mcrcruiser Posted July 18, 2022 #1 Share Posted July 18, 2022 We have over $900 in FCCs which expire the end of this year , Because of many cruise cases of the virus & flight problems ,we can not cruise ,We are both 83 with undelying medical conditions Is there any way to salvage the FCCS for the future ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF - retired RRT Posted July 18, 2022 #2 Share Posted July 18, 2022 2 minutes ago, mcrcruiser said: We have over $900 in FCCs which expire the end of this year , Because of many cruise cases of the virus & flight problems ,we can not cruise ,We are both 83 with undelying medical conditions Is there any way to salvage the FCCS for the future ? You could ask, but prepared for a "NO!!". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PacnGoNow Posted July 18, 2022 #3 Share Posted July 18, 2022 19 minutes ago, mcrcruiser said: We have over $900 in FCCs which expire the end of this year , Because of many cruise cases of the virus & flight problems ,we can not cruise ,We are both 83 with undelying medical conditions Is there any way to salvage the FCCS for the future ? Do you have a CVP or a TA who could fight for you? If you booked with Princess you need to call them or if you still can’t get help then a message to customer relations, etc. Most have gotten NO! But, I know some that they have allowed them into 2023. Do you have a cruise to put a hold on in 2023? If you do, maybe they could put it in that cruise? Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tak8 Posted July 18, 2022 #4 Share Posted July 18, 2022 I tried to simply extend my FCC to following May cruise and was told no. Just one case, but there seems to be a line in the sand. Can't hurt to ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebeluga Posted July 18, 2022 #5 Share Posted July 18, 2022 In theory, book a cruise as close to $900 as possible including port fees, taxes and PVP. If you can't go, under CFAR, you will get a new set of FCC minus the insurance premium. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveThatCorgi Posted July 19, 2022 #6 Share Posted July 19, 2022 9 hours ago, mcrcruiser said: We have over $900 in FCCs which expire the end of this year , Because of many cruise cases of the virus & flight problems ,we can not cruise ,We are both 83 with undelying medical conditions Is there any way to salvage the FCCS for the future ? My experience: If it's a bonus FCC, there is no flexibility on the expiration date. We forfeited our son's bonus FCC and requested a refund of the FCC for the cruise fare portion we paid for him. For my husband and I, I asked several times about extending the dates. We wanted to do a February cruise because we will have already done two make up cruises this year. They agreed to extend the date on the FCC for what we had paid but not the bonus. So, our cruise leaves December 8 instead of February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phred119s Posted July 19, 2022 #7 Share Posted July 19, 2022 Add us to the list of no’s as well. So we booked a Nov cruise to use the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtnesterz Posted July 19, 2022 #8 Share Posted July 19, 2022 9 hours ago, mcrcruiser said: We have over $900 in FCCs which expire the end of this year , Because of many cruise cases of the virus & flight problems ,we can not cruise ,We are both 83 with undelying medical conditions. One thing you could do to eliminate riskier exposure, is to do a RT sailing out of San Diego, since you live nearby. Look at the Princess website by port. We did a RT out of L.A. earlier this year and not having to deal with air cancellations, or sitting next to whoever and potentially whatever they have on the plane was a relief. Let's remember that everything contagious, is still out there. Use good practices, which you are surely aware. Truth be told, we felt safer onboard than we did going to the local grocery store. Everyone was vaccinated, tested x2 and wearing masks was required. Same can't be said for going out grocery shopping. We are seniors too. Hope you get to use your credits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CynCyn Posted July 19, 2022 #9 Share Posted July 19, 2022 Mine were extended under Cruise with Confidence after having to cancel a cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Yoda Posted July 19, 2022 #10 Share Posted July 19, 2022 (edited) 14 hours ago, mcrcruiser said: We have over $900 in FCCs which expire the end of this year , Because of many cruise cases of the virus & flight problems ,we can not cruise ,We are both 83 with underlying medical conditions Is there any way to salvage the FCCS for the future ? mtnesterz has a great idea, that's what we're doing to use up FCC, Diamond Princess, Nov 8 out of SD, 5 day CA Coastal. We'll park the coach in Escondido Edited July 19, 2022 by Papa Yoda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted July 19, 2022 #11 Share Posted July 19, 2022 16 hours ago, mcrcruiser said: We have over $900 in FCCs which expire the end of this year , Because of many cruise cases of the virus & flight problems ,we can not cruise ,We are both 83 with undelying medical conditions Is there any way to salvage the FCCS for the future ? Most FCCs that were issued due to the pandemic were a combination of funds paid and bonus FCCs. The FCCs from funds actually paid should be refundable if you have any of that kind, so at least you would be getting actual money paid back. Bonus FCCs would not be refundable if not used, but they do not represent out-of-pocket spending. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Yoda Posted July 20, 2022 #12 Share Posted July 20, 2022 21 hours ago, caribill said: Most FCCs that were issued due to the pandemic were a combination of funds paid and bonus FCCs. The FCCs from funds actually paid should be refundable if you have any of that kind, so at least you would be getting actual money paid back. Bonus FCCs would not be refundable if not used, but they do not represent out-of-pocket spending. Absolutely right, and a good way to look at the situation. But for 2 of us, we have $1300 in use 'em or lose 'em FCC, so while we won't lose any money we've laid out, who wants to let that plus $800 in Casino free play go away...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted July 20, 2022 #13 Share Posted July 20, 2022 11 minutes ago, Papa Yoda said: Absolutely right, and a good way to look at the situation. But for 2 of us, we have $1300 in use 'em or lose 'em FCC, so while we won't lose any money we've laid out, who wants to let that plus $800 in Casino free play go away...? Totally understand. But if you are unable to cruise this year, c'est la vie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Yoda Posted July 20, 2022 #14 Share Posted July 20, 2022 (edited) 17 minutes ago, caribill said: Totally understand. But if you are unable to cruise this year, c'est la vie. Yah, we're on the same page. Just hoping the OP, who lives 30 miles from San Diego cruise port, could have a chance to use their FCC should they be unable to extend them, fingers crossed, Bob's your uncle, etc. Edited July 20, 2022 by Papa Yoda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seekatz Posted July 20, 2022 #15 Share Posted July 20, 2022 How many have asked for FCC back to you that were due to a Princess cancelled cruise as your not able to cruise by 12/31/22 for whatever reason? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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