travelingirl70 Posted September 14, 2016 #1 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Anyone know who far in advance you can book an alcove? I'm in the process of booking right now, making deposit tomorrow, so I can't check online in My Cruise Planner. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchdiva Posted September 14, 2016 #2 Share Posted September 14, 2016 We booked our alcove in July...we sail February 2017. Alcoves completely sold out for last sea day. Book ASAP if you really want one... Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twincheryl Posted September 14, 2016 #3 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Sorry for being dense... and maybe it's a Celebrity thing... but what is an alcove? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CYNSport Posted September 14, 2016 #4 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Sorry for being dense... and maybe it's a Celebrity thing... but what is an alcove? Check it out here http://www.celebritycruises.com.au/life-on-board/onboard-facilities/restaurants-cafes/speciality-dining/the-alcoves/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonoma fans Posted September 15, 2016 #5 Share Posted September 15, 2016 We always rent them for the week, and book as soon as we have a reservation number. Due to the need to have an accessible cabin, we book farin advance for our cabin anyways, and just go ahead and book the alcove. January/February on our back to back we are booked for the 2 weeks. Really enjoy it. Book early as you can! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelingirl70 Posted September 15, 2016 Author #6 Share Posted September 15, 2016 I am booking 15 months in advance (December 2017). Do you think that is too early? I will call tomorrow and try but was thinking it may be TOO soon. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johhnnyt Posted September 15, 2016 #7 Share Posted September 15, 2016 I'm going on a TA in October on Reflection, and contacted a friend in the Miami office to help me acquire an alcove during our sailing. I loved them the past two times on Silhouette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbeltmom Posted September 15, 2016 #8 Share Posted September 15, 2016 If it is a holiday cruise, the alcoves cannot be booked in advance. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peteymil Posted September 15, 2016 #9 Share Posted September 15, 2016 If it is a holiday cruise, the alcoves cannot be booked in advance. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Last New Years cruise I booked the Alcoves in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterbug123 Posted September 15, 2016 #10 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Sorry for being dense... and maybe it's a Celebrity thing... but what is an alcove? Yes, it's a Celebrity thing. They are individual, canopied seating areas around the edge of the lawn. They comfortably accommodate 4 people. You reserve and pay for the day (9a-9p) and can come and go as you please throughout the day. They do not have loungers, but there is a daybed type settee that you can nap on and a couple of regular chairs. Depending on the wind, you may have the option of having the canopy down for shade or up for sun. You get bottles water and a fruit plate, and can arrange for a picnic basket but those are pricey IMO. You can get food elsewhere and bring it into the alcove if you like. There is bar service as well, and the Sunset Bar is just around the corner if the alcove service isn't quick enough or regular enough as we've found sometimes. The alcoves face inward toward the lawn, which some people don't like, and they are not completely enclosed and private which some people also don't like. Many do like them however, as it guarantees a reasonably comfortable seating area for the day that usually has the option of sun or shade, and usually affords good people watching, and peace and quiet unless there's a bocce tourney or something taking place on the lawn. Last I checked, prices were $99 on port days and $149 on sea days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelingirl70 Posted September 15, 2016 Author #11 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Last New Years cruise I booked the Alcoves in advance. Do you recall how far in advance you booked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puppyluv1 Posted September 15, 2016 #12 Share Posted September 15, 2016 For our Dec 2016 cruise I tried to reserve an alcove in January and nothing was available. I kept checking and in July they opened up and I booked 2 sea days. Never did this before and I'm really looking forward to relaxing :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelingirl70 Posted September 15, 2016 Author #13 Share Posted September 15, 2016 For our Dec 2016 cruise I tried to reserve an alcove in January and nothing was available. I kept checking and in July they opened up and I booked 2 sea days. Never did this before and I'm really looking forward to relaxing :) Thanks! That makes sense to me. About 6 months out. Is your cruise a holiday cruise by any chance? There are conflicting reports about availability of reserving in advance on holiday sailings. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puppyluv1 Posted September 15, 2016 #14 Share Posted September 15, 2016 We're on the Dec 4th Silouette Caribbean cruise, so no not a holiday cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jryan110 Posted September 15, 2016 #15 Share Posted September 15, 2016 (edited) We were planning on using our OBC for two days in The Alcoves on our Reflection cruise next April, but found out they must be paid for in advance. Anyone know of a work around that would allow us to book or reserve now, but use that OBC for payment? Pretty sure I know the answer, but figured I'd ask more experienced cruisers for opinions. Jay Sent from my iPhone using Forums Edited September 15, 2016 by jryan110 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drlib2009 Posted September 15, 2016 #16 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Dec 18th Christmas Cruise 2016 I was able to get one for a Sea Day / Port Day - 2nd day :) We get to PR at 3:30pm so will use it all day and it was only $99 Book on 9/12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrokitty Posted September 15, 2016 #17 Share Posted September 15, 2016 (edited) Sorry for being dense... and maybe it's a Celebrity thing... but what is an alcove? Check it out here http://www.celebritycruises.com.au/life-on-board/onboard-facilities/restaurants-cafes/speciality-dining/the-alcoves/ WOW.....looks really nice, but pricey...but alas, I'm not booked on Reflection or Silhouette....I'm on Eclipse and Summit. Maybe for the TA I plan to book while on board the Summit. Is it worth if for the reposition from Rome to FLL in the Fall, or is too windy and cool up there? Edited September 15, 2016 by Hydrokitty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetz Posted September 15, 2016 #18 Share Posted September 15, 2016 If they faced the water we would book one. 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrokitty Posted September 15, 2016 #19 Share Posted September 15, 2016 If they faced the water we would book one. 😎 Oh.....that's a deal breaker for me. My favorite cabin is the aft cabin....I can sit and look at the wake for hours and everything else on the planet just melts away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draftxhorselover Posted September 15, 2016 #20 Share Posted September 15, 2016 (edited) Oh.....that's a deal breaker for me. My favorite cabin is the aft cabin....I can sit and look at the wake for hours and everything else on the planet just melts away. Alcove issue? I have a question.. we are in Aft cabins and have been told the balcony is quite nice.. the alcoves are lovely but if you book more than a single day, wouldn't it make more sense to just upgrade to a room with a bigger balcony? I must be missing something...:confused: Edited September 15, 2016 by draftxhorselover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbeltmom Posted September 15, 2016 #21 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Dec 18th Christmas Cruise 2016 I was able to get one for a Sea Day / Port Day - 2nd day :) We get to PR at 3:30pm so will use it all day and it was only $99 Book on 9/12 It looks like you can only book port days in advance for that sailing. I am on the same one and called a month ago and was told I had to book on board... Hmmm.... Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrokitty Posted September 15, 2016 #22 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Alcove issue? I have a question.. we are in Aft cabins and have been told the balcony is quite nice.. the alcoves are lovely but if you book more than a single day, wouldn't it make more sense to just upgrade to a room with a bigger balcony? I must be missing something...:confused: My thoughts exactly.....why pay $100 a day for an alcove that looks over the grass lawn....I can do that in my backyard...I LOVE the Aft cabins and if this is your first one, prepare to be hooked! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twincheryl Posted September 15, 2016 #23 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Yes, it's a Celebrity thing. They are individual, canopied seating areas around the edge of the lawn. They comfortably accommodate 4 people. You reserve and pay for the day (9a-9p) and can come and go as you please throughout the day. They do not have loungers, but there is a daybed type settee that you can nap on and a couple of regular chairs. Depending on the wind, you may have the option of having the canopy down for shade or up for sun. You get bottles water and a fruit plate, and can arrange for a picnic basket but those are pricey IMO. You can get food elsewhere and bring it into the alcove if you like. There is bar service as well, and the Sunset Bar is just around the corner if the alcove service isn't quick enough or regular enough as we've found sometimes. The alcoves face inward toward the lawn, which some people don't like, and they are not completely enclosed and private which some people also don't like. Many do like them however, as it guarantees a reasonably comfortable seating area for the day that usually has the option of sun or shade, and usually affords good people watching, and peace and quiet unless there's a bocce tourney or something taking place on the lawn. Last I checked, prices were $99 on port days and $149 on sea days. waterbug123... thanks so much for your explanation! We are booked on our first Celebrity cruise next September and are very excited to try something new... although it looks like Millenium does not have that feature. Having spent many sea days searching for a "shady" available lounger on RCI, those alcoves might be a welcome sight... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draftxhorselover Posted September 16, 2016 #24 Share Posted September 16, 2016 My thoughts exactly.....why pay $100 a day for an alcove that looks over the grass lawn....I can do that in my backyard...I LOVE the Aft cabins and if this is your first one, prepare to be hooked! :D Oh goody! My friends who are the experienced cruisers advised us and so we have adjacent cabins on the 8th deck facing Aft; they said they just enjoy their beautiful view on those insane at sea days on their balcony. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrokitty Posted September 16, 2016 #25 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Oh goody! My friends who are the experienced cruisers advised us and so we have adjacent cabins on the 8th deck facing Aft; they said they just enjoy their beautiful view on those insane at sea days on their balcony. :D Here's another fun tidbit for you....our last cruise was with daughter and son-in-law and we had adjacent cabins on the 9th deck facing Aft. Depending on how close you are with your friends, if you want the partition removed between your two balconies just ask your room steward the first time you meet him/her. Ours was gone when we came back from dinner the first night (they have to get the engineer to remove it apparently). It doesn't make the balcony big enough to seat four together because only the outer half of the partition is removable but (and this is where it depends on your relationship) it does give you each complete access to the other's cabin through the balcony door. For us it was a no brainer because if they were out night-clubbing and we wanted the binoculars, we could go get them. And if we were on a shore excursion and they needed something from my room they could just go get it. Of course, if you lock your balcony door from the inside they may not be able to get into your cabin...I don't really know, but it was fun to hang over the balcony together. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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