Customer Reviews

Passporter's Field Guide to the Disney Cruise Line: The Take-Along Travel Guide and Planner (Passporter Travel Guides)

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I did tons of research before our cruise in April 2003, mostly on the Internet. About 75% of the info in this book can be found elsewhere, but not in one place--and that's what makes this purchase worthwhile.

I looked at lots of Caribbean travel books and was disappointed to find little to no valuable information on DCL's ports of call. It hardly seemed worth buying a big fat book on the Caribbean islands when only a handful of pages actually covered the ones I'd be visiting. This book, on the other hand, has several pages dedicated to each of DCL's ports of call and excellent descriptions of excursions and on-your-own adventures.

Especially useful are sample menus for the DCL restaurants, details of spa services, packing tips, stateroom plans, and misc "magical" hints to make a DCL cruise memorable.

I discovered some inaccuracies while on the cruise, but nothing that ruined my vacation. Changes in schedules, activities, menus, prices, etc. are inevitable. Fortunately the authors keep their web site up to date with revisions.

Two things I love about this book besides the content in general: one, the authors aren't snobbish or know-it-alls; they're "real" people. I don't worry that they're being paid by someone to say positive things, and they seem to be very honest with their reviews. Two, it's a compact book that's easy to take along anywhere--and believe me, you'll want to.

Don't re-invent the wheel! Get this book, and if it doesn't answer all your questions, THEN check out some of the few excellent web sites dedicated to DCL info.

We rec'd this book only days before we left on our cruise. Despite doing extensive research on the web for months prior, within minutes of receiving the Passporter I learned new and useful information. The book was a joy to have onboard as we used it throughout the day to determine dining choices and entertainment possibilities. Most importantly the index and/or maps provided instant clarification to questions about specific locations on the ship. The book is written in an easy to follow format and in such a way that makes you think of Jennifer and Dave as old friends just giving advice. Great Book.

I was able to easily find answers to all of my questions about our first ever planned cruise on Disney's Magic. Filled with things that would take forever to find on-line yourself. Tips and suggestions for things that I never would have thought of. Well worth the cost of the book.

What a great idea! And what a great guide! This is the first guide I've seen dedicated to one cruise line. It's about time one comes on the market. And the best thing about the guide, there is information that can be used even if sailing on a line other than Disney, including info on ports-of-call, packing tips, and what to expect in general with cruising. Of course, the best part is the information on DCL itself! Restaurant reviews, stateroom guides, and worksheets on how to plan your days. If you are taking a cruise, especially a Disney cruise, this guide is a must!

This info is all on the web, IF you are willing to comb websites, download hundreds of pages and comb through the message boards for hours, days, weeks..... Finally, you do not have to do that, thanks to Jennifer, Dave and Mickey and their crew of writers. Nicely written, well organized with everything you need to know about cruising the Magic or Wonder.

We are planning a Disney Cruise for May 2004 and this book is full of the most valueable information I have ever come across on Cruise ships. The maps alone are worth the purchase. I love the details described for the staterooms and I have never found info on ports and shore excursions in any other books like what is printed here. Great job Jennifer & Dave

As first-time cruisers, we had much to learn. This guide explains everything, answered all of my questions and provided a wonderful overview of the cruise. This book is a must if you're taking the Disney cruise!

This book was an excellent resource in planning my second Disney cruise. I like to research as much as possible before taking a vacation and this guide gave me lots of information I needed. I especially used the reveiws and ratings of the shore excursions to help select which ones were best for my family. They also offer great budget and planning information and offer a behind-the-scenes look at what fun activites there are to do on the ship. I would never have thought to participate in the treasure hunt on Castaway Cay without them. The links to other websites to find more information was also a big help. Finally, they have a great website where you can get the most recent updates to whatever your edition is missing and color downloads of the ships deck plans. Overall, it's an excellent resource!

BEST guide book you could ever want to have in your possession before, during and after your cruise!!!!
These guys really have done their research and we are glad they did so we could have a wonderful, relaxing and informative cruise.
Thanks!!!!!