Frommer's Alaska Cruises & Ports of Call 2008 (Frommer's Cruises) [Paperback]

Jerry Brown (Author), Fran Wenograd Golden (Author)

Book Description

Series: Frommer's Cruises | Publication Date: January 10, 2008

Experience the best a place has to offer on the cruise that's right for you. Frommer's. Your trip begins with us.

• Exact prices, including brochure rates, with tips on how to find deep discounts, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget.
• Extensive descriptions of all the major ships sailing in Alaska, with information on everything from cabins and ship facilities to shore excursions and recreational activities.
• Comprehensive ship ratings that grade the essential elements of a cruise experience (dining, activities, children's programs, public areas, cleanliness, and overall enjoyment) from "poor" to "outstanding."
• Complete coverage of the Inside Passage and Gulf of Alaska, with off-the-beaten-path experiences and new takes on top attractions.
• Bonus wildlife guide in the appendix highlights the animals you're most likely to see-from whales to bald eagles to bears.

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From the Back Cover

Experience the best a place has to offer on the cruise that's right for you. Frommer's. Your trip begins with us.

• Exact prices, including brochure rates, with tips on how to find deep discounts, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget.

• Extensive descriptions of all the major ships sailing in Alaska, with information on everything from cabins and ship facilities to shore excursions and recreational activities.

• Comprehensive ship ratings that grade the essential elements of a cruise experience (dining, activities, children's programs, public areas, cleanliness, and overall enjoyment) from "poor" to "outstanding."

• Complete coverage of the Inside Passage and Gulf of Alaska, with off-the-beaten-path experiences and new takes on top attractions.

• Bonus wildlife guide in the appendix highlights the animals you're most likely to see—from whales to bald eagles to bears.

About the Author

Jerry Brown was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, and worked as a reporter for Scottish newspapers before joining the news department of the London Daily Mail. Later, for 31 years, he was the West Coast Bureau Chief of a leading travel trade newspaper. He and Margaret, his wife and best editor, have two grown sons, a granddaughter, Victoria Rose, and two grandsons, Mason Patrick and Maddox Matthew.

Fran Wenograd Golden is a well-established travel writer and editor whose work appears in numerous newspapers and magazines as well as websites including CruiseCritic.com. She is also author of TV Vacations: A Fun Guide to the Sites, the Stars, and the Inside Stories Behind Your Favorite TV Shows as well as other travel books. She lives in Boston and is the proud parent of Erin and Eli.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; Revised edition (January 10, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470169079
• ISBN-13: 978-0470169070
• Product Dimensions: 5 x 0.7 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,033,231 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Alaska cruise stops, May 16, 2008

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This review is from: Frommer's Alaska Cruises & Ports of Call 2008 (Frommer's Cruises) (Paperback)

This is a very helpful guide for those taking an Alaska cruise; it helps you choose the right cruise for your objectives. It reviews the various landtours available but I particularly like the section in each port-of-call that suggests self-conducted tours with detailed maps, costs, and directions. For example, I will be taking a bus available near the pier to see Mendenhall Glacier (near Juneau); I can set my own departure/return time and save 70% of what the cruise ship company wanted to charge me for taking their (the same!) tour.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Read this if you are booking an Alaskan cruise!, July 16, 2008

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R. Cheal (Santa Rosa, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frommer's Alaska Cruises & Ports of Call 2008 (Frommer's Cruises) (Paperback)

This is the best, most informative book on this subject I have found, by far. It is a must if you are considering booking an Alaskan cruise. It rates all the ships and companies, large and small and gives great information on all the ports that are visited by these ships. Certainly a great resource to help you book the type of adventure that fits your style!

5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable resource, January 19, 2011

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Marilyn (West Peoria, IL, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frommer's Alaska Cruises & Ports of Call 2008 (Frommer's Cruises) (Paperback)

great book - helped us plan our trip and save money - but also skip a ship excursion to explore same area on our schedule at a much more reasonable cost.