Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to Cruising Everything You Need to Know About Taking a Cruise Ship Vacation written by Elizabeth Jimenez and published by Elizabeth Jimenez. This book was released on with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Ultimate Guide to Cruising: Everything You Need to Know About Taking a Cruise Ship Vacation" is your comprehensive companion to embarking on a remarkable journey at sea. From choosing the right cruise and planning shore excursions to understanding onboard amenities, responsible travel, and post-cruise transitions, this guide covers every aspect of cruising. Whether you're a first-time cruiser or a seasoned traveler, discover invaluable insights, tips, and advice to ensure an unforgettable and enjoyable cruise experience. Explore diverse destinations, make new friends, and create lasting memories as you set sail on the high seas with confidence and excitement.
Download or read book Rick Steves Mediterranean Cruise Ports written by Rick Steves and published by Rick Steves. This book was released on 2016-09-13 with total page 1388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set sail and dive into Europe's magnificent port cities with Rick Steves Mediterranean Cruise Ports! Inside you'll find: Rick's expert advice on making the most of your time on a cruise and fully experiencing each city, with thorough coverage of 23 ports of call Practical travel strategies including how to choose and book your cruise, adjust to life on board on the ship, and save money Self-guided walks and tours of each port city so you can hit the best sights, sample authentic cuisine, and get to know the culture, even with a short amount of time Essential logistics including step-by-step instructions for arriving at each terminal, getting into town, and finding necessary services like ATMs and pharmacies Rick's reliable tips and candid advice on how to beat the crowds, skip lines, and avoid tourist traps Helpful reference photos throughout and full-color maps of each city Useful tools like mini-phrasebooks, detailed instructions for any visa requirements, hotel and airport recommendations for cruise access cities, and what to do if you miss your ship Full list of coverage: Provence, Marseille, Toulon and the Port of La Seyne-sur-Mer, Cassis, Aix-en-Provence, Nice, Villefrance-sur-Mer, Cap Ferrat, Monaco, Cannes, Antibes, Florence, Pisa, Lucca, the Port of Livorno, Rome, the Port of Civitaveccia, Naples, Sorrento, Capri, Pompeii, Herculaneum, the Amalfi Coast, Venice, Split, Dubrovnik, Athens, the Port of Piraeus, Mykonos, Santorini, Corfu, Olympia and the Port of Katakolo, Crete and the Port of Heraklion, Rhodes, Istanbul, Ephesus, and The Port of Kusadasi Maximize your time and savor every moment in port with Rick's practical tips, thoughtful advice, and reliable expertise. Heading north? Pick up Rick Steves Scandinavian & Northern European Cruise Ports.
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Caribbean Cruises 2nd Edition written by Linda Coffman and published by Fodor's Travel Publications. This book was released on 2007-09-04 with total page 682 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What's really included in your cruise fare? What cabins are the best--and the worst? What cruise line has the largest standard cabins, even at the lowest price levels? Which cruise line's ships have rock-climbing walls?--Fodor's The Complete Guide to Caribbean Cruises, 2nd Edition answers all these questions and many more Linda Coffman, our resident Cruise Diva, has been dishing out cruise-travel advice for more than a decade and has the answers to all your cruise questions. An avid cruiser, she spends most of her time cruising in the Caribbean and knows all the inside info on all the ships and even the best things to do while ashore The San Francisco Chronicle sums it up best --"Fodor's guides are saturated with information." - We make every effort to bring you the most accurate and thorough book possible. Plus we provide timely updates about cruising and the Caribbean at Fodors.com. - You know you're getting the real scoop on Caribbean cruising because unlike other guidebooks, Fodor's relies heavily on a cruising expert who knows the industry inside and out - We give you the planning tools you need to tailor your trip. We give options for all budgets. You make the choices. ----------------------------------- With Fodor's you get much more than a guidebook-we make it easy for you to customize your dream vacation. Visit www.fodors.com to find up-to-date travel bargains, mini-guides to worldwide destinations, information on local festivals, dazzling drives, maps, vacation planning tips and much more And, for more insider secrets, visit "Travel Talk" and "Rants and Raves" online at www.fodors.com/forums to get advice from other travelers like you.
Download or read book The Everything Family Guide To Cruise Vacations written by Kim Kavin and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2005-11-15 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you exhausted just from thinking about planning your next family vacation? Does your spouse seek adventure while you just want to relax? Does your teenager sleep until noon and then nap by the pool while your toddler is and running up at the crack of dawn? Is it impossible to choose a restaurant that will satisfy everyone in your family? Then book a cruise! Cruise ships have something for everyone—indoor and outdoor pools, all-you-can-eat buffets and fine dining rooms, children’s playrooms and nightclubs. With The Everything Family Guide to Cruise Vacations, you’ll find the perfect cruise for your tough-to-please family. Embark on exciting shore excursions at these hotspot destinations: Tropical Caribbean Balmy Bahamas Bermuda’s Beaches Exotic Mediterranean Sea Alaskan Wilderness The Panama Canal And more! Chock full of info on cruise lines, ships, day trips, and pricing, this one-stop cruise resource has everything that you need to sail off into paradise, kids and all!
Download or read book The Complete Guide to a Successful Cruise written by Jeraldine Saunders and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2000-12 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome aboard! Everyone's discovering that travel by cruise ship can be the most relaxing, romantic, regal way to vacation. Whether you're traveling unattached, as a couple, or on the family plan, The Complete Guide to a Successful Cruise will tell you everything you need to know about cruises before you step on deck. This guide answers all your questions, including: -How to choose the right trip package, cruising as expensively or inexpensively as you wish. -Guidelines on cruise etiquette, how many formal nights to expect, and an introduction to the ship's crew and officers. -How to take the best advantage of the ports of call. -How to go through customs, including lists of duty-free items and prohibited and restricted articles. Cruising on the high seas can be a wonderful, fulfilling experience, and The Complete Guide to a Successful Cruise guarantees a carefree adventure by giving you in one volume all the information you'll need.
Download or read book Stern S Guide to the Cruise Vacation 2016 Edition written by Steven B. Stern and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2015-09-11 with total page 679 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This valuable guide assists you in selecting the ship best suited to your taste, advises you on how to prepare for your cruise, and explains what to expect once you are onboard. Stern discusses every major port of call worldwide, listing details on attractions, beaches, hotels, restaurants, shopping, sports, and other recreation. He also includes guidelines on how to make the most of an eight-hour stay in port.
Download or read book Fodor s The Complete Guide to Alaska Cruises written by Fodor's Travel Guides and published by Fodor's Travel. This book was released on 2019-03-26 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by locals, Fodor's The Complete Guide to Alaska Cruises is the perfect guidebook for those looking for inside tips to make the most of their visit to Alaska by cruise ship. Complete with detailed maps and concise descriptions, this Alaska Cruise travel guide will help you plan your trip with ease. With detailed profiles of every major cruise line and ship sailing in Alaska, not to mention concise and practical overviews of more than 20 top ports and major inland destinations, this guide offers Alaska cruise passengers everything they need to know to plan their cruise. Combined with an extensive and practical cruise-planning chapter, this book really is a complete and comprehensive guide to Alaska cruises. Fodor’s The Complete Guide to Alaska Cruises includes: •UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE: From detailed information on planning an Alaska cruise to reviews on the latest big- and small-ship cruise lines and ships to head to Alaska, this new edition is the most complete guide to Alaska cruises on the market. Destinations include the top ports as well as the top inland cruise-tour destinations. •ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE: A spectacular color photo guide captures the ultimate unmissable experiences and attractions throughout Alaska's major cruise ports to inspire you. •DETAILED MAPS: Full color and full-size street maps throughout will inspire and help you get around confidently. •GORGEOUS PHOTOS AND ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: Full-color photos will help inspire you. Stunning magazine-style, illustrated color features focus on whales, glaciers, Alaska Gold Rush history, and beautiful local handicrafts you can buy in many ports. Guides to the state’s flora and fauna help you spot your favorites. Illustrated cruise ship reviews help you pick the right ship and line. •TOP RECOMMENDATIONS: Includes tips on where to eat, stay, and shop as well as information about nightlife, sports and the outdoors. “Fodor’s Choice” designates our best picks in every category. •INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: We give you all the planning tools you need to tailor your trip and choose the cruise that best suits you: reviews of cruise lines and ships, overviews of all the major Alaska cruise itineraries, and an extensive practical planning chapter to help you understand what’s included in the fare (and not) and how to make the most of your time on board your chosen ship. We recommend the top shore excursions to book as well as what to pack. •COVERS: Denali National Park, Fairbanks, Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve, Haines, Homer, Juneau, Ketchikan, Kodiak Island, Seward, Sitka, Skagway, Whittier, and more. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for more than 80 years. Looking for an in-depth guide about the rest of Alaska? Check out Fodor’s Alaska.
Download or read book Stern s Guide to the Cruise Vacation written by Steven B. Stern and published by Pelican Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 2009 with total page 736 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An expert on cruises gives his advice. Packed with statistics, histories, lists, prices, and photographs, this guide delves into the details of more than 280 cruise ships. The pros and cons of voyages and ports of call are summarized with star evaluations and every detail is scrutinized. From shipboard menus and daily activity programs to physical details and recreation opportunities, every aspect of cruise vacations is weighed.
Download or read book Fodor s The Complete Guide to Caribbean Cruises written by Linda Coffman and published by Fodors Travel Publications. This book was released on 2009-10-06 with total page 690 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detailed and timely information on accommodations, restaurants, and local attractions highlight these updated travel guides, which feature all-new covers, a dramatic visual design, symbols to indicate budget options, must-see ratings, multi-day itineraries, Smart Travel Tips, helpful bulleted maps, tips on transportation, guidelines for shopping excursions, and other valuable features. Original.
Download or read book Stern s Guide to the Cruise Vacation 2007 written by Steven B. Stern and published by Pelican Publishing. This book was released on 2006-09-01 with total page 838 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pelican�s luxury-travel expert Steven B. Stern completely updates this guide each year to provide the most current and accurate descriptions of nearly 300 cruise ships. These listings include not only Alaskan, Mediterranean, and Caribbean cruises but also offbeat destinations like European barge trips and more. Every new edition also contains actual shipboard menus, activity schedules, price categories, and hints on how to best enjoy an eight-hour stay in port.
Download or read book Stern s Guide to the Cruise Vacation written by Steven B. Stern and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2012-10-10 with total page 818 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is the book with which to gain a full and thorough understanding of the wonderful world of cruising. Repeat cruisers and novices alike will gain from the volume of features--menus, daily schedules, photos, as well as details on every cruise ship and port of call throughout the world. This should be the encyclopedia for any cruise afi cionado." -World of Cruising "People who've never cruised before-or those who have, but find themselves faced with a confusing onslaught of new ships-need to know a great deal, and this book goes a long way in providing it." -Chicago Tribune "Stern's Guide to The Cruise Vacation" is one of the most comprehensive authorities and a must have for both the novice and the seasoned cruiser." -Porthole Magazine Steven B. Stern is the ultimate authority on luxury travel, especially cruise vacations. Whether readers are sailing the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, the South Seas, Alaska, Southeast Asia, or the waterways of Europe, this is the most comprehensive guide available, with details on all aspects of cruise-ship travel. Updated annually, this edition lists descriptive information for all major cruise ships, including each vessel's history, vital statistics, appearance, itineraries, price range, and sport, dining, and medical facilities. Stern evaluates every detail by bestowing overall Star Awards as well as ratings in eleven specific categories. More than two hundred photographs of ships, decks, and interiors are included, along with actual shipboard menus and daily activity programs for each featured cruise line.
Download or read book Stern s Guide to the Cruise Vacation written by Steven B. Stern and published by Pelican Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This most comprehensive guide on the cruise vacation and all its aspects lists the major ports of call, details on attractions, restaurants, shopping, and recreation, as well as guidelines on how to make the most of an eight-hour stay in port. The history of each vessel, vital statistics, physical details, evaluations in the form of stars, and price categories for nearly 430 ships from more than 50 cruise lines are presented. Numerous photographs of ships, decks, and interiors are included, along with actual shipboard menus and daily activity programs.
Download or read book Stern S Guide to the Cruise Vacation 2017 Edition written by Steven B. Stern and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2016-09-22 with total page 662 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The extent of detail given . . . is good not only for the novice cruiser finding their way around . . . but also for the veteran cruiser who wants to know the latest about the newest ships" (CyberCruises.com). "This is the book with which to gain a full and thorough understanding of the wonderful world of cruising. Repeat cruisers and novices alike will gain from the volume of featuresmenus, daily schedules, photos, as well as details on every cruise ship and port of call throughout the world. This should be the encyclopedia for any cruise aficionado" (World of Cruising). "People who've never cruised beforeor those who have, but find themselves faced with a confusing onslaught of new shipsneed to know a great deal, and this book goes a long way in providing it" (Chicago Tribune). "Stern's Guide to the Cruise Vacation is one of the most comprehensive authorities and a must-have for both the novice and the seasoned cruiser" (Porthole Magazine).
Download or read book The Unofficial Guide to Cruises written by Kay Showker and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-08-27 with total page 705 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the publishers of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World "A Tourist's Best Friend!" —Chicago Sun-Times "Indispensable" —The New York Times Five Great Features and Benefits offered ONLY by The Unofficial Guide: More than 100 cruise lines and 500 ships reviewed and ranked for value and quality Complete details on cruise lines, ships, and itineraries around the world Industry secrets for getting the lowest possible fare, plus extras like free vacation days Everything you need to know to make planning your cruise vacation fun and easy Helpful hints for getting the best cabin—without breaking your bank account
Download or read book Stern s Guide to the Cruise Vacation 20 21 Edition written by Steven B. Stern and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2019-08-29 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The extent of detail given . . . is good not only for the novice cruiser finding their way around . . . but also for the veteran cruiser who wants to know the latest about the newest ships.” “This is the book with which to gain a full and thorough understanding of the wonderful world of cruising. Repeat cruisers and novices alike will gain from the volume of features, menus, daily schedules, photos, as well as details on every cruise ship and port of call throughout the world. This should be the encyclopedia for any cruise aficionado” (World of Cruising). “People who’ve never cruised before or those who have but find themselves faced with a confusing onslaught of new ships need to know a great deal, and this book goes a long way in providing it” (Chicago Tribune). “Stern’s Guide to the Cruise Vacation is one of the most comprehensive authorities and a must-have for both the novice and the seasoned cruiser” (Porthole Cruise Magazine).
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Ocean Cruising All You Need to Know for a Great Vacation written by Robert W. Lucas and published by Travel. This book was released on 2019-09-23 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Guide to Ocean Cruising is a comprehensive source about cruising. The authors have shared years of experience gained from exploring the world aboard a variety of cruise ships. As you read through this book, you will find answers to questions that you might have about ocean cruising while you learn about the process for booking and enjoying a cruise. You will also find information that can save you time, money, and stress during various phases of your cruise experience. In addition to details about all phases of the cruise process, hundreds of "Savvy Cruiser Tips" that can help new and seasoned cruisers better prepare for and enjoy an ocean cruise are included. Additionally, there are "Did You Know" information tidbits scattered throughout that inform you about the cruise industry and travel throughout the world. And, there is a "Useful Information and Resources" section that contains information to enhance content found in the book. Some items in that section include a glossary of cruise related terms, descriptions of typical ship officers, listings of major cruise lines, their ships, and passenger capacities, description of cruise line owners, a form for creating a cruise budget, and much more.
Download or read book The Cruise Handbook written by Lonely Planet and published by Lonely Planet. This book was released on 2019-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical and inspiring guide gives you the lowdown on the world of cruises. Get essential advice and tips on everything from finding the right cruise and booking a great deal, to packing and travelling with a family. This ultimate trip-planning tool also features the best destinations for beaches, adventure, culture, chartering and more.
