4000 vs 6500 points in June 2026

At 4,000 points, the certificate offers $300 FreePlay and 1,244 sailings. The mix is still broad, with Caribbean leading at 874 sailings, followed by Mexico at 172, Asia at 58, Mediterranean at 35, Alaska at 34, and Australia at 24. The best sailing is Ovation of the Seas on a 7 Night Southbound Alaska & Hubbard Glacier itinerary departing Seward on 2026-07-17.

At 6,500 points, the free play steps up to $500 and the sailing count rises to 1,436. Caribbean remains the largest region at 959 sailings, with Mexico at 177, Asia at 73, Mediterranean at 63, Alaska at 46, and Australia at 43. The same Ovation of the Seas Alaska sailing remains the top score, which tells you the value gap is driven more by free play and cabin mix than by a different headline itinerary.

The 6,500-point tier adds 192 sailings versus 4,000 points and $200 more FreePlay per sailing. That is the cleanest comparison in the release. If you are already in range for 4,000, the question is whether the extra 2,500 points buys enough incremental value to justify the move.

The answer depends on cabin preference. The 4,000-point tier is locked to cruise fare for 2 guests. The 6,500-point tier is also cruise fare for 2 guests, so the main difference is the free play step-up and the slightly broader inventory mix.

If you want the better free-play band, 6,500 points is the cleaner target. If you want a lower entry point with a solid Alaska option, 4,000 points is still the more efficient threshold.