Cruise a holic Posted September 28, 2016 #51 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Book as soon as they are listed. Sea days sell out quickly ! We enjoy the alcove and try to book for the week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel Pat Posted September 28, 2016 #52 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Thank you for the replies! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ive27 Posted September 29, 2016 #53 Share Posted September 29, 2016 For reserving online I believe it comes under the cruise planner. Am I correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare chemmo Posted September 29, 2016 #54 Share Posted September 29, 2016 So what is in the picnic basket? Are they filled with food for two or however many you book for? Can you have your picnic basket anywhere (on your balcony?) or only in the lawn area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonoma fans Posted September 29, 2016 #55 Share Posted September 29, 2016 As mentioned previously, you must pay by cc if booked prior to sailing. They are listed under dining on the web site when you enter your reservation number. The ads show the picnic basket, but these are not used. You get a fruit and cheese plate and bottles of water. The attendants will bring you food from available venues if you ask them, but we usually grab some breads and snacks with the cheese plate for lite lunch snacks. We used to have paninis delivered when the porch was not a seafood venue, but have not tried to have porch food delivered since the change. We have an alcove for our upcoming B to B 1/28/17 through 2/11/17. We have enjoyed them for the week on our last 4 reflection cruises, we decided to book for the 2 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deedee 65 Posted September 29, 2016 #56 Share Posted September 29, 2016 We booked ours in August :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deedee 65 Posted September 29, 2016 #57 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Balconies can be opened on all the Solstice class ships, but not the Millennium class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise a holic Posted September 29, 2016 #58 Share Posted September 29, 2016 We book for the week. You get 20% off onboard We enjoy it even for part of the day. Never too much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelingirl70 Posted November 6, 2016 Author #59 Share Posted November 6, 2016 OP here.... Just thought I would report back. My cruise leaves December 24, 2017 (413 days away) and I just checked online and was able to book all of my alcoves and specialty dining! Last time we sailed on a holiday cruise, we had a tough time booking much of anything even 6 months out. So, I decided to jump on it this time. We prefer speciality over MDR (unless we are in AQ with Blu) so I've booked our whole week. Wish I could use my OBC, but I'm sure I will put that to good use. Anyway..... it appears alcoves open up WAY early. Almost 14 months early in my case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise a holic Posted November 6, 2016 #60 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Thanks for the heads up! I just booked the Alcoves for our march 18, 2018 cruise on the Silly! We booked for the two sea days and one port day (old key west) port day. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champagne123 Posted November 6, 2016 #61 Share Posted November 6, 2016 I did not know what an "alcove" was and punched it up on You Tube. So let me get this straight....it is over $100 to rent a place to SIT and stare at grass? Lmao. Ok....to each their own, I guess. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2cruisesoon Posted November 6, 2016 #62 Share Posted November 6, 2016 (edited) I did not know what an "alcove" was and punched it up on You Tube. So let me get this straight....it is over $100 to rent a place to SIT and stare at grass? Lmao. Ok....to each their own, I guess. :confused: Yup: (But the grass is sure pretty) Edited November 6, 2016 by need2cruisesoon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champagne123 Posted November 6, 2016 #63 Share Posted November 6, 2016 (edited) Lol. Thanks for the pics, but I can do that in my own front/back yard for free. Ahhhh, what people will pay for. :eek: It gives that old saying..."watching the grass grow" a new meaning.....lol. Now you have to pay for it! Edited November 6, 2016 by champagne123 kkkk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetz Posted November 6, 2016 #64 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Facing the water would be more appealing 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champagne123 Posted November 6, 2016 #65 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Facing the water would be more appealing 😎 Shhhhhh. They may start charging for that!!!!:):):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise a holic Posted November 6, 2016 #66 Share Posted November 6, 2016 (edited) Having booked the alcove on both the reflection and the Silly, it is well worth it! You have a beautiful comfortable space, for about 4 adults, no worry about chair hogs who get up at 7AM only to find a mediocre chair touching the person next to you! IMO money well spent. In addition, you are served a beautiful cheese platter and cut fruit platter when you request it. Of course you might say- well I can get it myself- and you can if you wish! You "alcove butler" will get you drinks. You will be given a cooler with water, ice, glasses, etc. You can bring in food if you want to dine in the Alcove. Sometimes activities and music are held on the lawn. As somebody said- to each his own! I do not understand how people waste money in the casino, playing bingo or purchasing "art" prints for more then $5. each. I guess Celebrity appeals to different people differently. Edited November 6, 2016 by Cruise a holic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchdiva Posted November 6, 2016 #67 Share Posted November 6, 2016 We rarely if EVER spend $$ in the casino, don't attend art auctions or bingo...and sure as heck don't shop the onboard sales! We have our Alcove booked for one sea day and one port day (we often just stay on board) and cannot wait! Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champagne123 Posted November 6, 2016 #68 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Having booked the alcove on both the reflection and the Silly, it is well worth it! You have a beautiful comfortable space, for about 4 adults, no worry about chair hogs who get up at 7AM only to find a mediocre chair touching the person next to you! IMO money well spent. In addition, you are served a beautiful cheese platter and cut fruit platter when you request it. Of course you might say- well I can get it myself- and you can if you wish! You "alcove butler" will get you drinks. You will be given a cooler with water, ice, glasses, etc. You can bring in food if you want to dine in the Alcove. Sometimes activities and music are held on the lawn. As somebody said- to each his own! I do not understand how people waste money in the casino, playing bingo or purchasing "art" prints for more then $5. each. I guess Celebrity appeals to different people differently. I don't hand my hard earned $$$ for the casino, bingo or "art" either and I certainly don't waste it on a chair, staring at grass. TO ME, it is hysterical. In other words..."now I've heard everything". Celebrity must be laughing their asses off all the way to the bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelingirl70 Posted November 7, 2016 Author #69 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Thanks for the heads up! I just booked the Alcoves for our march 18, 2018 cruise on the Silly! We booked for the two sea days and one port day (old key west) port day.Thanks again! We booked exactly the same - 2 sea days and Key West port day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelingirl70 Posted November 7, 2016 Author #70 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Lol. Thanks for the pics, but I can do that in my own front/back yard for free. Ahhhh, what people will pay for. :eek: It gives that old saying..."watching the grass grow" a new meaning.....lol. Now you have to pay for it! I will admit I was skeptical at first and didn't book the last time we were on the Silhouette. But after fighting for chairs together on sea days, I decided it was well worth it. How many of those chairs face the water anyway? Most of them are bumped up against other passengers, facing a walkway or pool. I prefer having a little space. Cruise ships are crowded enough. Me? I won't be watching the grass grow, but I will be reading my book without some drunk guy passed out next to me snoring (been there) or some person who wants to talk to the person to my right who sits on the foot of my lounger WHILE I WAS ON IT (been there too). Ahhh..... space...... it's worth it to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Kteacher Posted November 7, 2016 #71 Share Posted November 7, 2016 We aren't sailing until next April, but when I try to book online I get the message that they are unavailable for both port and sea days. Would all the alcoves be sold out for the entire week this far out? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandc4e Posted November 7, 2016 #72 Share Posted November 7, 2016 We aren't sailing until next April, but when I try to book online I get the message that they are unavailable for both port and sea days. Would all the alcoves be sold out for the entire week...Forums Keep checking sometimes the website can be funny. We had both sea days booked and had to cancel to rebook the same cruise with another TA due to issues. We thought our alcoves booking we're gone forever but their availability showed up again this week. It took over a month, but be patient and check eve. Sheila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise a holic Posted November 7, 2016 #73 Share Posted November 7, 2016 (edited) Best to call celebrity and reserve on the phone. Much easier. Hopefully the alcoves aren't sold ouT When you consider one ship has only eight, and the other nine, they go quickly. Enjoy your cruise. Hope you snag an alcove. Edited November 7, 2016 by Cruise a holic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Kteacher Posted November 8, 2016 #74 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Thanks! I was able to reserve one over the phone for the first sea day! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmarksx Posted November 8, 2016 #75 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Thanks! I was able to reserve one over the phone for the first sea day! Sent from my iPad using Forums Kteacher, I think you will really enjoy them. Like Cruise a holic, I am a huge fan of Alcoves and have rented them several times. Really no different than renting a cabana and either you find value or you don't. I would focus my attention on the critiques coming from those who have sailed Celebrity recently and actually have viewed them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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