4000 vs 6500 points in November 2026

At 6,500 points, the tier count rises to 1,516 sailings, and the cabin mix expands to Balcony and Junior Suite. That is the key difference. The 6,500-point tier is not just a larger version of 4,000; it opens a higher cabin class while keeping the same general regional spread.

Both tiers are Caribbean-heavy, but 6,500 has a slightly more premium shape. The 4,000-point tier is led by Caribbean at 886 sailings, then Mexico at 157 and Alaska at 71. The 6,500-point tier is led by Caribbean at 970 sailings, then Mexico at 153, Mediterranean at 105, and Alaska at 78. The Mediterranean presence is stronger at 6,500, which matters because that is where the best scores in this release tend to live.

The best 6,500-point example is Odyssey Of The Seas on a 14 Night Spain & Portugal Transatlanight out of Rome, with $750 FreePlay and a score of 142. That is a meaningful step up from the 4,000-point best example, even though the 4,000-point tier is already solid on Alaska.

Both tiers improved versus October 2026. The 4,000-point tier gained $100 per sailing in free play, while the 6,500-point tier gained $250 per sailing. The sailing count also expanded more sharply at 6,500, which suggests the month shifted some inventory upward rather than simply adding more of the same lower-tier sailings.

If you are deciding between the two, 4,000 is the cleaner value play for Alaska and short premium access. 6,500 is the better tier if you want more cabin flexibility and a stronger shot at Mediterranean or longer-haul itineraries.