Royal Intel Insight

Needs A Closer Look in October 2026

The 400 point tier underperforms relative to the rest of release 2610A. It is usable, but the inventory is narrow and the cabin choice is limited.

What This Means

This tier has 78 sailings, and every one of them is Interior GTY. There is no cabin spread here, so the value depends almost entirely on itinerary and departure port. The best sailing is a 7 Night Cabo Overnight, Catalina & Ensenada cruise on Serenade of the Seas, departing San Diego on 2026-12-13.

Mexico is the main region at this tier, with Caribbean next and a single Alaska sailing. That is a workable mix, but it is not especially flexible. The strongest options are still short-to-mid-length interior sailings, mostly from the West Coast, and the tier does not give you the cabin or region variety that starts to appear at 600 and 800 points.

The historical comparison does not change that read. This tier has more sailings than last month, but the improvement is volume, not quality. It remains the least compelling tier in the certificate because it offers the least cabin choice and the narrowest itinerary spread.

If you are looking for the first tier where the certificate starts to open up, 600 points is the better floor.

Tier

400

78 sailings at this level

Average Rank

85.4

Based on the best sailings at this tier.

Best Cruise

Serenade Of The Seas

7 Night Cabo Overnight, Catalina & Ensen

Interior - GTY | Cruise Fare For 1 Guest

Why This Tier Stands Out

This is not just a count of how many sailings land in a tier. It also gives more credit to better ships, stronger destinations, longer trips, better room types, and rarer combinations.

A lower tier can still hide a gem, but the stronger tier is where the best options tend to cluster more often.

Next Step

Open the specific tier page to see the best options at that level.

Then return to the month report to compare it with the opening points for Europe, Alaska, and longer sailings.

Tier Snapshot

Average Nights

5.6

Top Region

Caribbean

Most Common Room

Interior - GTY