Help CenterA Future Cruise Certificate (FCC) is a credit or voucher issued by a cruise line that allows you to book a cruise at a later date. It typically represents either a dollar amount or a percentage discount and can be applied toward a future cruise fare or booking deposit.
📄 When Do You Receive a Future Cruise Certificate?
| Scenario | Description |
|---|---|
| Cruise cancellation (by you or the cruise line) | FCC may be offered instead of a refund (especially during promotional or nonrefundable fare periods) |
| Onboard rebooking | Earn extra perks or discounts when booking a future cruise while still on your current sailing |
| Loyalty programs or promotions | Sometimes awarded as a bonus for loyalty status or special sales |
💵 What Is It Worth?
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Percentage Discount FCC: Offers a % off a future cruise fare (e.g., 25% off your next sailing).
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Deposit Credit FCC: Covers the required deposit on a new cruise booking (often received via onboard booking programs).
🧾 How to Use a Future Cruise Certificate
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Book your cruise through Direct Line Cruises.
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Apply the FCC to your new reservation booked through Direct Line Cruises.
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Pay any balance due if the cruise fare exceeds your FCC amount.
📆 Expiration & Limitations
| Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Expiration date | Some FCCs may have an expiration date. Check with Direct Line Cruises |
| Travel date | Some require you to travel by a certain date, not just book |
| Name-specific | FCCs are non-transferable—can only be used by the guest it was issued to |
| Not redeemable for cash | Most FCCs are non-refundable once issued |
✅ In Summary:
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a Future Cruise Certificate? | A credit/voucher to book a future cruise |
| When is it issued? | Cruise cancellations, onboard bookings, or promos |
| What’s it worth? | Full paid fare, a discount, or deposit coverage |
| Can it expire? | ✅ Yes —Check with the cruise line. |
| Is it transferable? | ❌ No — for the original guest only |