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Stern's Guide to the Cruise Vacation 2009 (Stern's Guide to the Cruise Vacation)  Whether you're sailing the Caribbean or the Mediterranean, or exploring the glaciers of Alaska, the canals of France, or the fjords of Norway, this comprehensive volume will be your invaluable guide to everything you need to know.Veteran seafarer and luxury-travel expert Steven Stern presents readers with a user-friendly guide to all the major cruise ships, and cruise lines - all of which he has inspected himself. The information featured includes: vital statistics - layout, physical details & history of each vessel; on-board attractions - restaurants, shopping, entertainment; travel necessities - on-board technology & medical facilities; ports of call - how to make the most of you short stay; also features more than 200 photos of the ships and their interiors; actual ship-board menus and activity programmes; and, much more.Author: Steven B. Stern Paperback: 734 pages Company: Pelican Publishing Company (2008-09) ISBN: 158980614X List Price: $26.00 Amazon Price: $16.30 Used Price: $15.00 The Perfect Cruise: How to Find, Plan and Enjoy the Perfect Cruise Vacation  THE PERFECT CRUISE educates travelers on how to cruise like a pro, get the best deals and avoid the most common mistakes when planning a cruise. At 300 pages, the book, based on the personal cruise experiences of Chris Dikmen, Managing Editor of an industry-leading cruise travel Web site, is a quick and easy read. THE PERFECT CRUISE walks the reader through the process of planning, shopping for, and purchasing a cruise vacation and is a great source of information for long-time cruise enthusiasts as well as first-time cruisers. The information contained in THE PERFECT CRUISE will give readers a huge advantage when shopping for a cruise vacation. Your First Cruise: A Complete Guide to Planning and Attaining the Perfect Vacation Cruise  Each year, over 11 million people take a cruise vacation. Cruising has become one of the fastest growing vacation alternatives in the 21st century. The experience of cruising is unlike any other. If you have never cruised before, imagine being pampered at a luxurious resort and waking up each morning to a brand new, stunning view of the world. But your first cruise can be a little confusing, and you may not know what to expect or what to do. You could spend much of your vacation just figuring out how the cruise vacation works. Do not waste a moment of your precious vacation time if you want to take the plunge and go on your first cruise. This new book will be your traveling companion and answer the myriad of questions that arise when planning a cruise. By reading this book, you will learn what to expect while on a cruise. You will learn how to choose a cruise line, ship, and cabin, how to choose a cruise vacation, how to pick a destination, how to avoid cruise scams, how to book online, how to cruise on a budget, how to watch for hidden costs, how to book excursions, how to pack, how to get to the cruise terminal, how to get married onboard, how to connect back to home, how tipping works, how to plan a reunion or family cruise, and how to get off the ship. You will become knowledgeable about cruising myths, planning timelines, cruise insurance, cruising terms, travel agents, air/sea packages, sailing ship and river cruises, pre- and post-cruise travel, what clothing to bring, special needs passengers, singles on cruises, seniors on cruises, cruise costs, group cruises, last minute packages, passports and other critical documentation, travel rules and regulations, luggage, daily newsletters, room service, sports and exercise areas, seasickness, duty free port shopping, entertainment, libraries and game rooms, bars and lounges, private receptions, the spa, compulsory safety drills, life rafts, on board activities, the purser s desk, cruise cards, the dreaded norovirus, security, formal nights, pictures, your cell phone, walkie talkies, your final bill, and U.S. customs. In addition, we will answer the questions you might be too embarrassed to ask, such as: Why a cruise vacation? What is a guaranteed cabin? Which dining time is best? What should I expect? What will my cabin be like? Will I get wet when I go snorkeling? All this and more than you need to know for your first cruise will be covered in this new book.Author: T. Brian Chatfield Paperback: 288 pages Company: Atlantic Publishing Company (2008-09-03) ISBN: 1601381514 List Price: $24.95 Amazon Price: $14.96 Used Price: $16.66 Cruise Confidential: A Hit Below the Waterline: Where the Crew Lives, Eats, Wars, and Parties. One Crazy Year Working on Cruise Ships (Travelers' Tales)  In Cruise Confidential, Brian David Bruns spills the dirt ? or in this case, the dirty water ? on those romantic, fun-filled vacations at sea. His hilarious chronicle of the year he spent working for Carnival Cruise Lines takes readers down into the areas where the crew works and lives, leaving readers gasping with laughter as they?re assaulted nonstop with events that range from the absurd to the utterly bizarre. Stewards fighting over food. Cutlery allowances and other nonsensical rules. What the crew calls those onboard (no, it?s not ?passengers?). And of course, the sex. An abundance of ready, willing, and able bodies eager for action on a vessel replete with nooks and crannies leads to love in some mighty strange, and seemingly impossible, places. Breezy, entertaining, and informative, Cruise Confidential is essential reading for those planning a cruise or for anyone who just needs a good laugh. Author: Brian David Bruns Paperback: 384 pages Company: Travelers' Tales (2008-09-01) ISBN: 193236160X List Price: $14.95 Amazon Price: $8.93 Used Price: $9.53 The Essential Little Cruise Book, 3rd: Secrets from a Cruise Director for a Perfect Cruise Vacation  This compact collection of cruise wisdom holds everything you need to know for a perfect vacation at sea. Jim West has logged millions of nautical miles as a cruise director and doles out the answers to cruise questions with wit and style. This new edition includes two new chapters with tips directed toward cruises in the Caribbean and Alaska.Author: Jim West Paperback: 224 pages Company: GPP Travel (2003-09-01) ISBN: 0762728280 List Price: $7.95 Amazon Price: $0.98 Used Price: $0.37 The Essential Little Cruise Book, 4th: Expert Advice for Planning and Enjoying a Perfect Vacation at Sea (Essential Little Cruise Book)  Author: Jim West Paperback: 192 pages Company: GPP Travel (2008-11-18) ISBN: 0762748869 List Price: $9.95 Amazon Price: $8.96 CruiseMinder Journal...Vacation Planner & Diary  The CruiseMinder Journal is ideal for anyone planning to take a cruise. First, it offers pre-departure suggestions such as what to take, tips for packing, a packing checklist, an agenda for planning daily activities, pages for emergency information, addresses for writing home, and much more. Once underway, the roomy daily diary pages are just the right size to chronicle up to 31 days' adventures at sea or ashore. There are also pages for noting details about the ship, the crew, and new friends, too! In the back of the book is a nautical glossary and reference maps of the world. Of course, there are pages to attach photos and also a vinyl pocket for additional photos, cards, receipts, etc. Once home, the CruiseMinder will be a lasting and priceless souvenir of any ocean-going experience! This delightful journal sports a deep purple & gold cover with a spiral binding for ease of writing. Nautical graphics on most pages make it extra fun to use...and a great gift, too!Author: F.E. Wilkins Spiral-bound: 144 pages Company: MemoryMinder Journals, Inc. (2006-02-01) (2006-02-01) ISBN: 0963796852 List Price: $16.95 Amazon Price: $11.47 Used Price: $11.36 Cruise Vacations For Dummies 2006 (Dummies Travel)  This is the book to read before you book your cruise! Even if you?ve never set foot on a ship, you?ll know what to expect and how to enjoy every minute?on board or in port! Cruising is a great vacation value; for one price, you get your cabin, meals and entertainment, a variety of onboard activities, and the chance to explore different places. Discover how to pick the cruise for you and choose great things to do, with:
Like every For Dummies travel guide, Cruise Vacations For Dummies 2006 helps you make the most of your vacation. It includes:
Author: Heidi Sarna, Matt Hannafin Paperback: 504 pages Company: For Dummies (2005-11-28) ISBN: 0764598309 List Price: $21.99 Amazon Price: $0.56 Used Price: $0.01 Cruise Vacations For Dummies 2007 (Dummies Travel)  Listen to a free companion podcast! On a cruise vacation, getting there is half the fun?or more. Even if you?re a land lubber, this guide will get you ready and eager to set sail. You?ll learn what to expect and how to enjoy every minute?on board or in port. As the authors write, ?The captain does the driving, the chef does the cooking, the bartenders do the pouring, and the stewards make your bed.? You unpack once and then relax and enjoy. Discover how to pick the cruise for you and choose great things to do, with:
Like every For Dummies travel guide, Cruise Vacations For Dummies 2007 helps you make the most of your vacation. It includes:
Whether you?re looking for adventure on the high seas or laid-back fun in the sun, get your sea legs and get set for smooth sailing with this friendly guide. 100 Best Cruise Vacations, 4th (100 Best Series)  This indispensable guide not only details 100 terrific cruises, but also features everything you need to know when planning a cruise vacation, from cruise itineraries to what to see and do when in port.Author: Theodore W. Scull Paperback: 304 pages Company: GPP Travel (2006-01-01) ISBN: 0762738626 List Price: $17.95 Amazon Price: $0.01 Used Price: $0.01 |