Royal Intel Insight

Needs A Closer Look in April 2026

The 400-point tier underperforms the rest of release 2604C. It has only 35 sailings, all in Interior GTY, and no free play. The best cruise is a 18-night Transpacific on Anthem of the Seas from Sydney, which is a strong itinerary on paper, but it is not representative of the tier’s overall utility.

What This Means

The problem is not the score on the top sailing. It is the shape of the tier. Nearly all of the inventory is Mexico, with a small Australia tail. There is no cabin diversity, no free play, and very limited practical flexibility. The average sailing length is 5.7 nights, but the small count makes that average less useful than it looks.

Compared with the rest of the release, 400 is the least actionable tier. It has the fewest sailings by a wide margin and the narrowest region spread. If a player is trying to use the certificate for choice rather than just access, this is the tier that gives up the most.

The 600-point tier is only slightly better on count, but it at least starts to open Alaska. That makes 400 the clear bottom of the release.

Tier

400

35 sailings at this level

Average Rank

89.2

Based on the best sailings at this tier.

Best Cruise

Anthem Of The Seas

18 Night Transpacific Cruise

Interior - GTY | 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

5.7

Top Region

Mexico

Most Common Room

Interior - GTY