Future cruise deposits on HAL ships in North America

[kitcrazy]

I came off last month from a 35-day cruise on the Koningsdam, and while on board, I purchased a future cruise deposit to take advantage of onboard credits (OBCs) when I finally booked that future cruise.  However, I don't remember what OBC credits I was entitled to receive.  It was a matrix that showed type of stateroom and length of cruise which determined the OBC one would get.  Does anyone have a copy of the form, or remember what those OBC amounts were?  So appreciate if you can help.

[Tampa Girl]

1 hour ago, kitcrazy said:

I came off last month from a 35-day cruise on the Koningsdam, and while on board, I purchased a future cruise deposit to take advantage of onboard credits (OBCs) when I finally booked that future cruise.  However, I don't remember what OBC credits I was entitled to receive.  It was a matrix that showed type of stateroom and length of cruise which determined the OBC one would get.  Does anyone have a copy of the form, or remember what those OBC amounts were?  So appreciate if you can help.

 

We never got a receipt for our FCD's.  It was sent to our TA.  Perhaps your TA or PCC has that info.

[VMax1700]

I think this is the latest OBC offering

 

[BermudaBound2014]

13 minutes ago, VMax1700 said:

I think this is the latest OBC offering

 

 

Was HAL's bonus always this low?

[oaktreerb]

2 minutes ago, BermudaBound2014 said:

 

Was HAL's bonus always this low?

No.  It’s hardly worth messing with since they changed it….but it’s nice to have that deposit available when you are ready to book a cruise.

Edited April 20, 2023 by oaktreerb

[BermudaBound2014]

Mahalo, I just found an article which compares similar programs across all cruise lines. I found it interesting. I recently purchased a future cruise credit on Celebrity that has significantly better terms and payout than HAL. I know, I know, don't look a gift horse in the mouth.... but I was shocked to see a 51 day cruise only pays back $100.

 

Anyway, here's the article if anyone is interested in comparing:

https://thepointsguy.com/guide/future-cruise-booking-onboard/

 

 

Edited April 20, 2023 by BermudaBound2014

[VMax1700]

4 minutes ago, BermudaBound2014 said:

 

Was HAL's bonus always this low?

Previously is was based on category of stateroom and length of voyage.  It was substantially more for higher categories.

[*Miss G*]

Yes, the old future cruise deposits were much better.  I took a picture of the new one from September 2022.

 

[kitcrazy]

45 minutes ago, VMax1700 said:

I think this is the latest OBC offering

 

Thanks, this is what I was looking for.  Appreciate it.

 

[klsd]

I was told I could transfer to a different cruise and all the benefits would remain - wrong.  Just did it - deposit increased, OBC drastically reduced (525 down to 75). So don't make the mistake I did. I actually booked a cruise first - then HAL cancelled it 2 days later.  I'm guessing I should have left it as a deposit and not assigned it to another cruise.  But I'm getting absolutely no benefit from the 'deal' offered on board.

[REOVA]

3 hours ago, *Miss G* said:

Yes, the old future cruise deposits were much better.  I took a picture of the new one from September 2022.

 

Are my eyes failing. The FCD looks the same (up to $100). If you book a cruise (as opposed to just a deposit) while onboard the OBC is higher.