The Cruise Handbook

The Cruise Handbook
Author: Lonely Planet
Publisher: Lonely Planet
Total Pages:
Release: 2019-01-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1788681061

This practical and inspiring guide gives you the lowdown on the world of cruises. Get essential advice and tips on everything from finding the right cruise and booking a great deal, to packing and travelling with a family. This ultimate trip-planning tool also features the best destinations for beaches, adventure, culture, chartering and more.

The Alaska Cruise Handbook

The Alaska Cruise Handbook
Author: Joe Upton
Publisher: Coastal Pub
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-06
Genre: Alaska
ISBN: 9780979491573

Updated for 2012, A Rich and Unique Cruise Guide. Award winning author and mapmaker Joe Upton spent 20 years exploring the NW coast as a commercial fisherman and journalist, collecting stories, taking photos, making maps, and catching fish. In this book with over 300 color photos and included large illustrated map, he has assembled all the information you need for your Alaska cruise. Includes detailed information on excursions, wildlife, walks, ports of call, cruise planning tips, where to look for whales, and much more. But the enduring popularity of this book is because in addition to being a fully informational guide, it is filled with Joe's wonderful Alaska stories. Upton's maps are displayed on many ships.

Berlitz Cruising and Cruise Ships 2020 (Travel Guide eBook)

Berlitz Cruising and Cruise Ships 2020 (Travel Guide eBook)
Author: Berlitz
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
Total Pages: 1598
Release: 2019-09-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1785732501

If you want a holiday that's hassle-free, virtually pre-paid, and that lets you see lots of places while only needing to pack and unpack once, then you should try a cruise. This best-selling book is the cruise industry bible: it gives you all the information you need to choose the right cruise for you. Meticulously updated every year by cruise expert Douglas Ward, it is divided into two main parts: the first helps you work out what you're looking for in a cruise holiday and how to find it; the lively text and colour photographs describe every aspect of life on board, including safety, the highs and lows of the cruise experience and how to save money. The second part contains unbiased reviews and fascinating detail of almost 300 ocean-going cruise vessels, and grades them on service, food, entertainment and facilities, using an internationally recognised ratings system.

Rick Steves Mediterranean Cruise Ports

Rick Steves Mediterranean Cruise Ports
Author: Rick Steves
Publisher: Rick Steves
Total Pages: 1388
Release: 2016-09-13
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1631213822

Set sail and dive into Europe's magnificent port cities with Rick Steves Mediterranean Cruise Ports! Inside you'll find: Rick's expert advice on making the most of your time on a cruise and fully experiencing each city, with thorough coverage of 23 ports of call Practical travel strategies including how to choose and book your cruise, adjust to life on board on the ship, and save money Self-guided walks and tours of each port city so you can hit the best sights, sample authentic cuisine, and get to know the culture, even with a short amount of time Essential logistics including step-by-step instructions for arriving at each terminal, getting into town, and finding necessary services like ATMs and pharmacies Rick's reliable tips and candid advice on how to beat the crowds, skip lines, and avoid tourist traps Helpful reference photos throughout and full-color maps of each city Useful tools like mini-phrasebooks, detailed instructions for any visa requirements, hotel and airport recommendations for cruise access cities, and what to do if you miss your ship Full list of coverage: Provence, Marseille, Toulon and the Port of La Seyne-sur-Mer, Cassis, Aix-en-Provence, Nice, Villefrance-sur-Mer, Cap Ferrat, Monaco, Cannes, Antibes, Florence, Pisa, Lucca, the Port of Livorno, Rome, the Port of Civitaveccia, Naples, Sorrento, Capri, Pompeii, Herculaneum, the Amalfi Coast, Venice, Split, Dubrovnik, Athens, the Port of Piraeus, Mykonos, Santorini, Corfu, Olympia and the Port of Katakolo, Crete and the Port of Heraklion, Rhodes, Istanbul, Ephesus, and The Port of Kusadasi Maximize your time and savor every moment in port with Rick's practical tips, thoughtful advice, and reliable expertise. Heading north? Pick up Rick Steves Scandinavian & Northern European Cruise Ports.

Mediterranean Cruising Handbook

Mediterranean Cruising Handbook
Author: Rod Heikell
Publisher: Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson
Total Pages: 195
Release: 2004-07-01
Genre: Pilot guides
ISBN: 9780852887790

Imray's established 2-year almanac provides data for all the coasts and islands of the Mediterranean. Complete coverage for all the Mediterranean countries from Gibraltar clockwise to Morocco and the Atlantic islands. 424 pages in full color. Over 500 plans of key harbours. Full lists of radio weather and safety services. Complete list of major lights. Gibraltar tide tables.

The Cruise

The Cruise
Author: Catherine Cooper
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Total Pages: 347
Release: 2022-10-30
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0008497303

A glamorous ship. A missing woman. A holiday to DIE for... The gripping new thriller from the Sunday Times bestseller! ‘A brilliant new storyteller has arrived’ ERIN KELLY ‘Intense and claustrophobic’ HEAT ‘Agatha Christie with glamour’ SUNDAY TIMES

Nigel Calder's Cruising Handbook (PB)

Nigel Calder's Cruising Handbook (PB)
Author: Nigel Calder
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 608
Release: 2001-05-28
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0071797351

The most comprehensive and helpful guide ever written for selecting and equipping a cruising sailboat Whether you’re a coastal or offshore cruiser, you’ll find your most pressing concerns treated with the know-how that makes for skillful, confident cruising in Nigel Calder’s Cruising Handbook. The author -- one of the most respected marine how-to authors on either side of the Atlantic, and author of the universally admired Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual, -- walks you through all key technical and practical aspects of modern cruising systems and equipment, providing you with a summary of the skills necessary for safe, enjoyable sailing. The first half of the book includes an easy-to-use tabular method for evaluating a boat's suitability for cruising; ideas for workable deck and interior lay-outs and organization; how to choose and configure suitable boat systems for cruising; and how to install gear for trouble free operation. The book's second half teaches you boat handling skills; core navigational expertise; anchoring techniques; weather understanding; heavy weather expertise; and specific skills for long-term and long-distance cruising.

The Unofficial Guide? to Cruises '98

The Unofficial Guide? to Cruises '98
Author: Kay Showker
Publisher: Wiley
Total Pages: 834
Release: 1997-10-24
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780028620336

The renowned Unofficial Guides "RM" are trusted by millions of readers. No other series dares to be this candid -- the Unofficial Guides "RM" are the "Consumer Reports" of travel guides. Every hotel and attraction is rated and ranked by a team of unbiased inspectors. Value-conscious and loaded with tips that help readers avoid wasting time and money, each guide is easy to use, with detailed descriptions of a wide range of hotels and restaurants in all price categories. Readers love the rating system used to objectively evaluate attractions, hotels, and restaurants. Handy charts demonstrate how each place stacks up against the competition. The Unofficial Guides "RM" contain the most honest evaluations of the Disney parks on the market (with each ride rated and given a suggested age group), and offer proven strategies for enjoying them with a minimum of hassle. Unofficial "RM" Las Vegas rates and ranks the casinos, and provides useful strategies for beating the odds. Each guide is tailored to provide convenience and insider advice on each destination, and addresses the needs of families, business travelers, and more by giving them the lowdown on what's really worth their time and money. Also included are accurate maps, plus detailed information on shopping, nightlife, sports, and more. Look for a contemporary new cover design on this fall's list! Winner of the Lowell Thomas Award as Best Guidebook of the Year!

Caribbean by Cruise Ship

Caribbean by Cruise Ship
Author: Anne Vipond
Publisher: Ocean Cruise Guides
Total Pages: 386
Release: 1999
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780969799160

The world's most popular cruise region, the Caribbean, is rich in history, culture, and tropical beauty. Now readers can learn about all aspects of this part of the world with "Caribbean By Cruise Ship". Includes details on ports of call, shore excursions, best beaches and best ways to get around islands and home ports. Over 400 maps and photos; 120 pages of color; 30 pull-out port maps.