Alaska by Cruise Ship: The Complete Guide to Cruising Alaska with Giant Pull-out Map (5th Edition) (Paperback)

by Anne Vipond (Author) "The Alaska cruise season is no longer confined to the summer months and now stretches from May to October..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

Review
"This book should be considered a high priority. A core resource for most public libraries." -- Library Journal, March 2005

With her crisp writing and in-depth reporting, she's created a terrific guide book on Alaska. -- Cruise Critic, August 9, 2007

Product Description
This international bestseller is the complete guide for anyone taking a cruise or cruisetour to Alaska. From Seattle and Vancouver to Fairbanks and beyond, Alaska By Cruise Ship provides readers with solid detail for this popular cruise destination. Interesting and historical background on the cruise routes complements practical detail on ports and shore excursions with numerous maps pinpointing attractions. All areas of interest on an Alaska cruise are included such as history, wildlife (with whale watching map), native culture, natural phenomena and much more. New edition includes best hiking trails in each port and updates on all shore excursions. Includes giant pull-out color map.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Ocean Cruise Guides; 5 Pap/Map edition (March 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0968838979
• ISBN-13: 978-0968838976
• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 8.6 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #302,247 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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307 of 310 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have reference for any Alaska cruise., April 11, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Alaska by Cruise Ship (Paperback)

Anne Vipond's straightforward style, well-conceived organization, and excellent content make this book indispensable for Alaska-bound cruisers. Anne patiently describes all the major cruise ports in Alaska and the Inside Passage. The detailed town maps with keys to the text descriptions are excellent. Descriptions of various attractions meaty, yet brief. The thing that is most attractive about this book is its focus on activities interesting to cruisers, as opposed to the long list of hotels and restaurants common in other guide books. Anyone taking a cruise to Alaska will find this book invaluable. It seems to be the only reference available that provides assistance in planning your trip to make maximum benefit from your time in each port.

86 of 87 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All You Need, June 3, 2003

By	gotta run now (Seattle) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Alaska by Cruise Ship: The Complete Guide to Cruising Alaska (Paperback)

This is all you need to plan your time while on your Alaska cruise. I wanted a book that would enable me to make decisions about where to go when in port, what to see, what to not bother with, and how to amuse myself and my family. Like everybody taking a cruise, we wanted to get as much out of it as possible! This book is an indispensable guide to what you will see on your Alaska cruise. It describes the various ports of call, has maps of the towns, suggestions for what to do with your free time, what not to miss. Having this book precluded me from lugging around 3 different books and grabbing all those touristy brochures along the way. Have you chosen Alaska for your cruise destination? Then take this book along. Highly recommended.

65 of 66 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The benchmark for Alaska cruise guides..., October 21, 2003

By	Steve Pickering "Doctor Cruise" (Wallingford, CT) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Alaska by Cruise Ship: The Complete Guide to Cruising Alaska (Paperback)

Excellent coverage of Alaskan ports, including most of the minor ports visited by smaller ships. Essential for the Alaska-bound travelers who wish to maximize their experience in ports of call. By using the walking guides and descriptions of attractions, readers will be able to visit the high points of each port, and skip destinations with less appeal. Helps to cut down on the expense of shore excursions by suggesting interesting alternatives. Also assists you to choose the correct shore excursion for your interests. If you're traveling to Alaska, this is an essential companion. Also contains information on weather, dress, culture, and what to expect in general. Many maps and illustrations add an additional dimension of clarity to the excellent text. - Steve Pickering at DoctorCruise.com