A future cruise deposit fcd allows passengers to secure the on board booking benefits to apply to a future booking without having to commit whilst on board. Future cruise deposits onesource princess cruises cunard line. We get it, which is why we offer cruisenext an exclusive onboardonly opportunity that rewards guests who plan their next cruise, while they cruise. All pre and postcruise hotel packages all cruise lengths days prior to holiday departure cancellation fee 57 days or more no cancellation fee 5642 days 50% of total charges. On receipt of the written travel confirmation and the issue of the safeguarding certificate, the passenger must pay a deposit of 20 % of the cost of the package per person. Other options include accepting a future travel credit for the deposit or full payment to apply for another voyage within the next 30 months.
Deposit for voyages 20 days and longer is refundable up to 120 days prior to sailing date. Use polar onlines future sales list feature to track your clients deposits. Deposit requirements vary based on length of cruise and number of guests per stateroom. Bookings made more than 120 days from sailing are required to deposit 20. Onboard credit is only per person for the person using the future cruise deposit. We have sailed with princess 20 or more times and are elite members. Before you sail what is a future cruise deposit fcd, what are.
All pre and postcruise hotel packages all cruise lengths days prior to holiday departure cancellation fee 57 days or more no. Future cruise deposits before your clients set sail, encourage them to book their next cruise while onboard and take advantage of one of the richest future cruise programs at sea. What is the cancellation policy for princess cruises. Mar 21, 2019 thats why most have a program in which you pay a deposit on a nonspecified future cruise and, in return, get an obc you can use during your current sailing. Guests who were booked on suspended cruises with embarkation dates from march through may 10, 2020 will automatically receive a 125% or 150% refund depending on the original cruise date of their cruise fare in the form of a future cruise credit which can be applied towards any norwegian cruise line voyage through december 31, 2022. If, in addition to the cruise, the passenger has booked an additional package of other services such as travelling to the port of embarkation. The future cruise credit can be applied to any future cruise booking that departs within a year of your cancellation date.
How to get a future cruise credit you could get a fcc in a variety of ways, but most commonly it is issued when a sailing is cancelled, or when something goes wrong. From worldclass entertainment to gourmet cuisines every moment, from the moment you set sail to your arrival back at port, will be a moment to remember. Each cruise line has different rules for payment due dates and cancellation deadlines. Shipboard credit is only applicable to each future cruise deposit purchased and applies to the holder of the future cruise deposit only, excluding 3rd and 4th berth passengers. Best of all, your agency will receive full commission and immediate notification of bookings or deposits. Deposit and payments 180day voyages the per person deposit required to secure the 180day voyages is 20% of the applicable cruise fare for all suites and staterooms and must be received within 7 days of booking. Fcc is valid for redemption for cruises departing by december 31, 2021. Edt cruise lines have temporarily suspended operations worldwide and altered future sailings in globally as the novel coronavirus also known as covid19 continues to spread. The future cruise deposit is linked to guests unique reference number and is nontransferable. Such future cruise certificates can be applied towards your clients future royal caribbean cruise vacation when reserved within 1 year of the issue date. Please provide princess cruises with this information at least 45 days prior to your cruise. This offer is fully refundable if cancelled prior to final payment except for voyages 20 days and longer.
We are having such a good time honestly have no complaints. If youre interested in purchasing cruisenext stateroom deposits during your cruise, you can get the ball rolling before you board. List of cruise lines that decided to suspend operations due to coronavirus pandemic covid19. You can ask if they will change the deposit to the future cruise deposit, but i wouldnt count on it but it doesnt hurt to ask. May 18, 2017 princess cruises reduced deposit sale. Starting with the cruise lines 20192020 australia, new zealand and south pacific. Total fare is defined as cruise fare, air supplement, optional transfers and prepost cruise v acation package.
Used to only do 250 deposit and you get 100 onboard credit. Onboard booking form future cruise consultants are onboard to help you with your next princess escape. Why should you book your next cruise while on board. The future cruise deposit is not refundable and, if not used within 2 years, cannot be extended. Applies to guests in nonsuitesnonconcierge staterooms on 1 to 5 night cruises where embark or debark is a u. Princess cruises offers future cruise sales consultants on each of its ships. For over 5 weeks i have been trying to get my expired future cruise deposit fcd refunded, without any success. Deposit and final payment requirements carnival cruise line. Just fill out the cruisenext deposit form on the last page of your edocs, then stop by the atrium during your cruise and leave it with your cruisenext team. There are two options to choose from booking onboard or placing a deposit on a future cruise to be determined later. If making a deposit for a future cruise has ever given you pause, this crazy princess cruises reduced deposit sale is the solution. Although you would not qualify for cash reimbursement, as an added feature for purchasing princess vacation protection, princess will provide a credit toward a future cruise equal to 75% of the cancellation fees imposed 100% if platinum vacation protection is purchased if you choose to cancel for an ineligible reason. Hi all, ive come up against a problem regarding a deposit i paid last year on star princess towards a future cruise. Princess cruises changes final payment dates cruise fever.
The future cruise deposit fcd is added to your unique reference number also known as urn or cunard world club membership number ready for when you come to place your booking. I would appreciate some advice if anybody can help. Jun 20, 20 one of the lesser known, but most beneficial, stops to make during your cruise is to the ship. If the cruise is not sold out at the time of the option booking and if the cabins of. The total deposit amount will never exceed the cruise fare. Future cruise deposit must be applied to a sailing within 2 years from date of purchase, otherwise it will be forfeited. Unless you used a nonrefundable fare code, then you may get a future cruise credit but more likely, you will lose the deposit.
Home profile information future cruise credits upcoming cruises. Final payment due must be received no later than 181 days prior to cruise departure, together with passport details and any special. You will continue to receive a future cruise credit for the amount of your cancellation fee. Guests who prefer to not take advantage of a future cruise credit can elect to receive a lesser refund to the original form of payment 90 days after submitting the refund request form. Take the onboard future cruise sales course princess cruises. Thereafter, the future cruise certificate will expire and becomes invalid. Princess cruises is the latest cruise line to change the final payment dates for cruises on their cruise ships. New to cruising the ultimate cruise guide for newbies. If youve booked by april 30, 2020 on these cruises, you can now cancel your vacation up to 30 days before sailing. Before your clients set sail, encourage them to book their next cruise while onboard and take advantage of one of the richest future cruise programs at sea. Once you have chosen your cruise you can book by speaking to our customer contact centre please visit our website for details or by speaking to your travel agent.
What kind of refund am i entitled to if i cancel my cruise. Numerous telephone calls and emails to both the us office and the uk office stay unanswered or are putt off with all kind of false promises. If the name does not match, contact your travel agent the travel agent must call in corrections if the booking was made through a travel agency or the princess cruises reservations department at 1800princess 18007746237. While onboard, you can make up to four deposits toward future cruises with. List of cruise line cancellation policy due to coronavirus. A future cruise credit is a credit offered to cruise guests in lieu of a refund. Princess cruises just announced a new one day only reduced deposit deal. The future cruise consultant is available to book your next vacation and provide you with valuable incentives for booking onboard. Future cruise deposit princess aug 16 cruise forum. The future cruise deposit is linked to your circle member number and can be easily viewed at. It is a shame that some passengers cant follow the hygiene standard and rules that are set. Sail on 20 or more princess cruises aka loyalty level or super elite posted typically only after you are.
Azamara features a future cruise program in which cruisers can book their next trips while onboard. Jan 30, 2018 why should you book your next cruise while on board. Such future cruise certificates can be applied towards your future royal caribbean cruise vacation when reserved within 1 year of the issue. Future cruise deposits are fully refundable prior to final payment except for voyages 30 days or longer. In return, passengers will receive on board credit benefits on their new booking. The cruise line is implementing this revised policy to assist guests making decisions regarding their upcoming cruise holidays during the evolving worldwide covid19 situation. Hi for some mistaken reason i thought you were using a fcd as the deposit for the cruise. Mar, 2020 the future cruise credit can be applied to any future cruise booking that departs within a year of your cancellation date. Cancellation and deposit policies dreamscruise dreams. You can purchase future cruise deposits via credit debit card by visiting the future voyage sales desk on board.
Cruise deposit credit for another cruise cruises forum. Your deposit is fully refundable, up until the time of final payment usually 75 120 days before sailing. You have to use the future cruise deposit as your deposit to get obc. Guests sailing through july 31, 2020 may cancel up to 48 hours prior to cruise departure and receive a future cruise credit fcc equal to 100% of the cruise fare paid. The cruise line issued everyone onboard an obc and a future cruise credit for the inconvenience. For guests in suites or embarking on holiday or nonus sailings, see disneys refund policy applies to guests in nonsuitesnonconcierge staterooms on 6 to 9 night cruises where embark or debark is a u. Benefits of booking your next cruise onboard your current cruise.
Youll also see this when the cruise ship is late leaving port or has to miss the port the. Due to our loyalty i would consider it to be appropriate for princess as a show of compassion to allow us to use our deposit as a future cruise. Book by april 14, 2020 and receive an additional 20% discount when using your future cruise credit on any cruise embarking july 1, 2020 through dec 31, 2022. Princess cruises future cruise deposit is it worth it youtube. Princess cruises cruise with confidence policy new temporary policy. Cruise lines have the right to cancel, change or delay cruises for any reason. The following cancellation charges will then apply to your cruise. Benefits of booking your next cruise onboard your current. Before your clients set sail, encourage them to book their next cruise while onboard and take advantage of one of the richest future. Think twice about making a future cruise deposit with princess. Princess cruises future cruise deposit is it worth it cruisetipstv. The same holds true 56to29 days before a nonholiday cruise, 63to43 days before a holiday cruise. Mar 06, 2020 princess cruises is temporarily making changes to its cancellation policy for cruises and cruisetours departing through may 31, 2020. Reservation will require 200% of the per person deposit.
Cruises sailing august 1, 2020 through october 15, 2020. You can ask if they will change the deposit to the future cruise deposit, but i wouldnt count on it but it doesnt hurt to. Full world cruiseworld cruise segments benefit from a reduced deposit of 5% of cruise fare and a 3% discount off the fare restrictions of future cruise deposit. This provides the guest with a monetary value that can be applied to a future sailing, and it has its own set of rules and important things to know. Princess future cruise deposit ask a cruise question. If you are before final payment and the price of the cruise hasnt gone up, you can always cancel and rebook using the future cruise deposit. Your risk increases once your final payment is due and princess has more of your money. Cruise questions frequently asked questions cunard line.
Passengers will be given 100 per cent future credit, affecting anyone who paid for a cruise from february 4 and up until may 10, which can be transferred to a new. All passengers booked on canceled sailings will receive a full refund along with a future cruise credit, valid for any 2020 sailing, equal to 25 percent of the cruise fare paid. Cruise deposit credit for another cruise cruises forum tripadvisor. Princess will not allow me to use the deposit for another cruise when we are able. Princess will refund the cruise fare 100 percent if the entire voyage is canceled.