Berlitz Complete Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships [Paperback]

Douglas Ward (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 15, 2008 | Series: Berlitz Complete Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships

Berlitz is proud to welcome the 2009 edition of Cruising and Cruise Ships, now in its 24th year of publication. Internationally recognised as the definitive cruise guide, this book is written by Douglas Ward, the world's most highly regarded expert on cruising and is the only source of independent star-rating for ocean-going cruise ships worldwide. Fully revised and updated, it features ship by ship reviews of 270 cruise ships, including the 20 new ships launched in 2008. It also highlights the new ships set to debut in 2009, including Oasis of the Seas which will be the biggest cruise ship ever launched. At-a-glance charts compare the major cruise lines for cabin facilities, food and service. Other practical advice covers what to look for in a ship and crew, along with top tips on how to get the best value for money. So whether you are travelling solo, honeymooners, with children, or require special assistance, this guide will find a ship to suit you. Full-colour photographs can be found throughout that will bring the cruise experience to life, before you even step aboard. A brand new chapter for 2009 highlights the 100 best shore excursions around the world, so if you want to explore a European city independently or go sightseeing in the Caribbean with fellow passengers, this guide indicates where and how to go. Whether it is your first or fiftieth cruise, this authoritative guide will answer all your questions in detail, leaving you more time to enjoy your cruise.

Product Details

• Paperback: 688 pages
• Publisher: Berlitz Publishing; Nineteenth Edition, 2009 ed. edition (October 15, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9812685642
• ISBN-13: 978-9812685643
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.9 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #866,337 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Always Enjoy & Profit From This Ever-Improving Series, November 25, 2008

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This review is from: Berlitz Complete Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships (Paperback)

We are experienced cruisers. (About 12 times: Alaska, Scandinavia, Russia, Mediterranean, Panama, US Rivers, etc.) Douglass Ward's work always both entertains and helps. Both broad philosophies and specific details for both new and veteran travelers prove on, or very-close to, target.

Shipping and price were both excellent.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Cruise Guide. Period., February 19, 2009

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Justin Champion (New Orleans, LA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Berlitz Complete Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships (Paperback)

Berlitz Guide to Cruising is without a doubt the best cruise guide on the market. It is far more detailed than others that I have bought and gives a thorough write up of every ship. I find it dissapointing that, while the ratings of a ship may change from year to year, the summary remains the same, giving no indication of the reasons for the change. But still, it can't be beat in terms of useful information and layout.

I hate this year's cover though.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Know your cruise ships, January 28, 2009

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R. Thomas (UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Berlitz Complete Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships (Paperback)

Having noticed a decent offer for a cruise on a ship we knew nothing about, we decided to buy the Berlitz guide to cruising 2009. This proved to ease our minds considerably as it had a satisfactory write-up, so we booked. The guide gave us all the info we wanted, regarding size of cabins, restaurants and usual facilities, not exactly 5 star but near enough. We sail in September - fingers crossed!!