Future cruise certificates

[asdjl]

Hello,

 

I was wondering if someone could tell me how the future cruise certificates work on Carnival? I have only done 1 NCL cruise and am going on the Magic in April. In particular, I am wondering what they charge and how much OBC you get?

 

Thank you!

 

Stacey

[nchikk]

Unless I'm mistaken, and I don't think I am, Future Cruise Certificates no longer exist at Carnival. Someone please correct me if I am mistaken.

[Budget Queen]

These were discontinued over a year ago. Now, you book a particular cruise onboard to get OBC. $100 for 7day, $200 for 14, $75 for 6, $50 for 5.

 

I book several random cruises as far out as I can, under past guest- which has no cancellation penalties, and use those bookings to change later what I want to take. Using the same booking numbers allow me to keep those OBC.

[asdjl]

Thank you, no wonder I couldn't find any info when I searched on my own!

[Sparky2]

These were discontinued over a year ago. Now, you book a particular cruise onboard to get OBC. $100 for 7day, $200 for 14, $75 for 6, $50 for 5.

 

I book several random cruises as far out as I can, under past guest- which has no cancellation penalties, and use those bookings to change later what I want to take. Using the same booking numbers allow me to keep those OBC.

 

FCC were discontinued several years ago. I've booked onboard in 2013, 2014, & now 2015 to get the OBC. Sure wish they'd bring them back again.

[9876]

I wish they would bring them back too! Just in case if someone is listening.

[mitsugirly]

These were discontinued over a year ago. Now, you book a particular cruise onboard to get OBC. $100 for 7day, $200 for 14, $75 for 6, $50 for 5.

 

I book several random cruises as far out as I can, under past guest- which has no cancellation penalties, and use those bookings to change later what I want to take. Using the same booking numbers allow me to keep those OBC.

 

 

Wait, I'm trying to understand this.

 

So you book while you are onbaord a cruise. They give you $100 OBC...when? On the cruise you are on (which I can't imagine because if you canceled, then they are out the $100) or is the $100 OBC for the cruise you booked while on board? (Which would make more sense).

 

So you just pick a random cruise and book it and then when you get back you can change the booking to any other date with no penalty?

 

When you say "past guest" that means that you can't book it under any other promo they are running at the time? (Meaning casino booking or ES or whatever) Doesn't it cost more booking if you don't use any of those offers? Can you later change the booking to one of these offers? Do you get the price drops if there are any? :confused:

[kicia]

You book a cruise on board using any rate that doesn't have restrictions. That means that you can't book early saver. The price doesn't matter because you're not going to take that cruise anyway. Book a cruise as far out as you can for the shortest time. The deposit for a 3 day cruise is $ 100 so it will be $200 for a couple.

 

You receive the OBC on the cruise you eventually take. Make sure you are aware of when the final payment date is due on the cruise you book on board. You either have to cancel or book the new cruise before that date or you will incur the regular cancellation penalty.

 

The OBC is $200 for a 12 + night cruise.

 

When you book the "real" cruise you can use whatever rate code is the best for you at the time. When you book on board the booking will belong to whomever booked the cruise you're currently on. If you booked with a TA then they own the booking.

 

The new cruise will have the same booking number as the one you booked on board and Carnival has to make the change. Some Carnival reps will tell you that you can't do this. I just went round and round with a rep the other night who insisted that you can only get the OBC on the original cruise. I told him to check the policy and he just kept insisting that I was wrong. I just called back and got it done. I've done this quite a few times for myself and for my clients so I know this can be done.

[parttimr]

We just booked our next cruise while on the current one and received $100 OBC and two vouchers for friends and family for the same cruise and dates. We knew what we wanted and had no intentions of changing so went with ES as we usualyy book a year out anyway.

[bonnie&clydecruzers]

We just booked our next cruise while on the current one and received $100 OBC and two vouchers for friends and family for the same cruise and dates. We knew what we wanted and had no intentions of changing so went with ES as we usualyy book a year out anyway.

 

That is indeed the perfect scenario. I still would like to have the FCC's back for that random cruise you didn't plan on taking. It was always nice to know you have some OBC waiting "in your back pocket".

[lappy22]

Unless I'm mistaken, and I don't think I am, Future Cruise Certificates no longer exist at Carnival. Someone please correct me if I am mistaken.

 

 

They can no longer be purchased but they can still be redeemed. I redeemed 2 in November that were supposed to expire in December but was told that Carnival has extended the certificate expiration by a year.

[JillySue]

John Heald posted this morning about addressing FCC with new beards. Fingers crossed

[picomullet]

John Heald posted this morning about addressing FCC with new beards. Fingers crossed

 

Really would like to see FCC come back!!

[cruisingbajan]

You book a cruise on board using any rate that doesn't have restrictions. That means that you can't book early saver. The price doesn't matter because you're not going to take that cruise anyway. Book a cruise as far out as you can for the shortest time. The deposit for a 3 day cruise is $ 100 so it will be $200 for a couple.

 

You receive the OBC on the cruise you eventually take. Make sure you are aware of when the final payment date is due on the cruise you book on board. You either have to cancel or book the new cruise before that date or you will incur the regular cancellation penalty.

 

The OBC is $200 for a 12 + night cruise.

 

When you book the "real" cruise you can use whatever rate code is the best for you at the time. When you book on board the booking will belong to whomever booked the cruise you're currently on. If you booked with a TA then they own the booking.

 

The new cruise will have the same booking number as the one you booked on board and Carnival has to make the change. Some Carnival reps will tell you that you can't do this. I just went round and round with a rep the other night who insisted that you can only get the OBC on the original cruise. I told him to check the policy and he just kept insisting that I was wrong. I just called back and got it done. I've done this quite a few times for myself and for my clients so I know this can be done.

 

Just so I understand as we cruise in a bit over a month and I would like to book when on board if I understand this correctly.

 

I book a 3 day cruise (OBC $50) while on board and then change to a 7 day afterward, I get the OBC for a 7 day cruise which is $100.

 

Am I understanding this correctly?

 

Thanks in advance.:)

[kicia]

Yes.

 

In November we booked a 3 day cruise for April, 2016 and paid $200 deposit. A couple of weeks ago we booked the 13 night Sunshine for Feb. 2016 and changed it to the original booking. The $200 OBC is showing up.

[picomullet]

Just so I understand as we cruise in a bit over a month and I would like to book when on board if I understand this correctly.

 

I book a 3 day cruise (OBC $50) while on board and then change to a 7 day afterward, I get the OBC for a 7 day cruise which is $100.

 

Am I understanding this correctly?

 

Thanks in advance.:)

 

Yes. I have changed 7 day cruises to 12 days and got the $200. So from $100 to $200.

[picomullet]

My only hassle with this has been the insurance. I like to book it right away for pre-existing. Sometimes I can just change the date and pay the extra because the cruise has always been more. Your booking number does not change.

[love my grandkids]

John Heald posted this morning about addressing FCC with new beards. Fingers crossed

 

I saw that and thought that would be awesome. Princess still has them wish Carnival would bring them back.

[cruisingbajan]

Yes.

 

In November we booked a 3 day cruise for April, 2016 and paid $200 deposit. A couple of weeks ago we booked the 13 night Sunshine for Feb. 2016 and changed it to the original booking. The $200 OBC is showing up.

 

Thanks for the clarification. Sounds like a win/win situation.:D

[cruisingbajan]

Yes. I have changed 7 day cruises to 12 days and got the $200. So from $100 to $200.

 

Sounds good. We will definitely be going this route on our upcoming cruise.

:)

[mitsugirly]

You book a cruise on board using any rate that doesn't have restrictions. That means that you can't book early saver. The price doesn't matter because you're not going to take that cruise anyway. Book a cruise as far out as you can for the shortest time. The deposit for a 3 day cruise is $ 100 so it will be $200 for a couple.

 

You receive the OBC on the cruise you eventually take. Make sure you are aware of when the final payment date is due on the cruise you book on board. You either have to cancel or book the new cruise before that date or you will incur the regular cancellation penalty.

 

The OBC is $200 for a 12 + night cruise.

 

When you book the "real" cruise you can use whatever rate code is the best for you at the time. When you book on board the booking will belong to whomever booked the cruise you're currently on. If you booked with a TA then they own the booking.

 

The new cruise will have the same booking number as the one you booked on board and Carnival has to make the change. Some Carnival reps will tell you that you can't do this. I just went round and round with a rep the other night who insisted that you can only get the OBC on the original cruise. I told him to check the policy and he just kept insisting that I was wrong. I just called back and got it done. I've done this quite a few times for myself and for my clients so I know this can be done.

 

I'm still a little confused about all this.

 

Are you actually "booking" with a rep there on the ship? Or do you simply get online while on the ship and book any cruise?

 

Why would you book a 3 day cruise and only get $50 OBC if you have no intention of ever doing a 3 day cruise and will only do 7 day cruises and would like the $100 OBC instead?

 

If you get back and decide to book the "real" cruise you want to take using whatever code/special they are having, how will it ever have the same booking code? I would think that it would give you a separate booking since it might not be for the same ship or same date.

 

Going round and round with different Carnival reps trying to get them to switch it while keeping your OBC for booking while on the cruise sounds like a big hassle and nightmare. :confused:

[etwright]

John Heald posted this morning about addressing FCC with new beards. Fingers crossed

 

I saw that and I hope they bring them back also. :eek::eek::eek:

[n6uqqq]

I'm still a little confused about all this.

 

Are you actually "booking" with a rep there on the ship? Or do you simply get online while on the ship and book any cruise?

 

Why would you book a 3 day cruise and only get $50 OBC if you have no intention of ever doing a 3 day cruise and will only do 7 day cruises and would like the $100 OBC instead?

 

If you get back and decide to book the "real" cruise you want to take using whatever code/special they are having, how will it ever have the same booking code? I would think that it would give you a separate booking since it might not be for the same ship or same date.

 

Going round and round with different Carnival reps trying to get them to switch it while keeping your OBC for booking while on the cruise sounds like a big hassle and nightmare. :confused:

 

 

 

I had my cruise changed without any trouble. Same booking number was kept. You book the shorter cruise so you have less deposit to put down. You do book with a rep on the ship. When you change to a longer cruise you will get the corresponding credit with it.

Edited February 22, 2015 by n6uqqq

[WindsorFred]

Really would like to see FCC come back!!

 

Same here.

[cruisingbajan]

I had my cruise changed without any trouble. Same booking number was kept. You book the shorter cruise so you have less deposit to put down. You do book with a rep on the ship. When you change to a longer cruise you will get the corresponding credit with it.

Just one more question on this.

 

Once I decide to book my "real"cruise back on land, who do I contact?

 

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