What This Means
At 1,200 points, Europe appears only sparsely. The tier is still dominated by Caribbean and Alaska, with Europe showing up in the top-five set but not as a meaningful part of the broader mix. By 1,500 points, the picture changes. The tier’s top-five includes Mariner of the Seas sailings in the Mediterranean, including 7 Night Italy, France & Croatia and 7 Night Greece, Italy, Croatia & Malta cruises. Those are the kinds of routes that make Europe worth considering.
The broader region mix at 1,500 points still leans Caribbean, but Mediterranean, Asia, and Australia are all visible. That matters because Europe is no longer a one-off. It is part of a wider international set that starts to justify the points cost.
If you are looking for the first tier where Europe is practical rather than merely available, 1,500 points is the right cutoff this month. Below that, Europe is too thin to plan around. Above that, the Mediterranean options become more consistent and more competitive.