dock Posted February 21, 2023 #1 Share Posted February 21, 2023 (edited) Hi, Considering an alcove on our San Juan Day (on Equinox) We dock at 4pm so it’s almost a sea day so we figure finding seats for a family of 7 ( 2 kids) won’t be easy on deck and this could be our base. Does anyone who’s rented one recently know what perks of any are included? Realise it only accommodates 4. Any opinions welcome. TY. Edited February 21, 2023 by dock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jean87510 Posted February 21, 2023 #2 Share Posted February 21, 2023 Im actually in mine right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbfb Posted February 21, 2023 #3 Share Posted February 21, 2023 2 hours ago, dock said: Hi, Considering an alcove on our San Juan Day (on Equinox) We dock at 4pm so it’s almost a sea day so we figure finding seats for a family of 7 ( 2 kids) won’t be easy on deck and this could be our base. Does anyone who’s rented one recently know what perks of any are included? Realise it only accommodates 4. Any opinions welcome. TY. When we were on the Equinox last year it included a bottle of champagne but I don’t see that listed any longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jean87510 Posted February 21, 2023 #4 Share Posted February 21, 2023 champagne, grey goose or wine. 6 beers. Order from room service menu. If you could see how horrendous the pool area is you will appreciate this area. We have the classic drink package and already are slightly tipsy at 1230pm. 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise a holic Posted February 21, 2023 #5 Share Posted February 21, 2023 Great bargain on a shore day- More then six people can fit and typically most people rotate and the kids typically spend time at the pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dock Posted February 21, 2023 Author #6 Share Posted February 21, 2023 Thank you. I’ll book it. Why is pool area horrendous @jean87510 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PTC DAWG Posted February 21, 2023 #7 Share Posted February 21, 2023 4 hours ago, jean87510 said: champagne, grey goose or wine. 6 beers. Order from room service menu. If you could see how horrendous the pool area is you will appreciate this area. We have the classic drink package and already are slightly tipsy at 1230pm. 😁 Been there and have done exactly that. Bottle of Goose served us well for drinks on the balcony the rest of the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbfb Posted February 21, 2023 #8 Share Posted February 21, 2023 4 hours ago, jean87510 said: champagne, grey goose or wine. 6 beers. Order from room service menu. If you could see how horrendous the pool area is you will appreciate this area. We have the classic drink package and already are slightly tipsy at 1230pm. 😁 Nice! We rented one for a few days but didn’t see that it still came with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jean87510 Posted February 21, 2023 #9 Share Posted February 21, 2023 1 hour ago, dock said: Thank you. I’ll book it. Why is pool area horrendous @jean87510 Extremely crowded. This was Day 2 around 11am. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkite Posted February 22, 2023 #10 Share Posted February 22, 2023 We have reserved a Alcove on Equinox for one Sea Day during our cruise next week. Looks like we may need to be on the phone for service from time to time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dlh015 Posted February 22, 2023 #11 Share Posted February 22, 2023 I just did this on the Equinox last month...here is a pic of the signage they have posted outside the cabana... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dlh015 Posted February 22, 2023 #12 Share Posted February 22, 2023 47 minutes ago, boxkite said: We have reserved a Alcove on Equinox for one Sea Day during our cruise next week. Looks like we may need to be on the phone for service from time to time... Shouldn't need a phone. They have a dedicated person serving them (the butler-style service mentioned on the sign...) They did a great job... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jean87510 Posted February 22, 2023 #13 Share Posted February 22, 2023 7 hours ago, boxkite said: We have reserved a Alcove on Equinox for one Sea Day during our cruise next week. Looks like we may need to be on the phone for service from time to time... Actually after renting, I wouldn't recommend anymore. They never gave us the 6 bottles of beer. ice bucket, fruit tray, antipasto tray, vodka. We were up at 5pm to 8pm and no one around to monitor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise a holic Posted February 22, 2023 #14 Share Posted February 22, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, jean87510 said: Actually after renting, I wouldn't recommend anymore. They never gave us the 6 bottles of beer. ice bucket, fruit tray, antipasto tray, vodka. We were up at 5pm to 8pm and no one around to monitor. Why didn't you call somebody? The attendants are in the Lawn club grill. On S class ships use the phone in your alcove . I would have at least gone to the guest services desk. We got our fruit and cheese plates, drinks brought to us (included in the drink package) and a bottle of bubbly. water and we do not drink beer. We loved it. Edited February 22, 2023 by Cruise a holic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jean87510 Posted February 22, 2023 #15 Share Posted February 22, 2023 21 minutes ago, Cruise a holic said: Why didn't you call somebody? The attendants are in the Lawn club grill. On S class ships use the phone in your alcove . I would have at least gone to the guest services desk. We got our fruit and cheese plates, drinks brought to us (included in the drink package) and a bottle of bubbly. water and we do not drink beer. We loved it. no phone in our Alcove Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dock Posted February 22, 2023 Author #16 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Booked it for San Juan day as arrives at 4pm so at least will use it for better part of the day and that evening. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise a holic Posted February 22, 2023 #17 Share Posted February 22, 2023 1 hour ago, jean87510 said: no phone in our Alcove The attendants also brought us lunch A limited menu but fine! In the future, contact the service desk downstairs. Crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jean87510 Posted February 22, 2023 #18 Share Posted February 22, 2023 18 minutes ago, Cruise a holic said: The attendants also brought us lunch A limited menu but fine! In the future, contact the service desk downstairs. Crazy I would have. Talked with them this am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dlh015 Posted February 22, 2023 #19 Share Posted February 22, 2023 4 hours ago, jean87510 said: Actually after renting, I wouldn't recommend anymore. They never gave us the 6 bottles of beer. ice bucket, fruit tray, antipasto tray, vodka. We were up at 5pm to 8pm and no one around to monitor. Very strange. There was someone around the entire time I was there...I was there most of the day. One person was 9am to 3pm, next person was 3pm to 9pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjschutte Posted February 22, 2023 #20 Share Posted February 22, 2023 23 hours ago, Cruise a holic said: Great bargain on a shore day- More then six people can fit and typically most people rotate and the kids typically spend time at the pool. Sailing Equinox in July. Thinking about renting one for San Juan Port day, since ship doesn't arrive at port until 4 p.m. We're going with multiple families. Obviously we couldn't all fit at once, but I think between adults and 20 somethings, we could rotate when people aren't eating or in pool, etc. Is there any problem with the "guests" rotating throughout the day? If in my name, do I have to stay there while my (adult) children hang out? TIA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DCPIV Posted February 22, 2023 #21 Share Posted February 22, 2023 4 minutes ago, mjschutte said: Is there any problem with the "guests" rotating throughout the day? If in my name, do I have to stay there while my (adult) children hang out? If you are happy with who is in there, then I believe they are. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PTC DAWG Posted February 22, 2023 #22 Share Posted February 22, 2023 2 hours ago, Cruise a holic said: The attendants also brought us lunch A limited menu but fine! In the future, contact the service desk downstairs. Crazy Agree, I have done this more than once, never an issue…I would talk to guest services and have the bottle of your choice delivered to room.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise a holic Posted February 22, 2023 #23 Share Posted February 22, 2023 29 minutes ago, PTC DAWG said: Agree, I have done this more than once, never an issue…I would talk to guest services and have the bottle of your choice delivered to room.. I would have asked for a full refund! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise a holic Posted February 22, 2023 #24 Share Posted February 22, 2023 35 minutes ago, DCPIV said: If you are happy with who is in there, then I believe they are. Shouldn't be an issue- however really inexpensive on port days- why not rent two? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quik2flip Posted February 22, 2023 #25 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Question, I’m wondering if I book an alcove in Grand Cayman would I get the alcohol and service listed on the advertisement 🤔 or would it be subject to the governmental laws in GC and would mean we have to venture down to pool bar??!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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