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Berlitz 2008 Complete Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships

Paperback: 706 pages
Publisher: Berlitz Publishing; 23rd edition, 15 Oct 2007
ISBN: 9812682406
Dimensions: 21.8 x 15 x 3.6 cm

Berlitz 2008 Complete Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships by Douglas Ward is one of the definitive cruise guide books. Now in its 23rd year, it has sold over 400,000 copies worldwide.

Nearly three quarters of the book is given over to in depth reviews of nearly 300 individual cruise ships with vital statistics, comprehensive descriptions and scores on the ship itself, accommodation, food, service, entertainment and the cruising experience. The amount of information varies from one page for some of the smaller ships up to six pages for the large modern cruise liners like the Queen Mary 2.

The rest of the book covers general topics like the history of cruising, pitfalls to avoid, different kinds of cruises, how to choose the right cruise and how to get the most out of the cruise experience. There are also numerous colour photographs and maps.

This book is geared towards the holiday maker looking for the best ship and experience to suit them rather than any specific destination.

Stern's Guide to the Cruise Vacation 2009

ISBN: 158980614X. Stern's Guide to the Cruise Vacation 2009 by Steven Stern is published by Pelican Publishing in September 2008.

Like the Berlitz book, Stern's guide is published annually and this edition has 736 pages and includes many photographs of the ships and their interiors.

Over 430 ships from 50 cruise lines are rated and evaluated along with details of shipboard menus and activity programs. There are also details of the main worldwide ports of call.

Insight Illustrated Dream Cruises of the World

ISBN: 9812588582. Insight Illustrated Dream Cruises of the World: Explore the World in Pictures was published by Insight Guides in June 2008.

This book describes 18 carefully selected "dream" cruises to exotic locations including the Mediterranean, Greenland, the Mississippi, Danube and Nile rivers, the South Sea islands and Hawaii.

Each cruise is backed up by detailed maps of the routes and the sights along the way with recommended side trips.

The Unofficial Guide to Cruises

ISBN: 0470087919. The Unofficial Guide to Cruises by Kay Showker and Bob Sehlinger was published by Wiley on August 27, 2007.

Like all the Unofficial Guide books, it provides an unbiased "warts and all" look at 120 different cruise lines and 350 ships ranking them for quality and value for money.

There are helpful hints on how to get the best price deal, getting the best cabin for the money and making the most of your time.

For each ship, there is an Itinerary Index with details of their home ports and their various cruises throughout the year.

Cruise Vacations For Dummies 2007

ISBN: 0471788635. Cruise Vacations For Dummies 2007 was published by For Dummies on November 20, 2006.

The 'For Dummies' book follows the trademark style with reviews of the best cruise lines, best ships for various groups such as families and romantic couples, onboard entertainment, children's activities, spas, shopping and gambling.

It also covers the main ports of call in Alaska, the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, the Mexican Riviera, Hawaii, New England and Eastern Canada with best shore excursions and top attractions.

For first-timers, there are plenty of planning tips including details on what to pack

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