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Title: The Unofficial Guide(r) to Cruises 2003 by Kay Showker, Bob Sehlinger ISBN: 0764566318 Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Pub. Date: 15 September, 2002 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $22.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.38
Rating: 4
Summary: A Good Comprehensive Guide for Cruisers--New or Experienced
Comment: I'm going on my third cruise, and have a slightly itchy feeling that I might like to try a somewhat different cruise next year. I bought this book because of its detailed rating system (two scales: one for quality and one for value)and because of its detailed coverage of scores of ships and cruise lines. I'm glad I did, even though it still doesn't include everything I'd like to know (one of these days someone will write a cruise guide that includes sample floor plans and relative sizes of different classes of cabin--but it hasn't happened yet!).
I personally found this guide to be helpful even though I would qualify as both an experienced cruiser and a devoted internet searcher (see review below). It has very good information on how and why you might want to figure out your own air transportation, which cruises are for you and which aren't, and is pretty accurate in summing up cruise ship ambience. I particularly enjoyed the "This cruise recommended for..." and "This cruise not recommended for..." sections, which really help you to narrow your list down to precisely those ships that offer what you want--even if you want a luxurious but not stuffy sports minded cruise without waterslides!
I wish it had had an index, and I found some of its Cunard Line information inaccurate, but even still I am glad to have this book on my travel reference shelf.
Rating: 4
Summary: First Stop for Shoppers
Comment: As a first-time cruiser, the choices can be bewildering and overwealming. This book took the mystery out of the process, and serves as a comprehensive guide to cruise lines and ships. Especially appreciated is the typical passenger demographic info provided, and the general character of each line and ship. Plus, general information on cruising in general and finding the best deal makes this a book we'll refer to again and again.
Rating: 4
Summary: Not as complete as the "Frommer's Carribean Cruise" book
Comment: I had already booked my cruise when I purchased this book. I was looking for details on shore excursions, shipboard info and how to get to the port of Miami. Frommer's Carribean Cruise book had more of the information I was looking for. This "Unofficial Guide to Cruises" would be good if you were trying to decide which cruise to take. But again, there wasn't any information on what I was looking for in shore excursions, sightseeing, maps, etc.
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Title: Frommer's Caribbean Cruises and Ports of Call 2003 by Heidi Sarna, Matt Hannafin ISBN: 0764566474 Publisher: Frommer Pub. Date: 15 August, 2002 List Price(USD): $19.99 |
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Title: Berlitz Ocean Cruising & Cruise Ships 2003 (Berlitz Cruise Guides, 2003) by Douglas Ward ISBN: 9812460586 Publisher: Berlitz Travel Guide Pub. Date: January, 2003 List Price(USD): $23.95 |
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Title: The Essential Little Cruise Book, 2nd: Secrets from a Cruise Director for a Perfect Cruise Vacation by Jim West ISBN: 0762705086 Publisher: Globe Pequot Pr Pub. Date: 01 August, 1999 List Price(USD): $7.95 |
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Title: Cruise Vacations For Dummies(r) 2003 by Fran Wenograd Golden ISBN: 076455459X Publisher: For Dummies Pub. Date: 15 October, 2002 List Price(USD): $21.99 |
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Title: 100 Best Cruise Vacations, 2nd: The Top Cruises throughout the World for All Interests and Budgets by Theodore W. Scull ISBN: 0762709812 Publisher: Globe Pequot Pr Pub. Date: 01 October, 2001 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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