On Royal Caribbean’s Oasis-class and Icon-class ships (such as the new Star of the Seas and Legend of the Seas in 2026), Central Park is located on Deck 8. This revolutionary neighborhood is an open-air park featuring over 30,000 live plants, winding stone pathways, and specialty restaurants like Chops Grille. Because it is carved into the center of the ship, it provides "Central Park View" balcony staterooms that look down onto the greenery instead of the ocean. The deck is designed to be a "chill" sanctuary away from the high-energy pools on the upper decks. In 2026, Deck 8 remains the social heart of the ship for adults, offering live jazz music at night and boutique shopping. It is a peer-to-peer "pro-tip" to book a room on Deck 10 or 11 overlooking the park; you get the beautiful garden view and fresh air without the high-traffic noise that can sometimes drift up to the balconies directly level with the pathways on Deck 8.