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When does Europe start showing up in May 2026?

Europe becomes practical at the 800-point tier in release 2605A. That is where the first clearly usable European sailing appears: Explorer of the Seas on a 7-night Greek Isles cruise from Athens on 2026-08-24. The itinerary is interior GTY, but it is a real Europe option rather than a token listing.

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What This Means

The 1,200-point tier improves the picture further by adding balcony GTY access in the Mediterranean. Brilliance of the Seas shows up on Greek Isles and Turkey sailings from Athens, and Ovation of the Seas continues to anchor Alaska. If the goal is to reach Europe with a better cabin floor, 1,200 is the more comfortable target.

Below 800, Europe is effectively absent. At 400 and 600 points, the certificate is still focused on Mexico, Alaska, and the Caribbean. So the practical unlock point is 800, but the better planning point is 1,200 if balcony matters.

Unlock Tier

800

First level where europe appears.

Sample Sailing

Explorer Of The Seas

7 Night Greek Isles Cruise Interior - GTY

Tier Depth

292 sailings

Average nights: 5.6

Why It Matters

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

Once it does show up, one of the better-looking options at that same level is Ovation Of The Seas for 7 Night Southbound Alaska & Hubbard Glac Interior - GTY.

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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