Book Description
Cruising is the perfect way to see America’s last frontier—wildlife and wilderness abound along the state’s breathtaking coastline, and are easily seen from the comfort of a deck chair or observation lounge.
Thoroughly updated every year, Frommer’s Alaska Cruises & Ports of Call is a compact guide that’s on top of all the latest developments and offerings in the rapidly changing cruise industry. Our author, a leading cruise journalists with years of experience, has compiled candid, first-hand reviews of each cruise line and each ship. The easy-to-use ratings, detailed drawings of each ship, and honest evaluations make it easy for you to find the cruise that suits your budget and your personal style, whether you want a luxury liner with fine dining or a small-ship cruise led by serious naturalists.
You’ll also find a nature guide that helps you understand what you’re seeing, complete with illustrations of glaciers and the various types of whales. We’ll show you how to get the best deals and how to maximize your time in the ports of call—all in one concise, pocket-sized volume.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent Alaskan port information.......2007-10-08
This book was very helpful in determining which cities we wanted to include on our cruise port stops, BEFORE booking our trip. We were also able to plan ahead our list of "must see and do" in each port. This book will definitely be used as a guidebook to take with us to Alaska.
Good Guide.......2007-09-12
I just returned from a cruise to alaska and found this book to be very helpful. I work in a cruise related field and found it contained great reviews of different cruise lines. Port information was easy to follow. The "voice" of the book was friendly and eager to help. I recommend it to anyone who is considering or going to Alaska by ship.
Good overview of cruising Alaska.......2007-08-10
This book is a good general overview of cruising in Alaska. It would be particularly helpful for first-time cruisers, as much of book is spent explaining how a cruise "works"-- dining, tipping, etc. I appreciated the recommendations on what to pack for Alaska, and they made several good suggestions that I wouldn't have thought of myself. The book was not as up-to-date as I would have liked (Norwegian Pearl had not sailed as of it's writing), but I guess that's understandable. There were some good suggestions for things to do at the various ports on your own, aside from the shore excursions. In all, a helpful, easy-to-access book.
Useful Information.......2007-07-12
This book has way more information than you really need to know and can be some what ponderous reading it, but I found it very useful in planning my Alaskan cruise. My Fiance and I opted for the South bound cruise from Whittier to Vancouver on the Carnival Spirit and had a wonderful trip. When you go to Alaska, you will enjoy the scenery much more than the weather.
Frommer's Alaska Cruises & Ports of Call 2007 (Frommer's Complete) by Jerry Brown.......2007-06-27
This book was just what I expected it to be. It was in perfect condition,the price was great. I received it right away after ordering.
Book Description
The fifth edition of this best-selling guidebook contains in-depth coverage of the Disney Cruise Line’s 2007 Mediterranean itineraries and ports of call. It’s all here, from dining room menus and detailed deck plans to daily activities, shore excursions, and complete coverage of all the line's stops. Consumer-friendly touches include recommended staterooms and rooms to avoid, an Internet café guide, tips on tipping, and much more. With scores of original photographs, maps, and charts, this book contains everything needed to book passage with Mickey.
Customer Reviews:
Great guide for the smart vacationeer.......2007-08-17
In these book are great practical guide for the new and not-so new to cruising. It tells you detailed review on most aspects of cruising at Disney- from staterooms, dining, excursions and "tricks" to making your vacation more manageable and less overwhelming. My favorite part is how to avoid being sea sick in the cruise with numerous suggestions. The other part is the sample menu in the dining areas. The list of items to bring in a cruise is an invaluable tool as I have committed the mistake of bringing the wrong outfits for my last cruise. Definitely indispensable!
best info source for Disney Mediterranean.......2007-05-30
A month ago our family suddenly booked a Disney Mediterranean 11 night cruise. Having never cruised, I panicked. This book that will be in my purse the whole time. It describes the ship, the ports, and answers about a million other questions. As a novice, I have since visited many websites,the library, and bookstores and this is the most complete and fun to read book of any. I love the writers' enthusiasm and attention to detail. Passporter's packing list is worth the book price!
Great Read.......2007-05-24
We have cruised before but found this book extremely helpful on tips for the Disney Cruise Line. We appreciated the information on what could be reserved in advance. The information regarding our ports of call and shore excursions helped us decide what we wanted to do once we get there.I highly recommend this book for first time Disney Crisers.
Best Comprehensive Guide.......2007-03-13
We have cruised with the Disney Cruise Line many times, and felt like we knew it inside and out. However, this guide gave us some great new insights to the ship and the many excursions available. We especially liked the info on the staterooms and the best locations to be on the ship for decreased noise and accessability. The shore excursion ratings were very helpful as well. We would highly recommend this guide for new and seasoned Disney Cruise travelers.
Disney Cruise in your future?.......2007-02-08
This book covers EVERYTHING....from planning to the actual cruise, PassPorter's guide is all you'll need for a fantastic trip. It is so detailed, I can't imagine there is anything you won't know before you leave! Micki
Book Description
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A cruise is a complete vacation, so it's important that you choose the one that's right for you. Frommer's Cruises & Ports of Call is the most user-friendly, opinionated, and comprehensive guide you can buy before you set sail. We provide in-depth coverage on cruises departing from U.S. ports to the Caribbean, Alaska, Bermuda, Mexico and Canada.
Unlike rating systems used in other guides, our system is simple. We break down the essential elements of a cruise experience (dining, activities, children's activities, entertainment, service, overall enjoyment, and overall value), and rate them from "poor" to "outstanding." Photos of each ship combine with the text to give a better sense of the very real differences among the various lines.
Most important, this is the only cruise guide that provides the real prices people pay for cruises, not just the rack rates. Other guides tell you that a seven-night cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas costs $1,919. You can pay that if you want to, but only Frommer's tells you that the same cruise is selling for $999. We give both the rack rates and the discount price for every cruise we review. This feature alone makes Frommer's Cruises and Ports of Call by far the most valuable trip-planning book among cruise guides.
Our authors, noted cruise experts who've personally checked out every ship sailing in and around North America, offer candid and unbiased opinions on them all. They are completely up to date, with all the latest developments and the newest ships. You'll also get complete coverage of the major port destinations, with advice on how to spend your limited time ashore.
Customer Reviews:
this book is very honest.......2007-07-13
I have always turned to Frommer's for honest reviews of just about any destination. Their website is full of great info too
Great Starting Place.......2007-06-08
I have cruised many times before and found this book to be quite honest in its observations. We are sailing to Hawaii and I was able to find the information I wanted. I think this is a great resource for anyone considering a cruise vacation.
Book Description
Frommer’s European Cruises & Ports of Call covers more than two dozen American and European cruise lines and about 80 ships, with full details on itineraries, rates, cabins, crews, cuisine, activities and entertainment, children's programs, pools and spas, fitness facilities, passenger profiles, and more.
There’s complete coverage of 45 European ports of call, from the Mediterranean to northern Europe to the British Isles, discussing attractions close to the port, the best excursions (both organized and on your own), and the best shopping buys.
You’ll also get valuable tips on booking your cruise at the best price and getting a good deal on air travel to and from Europe.
Customer Reviews:
Great tips and evaluation of different cruise lines.......2007-08-23
This guide was a terrific help in confirming our thoughts for excursions. Had used the Frommer's guide for the Caribbean ports of call and loved it. This is just as helpful. Super ideas for things to do on your own, where to eat, what to buy. I especially liked the comparison charts for alternative cruise lines in categories like dining, activities, service, etc. This guide is worth the money.
Too much cruise, not enough ports.......2006-06-26
The book is a very comprehensive review of all of the cruise lines and individuals ships cruising in the Med. In fact half of the book is devoted to this area. However, I really wanted much more on the ports and excursions, which I felt were not covered in detail at all. The cruise web sites and message boards, including on Frommer.com, are far more in-depth.
Its all about ships.......2001-02-05
I have several cruise books but found this to be the least informative. 90% of the book focuses on the ships and cruise lines themselves. While that may be helpful to some I don't need that much info on the ship and cruise lines. Do any of us care about the ship measurements? I wanted more information on the ports of call and general cruising advice etc.
The best book I have found so far, which also includes information on cruise lines and ships just not the whole book, is Anne Vipond's "Mediterranean by Cruise Ship." This book not only covers the cruise lines but is an excellent primer for many large and small ports of call. If you only get one book, her's should be it.
Perusing European Cruising.......2000-08-06
I must say, this is one of the most comprehensive European cruising guides I have ever seen. Floating your boat, so to speak, is in my opinion, the very best way to travel. Why? Because you always have a lush entertaining "home" to return to at the end of each exotic port.
Frommer's gives us an elaborately planned book with maps, cabin layouts, colorful photography , and a seemingly endless wave of useful information.
Just some of the material covered: Part 1) getting married at sea, best ships for families, most romantic ships, best ports, watching out for scams, shipboard gyms and spas, and important money matters.
Part 2) The cruise lines and their ships, cruise line ratings at a glance, how to compare prices, and almost every line is then reviewed in depth. Including my favorite, Cunard.
Part 3) The Ports of Call! We're not in Kansas anymore!--a glorious comparison section of fabulous places I have been and others I yearn to see: The steep donkey rides up Santorini, Greece, The windmills and wild (human) life in Mykonos, to The French Riviera & Monte Carlo and more.
So, get your bags packed, and be an experienced cruiser with Frommers, even if it is your virginal maritime thrill!
A book to thumb and "ahhhh" through-over & over again.
Thanks for your interest & comments--CDS
Book Description
You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and sightseeing. You'd be lost without us!
The ship is only half of the cruise experience--the other half is the time you spend ashore. Frommer's Caribbean Ports of Call offers the most complete guide to all the ports, with a critical, insider's look at all the organized shore excursions offered by the cruise lines themselves, Since it usually makes more sense to explore on your own, we'll take you to all the best beaches, golf, water sports, shopping, dining, and casinos--the attractions and activities that can easily fit into your limited time, starting from the cruise docks. You may only have a few hours, but we'll make sure you know exactly how to hit the highlights on your own. You'll also get a complete rundown of all the major ports of embarkation and maps of each destination.
Book Description
Covering the Abaco chain of islands from Walkers Cay to Little Harbour, featuring full page aerial photographs of each anchorage. Accompanying text describes marinas and resorts, services available, restaurants, shopping and points of interest for each island. This book is designed to be used in conjunction with cruising guides to the Abaco's.
Book Description
Detailed descriptions of all the major Ports that cruising boats can target as a destination. Pull out NOAA chart of Lake Erie, as well as, aerial photos of each Port with complete listing of facilities, marinas and restaurants in the area.
Customer Reviews:
Great Marina Info.......2007-09-25
Pros- Great maps and marina info.
Cons- 2003 copyright date in 2008, outdated restaurant info, weak spiral binding with easily tearable pages while boating.
Lakeland Boating Lake Erie and St Clair Ports........2007-04-13
Lots of detail, great for planning stop overs.
Bruce
BOOK ORDER.......2006-02-23
The product came in a timely manner and cost less than if I would went to Lakeland Boating direct.
A "must have" for Lake Erie cruisers.......2000-11-29
This book is an invaluable tool, and something every lake Erie cruiser should own. The aerial photographs are excellent for navigating harbors. Combine this with the chart details, the included Lake Erie chart and GPS waypoints, it may be all a cruiser (powerboat at least) needs. Restaurant, marina and things to do recommendations are exellent.
Book Description
This cruise guide covers both the United States and Candian portions of Lake Huron which includes the Gerogian Bay and the North Channel. There is a full size NOAA chart which can be ripped out for your convenience and should be used to supplement the guide itself.
Book Description
• New anchors on Gold Rush History, Glaciers, and Whales
• An illustrated wildlife glossary
• Completely revamped cruise line and cruise ship chapter
Customer Reviews:
Great Introduction to Alaskan Cruising.......2007-04-13
My wife and I bought this book late last year to help us plan for an upcoming Alaskan cruise. I had never cruised before and she had only been on one cruise to the Bahamas many years ago. Fodor's gave us everything we needed in one book. As usual for Fodor's, they gave great descriptions and suggestions for all the ports of call for sailing vessels from the Seattle/Vancouver area, up to the northern coast of Alaska. Each port of call game with all the usual Fodor's helpful tips, suggestions and maps to get you around.
What sold me on this book over others was that unlike some others, Fodor's didn't just go over all the ports of call but also all the cruise lines, ships, and cruising in general. For a first time sailor it was very helpful. Packing, tipping, planning, travel to and from, breadowns of each ship, what they're demographic is like, food on the ships, and a whole bunch of other information. For the experienced sailor this may all be stuff you've seen before but for a newbie like me it was great. I highly recommend this book.
Book Description
The struggles in the Levant after World War II are brought painfully to life in this delicate, compassionate novel.
Ossyane, a young Lebanese of both aristocratic Ottoman and humble Armenian origins, goes to Montpellier, France, to study away from the burden of his liberal father's revolutionary ambitions. World War II breaks out and Ossyane is drawn into the Resistance, where he meets Clara, who is Jewish. He returns to Beirut and, despite the obvious obstacles, to a happy marriage with Clara. The Jewish-Muslim couple move to Haifa, but if one war has made a hero out of Ossyane, another, much closer to home, is destined to split him from his wife and separate him from the people and the world that he loves.
Customer Reviews:
Ports of Call.......2007-07-06
Don't expect this love story to go where you think. Amin Maalouf unfolds a tale of hopes, joys and disappointments, in which the deserving stumble and fall, the undeserving rise up - or is it the other way around? Just when you are ready to catch your breath, his story line diverts you down a different path. The narrative within a narrative shows how the human will can struggle against overwhelming odds. The tribulations of star-crossed Muslim-Jewish lovers - Ossyane and Clara - keep the drama on edge, right to the very end.
Good novel by a good author........2005-11-15
This is the third novel of Amin Maalouf which I have completed, first was Samarkand and second Leo the African , I cannot really rank them may be because there is no comparison and all of them are written in different historical perspectives.
Ports of call is a love story of Ossyane, an ottoman muslim by blood, born in Beirut and Clara a jew both of them meet in France in second world war days at a comrades home and this single meeting becomes a cornerstone for their marriage which takes place much later, they live together for a very brief period and then live for decades with new drawn boundaries between them, to meet again only. I read this novel continuously to complete it but then at last ten pages I left it for one more day because I did not want to finish this beautiful story so quickly.
It is one more very well written novel by Amin Maalouf.
My Favourite.......2002-09-18
This is the most outstanding of all the Maalouf novels I have read- and I must tell you I read almost all. This is probably also because the novel starts at my birthplace Adana, a southern town in Turkey. The novel is loaded with overflowing emotions. Not only I read it once every year but also I have gifted it at least 3-4 times.
AMIN MAALOUF IS BRILLIANT... CANT PUT THE BOOK DOWN........2002-09-01
When I bought this book I was sure that Amin Maalouf wasn't going to be able to write something as good as "Leo Africanus"; I was wrong!!! Even though these two books are totally different, the author managed to make something brilliant out of a love story.
The author wrote the story in a really simple and exciting way; He permits the reader to imagine everything in a clear and perfect way.
AMIN MAALOUF IS BRILLIANT... CANT PUT THE BOOK DOWN........2002-09-01
When I bought this book I was sure that Amin Maalouf wasn't going to be able to write something as good as "Leo Africanus"; I was wrong!!! Even though these two books are totally different, the author managed to make something brilliant out of a love story.
The author wrote the story in a really simple and exciting way; He permits the reader to imagine everything in a clear and perfect way.
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Alaska by Cruise Ship: The Complete Guide to Cruising Alaska with Giant Pull-out Map (5th Edition)
Frommer's Alaska 2007 (Frommer's Complete)
Fodor's Alaska Ports of Call 2007 (Fodor's Gold Guides)
Alaska & Canada's Inside Passage Cruise Tour Guide: City Maps, History, Native Culture Plus a 6-Foot Fold-Out Map of Cruise Route from Puget Sound to (Cruise Tour Guide)
Frommer's Vancouver & Victoria 2007: With coverage of Whistler (Frommer's Complete)
