4000 points
Sailings
789
Average Nights
5.5
Top Region
Caribbean (552)
Best Cruise Rank
114.8
Best Cruise
2604D03A
12 Night Hawaii Cruise Oceanview $300 FreePlay
Vancouver, British Columbia | Offer type n/a
Royal Intel Comparison
4000 vs 6500 points in April 2026
The 4,000-point tier posts $300 free play across 789 sailings. The 6,500-point tier posts $500 free play across 1,031 sailings. On paper, the 6,500 tier is the better bonus band, but the gap is narrower than the point jump suggests.
6500 points
Sailings
1031
Average Nights
5.6
Top Region
Caribbean (673)
Best Cruise Rank
113.8
Best Cruise
2604D03
12 Night Hawaii Cruise Balcony $500 FreePlay
Vancouver, British Columbia | Offer type n/a
What To Know
Both tiers are Caribbean-led, with Mexico second and Alaska, Asia, and Mediterranean trailing. The best sailing at 4,000 points is a 12 Night Hawaii Cruise Oceanview on 2604D03A, departing September 29, 2026 from Anthem of the Seas®. The best sailing at 6,500 points is the same Hawaii date on 2604D03, but in Balcony and with $500 free play.
That is the key comparison: 6,500 does not unlock a new region so much as it improves cabin class and raises the bonus by $200. If you are chasing itinerary access, 4,000 already gets you into Hawaii, Alaska, and a small Mediterranean set. If you are chasing cabin quality and a cleaner bonus band, 6,500 is the step up.
The value edge still leans to 4,000 for most players. It has the lower point cost, the same broad region mix, and enough premium sailings to keep the tier useful. 6,500 is better only when the cabin upgrade matters more than the extra 2,500 points.