Using FCD - reduced or partial deposit?

[rodndonna]

We purchased a $100 FCD (Future Cruise Deposit) on board our cruise in December (just filled in the form and put it in the box) and now have a very simple question -

 

When we use it, is it to be  $100 credit towards a deposit on a cruise or would that become the deposit (essentially becoming a reduced deposit of $100 total).?

 

I had presumed it is just a credit of $100 towards the normal cruise deposit . When I read some threads people mentioned it having the benefit  of a "reduced deposit" , which I just thought meant people feel they are reducing their deposit by that $100 by prepaying some months (or years) before. 

 

I've read the terms and conditions but it's still not clear to me which it is.

[billbunger]

Your deposit is $100.00 no more no less. It stays as your deposit. 

[boatmad]

It becomes your full deposit for 7-10 day cruise.  Partial deposit for longer cruise, I believe.

[rodndonna]

Thanks!

 

I really never clued in until I was reading a thread on another cruise line with a similar program and it then became clear.

 

It is a nice benefit then!

[Gail & Marty sailing away]

5 minutes ago, boatmad said:

It becomes your full deposit for 7-10 day cruise.  Partial deposit for longer cruise, I believe.

You are correct if it is longer than 10 days you will have to pay a little more deposit.

[CNSJ]

You can also combine several FCDs to vastly reduce any deposit required.  Its always good to have a few FCDs in your back pocket.  Better to book onboard of course!

 

[Crew News]

My 14-Day Alaska next year was one $100 Future Cruise Deposit  FCD).

 

FWIW  booking within 60 days of disembarking, and using an FCD, earns the same OBC bonus as if booked on board.

[pghflyer]

Sorry newbie with a few questions. 

 

• Is it one FCD per person when applying as a deposit? AKA Spouse and I would each have to have one to make a cabin reservation?
• If it only requires one certificate per cabin, is there a limit to how many you can apply (and the associated OBC)?
• So if I bought one $250 FCD, we would get $75 $OBC on our future cruise if we booked an 11-21 night veranda room? 

• Can we apply a 11-21 night deposit to a 7-10 night sailing? I assume it would then earn the lower 7-10 night OBC? 

Edited January 19, 2023 by pghflyer

[Nodakboiler]

We have been told to just buy a $100 FCD each and then if we book a longer cruise they will just charge the additional cost (max $200 each if not world cruise) at the time of booking. Each person needs a FCD.

[Crew News]

The FCD is purchased in someone's name but can be used for other passengers.  Only the person whose name is on the FCD will receive the OBC for the FCD purchase.

[Florida_gal_50]

On 12/26/2022 at 6:53 PM, Crew News said:

My 14-Day Alaska next year was one $100 Future Cruise Deposit  FCD).

 

FWIW  booking within 60 days of disembarking, and using an FCD, earns the same OBC bonus as if booked on board.

Thanks that’s what I thought but it’s been a while since I’ve booked more than 7 days/or b2b.