What This Means
The best sailing is a 12 Night Hawaii Cruise on 2604D06, departing September 29, 2026 from Anthem of the Seas®, with an interior GOBO and $50 free play. That is the top score in the release, and it sits in a tier that is still accessible relative to the higher bands.
This tier also carries a broad mix of Caribbean, Mexico, Asia, Alaska, Bermuda, and a small Mediterranean presence. The Alaska options are strong enough to matter, but the Hawaii inventory is what separates 1,500 from the lower tiers. It is the first tier where a long, destination-led sailing clearly outruns the bonus amount.
Compared with 2,000 and 3,000 points, 1,500 keeps the same general region access while asking for less. The free play is only $50, but the certificate is doing more work in the itinerary than in the bonus. That is the right tradeoff to watch this month.