What This Means
At 9,000 points, the tier includes 1,373 sailings and a meaningful Mediterranean slice. The best sailing is a 7-night Italy, France & Croatia cruise on Mariner of the Seas from Barcelona with $750 FreePlay. That is the first point in the month where Europe looks like a real target rather than a thin edge case.
Lower tiers do include some Europe, but the inventory is limited and the region mix is still dominated by Caribbean, Mexico, and Asia. By 9,000 points, the Mediterranean is no longer a novelty. It is part of the core shopping set.
If Europe is the goal this month, 9,000 points is the practical floor.