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

Matt Hannafin (Author), Heidi Sarna (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 28, 2008 | Series: Frommer's Cruises (Book 434)

Frommer’s European Cruises & Ports of Call covers more than two-dozen American and European cruise lines, with full details on itineraries, rates, cabins, crews, cuisine, activities and entertainment, children's programs, pools and spas, fitness facilities, passenger profiles, and more.

There’s complete coverage of 33 European ports of call, from the Mediterranean to northern Europe to the British Isles, discussing attractions close to the port, the best excursions (both organized and on your own), and the best shopping buys.

You’ll also get valuable tips on booking your cruise at the best price and getting a good deal on air travel to and from Europe. 

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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, with tips on finding deep discounts, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget

• Extensive descriptions of all the major ships sailing in Europe and the Mediterranean, 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, service, entertainment, and overall enjoyment) from "poor" to "outstanding"

• Complete coverage of Europe's major ports of call, with the best historical sites, museums, shopping, beaches and parks, and gambling—plus tour info and other local advice

• Special coverage of Europe's best river cruises and boat charter operations

Product Details

• Paperback: 438 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; 5 edition (April 28, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470185627
• ISBN-13: 978-0470185629
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #570,898 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful guidebook so far, October 17, 2009

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Charlie (Texas USA) - See all my reviews

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

Out of the two guidebooks I bought recently this one is the top. Great coverage of the cruiselines and good coverage of ports. Cruise reviews were not too indepth and not too general. Covered all major cruiselines (to my knowledge) and a lot of the higher end cruiselines also. The ports were well covered also, would have liked to see more detailed step by step info on how to get from port to train station for those of us who do ports on our own. Though for many ports does have a very good map of the "tourist" areas in the ports. I will see how it works on my cruise inside the ports and let you all know.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Broad and reasonably useful., February 7, 2011

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S. E. Amerson "cardmaker" (Southern California) - See all my reviews
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I bought this book after I had booked my cruise, so it didn't help with choice of cruise lines, etc., but that information would have been helpful before I bought my cruise. The book says a little about each port, including one I didn't expect it to cover: Malta. The reviews are necessarily short, and I would suggest a more in depth book if you are going to spend much time in a city, but they are informative enough for a one-day stay. Maps seem to be good.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Worth having if you go there, November 2, 2009

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Hefty Howard (Rhode Island) - See all my reviews

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This guide is heavy on cruise line data but has enough info on places to be worthwhile for scouting the ports of call.