Royal Intel Insight

Needs A Closer Look in January 2026

The weakest tier in 2601C is 400 points. It is not unusable, but it is the least competitive part of the release.

What This Means

The tier has only 118 sailings, the smallest count in the book. It offers no free play, and the cabin mix is limited to interior fare options. The best sailing is a 7 Night Ensenada, Cabo & Vallarta cruise on Navigator of the Seas from Los Angeles, listed as an interior cruise fare for one guest. That is a workable offer, but it does not give much room to compare cabins, regions, or bonus value.

The tier history is also flat. Sailing count is unchanged from December 2025, while average nights moved up only slightly to 4.5. There is no offsetting gain in free play, no cabin expansion, and no meaningful regional surprise. The month’s better value starts higher up the ladder.

For players who are eligible at 400 points, the main use case is simple access to a short Mexico sailing. If the goal is value, flexibility, or bonus return, this tier is the clear bottom of the release.

Tier

400

118 sailings at this level

Average Rank

89

Based on the best sailings at this tier.

Best Cruise

Navigator Of The Seas

7 Night Ensenada, Cabo & Vallarta Cruise

Room type n/a | Interior Cruise Fare For 1 Guest

Why This Tier Stands Out

This is not just a count of how many sailings land in a tier. It also gives more credit to better ships, stronger destinations, longer trips, better room types, and rarer combinations.

A lower tier can still hide a gem, but the stronger tier is where the best options tend to cluster more often.

Next Step

Open the specific tier page to see the best options at that level.

Then return to the month report to compare it with the opening points for Europe, Alaska, and longer sailings.

Tier Snapshot

Average Nights

4.5

Top Region

Caribbean

Most Common Room

n/a