Hotel accommodation and all transport (other than The Carrier's Cruise Ship) included in Package Tours or Shore Excursions, are operated by independent contractors even if sold by Agents or Organisers on board the Cruise Ship. "Package" shall have the same meaning as contained in the European Union and Council directive of 13 June 1990 on Package Holidays and Package Tours (90/314/EEC). The Carrier shall not be responsible in any way for the conduct, products or services provided by such independent contractors.