Royal Intel Insight

Best Place To Start in March 2026

The 25,000-point tier is the strongest value point in 2603C. It combines the best premium free play in the release outside the 40,000-point VIP tier with a broad sailing count and a clear destination upgrade. Average free play is $1,500, and the tier includes 1,171 sailings.

What This Means

The best sailing is Odyssey of the Seas on a 7 Night Greek Isles & Italy Cruise from Rome (Civitavecchia), with a Junior Suite and $1,500 FreePlay. That matters because it is not just a bonus-heavy offer; it is also one of the strongest Mediterranean options in the certificate. The tier’s top end is better than the 15,000 and 9,000 tiers on both cabin quality and itinerary quality.

The historical comparison is the only real drag. Free play is down $500 from February, so this is not a richer tier than last month. Even so, the combination of premium cabin mix, strong sailing count, and access to the best Mediterranean sailing keeps 25,000 at the top of the release.

If the goal is to maximize return without going all the way to 40,000, this is the tier to watch.

Tier

25000

1171 sailings at this level

Average Rank

133.9

Based on the best sailings at this tier.

Best Cruise

Odyssey Of The Seas

7 Night Greek Isles & Italy Cruise

Junior Suite | Cruise fare for 2 guests

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

5.5

Top Region

Caribbean

Most Common Room

Grand Suite