Royal Intel Insight

Needs A Closer Look in April 2026

The weakest tier this release is 400 points. It is not unusable, but it is narrow. The tier has only 59 sailings, and every option is Interior - GTY.

What This Means

The best score at the tier is still respectable: Ovation of the Seas on a 7 Night Southbound Alaska & Hubbard Glacier sailing from Seward on 2026-06-05. That is the exception, not the rule. Most of the tier is concentrated in Mexico and Caribbean inventory, with a small amount of Australia and Alaska mixed in.

The problem is flexibility. There is no cabin spread, no FreePlay shown, and no real room for itinerary variety compared with the tiers above it. The tier works if you want the lowest entry point into the certificate, but it underperforms once you compare it with 600, 800, or 1,200, where the destination mix and cabin options improve quickly.

Tier

400

59 sailings at this level

Average Rank

93.9

Based on the best sailings at this tier.

Best Cruise

Ovation Of The Seas

7 Night Southbound Alaska & Hubbard Glac

Interior - GTY | Cruise Fare For 1 Guest

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