Question re Future Cruise Deposits

[CuriousC]

Does anyone know what the new rules are regarding future cruise deposits or where I can find the specific info on the HAL website? The old rules stipulated that you had 4 years to use it and the understanding was that if you didn't book a cruise within the 4 years, your deposit was forfeited to HAL. Then, apparently, the timelines were chanted to extend beyond 4 years (supposedly also applicable to those who purchased FCD's under the old rules and still hold them). Recently, someone on this board posted that they were, in fact, refundable (as Princess does when they become time expired after 4 years). I am now totally confused.

[Krazy Kruizers]

If you do not use the Future Cruise Deposits by the end of your 4 years -- yes -- they will be credited back to your charge card.

This what we got on our March/April cruise:

[sail7seas]

FCD's not used within four years are refundable.