ISLABONITA Posted February 13, 2015 #1 Share Posted February 13, 2015 What are the pros and cons of booking another cruise while on a cruise? I am cruising on NCL Star on June 5th and am looking to book a Jan 30th cruise with the purchase of the future cruise credit voucher. Right now I don't see any of the specials and sales on that cruise that I would love to see so maybe by June some will be posted.. of is it July that better sales go on? thanks for the input! ib Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted February 14, 2015 #2 Share Posted February 14, 2015 You get absolutely nothing for booking a cruise while on a cruise with NCL. Plus, the only way to do it is get on one of the computers and book...which you can do at home. Just purchase a FCC and you have up to 4 years to use it. Easy peasy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philob Posted February 14, 2015 #3 Share Posted February 14, 2015 I got a "Special Onboard Offer" with my eDocs where you place a $250 deposit on a future cruise and immediately get $100 onboard credit, and have 4 years to sail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted February 14, 2015 #4 Share Posted February 14, 2015 I got a "Special Onboard Offer" with my eDocs where you place a $250 deposit on a future cruise and immediately get $100 onboard credit, and have 4 years to sail. Yep, this is for anyone on a cruise. It's offered to everyone cruising. If you can't make up your mind while on a cruise, then you also get so many days after the cruise (maybe 30 days???) that you can still do this offer, however the OBC then goes down to $75 and applied to your next cruise with them. So, basically you are losing $25 and you are paying the full $250 at the moment...until you cruise again. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnac767 Posted February 14, 2015 #5 Share Posted February 14, 2015 The cruise rewards certificates you buy onboard often aren't posted to your account until after the cruise. You're much better off talking to a human after you get home. There are certain travel companies that can save you hundred over the published rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnventure Posted February 14, 2015 #6 Share Posted February 14, 2015 The cruise rewards certificates you buy onboard often aren't posted to your account until after the cruise. You're much better off talking to a human after you get home. There are certain travel companies that can save you hundred over the published rate. Yep - so you buy the future cruise reward onboard, then when you get home you book your next cruise with your TA and get their specials too (I'm not sure if this works with all TA's, but it did with mine). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISLABONITA Posted February 14, 2015 Author #7 Share Posted February 14, 2015 (edited) Thanks all for the replies.. so the voucher is the only deposit I would need to use for my future cruise? Right now if I were to book this cruise it shows $800 deposit. ETA: it's for an ocean view Edited February 14, 2015 by ISLABONITA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minaco Posted February 14, 2015 #8 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Yes. One FCC can be used as a deposit for one stateroom. The remaining balance will be due according to normal NCL rules. Usually 90 days prior to sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted February 14, 2015 #9 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Well, it also depends what type of room you book as well. I don't think it can be used as a full deposit on rooms such as the Haven's or maybe some of the big suites with several rooms. It can be used as the deposit on interiors, balconies, mini suites and such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISLABONITA Posted February 14, 2015 Author #10 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Yes. One FCC can be used as a deposit for one stateroom. The remaining balance will be due according to normal NCL rules. Usually 90 days prior to sailing. That's great to hear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycarla Posted February 14, 2015 #11 Share Posted February 14, 2015 And, to clairify again... you do not have to book your cruise onboard. Actually, you can not, unless you log into the the internet and do it that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perkydebrajean Posted February 14, 2015 #12 Share Posted February 14, 2015 If you book a suite the $250 FCC will cover part of the deposit, but you will have to pay the remainder of the deposit amount at the time of booking. At least that's what we had to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leavethekidswithmom Posted February 14, 2015 #13 Share Posted February 14, 2015 If you book a suite the $250 FCC will cover part of the deposit, but you will have to pay the remainder of the deposit amount at the time of booking. At least that's what we had to do. Boy, were we stupid not to buy one, just forked over a $2200 deposit through TA. Nov 27, 2016 H5. The other one is open[emoji12] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT3 Posted February 14, 2015 #14 Share Posted February 14, 2015 So just to make sure I'm understanding. You buy one of these FCC vouchers, and that will count as your deposit for your next cruise, up to a mini suite. Then, the remainder of the deposit is just deferred and rolled into the rest of the total payment due? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojomorris Posted February 14, 2015 #15 Share Posted February 14, 2015 So just to make sure I'm understanding. You buy one of these FCC vouchers, and that will count as your deposit for your next cruise, up to a mini suite. Then, the remainder of the deposit is just deferred and rolled into the rest of the total payment due? That's how it worked for us....never booked "higher" than mini-suite. We've cancelled cruises and just moved the FCC to the "newer" reservation(s). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnac767 Posted February 14, 2015 #16 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Yes, that's correct. FCC covers the deposit for a suite, too. I've used them several times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don't-use-real-name Posted February 14, 2015 #17 Share Posted February 14, 2015 ISLABONITA: Congrats on your mille stone posting event. More snow in the artic - More sand in the desert - And more posting here at CC ! LOL ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
din2play2 Posted February 14, 2015 #18 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Question - If you buy 2 FCC's can you use them both for the same cabin or do they have to be used separately? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnac767 Posted February 14, 2015 #19 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Must be used for separate bookings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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