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 800 to 1500 sleeping rooms
These are glamorous new, state-of-the-art vessels with multi-story atriums, a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues, large & lavish production shows, the latest in a/v equipment -- many ships have multi-screen video walls, computer generated sound & light, dedicated conference space and well-equipped health clubs and spas. Lots of staterooms have private balconies. These seagoing resorts offer 3 to 7-night cruises, mostly in the Bahamas, Bermuda, Caribbean, Mexico and Alaska.
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 500 to 800 sleeping rooms
Traditional style ships, these are what we now call "mid-size" (but not long ago they were "mega") These are mostly new though some are older but beautifully maintained and with fine character. Depending on group size, these ships can offer a high degree of service, as well as customization and group exclusivity than the mega-liners. Most have abundant activities, entertainment, and traditional shipboard dining -- one or two restaurants with two seatings for breakfast and dinner. These ships offer a greater variety of destinations than the mega-liners, which are restricted by their size.
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 200 to 500 sleeping rooms
Most of these vessels cater to the well-traveled passenger and provide a very high level of service for a much higher cost. Many vessels in this category offer one seating in the dining room, the most leisurely way to dine. They are delightful for half-ship charters and full charters, depending on group size and timing of their more exotic itineraries in the Mediterranean, Baltic, Costa Rica, and Alaska.
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 50 to 200 sleeping rooms
Brochures refer to them as "all-suite vessels", offering the ultimate in luxury accommodations, service and amenities. Most of these ships offer butler service and a very fine dining experience with food prepared "a la minute". Worldwide itineraries include Europe, South America, The Indian Ocean, Asia, only occasionally Mexico or the Caribbean, calling at the jet-set ports that attract yachts. Short 4, 5, and 7-day cruises are sometimes available, but longer voyages are the norm. Plan two years ahead for a charter to get a shorter length. This grouping includes motor vessels as well as beautiful sailing ships.
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 15 to 200 sleeping rooms
A river cruise can take you on the Danube in Bavaria/Austria, the Rhone in France, the Nile, China's Yangtze, and even the mighty Mississippi. A glamorous private yacht is readily available in the Mediterranean, and occasionally in the Caribbean. Many of these vessels are new and offer a very high quality travel experience. They're perfect for in-depth sightseeing and a relaxed cruising pace, with minimal entertainment onboard. Ideal for charter -- you set the itinerary to suit your needs. If your people have been everywhere, this might be just right.
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