A future cruise credit, often called an FCC, is a credit from a cruise line that you can put toward a new cruise with that same line. Lines issue them for different reasons, such as a canceled sailing, a change to your booking or as a goodwill gesture. Each line sets its own rules, so the details on your credit matter.
What to check on your credit
- The expiry date. Some credits must be used to book by a certain date, others to sail by a certain date. Book well ahead of the deadline.
- Who can use it. Credits are usually tied to the guest named on them and often cannot be transferred.
- What it pays for. Many credits apply to the cruise fare only, not to taxes, fees, port charges or gratuities.
- How it combines. Ask whether the credit can be combined with current promotions, more than one credit, or onboard credit.
- Whether any balance carries over. If the new cruise costs less than the credit, the leftover amount may be lost.
How we help you use it
- Send us the details. Share the credit certificate or email from the cruise line, including the credit number and the guest name.
- We confirm the amount and rules. We check the value, expiry and restrictions with the cruise line.
- We find the right sailing. We look for a cruise where the credit gives you the most value, including current offers it can combine with.
- We apply it when you book. The credit is applied to your new booking, and you pay any difference.
Advisor tip: A future cruise credit is different from onboard credit. Onboard credit is spent on the ship during your cruise, while a future cruise credit is used toward the fare of a new booking. If you have both, tell us so neither one goes to waste.
Booked somewhere else?
Some cruise lines allow an existing booking to be moved to a travel advisor within a set time after booking. Ask us whether your booking qualifies.
Every cruise line has its own credit terms, so always check the terms on your certificate. Already booked with us? See what to do before you sail.
