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When does Alaska start showing up in April 2026?

Alaska becomes practical at 800 points in 2604D. That is the first tier with clear Alaska inventory, and it is not just a token listing.

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What This Means

At 800 points, the top five sailings are all Alaska, including multiple 7 Night Northbound and Southbound Alaska & Hubbard Glacier itineraries on 2604D08. The best score in the tier is a 7 Night Northbound Alaska & Hubbard Glac Interior from Vancouver, British Columbia, departing August 21, 2026.

The 1,200-point tier broadens Alaska further, adding both interior and oceanview options and improving the mix of Seward and Vancouver departures. By 1,500 points, Alaska is still strong, but Hawaii begins to compete for the best-value slot.

If the goal is simply to get into Alaska, 800 is enough. If the goal is to choose from Alaska without giving up too much cabin or itinerary quality, 1,200 is the cleaner working threshold.

Unlock Tier

800

First level where alaska appears.

Sample Sailing

2604D08

7 Night Southbound Alaska & Hubbard Glac Balcony - GOBO - GTY Cruise Fare For 1 Guest

Tier Depth

223 sailings

Average nights: 5.6

Why It Matters

This page answers the simple question players ask first: how many points does it take before alaska even shows up?

Once it does show up, one of the better-looking options at that same level is 2604D08 for 7 Night Northbound Alaska & Hubbard Glac Interior - GOBO - GTY Cruise Fare For 1 Guest.

That turns the page from a yes-or-no answer into something more useful: the first point level where the destination becomes a real bookable conversation.

Next Step

Open the tier page to see the full ranked list for the unlock level.

Then compare against the monthly report to see whether this tier is also one of the stronger values in the month.

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