The long-time leader in cruise ship evaluation, Steven B. Stern completely updates this guide every year to provide the most current and accurate descriptions of more than 280 cruise ships. These listings include not only Alaskan, Mediterranean, and Caribbean cruises, but also offbeat destinations like European barge trips and more. Each new edition also contains actual shipboard menus, activity schedules, price categories, and hints on how to best enjoy an eight-hour stay in port.
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"...descriptions of every major cruise ship and every major port of call in the world, this book is indispensable." -- Passport Newsletter
"It is well worth adding to your cruise book collection. Steve has sailed on more than 750 ships..." -- World of Cruising, UK
"People who’ve never cruised...need to know a great deal, and this book goes a long way in providing it." -- Chicago Tribune
"The most comprehensive of the general cruise vacation guides...this book compares favorably to similar works with more famous names." -- American Reference Books Annual
"It is well worth adding to your cruise book collection. Steve has sailed on more than 750 ships..." -- World of Cruising, UK
"People who’ve never cruised...need to know a great deal, and this book goes a long way in providing it." -- Chicago Tribune
"The most comprehensive of the general cruise vacation guides...this book compares favorably to similar works with more famous names." -- American Reference Books Annual
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"It is well worth adding to your cruise book collection. Steve has sailed on more than 750 ships, so you can be sure he knows what he’s talking about." --World of Cruising, UK
"People who’ve never cruised before--or those who have, but find themselves faced with a confusing onslaught of new ships--need to know a great deal, and this book goes a long way in providing it." --Chicago Tribune
"The most comprehensive of the general cruise vacation guides . . . this book compares favorably to similar works with more famous names." --American Reference Books Annual
"This hefty volume gives the first time cruiser a preview of what to expect and a thorough rundown on just about all the long distance cruises available in the world." --Touring America
"If you’re a cruise ship buff, you should compare notes with Steven Stern." --Steamboat Bill
"Unless you’ve emphatically decided that you’ll never under any circumstances set foot aboard a cruise ship, or have already traveled on every major floating hotel, Stern’s Guide to the Cruise Vacation is a must for your bookshelf." --The Journal of Golden Gate
"With descriptions of every major cruise ship and every major port of call in the world, this book is indispensable if you are considering your first cruise and equally helpful for the experienced cruise traveler." --Passport Newsletter
"If your vacation plans involve a cruise, don’t sail without a copy of this bible." --Acadiana Lifestyle --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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Steven B. Stern is a retired attorney from Chicago who now resides in Boca Raton, Florida. He is the author of 36 travel guides, the first written in 1974. He is a critic on cruise ships, resorts and restaurants. He has cruised on over 750 ships and visited every port in the world where ships stop.
His work: "Stern's Guide to the Cruise Vacation is presently in its 21st annual edition. This is a 775+-page guide covering and rating every cruise ship and cruise line, as well as every port of call around the world with photos, menus and programs for each cruise line.
"Stern's Guide to the Greatest Resorts of the World" is in its 11th edition.The present edition is a coffee-table style book with over 1000 color photos covering and rating the 100 most luxurious and exotic resort properties around the world.
"The Indispensable Guide to Foreign Words and Phrases" was published in 2009 and is a pocket-size guide setting forth the most necessary words and phrases in 30 different languages, together with phonetic pronunciations. It is of value to the cruiser or world traveler to numerous countries who wishes to converse with the population and wishes to have all of the languages in one handy pocket-size book.
Go to his web site: www.stevensterntravel.com
His work: "Stern's Guide to the Cruise Vacation is presently in its 21st annual edition. This is a 775+-page guide covering and rating every cruise ship and cruise line, as well as every port of call around the world with photos, menus and programs for each cruise line.
"Stern's Guide to the Greatest Resorts of the World" is in its 11th edition.The present edition is a coffee-table style book with over 1000 color photos covering and rating the 100 most luxurious and exotic resort properties around the world.
"The Indispensable Guide to Foreign Words and Phrases" was published in 2009 and is a pocket-size guide setting forth the most necessary words and phrases in 30 different languages, together with phonetic pronunciations. It is of value to the cruiser or world traveler to numerous countries who wishes to converse with the population and wishes to have all of the languages in one handy pocket-size book.
Go to his web site: www.stevensterntravel.com
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Good, but out of date,
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This review is from: Stern's Guide to the Cruise Vacation 2005 (Paperback)
It's a good book, but some data about cruise lines and ships are out of date. The info about cruise ships are poor (it could be more complete and organized as in Berlitz guide). This guide is better for passenger asking for info about destinations (but the info on Brazil is also poor - there's no reference to important destinations as Búzios, Ilhabela, Florianopolis, Fortaleza, Recife, Natal and the paradise islands of Fernando de Noronha).Daniel R.Carneiro Cruising On Line Editor http://www.cruising.com.br
3.0 out of 5 stars
Okay for newbies,
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This review is from: Stern's Guide to the Cruise Vacation (2006 Edition) (Paperback)
I was hoping this would help us learn more about things to expect on our upcoming cruise. However, it's more about the ships themselves rather than their itineraries.
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Stern's Guide to Cruise vacation 2005,
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Useful but not as comprehensive or up to date as others.
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