Central Park view balcony is an underrated gem
We booked 11342 specifically for the Central Park view and it did not disappoint. Waking up to actual greenery on a cruise ship is surreal. The trees are real, the lighting at night is beautiful, and you hear gentle acoustic music drifting up from the restaurants below. The trade-off is obvious: no ocean view. But honestly? After three ocean cruises the novelty of staring at water had worn off. This felt like staying in a boutique hotel that happened to be floating. Room was clean and modern, steward was attentive. The only downside is the occasional whiff of food from Giovanni's Table below around dinner service. Manageable.