Frommer's Alaska Cruises and Ports of Call 2010 (Frommer's Cruises) [Paperback]

Fran Wenograd Golden (Author), Gene Sloan (Author)

Book Description

Series: Frommer's Cruises | Publication Date: January 7, 2010

• Completely updated every year, Frommer's Alaska Cruises & Ports of Call features photos of all the major ship classes that sail to Alaska.
• You'll also get up-to-the-minute coverage of all the lines servicing Alaska, as well as; in-depth ship coverage so you can choose the ship that’s best for you.
• Our authors, longtime cruisers, hit all the major ports of call on the Alaska cruise routes, from Vancouver to Juneau to Anchorage. They’ve also checked the major cruisetour locations, including Denali National Park and the Canadian Rockies. Their candid reviews will help you find the choices that suit your tastes and budget.

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From the Back Cover

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

Fran Wenograd Golden is a well-known cruise and travel writer and former travel editor of the Boston Herald. She has a popular blog, www.getawaywithfran.com, and her work appears in numerous newspapers, magazines and websites, including the New York Daily News, Miami Herald, TravelandLeisure.com, CruiseCritic.com, Porthole, and Cruise Thomas Cook. She lives in Boston and is the proud parent of Erin and Eli.

Gene Sloan writes about cruising for USA TODAY and oversees USA TODAY's online cruise site, The Cruise Log (cruises.usatoday.com). Sloan's stories also are distributed by the Gannett News Service to more than 80 other U.S. newspapers. He has written about travel for more than 15 years and has spent more than 1,000 days on the road. Prior to writing about travel, Sloan covered the television industry for USA TODAY, and he also has served as an editor in the paper's Life section.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; 5 edition (January 7, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470521686
• ISBN-13: 978-0470521687
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #643,681 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #68 in Books > Travel > United States > States > Alaska

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worked for Us, August 3, 2010

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This review is from: Frommer's Alaska Cruises and Ports of Call 2010 (Frommer's Cruises) (Paperback)

We just got back from our Alaskan Honeymoon Cruise and this book was an invaluable resource. We kept it close by and it never let us down. It helped us maximize limited time in port and pick the winning shore excursions. The book is well organized and about 99% accurate.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars frommer's alaska cruises and ports of call, April 26, 2010

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We were thinking about a cruise to Alaska,but had never been on a cruise before and didn't know where to begin. This book was a perfect resource! It covered every question we could think of and had so many practical hints for newbies. We then proceded to talk to a travel agent and felt comfortable with the knowledge we gained from this book to make a good plan for our trip.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not up to date, October 24, 2010

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This review is from: Frommer's Alaska Cruises and Ports of Call 2010 (Frommer's Cruises) (Paperback)

When planning for a cruise to Alaska, we wanted to learn as much about the shore tours as possible because Cruise Shore tours in Alaska are very expensive, generally around $200 per person. This book was useless in describing the shore excursions. Save your money, don't get this book, but go to Alaska, it's beautiful!