Cruise Vacations For Dummies 2007 (Dummies Travel) (Paperback)

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On a cruise vacation, getting there is half the fun—or more. Even if you’re a land lubber, this guide will get you ready and eager to set sail. You’ll learn what to expect and how to enjoy every minute—on board or in port. As the authors write, “The captain does the driving, the chef does the cooking, the bartenders do the pouring, and the stewards make your bed.” You unpack once and then relax and enjoy.

Discover how to pick the cruise for you and choose great things to do, with:

• Reviews of the best cruise lines and specifics such as the best ships for families, best romantic cruises, best party cruises, best small ship cruises, and more
• Overviews of popular cruise ports in the Caribbean, Alaska, the Mediterranean, the Mexican Riviera, Hawaii, and New England and Eastern Canada
• Special icons that point out Bargain Alerts, Heads Ups (warnings about tourists traps, unsafe neighborhoods, etc.), and Kid-Friendly options
• Info on onboard entertainment and activities, food, spa offerings, shopping, gambling, and children’s activities
• Recommendations on the top attractions and best shore excursions at popular ports
• Details on everything from passport requirements to packing tips, and from embarkation day to clearing customs

Like every For Dummies travel guide, Cruise Vacations For Dummies 2007 helps you make the most of your vacation. It includes:

• Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
• Info on the best ships for every budget
• Tips on sightseeing at ports of call
• Handy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pages

Whether you’re looking for adventure on the high seas or laid-back fun in the sun, get your sea legs and get set for smooth sailing with this friendly guide.

From the Back Cover

Coast along with cruise control at www.dummies.com

Have a bon voyage the fun and easy way®

Cruise these pages for the best ships for families, romance, fine dining, and more. Whether your style is laid-back or lively, rustic schooner or luxury liner, popular port or exotic adventure, set sail with this guide that covers cruise lines, destinations, shore attractions, and more.

Discover:

• Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
• What you shouldn't miss —and what you can skip
• The best cruise ships for every budget
• Handy Post-it® Flags to mark your favorite pages

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Product Details

• Paperback: 480 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; Revised edition (November 20, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471788635
• ISBN-13: 978-0471788638
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #57,290 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Thorough Guide But Too Much Like Advertising For The Cruise Lines, October 6, 2007

By	Chris Luallen (Nashville, Tennessee) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

For those interested in taking a cruise this book serves as a very thorough guide. It discusses pretty much all of the available cruises. It talks about planning your cruise and what experiences are available on board - spas, shows, activities and, of course, lots of food. It also covers the excursions available at the different ports of call and where each cruise line goes to, with an emphasis on the Caribbean, Alaska and the Mediterranean.

The only reason I am deducting a star is that the writers give only rave reviews for every cruise line. It seemed like they were often just advertising for the cruise companies rather than offering objective opinions that would be useful for its readers. This made it hard to figure out which cruise lines were best because the writers made each one sound so wonderful. So readers seeking to narrow their options might want to go online to the websites where people offer reviews on their cruising experiences rather than rely on this book.

But for all the nuts and bolts information on planning a cruise, what places you can cruise to and what activites are available, both at sea and on shore, this book is an excellent choice.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good general info, August 8, 2007

By	Regina M. Reninger "RM Reninger" (Annandale, VA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a good tool for first-time cruisers . . . and great info if you're going to the Caribbean. My cruise was to Canada (Atlantic side), so there wasn't a lot about the tours for Canada.

Otherwise, good info.

5.0 out of 5 stars Cruise for Dummies, June 22, 2008

By	Michael J. Burton (Detroit Area, Michigan, United States, Planet Earth) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

An excellent book if you have never been on a cruise, once you have gone it is kind of useless.