Can someone tell me if I turn my FCC back in for a refund?

[MamaParrotHead]

I thought I had read somewhere here on CC that I could, but on the back of the certificate it says that it has "no cash value". Anyone?

[shof515]

If i remember correctly when i purchased my FCC back in September, the agent told me that i can call up the 800 number to cancel the certificate number to get the 100 dollar refund

[klmorg]

It's my understanding they are 100% refundable... just call the number (i think its on the back of the FCC).

[firefly333]

I too was told they are refundable, as I have some I will have to get a refund on it turns out. I overbought (OK Im a shopaholic).

[MamaParrotHead]

I never thought I'd stray, lol, but am eyeing an RCI sailing for our 2012 cruise as I'm getting tired of the constant delays on even finding out what Carnival is offering.

[Chef P]

I never thought I'd stray, lol, but am eyeing an RCI sailing for our 2012 cruise as I'm getting tired of the constant delays on even finding out what Carnival is offering.

 

 

yes they are totally refundable, and I dont blame you, this waiting game is getting pathetic, LOL.... I have a feeling when they do make these announcements they wont be the wait...

[firefly333]

I never thought I'd stray, lol, but am eyeing an RCI sailing for our 2012 cruise as I'm getting tired of the constant delays on even finding out what Carnival is offering.

 

My next 5 are on RCL, then back to Carnival for two more.

 

I go back and forth, which is why I dont understand the RCL put downs on this board or why people feel they need to be loyal. Its not like Carnival is loyal to you.

 

There are subtle differences that people never mention. My last two gtys on RCL I got a OV and then a PR cabin with a inside gty. this almost never happens on Carnival, let alone twice in a row. RCL also will allow you to call and change to a better cabin in the same category or less if you dont like the assignment .. try that with Carnival, they will say no. .. there is a subtle different in how bookings are treated on both lines. You just have to know the rules so to maximize the results on each line.

[MamaParrotHead]

Well, as much as I enjoy Carnival, it's torking me off on principle that (IMO) they're doing this on purpose to create a buzz because they think everyone's just going to sit around and wait while they delay, delay, delay to build interest. RCI has their itineraries out through September of 2013 at this point. And I keep seeing how John Heald keeps raving about how it will "all be worth the wait"...well unless they're mixing up the itineraries to something other than the standard 5 or 6 routes they're doing or add some new ports, I highly doubt that.

 

I've been a loyal Carnival fan for years now and never thought I'd stray, but the fact that it seems Carnival is counting on that is getting under my skin at this point.

[MamaParrotHead]

My next 5 are on RCL, then back to Carnival for two more.

 

I go back and forth, which is why I dont understand the RCL put downs on this board or why people feel they need to be loyal. Its not like Carnival is loyal to you.

 

There are subtle differences that people never mention. My last two gtys on RCL I got a OV and then a PR cabin with a inside gty. this almost never happens on Carnival, let alone twice in a row. RCL also will allow you to call and change to a better cabin in the same category or less if you dont like the assignment .. try that with Carnival, they will say no. .. there is a subtle different in how bookings are treated on both lines. You just have to know the rules so to maximize the results on each line.

 

Fire- can you email me, using the link in my signature below? I have some questions about RCI.

[firefly333]

Mine is in my profile. Im certainly no expert on any cruiseline. There are a lot of posters on the RCL boards that know much more than me. I saw some answered your thread over there.

[pokergirl34]

We have 2 certificates to use by 12/14 and I am thinking it's not going to happen also. I agree that it's annoying they can't release itineraries!