Download or read book Ocean Cruising and Cruise Ships 2003 written by Douglas Ward and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 644 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As new ships are launched and cruise lines compete ever more fiercely, passengers can find the choice bewildering. This authoritative book is designed to answer all your questions in detail, whether this is your first cruise or your fiftieth. Book jacket.
Download or read book Berlitz Ocean Cruising Cruise Ships 2003 written by Douglas Ward and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ocean Cruising Cruise Ships 2005 written by Douglas Ward and published by Berlitz Publishing. This book was released on 2004-10 with total page 660 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a detailed guide to ocean cruising, with reviews of cruise ships and comparisons based on cabin facilties, service, destinations, and food, with special advice for singles, families, seniors, and the physically handicapped.
Download or read book Ocean Cruising and Cruise Ships 2004 written by Douglas Ward and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 692 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With more than 300,000 copies sold, this bible of the cruise industry boasts in-depth reviews of more than 250 cruise ships. The author's insider advice helps travelers avoid expensive pitfalls. 64-page full-color insert.
Download or read book Giants of the Seas written by Aaron Saunders and published by Seaforth Publishing. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 491 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The cruise ship market is a 30 billion-dollar industry, and in 2013 it is estimated that it will carry more than 20 million passengers; nor is there any sign of a slow down in the seven percent annual growth. What keeps the passengers coming in such huge numbers isn't the food, the ports or the entertainment. They come for the magnificent floating palaces themselves, the giants of the sea.In this new book, the author showcases the most influential cruise ships of the last three decades beginning with Royal Caribbean's ground-breaking Sovereign of the Seas. When she was launched in 1988 she was the largest passenger ship constructed since Cunard's Queen Mary entered service some 48 years earlier, and her entry into service sparked a fiercely competitive building boom that continues to this day. The reader is taken aboard thirty of the most spectacular ships to reveal how their innovative designs changed the landscape of modern cruising. By employing original and archival photographs, deck plans, cruise programmes, as well as the author's intimate knowledge of many of these vessels, a unique picture is built up of these great ships and it becomes clear that the true Golden Age of Cruising is not in some distant past but exists right now, and that its origins can be traced back to one ship, launched in 1988.A truly sumptuous and fascinating book for all those drawn to the world of the modern cruise ship.As seen in Ships Monthly Magazine
Download or read book The Unofficial Guide to Cruises 2003 written by Kay Showker and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2002-09-20 with total page 678 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Unofficial Guides® are the "Consumer Reports" of travel guides, offering candid evaluations of all the vital elements of your vacation, all rated and ranked by a team of unbiased inspectors so even the most compulsive planners can be sure they're spending their time and money wisely. Each guide addresses the needs of everyone from families to business travelers, with handy charts that demonstrate how each place stacks up against the competition. Plus, all the details are pulled out so they're extremely easy to scan. The Unofficial Guide® to Cruises looks beyond the glossy cruise line brochures to rate and rank each cruise line and ship so you can find the one that's right for you. We give the inside scoop on cabins, itineraries, service, dining, entertainment, facilities, and shore excursions, and show you how to get the very best deal when you're ready to book your trip. Includes complete coverage of worldwide cruises, from the Caribbean and Alaska to Europe and Asia. The Unofficial Guide® to Cruises, 2003 also includes: More than 120 cruise lines and 350 ships reviewed and ranked for value and quality, plus tips on how to identify the ship that's right for you Industry secrets for getting the lowest possible fare, plus extras like free vacation days The inside story on who your fellow passengers will be Proven strategies for making hassle-free air connections Tips on making the most of your time and money once you're on board
Download or read book Ocean Cruising Cruise Ships written by Douglas Ward and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cruise Ships The Small Scale Fleet written by Peter C Smith and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2014-03-31 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peter C. Smith presents us here with the second release in his visually splendid Cruise Ships series. Whilst his first book concerned itself with the large-scale ships currently cruising through our seas (those weighing 40,000 GT and more) this volume focusses on the other end of the market; the ships that weigh in at less than 40,000 GT, but which are often much more stylish and aesthetically pleasing than their larger-scale counterparts. The elegant interiors and luxurious features on display in today's vast fleet of cruise liners remain unrecorded in all but holiday brochures. This book carries on in the tradition of Peter's last release, giving a complete overview of the best of these ships, the cream of the crop, so to speak.??Each colour profile includes external and interior views of the featured ship. Details of the design, building and service history of each vessel are provided with vital statistics of the ship and its facilities.??This is a book of reference for maritime enthusiasts, would-be holiday cruisers and those who have been passengers. It serves as an impressive visual tribute to the best of the smaller scale fleet currently cruising globally.??As seen in the Bedford Times & Citizen.
Download or read book Econoguide Cruises 2003 written by Corey Sandler and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Travelers of all budgets discover how to get more for their cruise dollar. This guide contains hundreds of money-saving tips and coupons worth thousands of dollars. Diagrams of ships are also included.
Download or read book Berlitz Ocean Cruising Cruise Ships written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 664 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book All About Cruising written by Boz and published by Troubador Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2016-10-24 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Since time began, Man has been seduced by the mystery of the sea and drawn irresistibly to explore that which is just beyond the horizon.” Hilarious adult cartoon book, All About Cruising, explores the funny side of going on a cruise ship holiday. Author Boz exploits cruising holidays in cartoon form and highlights situations that the glossy brochures fail to mention. Seasoned ocean cruisers will identify with many of the situations depicted in the book and will often relate them to their own experiences. Once the domain of the very rich and famous, cruising is now within the reach of many of us. Consequently, there has been a growing demand for this kind of holiday and the industry had responded by building bigger and better ships to satisfy the demand, much to the amusement of Boz. All About Cruising will appeal to those who are familiar with cruise holidays and enjoy humourous adult cartoons.
Download or read book The Business and Management of Ocean Cruises written by Michael Vogel, Alexis Papathanassis and Ben Wolber and published by CABI. This book was released on 2012 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is divided into six parts, which are organized to guide the reader step by step from the macro level of the cruise industry to the micro level of operations management on board cruise ships. Part I (chapters 1-4) sets the scene for the book by characterizing the conditions under which cruise lines operate. Part II (chapters 5-8) includes four chapters that address issues of significance for corporate managers in the cruise sector. Part III (chapters 9-11) deal with aspects of the marketing mix employed by cruise lines to attract passengers and fill their ships. Part IV (chapters 12-15) is concerned with managerial functions related directly to the cruise product. Part V (chapters 16-19) focuses on operational management functions on board cruise ships. The final Part VI (chapter 20) looks at future development possibilities for the cruise sector.
Download or read book The Business and Management of Ocean Cruises written by Michael Vogel and published by CABI. This book was released on 2012 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After decades of solid growth, the worldwide ocean cruise sector has become a noticeable economic factor and a significant employer. In the way it combines social, technological and natural systems to form its products, cruise tourism is an increasingly attractive area of study; particularly with regards to the managerial challenges posed by the interaction of these systems. This book brings together industry know-how, managerial experience and academic rigour to cover some of the most important and interesting managerial challenges associated with ocean cruises.
Download or read book Berlitz Cruising Cruise Ships 2016 written by Douglas Ward and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2015-10-01 with total page 1578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want a holiday that's hassle-free, virtually pre-paid, and that lets you see lots of places while only needing to pack and unpack once, then you should try a cruise. This best-selling book is the cruise industry bible: it gives you all the information you need to choose the right cruise for you. Meticulously updated every year by cruise expert Douglas Ward, it is divided into two main parts: the first helps you work out what you're looking for in a cruise holiday and how to find it; the lively text and colour photographs describe every aspect of life on board, including safety, the highs and lows of the cruise experience and how to save money. The second part contains unbiased reviews and fascinating detail of almost 300 ocean-going cruise vessels, and grades them on service, food, entertainment and facilities, using an internationally recognised ratings system.
Download or read book The Truth about Cruise Ships written by Jay Herring and published by . This book was released on 2011-12-01 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author's hurricane and flooding video aired on national television by ABC's Nightline to 3.9 million people. A finalist in the Global eBook Awards, this is a behind-the-scenes look at cruise ships in a way that's never been done before. Some of the stories are shocking, some are enlightening, but most are just laugh-out-loud entertaining. This tour behind those "Crew Only" doors will reveal: - How romance on a cruise ship is unlike anywhere else - The insane things passengers do - Why alcohol is mandatory at sea - How nude cruises compare to Christian cruises - A first hand account of damage from getting caught in a hurricane Jay Herring was an American senior officer and one of the few who had physical access to the entire ship. He worked with every department and every senior officer, including the captain. His wife worked in the casino, and combined they worked for Carnival Cruise Lines for 10 years and sailed on over 503 cruises. If you've ever wondered what happens below deck on a cruise ship, then get ready to laugh through an experience unlike any other! . . Chapter 1 How Easy Is Romance on a Cruise Ship? I had been onboard my first ship for five days when I went to the crew bar and met a woman from Trinidad and Tobago. She was a black woman and she was overweight, maybe even a little flabby, but such a sweetheart. I saw her the next night in the crew bar and she looked upset so I went over and sat down. "What's wrong?" I asked. "I just had an argument with the chief purser," she said with her Caribbean accent. "That's too bad." "Yes, I do not get along with the pursers on this ship very well," she said, starting to tear up a little. "I do not have many friends onboard." Although I liked her, I could understand why others might shy away. She had slow, almost voodoo-like mannerisms that bordered on creepy. But she was so easy to talk to and, like me, perfectly content to sit and talk one on one. "So do you have a girlfriend?" she asked, changing the subject. "No." "Have you been with anyone on the ship yet?" "Nope. It's actually been twelve years since I slept with someone." "Come on now." "It's true." I said, and then told her why (more on that later). "Hmm. That's fascinating. You know, I used to sleep with a skinny white guy from England on my last ship. You remind me of him." "Oh, yeah?" "He and I had lots of fun, and I never left him unsatisfied. I may not look it, but I'm actually a really good lover." "You don't say." "I've been with lots of men in my day. I'm forty-one, after all. And in my years, I've learned exactly what men like and how to please them. And now"-she took a sip of her drink-"and now all the men I sleep with are extremely satisfied." I had always imagined athletic girls-especially flexible athletic girls-to be the best lovers. But this lady from Trinidad had me rethinking that assumption. Maybe it was just another one of the after effects of abstinence, but those voodoo mannerisms were now bordering on sensual. "Would you like to have sex with me?" she asked, taking another sip of her drink. "We could go to my cabin right now." Woodrow. I couldn't believe how quickly the opportunity had presented itself. "I might be interested in that." "Might?" "Yeah." "But not right now?" "Yeah, not just yet." "Okay, well, you think about it and I'll call you later this week." She got up and left me at the table, alone with my thoughts. My cabin phone rang at 8:00 p.m. two days later. "Hi, it's me," she said. "How are you?" "I'm good. How are you?" I responded. "Good, good. Are you ready to do what we talked about the other night?" she asked, wasting no time on idle chit-chat...
Download or read book Abroad Pacific Princess written by Paul Curtis and published by . This book was released on 2019-02-19 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As one of the few smaller cruise ships with a worldwide itinerary, Pacific Princess has become a firm favourite with ship lovers in America, Europe, Africa, and Australasia.In homage to this perfect sized cruise ship, written by marine author Paul Curtis, here is the full story of how this fascinating vessel was transformed from the drawing board to reality.In addition to full details on her vital statistics, the companies that backed her and the people who sail on her, this book gives a wonderful impression of life aboard Royal Caribbean's Pacific Princess.From pilotage to cuisine, here are all the facts to ensure the Pacific Princess is never forgotten.
Download or read book Aboard Pacific Princess written by Paul Curtis and published by . This book was released on 2019-03-25 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As one of the few smaller cruise ships with a worldwide itinerary, Pacific Princess has become a firm favourite with ship lovers in America, Europe, Africa, and Australasia. In homage to this perfect sized cruise ship, written by marine author Paul Curtis, here is the full story of how this fascinating vessel was transformed from the drawing board to reality. In addition to full details on her vital statistics, the companies that backed her and the people who sail on her, this book gives a wonderful impression of life aboard Royal Caribbean's Pacific Princess. From pilotage to cuisine, here are all the facts to ensure the Pacific Princess is never forgotten.
