INSIDE cabin and it was a free upgrade that came with a drinks package and some OBC. otherwise they can keep it.

[dennisegrant]

We booked a 'guaranteed balcony' cabin for our upcoming RC cruise in January. I'm not expecting anything with an ocean view so we'll see how it goes

[jimboaaaa]

We had boardwalk balconies on the Allure & Harmony of the Seas. Like it for activities below us and when on balcony look left and see the ocean. We wear our robes when we have our breakfast on the balcony!🚢

[Stephanie-StarTrekFan-is-Muji]

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[vickiezalesky]

We’ve been on ocean view balconies and have had neighbors look right around the wall while we sat enjoying our breakfast! There are no balconies that are private enough for drip drying from the shower or underwear sitting as far as we’ve ever seen! The only exception may be the infinite balconies because there is no looking around possible! You’re hilarious! 😅

[beatrice]

I dont think i would ever book a boardwald balcony . I personally love to be on my balcony looking at the waves go by . An extra bonus is getting to watch the ship dock if it happens to be on my side of the ship 🎉

[alanjames]

We tried a Central Park balcony on Harmony. Knowing we wouldn’t have privacy but were hoping for peace and quiet. We got neither. The screeching loud music and activity from the pool deck ruined the Central Park experience.

[angel-glt]

Personally, I like Royal Caribbean’s big ships. The reason is I like Central Park and I like the boardwalk. I also like the state rooms in Central Park or the boardwalk. The good thing about Royal Caribbean is big ships is that you have choices if you prefer, you can do Ocean view balcony, if you like noise and if you like people watching, you can do those inside balconies I love them. I love having choices and that’s why I love Royal Caribbean big ships

[brownrecluse]

I'm booked in a Central Park cabin for next month, so I'm excited to judge for myself. I'm not worried about lack of privacy but maybe I should be? Guess I'll find out in a few weeks 😅

[winterwhitechocolate]

I love the Oasis Class ships, but doubt I would ever book a Boardwalk or Central Park balcony. RC would have to incentivize those cabins WAY more than they do. Ocean View balconies are not that much more expensive and they have always been worth the extra money to us!

[KN-opet]

I like the CP balconies -- but you have to treat them like an apartment balcony. And if you are not used to that style of living... yeah it might not be the best option.

[Airflyte]

That stresses me out! Granted, I’m an introvert and get over stimulated in a bad way by too much human contact, but this seems like it would be stressful to anyone.

[EscapeRoutineTV]

Got to see the ocean if I have a balcony. I agree with you. It would just be weird having a balcony and just "people watch"

[tiffanysanchez]

I go ovean view balcony (unobstructed of course) I just love watching the waves and the fresh air... I work hard for my money so I splurge when I go on a cruise.

[mooman]

Please tell us that you hopped up on that MSC bench below the window and mooned that tug boat!

[ja_sweet_tart]

I love a regular ocean-side balcony and likes the Central Park view balcony (for people watching) but yes I think and oceanview cabin would be preferred over the internal balcony. Especially for the price of the internal balcony since i can go on desk for some fresh air when needed. Sea/Ocean watching in the 'privacy' of my cabin or balcony with a cup of tea or a cocktail is the best.