Frommer's Alaska Cruises & Ports of Call 2006 [Paperback]

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

Book Description

Series: Frommer's Cruises | Publication Date: January 31, 2006

Cruising is the perfect way to see America’s last frontier—wildlife and wilderness abound along the state’s breathtaking coastline, and are easily seen from the comfort of a deck chair or observation lounge.

Thoroughly updated every year (unlike the rest of the competition), Frommer’s Alaska Cruises & Ports of Call is a compact guide that’s on top of all the latest developments and offerings in the rapidly changing cruise industry. Our author, a leading cruise journalists with years of experience, has compiled candid, first-hand reviews of each cruise line and each ship. The easy-to-use ratings, detailed drawings of each ship, and honest evaluations make it easy for you to find the cruise that suits your budget and your personal style, whether you want a luxury liner with fine dining or a small-ship cruise led by serious naturalists.

You’ll also find a nature guide that helps you understand what you’re seeing, complete with illustrations of glaciers and the various types of whales. We’ll show you how to get the best deals and how to maximize your time in the ports of call—all in one concise, pocket-sized volume.

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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. The best trips start here.

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

• Bonus wildlife guide in the appendix highlighting 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 travel editor of the Boston Herald, and a well-established travel writer. She is also author of TV Vacations: A Fun Guide to the Sites, the Stars, and the Inside Stories Behind Your Favorite TV Shows, and co-author (with Jerry) of Frommer’s European Cruises & Ports of Call. She lives in Boston and is the proud parent of Erin and Eli.

Product Details

• Paperback: 276 pages
• Publisher: Frommer's (January 31, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764598961
• ISBN-13: 978-0764598968
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,356,795 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Alaska Cruises & Ports of Call 2006, April 28, 2006

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This review is from: Frommer's Alaska Cruises & Ports of Call 2006 (Paperback)

This book has its strengths and weaknesses. If you are very early in the planning stages of an Alaskan Cruise this is a great book to help you select which cruise line and ship you should select. It is the strongest of the books I reviewed in describing the strengths and weaknesses of the various cruise ships. In fact over ? of the book deals with ships not the actual trip. There are shorts sections on the various ports of call. There is not a lot of depth to really get you excited about what you might want to do. Most ports have about four pages that offer walking tours, best cruise line excursions, local operator excursions and shopping.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for deciding on a cruise line or ship, June 6, 2006

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dhana (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's Alaska Cruises & Ports of Call 2006 (Paperback)

If you have never cruised, this book is an excellent introduction for what to expect from a cruise, shore excursions, incidentals, travel insurance. Brown and Golden go in depth in comparing the different cruise lines and ships. The information presented is very up to date.

I bought this book primarily for port information, therefore the individual cruise ship information, however detailed, was of no use to me because I already booked my cruise. If you are in the process of deciding on a cruise line this book is very helpful.

The port information is excellent, it's provided as a very easy read. Frommer's gives the current admission prices for attractions and also gives excellent tips on specific excursions as well as contact numbers. The information here is better than anything of I found online.

Highly recommend with Anne Vipond's Alaska by Cruise Ship.