Are Carnival cruise credits transferable?

The future cruise credit is personalized and not transferable. The future cruise credit is not redeemable as cash.



As a general rule in 2026, Future Cruise Credits (FCCs) issued by Carnival Cruise Line are not transferable and must be used by the specific individual to whom they were originally issued. The FCC is linked directly to your VIFP (Very Important Fun Person) guest profile and your original booking number. This means you cannot sell your credit to a friend or transfer it to a family member who was not on the original cancelled reservation. However, there is a small "loophole" for the second passenger: if the FCC was issued for a stateroom, the primary guest can usually use the total value to book a new cabin and invite a different companion, as long as the primary owner of the credit remains on the booking. If you have an exceptionally unique situation, such as a legal name change or a bereavement, Carnival’s Guest Solutions department may review requests on a case-by-case basis, but these are exceptions rather than the policy. It is also vital to check the "Use By" and "Sail By" dates on your credit, as once they expire, the value is typically lost and cannot be reinstated.

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The onboard credit is non-refundable, non-transferable and has no cash value. Any unused portion of the onboard credit will be forfeited. Lowest Price Guarantee program may be discontinued or changed at any time.

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Broadly speaking, you can transfer virtually any existing reservation that hasn't already been paid in full, and we're standing by to walk you through the process, which typically involves little more than filling out a simple form.

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To make a name change or to find out the exact fees that would be charged on your booking to do the change, please give us a call at 1-800-438-6744 and our Guest Services team will be more than happy to assist.

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Usually, you have to go through the Cruise line to do this. And if the ticket change involves someone not related to you, there will probably be a fee to the original ticket holder.

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Future cruise credits cannot be converted into cash so it is important that you rebook your cruise with your future cruise credit before it expires. In most cases, future cruise credits can only be applied to new bookings made after the FCC issue date. However, some cruise lines will make an exception to this rule.

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Although our practice is to issue a future cruise credit automatically, you may instead contact us to request a refund. Refund requests must be made within six (6) months of the date the cruise was cancelled or the scheduled embarkation date, whichever is earlier.

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Debit card This method of payment is not recommended. If you use a debit card, a request for pre-authorization will be made by the cruise line to ensure the availability of funds. This request will freeze the pre-authorized amount for up to 30 days.

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For most cruise lines, as long as you cancel before your final payment date, there is no penalty. After final payment, you will lose your deposit or the deposit and a portion of your cruise fare, depending on when you cancel in relation to your sail date.

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A $50 change fee per guest will be assessed for ship and/or sail date changes made prior to final payment due date. Remaining funds are nonrefundable/nontransferable and will be held as a future cruise credit (FCC). FCC issued in USD & must be used to book a new cruise within 12 months of cancel date.

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Typically the person who cancels must file a claim for reimbursement provided he is canceling for a covered reason. The remaining person is charged a single supplement because he is now sailing solo in a cabin meant for two. Many policies provide for this situation, but you must pay any fees and file for reimbursement.

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For All Cruises: 121 or more days before travel: Deposit (unless cruise is canceled within seven days of payment, then deposit also refunded) 120–45 days: No refund given; however, passengers can request a future cruise credit in the amount paid or move booking to a new sailing date (both with a one-year expiration)

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