Cruise Vacations For Dummies 2007 (Dummies Travel) |  | Authors: Heidi Sarna, Matt Hannafin
Publisher: For Dummies
Category: Book
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Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 369845
Media: Paperback
Edition: Revised
Pages: 480
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.5 x 1.2
ISBN: 0471788635
Dewey Decimal Number: 910.202
EAN: 9780471788638
ASIN: 0471788635
Publication Date: November 20, 2006
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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: - Reviews of the best cruise lines and specifics such as the best ships for families, best romantic cruises, best party cruises, best small ship cruises, and more
- Overviews of popular cruise ports in the Caribbean, Alaska, the Mediterranean, the Mexican Riviera, Hawaii, and New England and Eastern Canada
- Special icons that point out Bargain Alerts, Heads Ups (warnings about tourists traps, unsafe neighborhoods, etc.), and Kid-Friendly options
- Info on onboard entertainment and activities, food, spa offerings, shopping, gambling, and children’s activities
- Recommendations on the top attractions and best shore excursions at popular ports
- Details on everything from passport requirements to packing tips, and from embarkation day to clearing customs
Like every For Dummies travel guide, Cruise Vacations For Dummies 2007 helps you make the most of your vacation. It includes: - Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
- Info on the best ships for every budget
- Tips on sightseeing at ports of call
- Handy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pages
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.
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 Cruise for Dummies June 22, 2008
Michael J. Burton (Detroit Area, Michigan, United States, Planet Earth)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
An excellent book if you have never been on a cruise, once you have gone it is kind of useless.
review November 19, 2009
Patricia A. Dwyer (springfield, mo)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
great info for someone like me who has never been on a cruise. it will help me know which lines are a good fit and which to avoid because the people on them are not my type of fun.
Cruise Vacatoins For Dummies February 4, 2010
Chester Adkins
This has been a very helpful book for us. We are going on our first cruise and the information is great.
I was a dummie about cruises, no more March 3, 2010
Laura V. Dierking (Georgia, USA)
This was a great book. I am dreaming of a cruise and after going over this book I now know I will pick just the right cruise. It lists all the cruise lines (at 2007) and gives details on everything. Thank you for a great book.
 A Thorough Guide But Too Much Like Advertising For The Cruise Lines October 6, 2007
Chris Luallen (Nashville, Tennessee)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
For those interested in taking a cruise this book serves as a very thorough guide. It discusses pretty much all of the available cruises. It talks about planning your cruise and what experiences are available on board - spas, shows, activities and, of course, lots of food. It also covers the excursions available at the different ports of call and where each cruise line goes to, with an emphasis on the Caribbean, Alaska and the Mediterranean.
The only reason I am deducting a star is that the writers give only rave reviews for every cruise line. It seemed like they were often just advertising for the cruise companies rather than offering objective opinions that would be useful for its readers. This made it hard to figure out which cruise lines were best because the writers made each one sound so wonderful. So readers seeking to narrow their options might want to go online to the websites where people offer reviews on their cruising experiences rather than rely on this book.
But for all the nuts and bolts information on planning a cruise, what places you can cruise to and what activites are available, both at sea and on shore, this book is an excellent choice.
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