Royal Intel Tier Report
The 9,000-point tier is a strong upper-middle option. It has 1,307 sailings and $750 free play, with Balcony and Junior Suite split almost evenly. That makes it one of the best tiers for players who want suite access without jumping all the way to the top end. Caribbean remains the largest region, but Mediterranean and Asia are both more visible here, and Alaska is still present. The best sailing is a 5-night Fukuoka & Busan cruise on Spectrum of the Seas from Shanghai, which is a useful reminder that this tier is not just Caribbean inventory. This is a good tier for breadth. It has enough volume to search, enough free play to matter, and enough cabin quality to feel upgraded.
Best Cruise
9000 points
Spectrum of the Seas
Quantum Class
5 Night Fukuoka & Busan Cruise
2026-08-16
2026-08-16
Shanghai (Baoshan), China
5 Night Fukuoka & Busan Cruise
Junior Suite | Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Royal Intel rank: 130.5
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Sailings
1307
Average Nights
5.6
Top Region
Caribbean
Most Common Room
Balcony
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The best short list at this point level.
Rank 1
Spectrum of the Seas
Quantum Class
2026-08-16
5 Night Fukuoka & Busan Cruise
1. Spectrum Of The Seas
2026-08-16 | Shanghai (Baoshan), China
5 Night Fukuoka & Busan Cruise
Junior Suite | Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Rank 130.5
Rank 2
Odyssey of the Seas
Quantum Class
2026-10-11
7 Night Greek Isles & Italy Cruise
2. Odyssey Of The Seas
2026-10-11 | Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
7 Night Greek Isles & Italy Cruise
Balcony | Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Rank 130.5
Rank 3
Odyssey of the Seas
Quantum Class
2026-10-18
7 Night Greek Isles & Italy Cruise
3. Odyssey Of The Seas
2026-10-18 | Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
7 Night Greek Isles & Italy Cruise
Balcony | Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Rank 130.5
Rank 4
Brilliance of the Seas
Radiance Class
2026-07-06
7 Night Greek Isles & Italy Cruise
4. Brilliance Of The Seas
2026-07-06 | Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
7 Night Greek Isles & Italy Cruise
Balcony | Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Rank 128.5
Rank 5
Brilliance of the Seas
Radiance Class
2026-08-17
7 Night Greek Isles & Italy Cruise
5. Brilliance Of The Seas
2026-08-17 | Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
7 Night Greek Isles & Italy Cruise
Balcony | Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Rank 128.5
Sailing Table
Ordered by overall strength rather than calendar order.
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iBetter ships, better destinations, longer itineraries, stronger room types, better offer terms, and rarer combinations tend to rise to the top.
Rank #1
Spectrum Of The Seas
5 Night Fukuoka & Busan Cruise
Date
2026-08-16
Nights
5
Room
Junior Suite
Offer Type
Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Region
Asia
Port
Shanghai (Baoshan), China
Rank #2
Ovation Of The Seas
7 Night Southbound Alaska & Hubbard Glac
Date
2026-06-05
Nights
7
Room
Balcony
Offer Type
Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Region
Alaska
Port
Seward, Alaska
Rank #3
Ovation Of The Seas
7 Night Northbound Alaska & Hubbard Glac
Date
2026-06-12
Nights
7
Room
Balcony
Offer Type
Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Region
Alaska
Port
Vancouver, British Columbia
Rank #4
Ovation Of The Seas
7 Night Southbound Alaska & Hubbard Glac
Date
2026-06-19
Nights
7
Room
Balcony
Offer Type
Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Region
Alaska
Port
Seward, Alaska
Rank #5
Ovation Of The Seas
7 Night Northbound Alaska & Hubbard Glac
Date
2026-06-26
Nights
7
Room
Balcony
Offer Type
Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Region
Alaska
Port
Vancouver, British Columbia
Rank #6
Spectrum Of The Seas
5 Night Busan & Jeju Cruise
Date
2026-06-28
Nights
5
Room
Junior Suite
Offer Type
Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Region
Asia
Port
Shanghai (Baoshan), China
Rank #7
Ovation Of The Seas
7 Night Southbound Alaska & Hubbard Glac
Date
2026-07-03
Nights
7
Room
Balcony
Offer Type
Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Region
Alaska
Port
Seward, Alaska
Rank #8
Ovation Of The Seas
7 Night Northbound Alaska & Hubbard Glac
Date
2026-07-10
Nights
7
Room
Balcony
Offer Type
Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Region
Alaska
Port
Vancouver, British Columbia
Rank #9
Ovation Of The Seas
7 Night Southbound Alaska & Hubbard Glac
Date
2026-07-17
Nights
7
Room
Balcony
Offer Type
Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Region
Alaska
Port
Seward, Alaska
Rank #10
Ovation Of The Seas
7 Night Northbound Alaska & Hubbard Glac
Date
2026-07-24
Nights
7
Room
Balcony
Offer Type
Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Region
Alaska
Port
Vancouver, British Columbia
Rank #11
Ovation Of The Seas
7 Night Southbound Alaska & Hubbard Glac
Date
2026-07-31
Nights
7
Room
Balcony
Offer Type
Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Region
Alaska
Port
Seward, Alaska
Rank #12
Ovation Of The Seas
7 Night Northbound Alaska & Hubbard Glac
Date
2026-08-07
Nights
7
Room
Balcony
Offer Type
Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Region
Alaska
Port
Vancouver, British Columbia
Rank #13
Ovation Of The Seas
7 Night Southbound Alaska & Hubbard Glac
Date
2026-08-14
Nights
7
Room
Balcony
Offer Type
Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Region
Alaska
Port
Seward, Alaska
Rank #14
Ovation Of The Seas
7 Night Northbound Alaska & Hubbard Glac
Date
2026-08-21
Nights
7
Room
Balcony
Offer Type
Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Region
Alaska
Port
Vancouver, British Columbia
Rank #15
Ovation Of The Seas
7 Night Southbound Alaska & Hubbard Glac
Date
2026-08-28
Nights
7
Room
Balcony
Offer Type
Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Region
Alaska
Port
Seward, Alaska
Rank #16
Spectrum Of The Seas
5 Night Busan & Yeosu Cruise
Date
2026-08-03
Nights
5
Room
Junior Suite
Offer Type
Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Region
Asia
Port
Shanghai (Baoshan), China
Rank #17
Spectrum Of The Seas
5 Night Okinawa & Taipei Cruise
Date
2026-12-06
Nights
5
Room
Junior Suite
Offer Type
Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Region
Asia
Port
Hong Kong, China
Rank #18
Spectrum Of The Seas
5 Night Okinawa Holiday Cruise
Date
2026-12-29
Nights
5
Room
Junior Suite
Offer Type
Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Region
Asia
Port
Hong Kong, China
Rank #19
Spectrum Of The Seas
6 Night Seoul, Jeju & Busan Cruise
Date
2026-10-01
Nights
6
Room
Junior Suite
Offer Type
Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Region
Asia
Port
Shanghai (Baoshan), China
Rank #20
Brilliance Of The Seas
7 Night Greek Isles & Turkey Cruise
Date
2026-06-01
Nights
7
Room
Balcony
Offer Type
Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Region
Mediterranean
Port
Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Rank #21
Spectrum Of The Seas
5 Night Jeju & Busan Cruise
Date
2026-06-07
Nights
5
Room
Junior Suite
Offer Type
Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Region
Asia
Port
Shanghai (Baoshan), China
Rank #22
Spectrum Of The Seas
5 Night Jeju & Busan Cruise
Date
2026-06-19
Nights
5
Room
Junior Suite
Offer Type
Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Region
Asia
Port
Shanghai (Baoshan), China
Rank #23
Brilliance Of The Seas
7 Night Greek Isles & Cyprus Cruise
Date
2026-07-13
Nights
7
Room
Balcony
Offer Type
Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Region
Mediterranean
Port
Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Rank #24
Brilliance Of The Seas
7 Night Greek Isles & Turkey Cruise
Date
2026-08-24
Nights
7
Room
Balcony
Offer Type
Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Region
Mediterranean
Port
Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Rank #25
Odyssey Of The Seas
7 Night Greek Isles & Italy Cruise
Date
2026-10-11
Nights
7
Room
Balcony
Offer Type
Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Region
Mediterranean
Port
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
Rank #26
Odyssey Of The Seas
7 Night Greek Isles & Italy Cruise
Date
2026-10-18
Nights
7
Room
Balcony
Offer Type
Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Region
Mediterranean
Port
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
Rank #27
Quantum Of The Seas
8 Night South Pacific Cruise
Date
2026-12-04
Nights
8
Room
Junior Suite
Offer Type
Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Region
Australia
Port
Brisbane, Australia
Rank #28
Quantum Of The Seas
8 Night South Pacific Cruise
Date
2026-12-12
Nights
8
Room
Junior Suite
Offer Type
Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Region
Australia
Port
Brisbane, Australia
Rank #29
Brilliance Of The Seas
7 Night Italy, Spain & French Riviera
Date
2026-06-15
Nights
7
Room
Balcony
Offer Type
Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Region
Mediterranean
Port
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
Rank #30
Brilliance Of The Seas
7 Night Italy, Spain & French Riviera
Date
2026-07-27
Nights
7
Room
Balcony
Offer Type
Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Region
Mediterranean
Port
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
Rank #31
Quantum Of The Seas
7 Night Queensland Cruise
Date
2026-11-20
Nights
7
Room
Junior Suite
Offer Type
Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Region
Australia
Port
Brisbane, Australia
Rank #32
Spectrum Of The Seas
5 Night Okinawa & Ishigaki Cruise
Date
2026-12-01
Nights
5
Room
Junior Suite
Offer Type
Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Region
Asia
Port
Hong Kong, China
Rank #33
Spectrum Of The Seas
5 Night Okinawa & Ishigaki Cruise
Date
2026-12-13
Nights
5
Room
Junior Suite
Offer Type
Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Region
Asia
Port
Hong Kong, China
Rank #34
Explorer Of The Seas
9 Night Italy, France & Croatia Cruise
Date
2026-05-07
Nights
9
Room
Balcony
Offer Type
Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Region
Mediterranean
Port
Barcelona, Spain
Rank #35
Brilliance Of The Seas
7 Night Best Of Greece Cruise
Date
2026-06-08
Nights
7
Room
Balcony
Offer Type
Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Region
Mediterranean
Port
Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Rank #36
Brilliance Of The Seas
7 Night Italy, Croatia & The Adriatic
Date
2026-06-29
Nights
7
Room
Balcony
Offer Type
Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Region
Mediterranean
Port
Venice, Italy
Rank #37
Brilliance Of The Seas
7 Night Greek Isles & Italy Cruise
Date
2026-07-06
Nights
7
Room
Balcony
Offer Type
Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Region
Mediterranean
Port
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
Rank #38
Brilliance Of The Seas
7 Night Best Of Greece Cruise
Date
2026-07-20
Nights
7
Room
Balcony
Offer Type
Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Region
Mediterranean
Port
Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Rank #39
Brilliance Of The Seas
7 Night Italy, Croatia & The Adriatic
Date
2026-08-10
Nights
7
Room
Balcony
Offer Type
Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Region
Mediterranean
Port
Trieste, Italy
Rank #40
Brilliance Of The Seas
7 Night Greek Isles & Italy Cruise
Date
2026-08-17
Nights
7
Room
Balcony
Offer Type
Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Region
Mediterranean
Port
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
Rank #41
Brilliance Of The Seas
7 Night Best Of Greece Cruise
Date
2026-08-31
Nights
7
Room
Balcony
Offer Type
Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Region
Mediterranean
Port
Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Rank #42
Spectrum Of The Seas
5 Night Seoul & Jeju Cruise
Date
2026-09-06
Nights
5
Room
Junior Suite
Offer Type
Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Region
Asia
Port
Shanghai (Baoshan), China
Rank #43
Ovation Of The Seas
7 Night Northbound Alaska & Hubbard Glac
Date
2026-05-15
Nights
7
Room
Balcony
Offer Type
Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Region
Alaska
Port
Vancouver, British Columbia
Rank #44
Ovation Of The Seas
7 Night Southbound Alaska & Hubbard Glac
Date
2026-05-22
Nights
7
Room
Balcony
Offer Type
Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Region
Alaska
Port
Seward, Alaska
Rank #45
Ovation Of The Seas
7 Night Northbound Alaska & Hubbard Glac
Date
2026-05-29
Nights
7
Room
Balcony
Offer Type
Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Region
Alaska
Port
Vancouver, British Columbia
Rank #46
Spectrum Of The Seas
3 Night Jeju Cruise
Date
2026-06-12
Nights
3
Room
Junior Suite
Offer Type
Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Region
Asia
Port
Shanghai (Baoshan), China
Rank #47
Spectrum Of The Seas
3 Night Jeju Cruise
Date
2026-07-31
Nights
3
Room
Junior Suite
Offer Type
Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Region
Asia
Port
Shanghai (Baoshan), China
Rank #48
Spectrum Of The Seas
3 Night Jeju Cruise
Date
2026-08-21
Nights
3
Room
Junior Suite
Offer Type
Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Region
Asia
Port
Shanghai (Baoshan), China
Rank #49
Ovation Of The Seas
7 Night Northbound Alaska & Hubbard Glac
Date
2026-09-04
Nights
7
Room
Balcony
Offer Type
Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Region
Alaska
Port
Vancouver, British Columbia
Rank #50
Ovation Of The Seas
7 Night Southbound Alaska & Hubbard Glac
Date
2026-09-11
Nights
7
Room
Balcony
Offer Type
Cruise Fare For 2 Guests
Region
Alaska
Port
Seward, Alaska