Product Segments:Contemporary & Premium : Mostly large ships that offer predominantly short – 3,4,5-night – cruises as well assome 7-night and longerUpscale: Distinguished by more spacious, refined on-board accommodation, superior dining, a more discreteservice and higher prices.Luxury: The Luxury lines are another step above the Upscale in on-board comforts, product inclusions and pricepoint. Their ships typically carry few passengers and have very high staff-to-guest ratios. They also typicallyoperate longer cruises – such as 12 nights.Expedition: Very small ships (100 to 300 passengers) offering immersion in remote destinations, usually with ahigh standard of service and accommodation.