Cruise Control with Book(s) [Audio Cassette]

Jim West (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2000

This compact collection of cruise wisdom offers everything for a perfect holiday 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. How can you get the best cabin for your price range? The best table in the dining room? The best service from the crew? Like having your own personal cruise consultant, The Essential Little Cruise Book will help you to make the most of your time at sea. Topics covered range from choosing the right cruise to planning, packing, as well as onboard activities and shore excursions. Running time of audio tape: approximately 60 minutes.

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About the Author

Jim West

Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Penton Overseas; Pap/Cas edition (March 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560156147
• ISBN-13: 978-1560156147
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 4.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,257,442 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #14 in Books > Books on Cassette > Cooking, Food & Wine

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW! A MUST read for anyone planning a cruise!, August 29, 2000

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Kevin Durham (Lodi, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cruise Control with Book(s) (Audio Cassette)

The best investment I could have made for planning my cruise is a copy of this book and audio tape. Jim West was a cruise director who worked onboard cruise ships for 10 years, and he tells it like it is! It is worth 10 times the price! He is now a cruise travel agent who personally plans cruises. I called him, and he was very helpful in finding my family a fantastic price on our vacation cruise. You can reach him at 800-708-0880. And for the record, I don't get any kick-back for endorsing him or this package! He really is great!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars JIM WEST DID IT AGAIN!, November 24, 2000

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steve barcowitz (Pittsburgh) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cruise Control with Book(s) (Audio Cassette)

I purchased Jim West's first book THE ESSENTIAL LITTLE CRUISE BOOK and found it to be more helpful than what my travel agent could provide for me. Then I was planning my second cruise, only this time I was traveling with my brothers and sisters and their families--34 people in all. We purchased CRUISE CONTROL and not only found a fantastic cassette tape of helpful tips, but the package contained a copy of THE ESSENTIAL LITTLE CRUISE BOOK. Such a deal!!

I called him on his toll free number (800-708-0880) and he planned our entire cruise. He actually flew to Pittsburgh from Chicago and talked with our entire family before we left. He is AWESOME. You would be very foolish not to use his cruise expertise and have him personally plan your cruise!

By the way, don't confuse his book with the other CRUISE CONTROL book, his offers a lot more than just an outsiders view of cruising. He actually worked as a cruise director for 10 years on cruise ships, so he knows the information first hand.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Investment Before You Cruise!, August 31, 2000

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MRS. ELZA BISHOP (MORRIS, ILLINOIS United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cruise Control with Book(s) (Audio Cassette)

Before you spend even $1.00 toward any cruise, invest in this fantastic guide book. Jim West's vast knowledge of the Cruise Ship Industry is revealed in his books. Jim has been on over 650 cruises all over the world and his helpful insights will provide even the seasoned traveler with inside information to make any cruise the cruise of a lifetime. I took the time to contact Jim at his toll-free number ... and he even answered the phone himself! He provided me with unsurpassed customer service like you used to receive in the good'ol days. He also provided me with an unbeatable price for a Mediteranean Cruise. You just can't beat it...Knowledge, customer service and an unbeatable price from a true cruise expert! What else do you need! BUY THE BOOK. YOU CAN'T AFFORD NOT TO!