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Frommer's Cruises & Ports of Call 2008: From U.S. & Canadian Home Ports to the Caribbean, Alaska, Hawaii & More (Frommer's Complete)

Heidi Sarna, Matt Hannafin

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Total reviews: 1 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

A  cruise is a complete vacation, so it's important that you choose the one that's right for you. Frommer's Cruises & Ports of Call is the most user-friendly, opinionated, and comprehensive guide you can buy before you set sail. We provide in-depth coverage on cruises departing from U.S. ports to the Caribbean, Alaska, Bermuda, Mexico and Canada.

Unlike rating systems used in other guides, our system is simple. We break down the essential elements of a cruise experience (dining, activities, children's activities, entertainment, service, overall enjoyment, and overall value), and rate them from "poor" to "outstanding." Photos of each ship combine with the text to give a better sense of the very real differences among the various lines.

Most important, this is the only cruise guide that provides the real prices people pay for cruises, not just the rack rates. Other guides tell you that a seven-night cruise aboard Norwegian's Norwegian Jewel costs $2,299. You can pay that if you want to, but only Frommer's tells you that the same cruise is selling for $764. We give both the rack rates and the discount price for every cruise we review. This feature alone makes Frommer's Cruises and Ports of Call by far the most valuable trip-planning book among cruise guides.

Our authors, noted cruise experts who've personally checked out every ship sailing in and around North America, offer candid and unbiased opinions on them all. They are completely up to date, with all the latest developments and the newest ships. You'll also get complete coverage of the major port destinations, with advice on how to spend your limited time ashore.

Selling the Sea: An Inside Look at the Cruise Industry

Bob Dickinson, Andy Vladimir

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Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Facsinating! 4 out of 5 stars.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful.

This book provides a facinating behind the scenes look at the cruise industry, from the ship to the home office to the travel agent. I was expecially surprised on how broad based it was, although Carnival (Bob Dickinson is president of that company) does play a prominent role. For example, a section on advertising features old Carnival ads. However, the book does include quotes from presidents of all major cruise lines, and the book freely uses examples from other major cruise lines. That said, it is a great book if you want a behind the scenes look at the industry, or work in the travel industry.

Editorial Review:

An insider's view of how the cruising business operates

Selling the Sea offers a complete picture of the cruise line industry along with step-by-step coverage of how to effectively market the cruising experience. This updated Second Edition features new coverage of how technology has impacted the industry, new niche markets in cruising, and expanded material on shipbuilding and design. It also includes insightful interviews with today's captains, social directors, food and beverage managers, and cruise line executives who have hands-on experience at the day-to-day workings of a cruise ship.

Crusing Gde T Coastal North Carolina

YOUNG

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

The guide is very useful 3 out of 5 stars.
13 of 16 people found this review helpful.

I've used the previous edition of this guide and have found it to be very useful in preparing a trip. The guide appears written from the perspective of a small powerboat, thus encouraging quite a few surprizes if taken too literally. It is not clear how "updated" the new edition is. I've found I got tired before I could find substantial changes or cruising insights.

Just the facts please! 3 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

Good publication. Could benefit from MANY more detailed maps and pictures as well as MUCH more anchorage information. For the true sailing voyager that won't afford a Marina this may NOT be the right guide for you. Well articulated, but ambiguous prose, can prove a bit misleading. I prefer the dry hard facts outlined in easily referenced, numbered sequences.

Editorial Review:

The only cruising guide devoted exclusively to North Carolina, this book covers almost every body of water along the coast as far inland as it is safe to navigate. The guide includes historical summaries, coastal folklore, listings of coastal marinas and their services, and tips on shoreside attractions.

A Cruising Guide to the New England Coast

Roger F. Duncan, W. Wallace Fenn, Paul W. Fenn, John P. Ware

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

Here, entirely updated, is the latest edition of the most complete, authoritative cruising guide to the northeastern coast. The bible for Eastern sailors and powerboaters for more than half a century has been thoroughly overhauled and expertly refitted. For the preparation of the twelfth edition, the authors visited nearly all the harbors, talked with harbormasters and marina owners, and reevaluated earlier judgments. The Guide tells you how to dodge bad currents and edge around shoal water, and where to anchor and find essential services, including pump-out stations, fuel docks, and a hot shower. It notes channels and harbors that have been dredged or shoaled up; recently replaced buoys; and changes in marinas, boatyards, and other facilities. This guide is far more than a traditional cruising guide, providing valuable information on weather, tides, coastal geography and geology, fog, marine birds, animals, sea conditions, and even places of historical interest ashore. The authors—who know these great cruising grounds as old friends—relate the histories of the towns, ports, vessels, lighthouses, and even rocks you'll encounter. Black-and-white photographs and maps throughout.

The Complete Guide to Caribbean Cruises, 2nd Edition: A cruise lover's guide to selecting the right trip, with all the best ports of call (Special-Interest Titles)

Linda Coffman

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Total reviews: 1 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

What's really included in your cruise fare? What cabins are the best—and the worst? What cruise line has the largest standard cabins, even at the lowest price levels? Which cruise line's ships have rock-climbing walls?—Fodor's The Complete Guide to Caribbean Cruises, 2nd Edition answers all these questions and many more! Linda Coffman, our resident Cruise Diva, has been dishing out cruise-travel advice for more than a decade and has the answers to all your cruise questions. An avid cruiser, she spends most of her time cruising in the Caribbean and knows all the inside info on all the ships and even the best things to do while ashore!

The San Francisco Chronicle sums it up best —"Fodor's guides are saturated with information."

- We make every effort to bring you the most accurate and thorough book possible. Plus we provide timely updates about cruising and the Caribbean at Fodors.com.
- You know you're getting the real scoop on Caribbean cruising because unlike other guidebooks, Fodor's relies heavily on a cruising expert who knows the industry inside and out
- We give you the planning tools you need to tailor your trip. We give options for all budgets. You make the choices.

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With Fodor’s you get much more than a guidebook–we make it easy for you to customize your dream vacation.

Visit www.fodors.com to find up-to-date travel bargains, mini-guides to worldwide destinations, information on local festivals, dazzling drives, maps, vacation planning tips and much more!

And, for more insider secrets, visit “Travel Talk” and “Rants and Raves” online at www.fodors.com/forums to get advice from other travelers like you.

Unsafe on the High Seas: Your Guide to a Safer Cruise

Charles R. Lipcon

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 15 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

A shocking look at the truth of the cruise ship industry! 4 out of 5 stars.
3 of 4 people found this review helpful.

I have to say, if I was planning on taking a cruise anytime in the near future this book was enough to make me think twice about it! From the truth about labor to the sanitation issues faced by passengers while on board, this book takes all of the hype out of taking a vacation on the high seas and gives passengers some great ideas on how to keep themselves and their loved ones safe. I'd say this is a definite must-read to anyone thinking about spending their next vacation away from dry land.

Editorial Review:

Discover the reality the cruise industry doesn t want you to know about: Sexual Assaults, Shipboard Disappearances, A Pattern of Cover-ups, Noroviruses, Unaccredited Doctors, Inadequate Security and Your Binding Ticket Contract. Learn how to protect you and your loved ones from becoming victims. You'll get:
-Easy to use checklists to help protect you and your family.
-Realistic rules to keep you safe in a cruise ship environment.
-Sensible talk about health and sanitation issues.
-Practical advice to guide you from the purchase of your ticket (which is a binding contract) to the end of your voyage.

The Essential Little Cruise Book, 3rd: Secrets from a Cruise Director for a Perfect Cruise Vacation

Jim West

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The Essential little Cruise Book 1 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

I am returning this item.
Its a small little book with just general information nothing specific or insightfull.

Not Particularly Useful 1 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

The gist of this book is: "Have a good time, no matter what. Avoid bugging the staff, your problem's not that big." Very little in the way of stuff which could enhance your cruise or keep you out of trouble.

Outdated, simplistic, but useful 4 out of 5 stars.
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A new edition is due by Fall of 2008, and is needed. This remains a VERY useful guide for first-time cruisers; for those with several cruises under their belt [given the amount of food on a cruise ship, this may be a double entendre] this little book is probably of minimal use.

Best little Cruise Book! 5 out of 5 stars.
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My Fiance and I were rookie cruisers, and I bought this to help us out. It is great! It has lots of helpful hints and "do not forgets" for first timers and veteran cruisers alike! Buy it if you have any questions about cruising!

Editorial Review:

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.

Cruising: A Guide to the Cruise Line Industry

Marc Mancini

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Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Mancini's books are wonderful! 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.

I love and own most of Mancini's books and this one is as good as any at explaining the industry.

Good Basic Guide to Cruising 4 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

I bought the book to begin CLIA training. This book is very basic, but covers many different aspects of the cruise industry. If you are beginning to work in cruise sales, or are just interested in cruising, I would definitely recommend it.

Editorial Review:

Comprehensive profiles of two dozen cruise lines, a study of cruises by their geographic itineraries, and an insider’s view of cruise sales, marketing, and operations make this the only guide needed for learning how to succeed in the cruise industry. The content has been written in a magazine-style manner, making it easy and fun to read. And the author has applied a number of educational strategies, lending to Cruising’s easy learning manner. Particular attention is placed on key terms and phrases for better comprehension, activities and discussion items reinforce the concepts, and photos, graphics, and sidebars illustrate each chapter’s content. Dozens of leading industry professionals—including several cruise line presidents—have reviewed this material, ensuring that it reflects real-world insights into the business.

Cruising Guide to Eastern Florida

Claiborne S. Young, Pelican Pub Co

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Good East Fla Book 5 out of 5 stars.
7 of 7 people found this review helpful.

Super book and a must have book. If Claiborne says be cautious in an area, you better be cautious. We used it extensively and it is a must have book. A little more information on best places to stay for taking a trip to the Bahamas would be a good tie-into that route. St. John's River

Editorial Review:

Boating enthusiasts will eagerly welcome this thoroughly researched and comprehensive guide. This book is the most complete source of detail on the facilities and waters of the Sunshine State's eastern shore. In this updated fourth edition, the reader will find a wide range of up-to-date information, including: Current navigational data; Marinas and other boating facilities; Water Depths; Shoreside dining and other attractions; Anchorage locales along the entire shore. New for this edition is an overview of bridges at the beginning of each chapter. As with his other guides, author Claibrone Young provides dozens of helpful maps, photographs, and chart references. Intriguing historical profiles and coastal folklore will give visitors a flavour of the region. Sections on unsafe areas and shoals will help boaters avoid dangerous waters.

Landfalls of Paradise: Cruising Guide to the Pacific Islands (Latitude 20 Books)

Earl R. Hinz

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

the only one of its kind 4 out of 5 stars.
28 of 28 people found this review helpful.

Considing the relatively small market for a book like this, it's not surprising there's virtually nothing comparable in print. And Earl's territory is vast - all of the Pacific islands from Hawaii to New Zealand and north into Micronesia. The numerous maps should prove useful for orientation and could save you a bundle on official charts (although the author and publisher disclaim any responsibility for errors). There's lots of useful 'passage planning', yacht entry, weather, and public holiday information here, but the country intros could be shortened and the yacht facility sections beefed up. The oversized B&W photos throughout the book occupy space that could be better utilized. An appendix provides four pages outlining the use of amateur mobil radios, but no mention of communicating over the internet is to be found herein. At times, the coverage is skeletal and uneven. For example, on Tahiti only Papeete is visited. Moorea isn't included (!) and the popular Leeward Islands merit only a few lines. In contrast the seldom-visited Austral and Gambier islands receive four pages of maps and texts. In Fiji, Earl only descibes facilities in the main ports of entry: Suva, Lautoka, Levuka, and Savusavu. Really out of the way anchorages are seldom discussed. All that said, these criticisms are mute as there simply isn't another South Pacific cruising guide to choose from. It's a credit to Earl Hinz that he has kept this book going through four editions, and hopefully the electronic revolution will allow him to rejuvenate his book. Meanwhile Landfalls of Paradise is a basic reference work every Pacific sailor will want to carry aboard.

Editorial Review:

This text provides information on customs and immigration procedures, together with revised harbour charts and updated descriptions of more than 75 ports of entry and many lesser harbours and anchorages. This edition also includes extensive treatment of island countries, with pertinent political, economic, social and geological information. Among the appendixes are a trilingual dictionary useful for port entry, a glossary of cruising terms and a section offering sound advice on the prevention and treatment of critical medical conditions.