What This Means
The unlock is Ovation of the Seas on 7 Night Northbound Alaska & Hubbard Glacier and 7 Night Southbound Alaska & Hubbard Glacier sailings. The departures are from Vancouver and Seward, with dates in September 2026. Those are not filler options; they are the first Alaska sailings that look like a real planning target rather than a distant edge case.
At 800 points, Alaska gets better. Balcony GTY appears, and the Alaska options become more frequent. By 1200, Alaska is no longer just practical; it is workable with balcony and oceanview inventory. But the first tier where you can reasonably say Alaska is in range is 600.
If you are trying to reach Alaska with the least spend, 600 is the threshold to watch.