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

Fran Wenograd Golden (Author)

Book Description

Series: Frommer's Cruises | Publication Date: March 30, 2000

Everything You Need to Plan the Cruise That's Right for You

• Complete, user-friendly ratings for every line and ship:

  Frommer's Cruise Line Ratings Sample
  		poor		fair		good		excellent		outstanding
  Enjoyment Factor								x
  Dining						x
  Activities						x
  Children's Program				x
  Entertainment								x
  Service						x
  Overall Value										x

• Advice on how to choose your ship and itinerary
• Candid, critical reviews of 31 American and European cruise lines and 82 ships—with itineraries, rates, passenger profiles, and descriptions of cabins, crews, cuisine, activities and entertainment, children's programs, pools and spas, fitness facilities, and more
• Tips on booking river and canal cruises, both on piloted ships and self-skippered barges
• How to find the best deals and how to choose your cabin, plus expert advice on getting the most for your money
• Tips on booking your air travel to and from Europe
• The lowdown on 45 European ports of call, with the best historical sites, museums, shopping, beaches and parks, and gambling—plus tour info and other local advice

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Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Frommer's European Cruises and Ports of Call offers you complete, user-friendly ratings for every line and ship!

We cover Mediterranean, Northern Europe, and British Isles cruises.

Whether you're looking for luxury ships or the best value, romantic cruises or family trips, small alternatives or adventure itineraries, we cover them all for you.

Get the scoop on cruise fares, dealing with travel agents, insurance, what's not included in the fare, passport and visa information, health and safety.

From the Back Cover

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. And avoid tourist traps. At Frommer’s, we use 150 outspoken travel experts around the world to help you make the right choices. Frommer’s. Your guide to a world of travel experience.

Choose the Only Guide That Gives You:

• Candid, critical reviews of 22 American and European cruise lines and 72 ships–itineraries, cabins, crews, cuisine, activities, and more.
• How to book the best deals and how to choose your cabin, plus insider advice on getting the most for your money.
• The lowdown on 43 European ports of call, with the best histori-cal sites, museums, shopping, beaches and parks, and gambling–plus tour info and other local advice.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; 1 edition (March 30, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0028634896
• ISBN-13: 978-0028634890
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,855,776 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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84 of 85 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Its all about ships, February 4, 2001

By A Customer

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

I have several cruise books but found this to be the least informative. 90% of the book focuses on the ships and cruise lines themselves. While that may be helpful to some I don't need that much info on the ship and cruise lines. Do any of us care about the ship measurements? I wanted more information on the ports of call and general cruising advice etc.

The best book I have found so far, which also includes information on cruise lines and ships just not the whole book, is Anne Vipond's "Mediterranean by Cruise Ship." This book not only covers the cruise lines but is an excellent primer for many large and small ports of call. If you only get one book, her's should be it.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Too much cruise, not enough ports, June 26, 2006

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Martin H. Katz "martyk" (Lake Worth, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frommer's European Cruises and Ports of Call (Frommer's Cruises) (Paperback)

The book is a very comprehensive review of all of the cruise lines and individuals ships cruising in the Med. In fact half of the book is devoted to this area. However, I really wanted much more on the ports and excursions, which I felt were not covered in detail at all. The cruise web sites and message boards, including on Frommer.com, are far more in-depth.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great tips and evaluation of different cruise lines, August 23, 2007

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Flawless (Pottsboro, TX) - See all my reviews

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

This guide was a terrific help in confirming our thoughts for excursions. Had used the Frommer's guide for the Caribbean ports of call and loved it. This is just as helpful. Super ideas for things to do on your own, where to eat, what to buy. I especially liked the comparison charts for alternative cruise lines in categories like dining, activities, service, etc. This guide is worth the money.