Royal Intel Insight

When does Europe start showing up in May 2026?

Europe is practical at 1200 points this month. That is the first tier where the release shows a clear European option with enough quality to matter.

What This Means

The unlock is Brilliance of the Seas on 7 Night Italy & France Cruise from 2026-07-07, at 1200 points. That is the cleanest Europe entry in the release and the right benchmark for readers who want to reach Europe without moving into the higher balcony and suite tiers.

The 1200-point tier is still small, with 441 sailings, but it is broad enough to support the unlock. The region mix is mostly Caribbean and Mexico, yet it includes Europe, Alaska, Asia, and Bermuda. That matters because Europe is not the dominant region here; it is a targeted option inside a mostly Caribbean-heavy tier.

If you are asking where Europe starts to make sense, 1200 is the answer. Below that, the release does not give you a comparable European sailing. At 1200, you get a real itinerary on a recognizable ship, and the offer is still at the low end of the ladder.

Unlock Tier

1200

First level where europe appears.

Sample Sailing

Brilliance Of The Seas

7 Night Italy & France Cruise

Tier Depth

441 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.

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.