For those still holding Future Cruise Certificates

[n6uqqq]

I just received an email from Carnival with an offer to double the OBC for cruises booked between now and January 24th for sailings from January 2014 through May 2014. 3-5 day cruises are $100 OBC, 6 day is $150, 7-9 is $200, and 12+ is $400.

[Sparky2]

I just received an email from Carnival with an offer to double the OBC for cruises booked between now and January 24th for sailings from January 2014 through May 2014. 3-5 day cruises are $100 OBC, 6 day is $150, 7-9 is $200, and 12+ is $400.

 

I assume you still have a FCC? When is it expiring? They're probably trying to get outstanding FCC's off of their books.

[PittsburghGirlee]

Wish I did....

 

Oh how I miss the FCC's:mad:!!!!

[Sparky2]

Wish I did....

 

Oh how I miss the FCC's:mad:!!!!

 

Me, too. We did book our January 2014 B2B while on our January 2013 B2B in order to get the OBC, but I liked it better when we could buy a FCC.

[splintz]

i booked a cruise a couple month's ago using my last 2 FCC on 2 rooms on the pride. now i wish i would have waited to book.

[n6uqqq]

I assume you still have a FCC? When is it expiring? They're probably trying to get outstanding FCC's off of their books.

 

Since I live in CA my certificate has no expiration as per state law. I only have one FCC left and will be using it for the double amount.

[picomullet]

We received the same email. I understand it as they are sending me a certificate because one is attached with a number. We have no fcc left. Sure wish Carnival would go back to that.

 

Either way we are already booked up for the spring, maybe a special for fall sailings which we haven't booked yet.

[Powriv]

With these old FCCs do you have to actually cruise before the expiry date of just book a cruise before expiry date?

[PCHENG]

You must book a cruise before the FCC expiration date, which is typically 2 years from date of issue. The cruise can be up to one year past the expiration date, so you have a three year window from which to choose your cruise.

Edited December 21, 2013 by PCHENG

[n6uqqq]

You must book a cruise before the FCC expiration date, which is typically 2 years from date of issue. The cruise can be up to one year past the expiration date, so you have a three year window from which to choose your cruise.

 

This is correct. Read the fine print on my FCC. We have no expiration in CA as per state law and the certificate acknowledges this. May be a few other states with same law.

[Carnival_Brides]

This is correct. Read the fine print on my FCC. We have no expiration in CA as per state law and the certificate acknowledges this. May be a few other states with same law.

 

New Hampshire is one of them--we noticed it when we lived there. I also wish they still did FCCs. :rolleyes:

[Lisa0719]

I have 1 FCC left, cruise actually booked but haven't activated it yet, but I didn't receive an email . . . I'll wait and see if one shows up :(:(

[keene state mom]

I have two left that expire in August but live in New Hampshire does that mean I can still use them ...

[mzloolue]

Wish I did....

 

Oh how I miss the FCC's:mad:!!!!

 

Yeah...

[hockeyluver]

I still have one I bought when they first came out and had a 5 yr expiry date, which comes up February 2015, so as long as I book before than I'm good? Haven't received an email offer doubling it yet..

[SkyMaster]

HA! Just used the last one I had to book a cruise for Feb. Guess I'll call my Diamond Desk, and see if they will give me the double OBC. (I'm not holding my breath for that, but you never know?) ;)

 

"SKY"

[Carnival_Brides]

I have two left that expire in August but live in New Hampshire does that mean I can still use them ...

 

Technically yes. We noticed it when we used our last cert and they discontinued them right before our next cruise (we were going to stock up).

 

Here's a link to a thread discussing the NH/CA FCC rules.

[Cushing985]

This is correct. Read the fine print on my FCC. We have no expiration in CA as per state law and the certificate acknowledges this. May be a few other states with same law.

 

You just saved me some money...I should have remembered that or at least read all the fine print. Thanks!

[PCHENG]

I have one FCC from 2012, which I plan to activate from my (already booked) 2015 cruise. Unfortunately, 2015 is outside the window of the double credit promotion.

[Florissouri]

HA! Just used the last one I had to book a cruise for Feb. Guess I'll call my Diamond Desk, and see if they will give me the double OBC. (I'm not holding my breath for that, but you never know?) ;)

 

"SKY"

 

Hey...We should get other tuba players together that cruise and have a "Cruisin' Tuba Christmas!"

 

http://www.tubachristmas.com/

Edited December 21, 2013 by Florissouri

[Middleager]

I still have an FCC. When I tried to use it for our upcoming cruise Aug./2014, we were told it cannot be used, as we booked that cruise while onboard, and already got the bonus OBC, so cannot get another OBC:(

[SkyMaster]

Hey...We should get other tuba players together that cruise and have a "Cruisin' Tuba Christmas!"

 

http://www.tubachristmas.com/

 

Sounds like a WINNER! They actually do have a "Tuba Christmas" in Zephyrhills, Florida, and I've been invited, but never attended. I played Tuba/Sousaphone/String Bass in the Marine Corps Band for a few years, and play Tuba, and sing with the "Lakeland Concert Band". GREAT FUN!

 

"SKY"

[nitro2448]

If someone wants to forward me that email it would be great :). I didn't receive it.

 

 

GO MIZZOU!!!!!!!

[Pjnc]

HA! Just used the last one I had to book a cruise for Feb. Guess I'll call my Diamond Desk, and see if they will give me the double OBC. (I'm not holding my breath for that, but you never know?) ;)

 

"SKY"

 

 

Sky

 

Let me know how you make out. I just used one for the Fantasy in Feb maybe I can get them to double it too.

 

pat

[cruiselover**]

I wanted to see if anyone has tried to get the double value on-board credit for an upcoming cruise that was booked prior to receiving the email promotion. I sure would love it if Carnival would give me the $200.00 for my 7 night cruise this April, instead of the $100.00. I would like to give it a try when I submit my future cruise certificate form.